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Why the 10mm Auto Is a Great Cartridge

First designed in 1983, the popularity of the 10mm Auto cartridge fluctuated in its nearly 40-year lifespan; however, it might be at peak popularity right now. Whether you’re interested in hunting, defense, or target shooting, you’ll need the best 10mm ammo to get the most out of your handgun. I’ve used my 10mm for all those use cases and tested a pile of ammo over the years. I’ve been hunting and frequenting bear country in Alaska for 20 years, and started out carrying giant, heavy revolvers. I’ve switched to carrying a 10mm in recent years, and as a last resort, it has the capability of being an effective option for several applications. Here are my picks for the best 10mm ammo offerings that you might actually be able to find in stock. Best 10mm Ammo for Bear Defense  Buffalo Bore Heavy Outdoorsman 10mm 220-grain Hard Cast FN Underwood Ammo 10mm Auto 140-grain Xtreme Penetrator Grizzly Cartridge Company 10mm 200-grain Hard Cast HSM 10mm 200-grain Lead RNFP “Bear-Load” Federal Pr...
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Classic Hunting Rifles Every Hunter Should Own

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Classic Hunting Rifles Every Hunter Should Own We live in a time where the modern hunter has truly unprecedented options when it comes to choosing a hunting rifle. Scores of manufacturers are  producing high-quality, accurate, dependable rifles  (as you can see in our review of the best rifles of 2022). Even many budget rifles that are purely utilitarian (these rifles are not intended to be heirlooms) are capable of great performance. The quality and quantity of modern hunting rifles can be overwhelming. For the most part, rifles are just tools to me, and they’re easy-come-easy-go. There’s only one rifle that I really, really regret selling — a heavy-barreled Howa 1500 in .308. Every hunter ought to have at least one vintage hunting rifle to keep that spark of sentimentality alive. But then again, how could you pick just one? Turns out that I can’t, but if I had to narrow it down to a list of the top 4 classic rifles, these would be my picks. Springfield Armory Mode...
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THE 18 BEST RELOADING – POWDERS & PRIMERS REVIEW

  Winchester® Primers Winchester primers have a new surface finish for improved sensitivity. Per 1,000. Remington® Primers Primer cup dimensions are controlled to four decimal places. The priming mix is specially formulated for consistent ignition with a wide variety of powder types, and tested for reliability over a temperature range of -20°F to +150°F. Individual primer pellet weight is controlled to .01 grams. A unique tripod anvil design creates a larger "sweet spot" with maximum sensitivity - even with off-center firing pin strikes. PER 1000. Warning: Remington does not recommend use of the 6-1/2 Small Rifle primer for use in the 17 Remington, 222 Remington, 223 Remington, 204 Ruger, 17 Remington Fireball. Use the 7-1/2 Small Rifle Bench Rest primer in these cartridges. The 6-1/2 Small Rifle primer is primarily designed for use in the 22 Hornet. Winchester® Rifle Primers Deliver dependable ignition Non-corrosive, non-mercuric Consistent in...
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