Comparisons

Sighting in, or "zeroing," a rifle involves aligning the iron or telescopic sights with the barrel to ensure that bullets hit a target predictably at a specific distance. In this article, we’ll focus on telescopic sights or "scopes," which provide... Read more

Gun nuts, hunters, competitive shooters, and people who are a mixture of all three are constantly looking at the wide selection of cartridges available and trying to determine which is more useful. All cartridges are going to have a specific... Read more

When comparing the .243 and .270 Winchesters, we’re looking at two popular and widely-used cartridges that share some shooting applications. Despite their similarities, each cartridge has its own strengths and is better suited for different scenarios. We won’t declare one... Read more

The two cartridges we are going to look at in this article, the .357 vs .44 Magnum, are steeped in American culture and tradition. They both also serve some of the same shooting niches including hunting and self-defense. In this article,... Read more

When it comes to rifles used for home defense or in range competitions, the debate between 5.56×45 and 7.62×39 is frequently discussed among shooters and prospective buyers. Each cartridge boasts a storied history of use in both military and civilian contexts... Read more

In this comparison of cartridges, we'll examine two long-standing favorites in the shooting and hunting community. The debate between the 7mm Rem Mag and the .30-06 highlights some intriguing aspects when exploring their ballistic and performance features. Both cartridges are... Read more

In this comparison of the .458 SOCOM and .50 Beowulf cartridges, we will examine how these two competing rounds, which frequently target the same shooting niches, measure up against each other across various ballistic and performance criteria. Since both cartridges have... Read more

In this article, we’ll explore two rifle cartridges: the .300 Winchester Magnum and the .300 Winchester Short Magnum. Despite their similar names, these cartridges differ significantly and offer some intriguing performance traits. We’ll examine a comprehensive set of data in... Read more

What should you choose for hunting, the .270 or the .308 cartridge? Some within the hunting community say you can make a decision with a coin toss. Both are outstanding and have have stood the test of time for decades. Having... Read more

In this comparison of cartridges, we will examine the 6.5 Creedmoor versus .243 Winchester. This analysis is particularly intriguing because both cartridges are highly versatile in both hunting and competitive shooting. Surprisingly, there is not much detailed comparison available directly... Read more