American Hunter | An Official Journal Of The NRA
Firearm and ammunition reviews, archery coverage and features stories from the staff of American Hunter, an Official Journal of the National Rifle Association.
8 Best Charge-Stopping Bear Cartridges | An Official Journal Of …
Jun 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 ...
Head to Head: 7mm PRC vs. 7mm Remington Magnum
Nov 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 the FTW Ranch in Barksdale, Texas, punching ...
When and What Deer Scent to Use - American Hunter
Aug 24, 2011 — Tarsal Gland— Fuel both a big boy’s rage and sexual drive by busting out a little tarsal scent from a buck, along with that doe in estrous. Drip them both in mock scrapes along an existing scrape line or mud-worn deer trail and stay at the ready. Both work well on a drag. Use throughout the rut peak.
Let’s Get Real About the 6.5 Creedmoor
Jun 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.
An Official Journal Of The NRA | .30-06 Springfield: Is it Still the ...
Jan 11, 2021 — For over a century, the .30-06 Springfield has reigned supreme as America’s number one all-around big game hunting cartridge. For sheer ability, versatility and availability, and from the eastern whitetail woods to the western canyons and crags that elk call home, the ‘Ought-six has been the most popular hunting cartridge in existence.
A Beginner’s Guide to Bowhunting - American Hunter
Sep 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 …
How to Field Judge a Whitetail Buck - American Hunter
Jul 9, 2019 — Ted, who has some good guidelines for hunters to follow to be successful, says, “An average buck’s frame—inside spread, main beam length times two, and eight mass measurements—average 90 to 95 inches. So, to be safe, a buck needs to have 60 inches of tine length. I tell hunters that if they can count 30 inches of tine length on one side ...
Head to Head: .444 Marlin vs. .45-70 Government
Dec 4, 2020 — The .444 Marlin was available in a svelte Marlin lever-action rifle—the Model 444—and proved to be a thumper on big game from whitetails to moose and bear, though like the .45-70, the range was limited by the low velocity and bullet profiles. The .444 Marlin has the advantage of using the jacketed and cast bullets for the .44 Magnum, making it a rather flexible design for the handloader.
Top 7 Straight-Wall Cartridges for Deer Hunting
Jul 20, 2023 — Some are new, some are old, but all need to adequately take a deer in the terrain you hunt. Let’s take a look at my top seven choices for a straight-walled deer cartridge. 1. .45-70 Government. Starting with the oldest first, the .45-70 Government has survived all sorts of technological advances in cartridge design, yet still gets the job done.