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

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: .44 Magnum a Silverscreen Sensation

The heavy and powerful .44 Magnum first became a factory load in 1956, but it wasn't until the early 70s the round's popularity went into the stratosphere. All it took was Dirty Harry welding a hand cannon chambered for the load to send it flying off store shelves.

Shotgun Shell Crimp Styles and Performance

No matter whether the hull is paper or plastic it needs to be positively crimped. And shotgun shell crimp styles play a number of roles in properly functioning ammunition.

Greatest Cartridges: 6MM/.244 Remington and the Name Game

The 6mm/.244 Remington traveled a twisting road on its way to gaining a foothold in the shooting world. Name changes were partly necessary for the cartridge to earn its place.

Video: Hornady Teases 2015 Ammo and Reloading Tool Roster

Hornady is set to get its fans' mouths watering. The ammunition/reloading company recently released a video of new products for 2015, which has a little something for everyone.

Greatest Cartridges: .416 Rigby, of Harry Selby Fame

Legendary professional hunter Harry Selby launched the .416 Rigby into the limelight. The cartridge's performance in magazine-fed rifles and against dangerous game kept it popular.

Semi-Auto Calibers for Handgun Hunting

When it comes to handgun hunting there are two things you can fall back on -- diameter and bullet weight.

Reloading Ultimate Collection Offers Gateway to Rewarding Discipline

Gun Digest's new Reloading Ultimate Collection offers shooters an indispensable library certain to help them turn out safe and precise ammunition for every type of firearm.

Greatest Cartridges: .338 Winchester Magnum, the Original Alaskan

Whether it's used to hunt elk or dissuade a motivated brown bear, the .338 Winchester Magnum has few equals. It is truly a cartridge for the last frontier.

Greatest Cartridges: Sizzling Varmint Medicine, the .22-250

The .22-250 has been a favorite cartridge among target shooters and varmint hunters alike. With breathtaking velocities and a wide spectrum of loads, there's a lot to love about the small-caliber cartridge.

Greatest Cartridges: The Life-Saving .357 Magnum

When law enforcement officers discovered the standard-issue .38 Special didn't provide the stopping power they required, many turned to the hard-hitting .357 Magnum.

Market Trends: The Ruger 10/22 and SR22 Hot at New Hampshire Store

It seems New England is no different than anywhere else in the country, at least for one retailer. Rimfire guns and ammo just keep flying off the shelves.

Greatest Cartridges: The Amazing .30-06 Springfield

Since the invention of gunpowder there has been endless debate over the mythical “best all-around cartridge.” There are all sorts of contenders, but one can make a really convincing argument for the .30-06 as that cartridge.

Greatest Cartridges: 9.3X62 Mauser, Effective On About Everything

The 9.3x62 Mauser came about as an affordable way to tackle Africa's dangerous game. And it continues to be one of the world's most versatile medium-bore cartridges.

Reloading Ammo for Personal Defense

Reloading for personal defense can be a testing process, but a rewarding one. You'll sleep better at night knowing you have created ammunition you can bet your life on.

Greatest Cartridges: O'Connor's Baby, the .270 Winchester

The .270 Winchester is a red-hot round and has become one of the favorites of hunters. Building this cartridge's popularity was famed outdoor writer Jack O'Connor, who used and wrote extensively about the .270.

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