The lever-action rifle is both a symbol of American history and a working platform that continues to entice modern shooters. That’s because lever actions are reliable and downright fun to shoot, ...

It’s hard to imagine the .45-70 Government as a brand-new round, untested and unproven either on big game or in battle. But that was the situation back in 1873, when it was introduced. That was a long ...

Some hunting calibers look great on paper. They promise flat trajectories, hard hits, or featherweight rifles that carry like ...

Two of the most popular lever-action cartridges are the .44 Remington Magnum and .45/70 Gov’t. Despite their size difference, they have much in common. Both are proven hunting rounds and there are a ...

Most hunters today are focused on what might be called fast-twist centerfire rifle cartridges—essentially new takes on older cartridges, designed with high ballistic coefficient bullets in mind. This ...