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30-06 vs 308

30-06 vs 308

By Guy J. Sagi Though the .30-06 Springfield has reigned supreme over other whitetail deer-hunting cartridges for decades, its title may be in danger. There have been coup attempts before, certainly. Yet the overwhelming number of rifles chambered for the .30-06 is a stout defense, one deeply supported by owners comfortable with its performance. Still, […]

a photo of the coriolis effect

Long-Distance Shooting: What Is The Coriolis Effect?

By Guy J. Sagi Sleek flying bullets, improved cartridge design and firearms held to strict CNC tolerance contribute to any new long-distance shooting records, but there is more involved than just the latest and greatest. To connect regularly at 1,500 yards and beyond marksmen must adjust for a variety of factors largely immune to cutting-edge […]

Best 6.5 Grendel Ammo

Best 6.5 Grendel Ammo: Hunting, Target, & Plinking

By Guy J. Sagi Grendel is the first creature that knightly Beowulf defeats in a classic work of English literature. Accordingly, only a hero with superhuman strength could overcome the beast’s mythical power, and the cartridge named after it—the 6.5 Grendel—provides firearm enthusiasts with the same kind of legend-building performance. Alexander Arms introduced the cartridge […]

Best 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo

Best 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo: Hunting, Match, & Plinking

By Guy J. Sagi The 6.5 Creedmoor has earned high praise across a wide spectrum of shooting disciplines, and for good reason. Hunters, competitive shooters, and long-range plinkers concur that the cartridge delivers downrange reliably without sacrificing shooter comfort. I’ll explore the best 6.5 Creedmoor ammo for your needs and discuss factors to consider when […]