I was enamored the first time I picked up a .338 Lapua cartridge. This is like a miniature .50 BMG, I thought. My focus has always been standard and medium sized cartridges like the .25/06 and .30/06, ...

When you stretch shots past a few hundred yards, the wind becomes the ultimate test. Even the best marksman can’t overcome poor equipment when the rifle itself isn’t suited for long-range consistency.

For decades, the limits of infantry combat were defined by how far a rifle could realistically reach. Then a handful of ...

SHOT Show 2025 brought out the best in the firearms industry, and we got our hands on some of the hottest rifles hitting the market this year. From precision bolt guns built for long-range dominance ...

Long-range performance depends on calibers that stay fast, accurate and stable past 100 yards. From reliable staples like the .308 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield to modern favorites such as 6.5 ...

Getting consistent hits at extreme distances requires specialized rifles and optics. It also demands purpose-built bullets. All long-range bullets have three things in common: They’re long and slender ...

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