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Tom Turpin is the author of several hundred published articles and a contributing editor to Gun Digest. His published books include "Custom Rifles: Mastery of Wood & Metal," and "Modern Custom Guns, 2nd Edition," both available at GunDigestStore.com.

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Gun Review: The Mauser Brothers and the Model 98

Photo Gallery: Engraved and Custom Guns of Gun Digest 2016

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With the ability to be loaded with many projectiles or just one, there are few other rounds with as much versatility as the 12-gauge shotshell.

Greatest Cartridges: The Many Uses, Iterations of the 12-Gauge Shotshell

The adoption of the .223/5.56 NATO was accepted by the U.S. Military in 1963 and was then adopted by NATO as the standard caliber in 1977.

Greatest Cartridges: The Rise of the 5.56×45 NATO

When facing brutes, such as Cape Buffalo, the .458 Winchester Magnum has become the modern standard. Dangerous game hunters wouldn't want to face Mbogo with anything less.

Greatest Cartridges: .458 Winchester Magnum, Taming Dangerous Game

The .284 Winchester almost slipped into obscurity, but was saved when it was embraced by F-Class and other long-distance shooters and was reborn as the 6.5x285 Norma.

Greatest Cartridges: 6.5-284 Norma, the Long Shot

When it was first developed the .300 Weatherby Magnum produced nearly unheard of velocities. Around 70 years later, and the round is still consider one of the world's blistering hot magnums.

Greatest Cartridges: .300 Weatherby Magnum, Still Packing a Punch

Through the urging of handloaders and outdoor writers, among them Elmer Keith, the .44 Magnum became a factory load in 1956. Smith & Wesson also released the Model 29, chambered for the round, the same year.

Greatest Cartridges: .44 Magnum a Silver Screen Sensation

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