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 …
Let’s Get Real About the 6.5 Creedmoor
WEBJun 6, 2023 · The 6.5 Creedmoor as a Hunting Cartridge. North America’s most popular big game animal is the whitetail deer, and the 6.5 Creedmoor is perfectly suited for hunting them. Inherently accurate with mild recoil, the Creedmoor is a deer cartridge par excellence, suitable for shooters of all skill levels. Rifles and hunting cartridges abound.
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 ...
American Hunter | An Official Journal Of The NRA
WEBRattling Whitetails 101. These 10 loads offer great performance without breaking the bank. Firearm and ammunition reviews, archery coverage and features stories from the staff of American Hunter, an Official Journal of the National Rifle Association.
Head to Head: 7mm PRC vs. 7mm Remington Magnum
WEBNov 8, 2022 · The 7mm PRC does offer higher velocity figures—running at a higher pressure—though many feel that the 7mm Remington Magnum has plenty of velocity. The PRC is most certainly a better choice as a long-range target cartridge; I had the opportunity to use the cartridge in a Remington Model 700 at …
12 Crossbow Do's and 3 Don'ts | An Official Journal Of The NRA
WEBFeb 21, 2013 · 11. Practice in the Field. The old axiom, “practice makes perfect,” certainly applies to shooting your crossbow. Once you get it set up and sighted in, spend some time shooting off a bench rest. Use these sessions to precisely set your sights and get a …
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.
Top 5 All-Around North American Big-Game Cartridges
WEBNov 8, 2021 · Across North America, the .30-06 is probably all you really need; just ask Dr. J.Y. Jones or read the exploits of Grancel Fitz. 2. 7mm Remington Magnum. The 7mm bore diameter is second in popularity among big-game hunters only to the .30 calibers, yet are highly effective choices. And while there are a number of solid cartridge which launch 7mm ...
Head to Head: .243 Winchester vs. 6mm Remington
WEBAug 17, 2018 · Simply put, the .243 Winchester became the darling and the .244 Remington became the goat. The reviews took their toll, and the .244 Remington began to wither. In 1963, Remington made their first attempt at the name game. They revised the rifle and ammunition, equipping it with a 1:9″ twist rate in 1958 and renamed the cartridge the 6mm ...
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 …