Receiving e-mails is definitely a high-light for this outdoor columnist. While I can never know what might be coming from any of my 89 semi-regular readers, I am almost guaranteed a smile and an ...

Elk are a big deal because they’re a big deer, and thus require big elk calibers. Elk carry enough venison on the hoof to suggest a big cartridge and big bullet. Use enough gun, enough caliber, and ...

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Choosing the right elk hunting caliber Elk hunting demands a cartridge that balances power, penetration, and shootability. While magnums promise reach and energy, excessive recoil can hurt accuracy ...

Online gun culture loves to crown new “must have” calibers, but the animals you hunt do not read forums or watch influencer highlight reels. If you chase those trends instead of matching bullet, ...