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Ammunition Reviews & Ballistics Testing

Choose the right ammunition with Field & Stream’s expert ammo reviews and ballistics testing. We evaluate rifle, shotgun, and handgun ammunition for accuracy, terminal performance, and reliability across hunting and shooting applications. From budget target loads to premium hunting ammunition, discover detailed reviews covering bullet construction, velocity, expansion, and penetration to help you select effective ammunition for your firearms and intended use.

Two popular rifle cartridges side by side on a scope. Rifle Ammo

6.5 PRC vs 7mm PRC

By Richard Mann

Hunters looking for a flat-shooting big-game cartridge might be torn between these two PRC cartridges, so we’re going to tell you which one is the best

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A hunter admires a caribou taken with a 6.5 Creedmoor. Rifle Ammo

The 5 Best 6.5 Creedmoor Hunting Loads

By Richard Mann

The Creed is as versatile as it is effective. Follow this guide to pick the best 6.5 Creedmoor round for hunting everything from varmints to deer, elk, and even moose

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Cartridge Showdown: 6.5 Creedmoor vs .260 Remington

By Richard Mann

Which of these 6.5mm long-range powerhouses is better? Here’s the truth behind today’s fiercest ballistic rivalry

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300 Blackout vs 556 NAT0

By Richard Mann

While both are hugely popular cartridges for AR-15 rifles, they are quite different. Here’s how to pick the right one for your purposes

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A markman displays  Weatherby’s new 25 RPM cartridge. Rifle Ammo

Weatherby 25 RPM Ammo Review—Expert Tested

By Richard Mann

This new quarter-bore cartridge will outrun the also-new 25 Creedmoor—and all the other 25s too

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Shells in over/under Shotgun Ammo

Best Upland Hunting Loads, Expert Tested

By Phil Bourjaily

Our shotguns editor picks the best upland loads for everything from pheasants to woodcock. Including a new all-copper shell for 2025

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A side-by-side comparison of a 7mm Remington Magnum cartridge and 7mm Backcountry cartridge. Rifle Ammo

7mm Remington Magnum vs 7mm Backcountry

By Richard Mann

How does one of the oldest and most trusted 7mm big game cartridges stack up with the newest?

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HeviShot HeviHitter box of ammo next to pile of geese Shotgun Ammo

HeviShot HeviHitter Waterfowl Load, Expert Tested

By Phil Bourjaily

Our shotguns expert hunted with HeviShot’s new HeviHitter load in Canada and it didn’t disappoint. Here’s a closer look at this premium load

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HeviShot HeviHitter box of ammo next to pile of geese Shotgun Ammo

HeviShot HeviHitter Waterfowl Load, Expert Tested

By Phil Bourjaily

Our shotguns expert hunted with HeviShot’s new HeviHitter load in Canada and it didn’t disappoint. Here’s a closer look at this premium load

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Two brass rifle cartridges resting on textured tree bark surface outdoors. Rifle Ammo

300 Blackout vs. 300 HAMR

By Richard Mann

These two AR15/mini bolt-action 0.30-caliber cartridges might be similar in size, but they’re very different in performance

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