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.243 Win vs .308 Win – Cartridge Comparison
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 niche in the shooting world where they excel compared to others, but it’s always a ... Read more
.300 Win Mag vs .300 WSM – Cartridge Comparison
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 this detailed comparison. The similarity in their names can be misleading for those unfamiliar with ... Read more
270 vs 308: Which is Best for Hunting? [Cartridge Comparison]
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 said that, the .270 and .308 have their differences, and a good hunter should ... Read more
6.5 Creedmoor vs .243 Win – Cartridge Comparison
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 contrasting these two cartridges. Arguments abound for using either of these cartridges, and while the ... Read more
Best .300 Win Mag Scopes
The .300 Winchester Magnum or .300 win mag is a high-powered thirty caliber cartridge based on the .375 H&H Magnum. Winchester took the parent case, shortened, blown out, and then necked down to take a thirty caliber bullet. Since its introduction in 1963, the .300 win mag has proven to be extremely popular with hunters, ... Read more
7.62×39 vs .308 Win – Cartridge Comparison
In this cartridge comparison, we are going to look at two cartridges that many people probably have never thought about comparing; The 7.62×39 vs the .308. This is an interesting comparison for several reasons. The 7.62×39 round is most known for its use in the AK 47, but it is becoming more commonplace in the ... Read more
.30-30 Win vs .30-06 Sprg – Cartridge Comparison
There are a plethora of cartridges available for civilians on today’s market. Deciding on which cartridge fits the hunting or shooting competitions you have in mind can be daunting, and this article is meant to provide you with an in-depth comparison of two of the more historical hunting cartridges in the US; the .30-30 vs ... Read more
.300 Winchester Magnum: A Brief Guide
In 1963, Winchester introduced the .300 Winchester Magnum, which featured a longer case than the .338, as long as what could be housed in a Winchester long action to achieve optimum velocities. The shoulder was moved forward to maximize powder capacity that created a short neck. Factory ammunition for the .300 Win Mag is loaded ... Read more
Adjusting a Winchester Trigger
The following is intended for Information Purposes Only and no responsibility is taken whatsoever for any consequences that result from reading this article. Inexperienced and uninformed gun owners should heed advice and refrain from doing their own trigger adjustments or rifle repairs and modifications. If you don’t know what you’re doing, there can be a ... Read more
.308 Win vs .30-06 Springfield – Cartridge Comparison
Both the .308 Win and the .30-06 Springfield are two cartridges steeped in American tradition. Both have serviced the men and women of our military and police force and have found worldwide success and longevity in the hunting fields. In this article, we will take a look at these two cartridges and compare and discuss ... Read more
.300 Win Mag vs .308 Win – Cartridge Comparison
In this article, we are going to look at two cartridges of the same bullet diameter that have very distinct differences in their performance. Though they are different, when looking at the .300 Win Mag vs the .308 Winchester, we see two effective cartridges that when used in the right scenario, will be successful hunt ... Read more
.338 Lapua Mag vs .308 Win – Cartridge Comparison
In this rifle caliber comparison, we are going to take a look at two cartridges that most might not think to compare. We will take an in depth look at the 338 Lapua vs 308 and hopefully come out on the other side with a better understanding of both. To be honest, there are going ... Read more
.300 Blackout vs .308 Win – Cartridge Comparison
In this cartridge comparison, we are going to take a look at the .300 Blackout vs .308. Both of these cartridges take .308 caliber bullets but tend to hang out in different places. This will be an interesting comparison because of how different these two cartridges are, and it is a great example of why ... Read more
7mm-08 Rem vs .270 Win – Cartridge Comparison
In this cartridge comparison, we are going to take a look two cartridges, the 7mm-08 Rem and the .270 Win. Both of these cartridges became popular in the shooting world because of their ballistic characteristics, especially the trajectory, and the low recoil while still can bring down medium and even larger sized game. Given the ... Read more
.300 Win Mag vs .30-06 Sprg – Cartridge Comparison
In this cartridge comparison, we look at two of the modern day big game hunter’s favorite cartridges, the .300 Win Mag vs .30-06 Springfield. Both of these cartridges offer the hunter tremendous performance in the field, including both ballistic performance and stopping power. Both of these cartridges are often used in the hunting community and ... Read more
.308 Win vs .223 Rem – Cartridge Comparison
In this article, we are going to take a look at two popular, albeit very different, hunting cartridges. When we take on the prospect of the .308 vs .223, it’s important to realize that claiming one cartridge as the better of the two only has credence when applying it to specific hunting or shooting situations. ... Read more
7mm-08 Rem vs .308 Win – Cartridge Comparison
In this cartridge comparison, we are going to examine two cartridges that behave very similar in the ballistics category. The 7mm-08 vs .308 argument is a newer one, relative to some other cartridge arguments that have now been raging for nearly a century, in the hunting and shooting world, as the 7mm-08 was introduced in ... Read more
.270 Win vs .30-06 Sprg – Cartridge Comparison
In this cartridge comparison, we are going to take a look at two of the most popular and widely used hunting cartridges in the United States, the .270 vs .30-06. Both of these cartridges come with a loyal following that will argue until their last days as to why their cartridge is the best available. ... Read more
7mm Rem Mag vs .300 Win Mag – Cartridge Comparison
In this cartridge comparison of the 7mm Rem Mag vs .300 Win Mag, we are dealing with two cartridges that each carry loyal users and often find themselves the subject of heated debate on numerous firearm forums and within hunting lodges. Both cartridges were released to the public hardly a year apart and further adds ... Read more
