220 Swift vs. 22 Creedmoor: Which Is King of the .22 Centerfires?

The .220 Swift was the fastest production cartridge for many decades, and it still beats factory 22 Creedmoor speed. But is it really top dog? The post 220 Swift vs. 22 Creedmoor: Which Is King of the .22 Centerfires? appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Tyler Freel

Why Some Rifle Cartridges Endure, and Others (Even Favorites) Die Out

More than 60 years ago, former shooting editor Jack O'Connor was patiently explaining how and why certain rifle cartridges survive and others die off. Many of his points still ring true today The post Why Some Rifle Cartridges Endure, and Others (Even Favorites) Die Out appeared first on Outdoor ...

By Tyler Freel

Top Cheap Rifles for Sale in 2026: Affordable Options That Deliver Quality

Looking for a quality rifle without breaking the bank? Our 2026 guide covers the top cheap rifles for sale — including the Ruger American Gen II, Savage Axis II, Mossberg Patriot, CVA Cascade, T/C Compass II, and Howa Hogue — all delivering sub-MOA accuracy at budget-friendly prices.

Chamber Separate From Bore - The Wolf Precision ACE System

Wolf Precision , a company from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, has developed a really interesting rifle barrel technology called the ACE System, where the chamber and the rifled bore are separate parts screwed into one another. The primary advantage of this interchangeable chamber and bore system is th...

By Hrachya H

The .338 Winchester Magnum Is a Cartridge That No Longer Makes Sense

When introduced, this belted magnum filled the role of an all-around cartridge for big-game hunters worldwide. Today, there’s little reason to choose it The post The .338 Winchester Magnum Is a Cartridge That No Longer Makes Sense appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Tyler Freel

NSWC Crane’s New Drone Killer Cartridge (DKC) Technology

Multi-projectile cartridges for anti-drone warfare are arguably the most rapidly developing type of small arms ammunition, with new options being introduced throughout the world at a frequency unseen before. Last week, we took a look at the latest multi-projectile cartridges developed in Russia, ...

By Hrachya H

7 PRC vs 7mm Rem Mag: Here’s Why the New Cartridge Is Superior

The 7mm Rem Mag is an iconic big-game cartridge for hunting the West, but the newer 7 PRC tops it in several important ways The post 7 PRC vs 7mm Rem Mag: Here’s Why the New Cartridge Is Superior appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Mike Dickerson

Fudd Friday: Is A Shotgun Ammo Crackdown Coming?

Over the past half-decade, the cost of centerfire rifle cartridges has risen a lot; I would say the vast majority of hunters complain, but it doesn’t much affect them. You’ve heard the griping when some Fudd buys a rifle in a whiz-bang new PRC or Creedmoor cartridge and has sticker sh...

By Zac K

Reloaders, Rejoice! Hornady's 12th Edition Cartridge Handbook Is Here

Cartridge reloading  is a fast-changing world, with new rounds on the market every year—these days, straight-wall rounds, long-range precision ammunition and variations on the 5.56 NATO case are the main arenas of development for the consumer market, it seems. And the 12th Edition Horn...

By Zac K
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