An Official Journal Of The NRA | .30-06 Springfield: Is it Still the ...
WEBJan 11, 2021 · For over a century, the .30-06 Springfield has reigned supreme as America’s number one all-around big game hunting cartridge. For sheer ability, versatility and availability, and from the eastern whitetail woods to the western canyons and crags that elk call home, the ‘Ought-six has been the most popular hunting cartridge in existence.
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WEBThe U.S. Geological Survey National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) released its latest chronic wasting disease (CWD) map last month. It noted that currently, “Chronic wasting disease has been detected in free-ranging cervids in 35 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces and in captive cervid facilities in 19 states and three provinces.”.
8 Best Charge-Stopping Bear Cartridges | An Official Journal Of …
WEBJun 3, 2019 · Here’s a look at the eight best charge-stopping bear cartridges ever made. 1. .45-70 Government. First adopted by the U.S. military in 1873, the .45-70 Government has been one of the longest-standing big-game cartridges of all time. It’s also been incredibly popular among Alaskan hunters and guides, especially in lever-actions like Marlin ...
Top 6 Subsonic .22 LR Loads for Small-Game Hunting
WEBMar 19, 2018 · MSRP: $4.99 per 50-rnd. box; midwayusa.com. • Test: Posting an average velocity of 1042 fps, Winchester’s Super-X 22 Long Rifle Subsonic load was the fastest of the bunch, and it was the loudest, too. Moreover, it produced the second largest groups; for 25 shots, the mean was an unremarkable 1.53 inches. There was one failure to eject.
Behind the Bullet: 8x57 Mauser | An Official Journal Of The NRA
WEBMar 10, 2017 · In 1905, the German Army adopted the “S” bore, this time indicating the lighter spitzer bullet used in the revised loading. The new bore diameter was, and still is .323”, and became the standard diameter for all 8mm cartridges to this day. The 8x57 is also known as the 7.92x57mm J, 7.92x57mm JS, the 8x57mm Mauser or …
6.5 Creedmoor Proven: How Does It Actually Perform on Big Game?
WEBJul 2, 2019 · Interesting stuff, to be sure, but not what this article is about. This article is about how well (or not) the 6.5 Creedmoor performs on big game. Now, dead is dead, and no cartridge can kill a big-game animal “deader” than a different cartridge will. What it can do, however, is kill it more efficiently, more effectively and more cleanly.
A Beginner’s Guide to Bowhunting - American Hunter
WEBSep 21, 2018 · Doing so can—and often will—damage or destroy the bow. After your bow is set up to fit you perfectly, work on the following fundamentals. Stance: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, facing 90-degrees to the target so that the shoulder of the arm with which you grip the bow points to it.
Review: Henry Homesteader 9mm Carbine - American Hunter
WEBAug 7, 2023 · Henry’s new-for-2023 Homesteader isn’t a lever-action, but this 9mm carbine screams the Henry name, and the 16.37-inch-barreled, semi-auto shooter made an immediate impression on me. The Homesteader has eye appeal for sure, but my mind immediately went to thoughts of home defense, fun on …
Opinion: Why the 7mm-08 Remington is the Ultimate Whitetail …
WEBDec 5, 2018 · Rest easy folks, for I’ve gone and figured out the perfect whitetail cartridge. Of course, this revelation could change after the 6.5 Creedmoor proves it’s more than a fad, or if Hornady, Federal, Winchester or Remington come out with something else that strikes deer down like a recoil-less laser beam, but for now …
10 Tips for Hunting Black Bears Over Bait - American Hunter
WEBMay 29, 2016 · Here are a few tips to increase your chance at success when hunting bears from a stand. 1. The first challenge is to get a bear to hit your bait. Ensure that the bait is put on, or near, a game trail regularly used by bears. Trail cameras can be used to confirm bears use the trail. 2.