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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.

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7mm Rem Mag vs 300 Win Mag: Which Is Better?

By Richard Mann

In a battle between two of the most popular big-game magnum cartridges of all time, which one comes out on top? Here’s the full breakdown

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9mm vs 40 S&W: Which Is Better?

By Richard Mann

This cartridge debate raged for decades. Our shooting editor’s full breakdown details why the 9mm has ultimately come out on top

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Best Long-Range Hunting Cartridges of 2025

By Richard Mann

From the 6.5 Creed and brand-new 7mm Backcountry to the beastly 30-378 Weatherby Mag, these rounds have the reach and power to put down big-game animals way out there

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6.5 Creedmoor vs 243 Winchester

By Richard Mann

The 243 is a classic hunting cartridge, and the 6.5 Creedmoor has cemented itself as an instant classic. But which one is better?

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The Best Deer Hunting Ammo For Straight-Wall Rifle Cartridge States

By Bryce M. Towsley

Thinking about swapping your slug gun for a rifle this fall? Here are four places to start

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12 Great Low-Recoil Deer Cartridges

By Mike Dickerson

Get your buck without getting your teeth rattled. Here are the best cartridges for low-recoil deer rifles

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A .30/30 Is All You Need (If You Know How to Hunt)

By Richard Mann

The all-but-forgotten .30/30 outperforms the .308 and .30/06 at 100 yards. If you like getting close to game animals, it’s all you’ll ever need

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The Last 5 Lever-Action Cartridges Left Standing

By Richard Mann

Many lever-gun cartridges have come and gone over the years, yet these five are still alive and well

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Watch Winchester’s 6.5 Creedmoor All-Copper Deer Bullet Cut Through Ballistics Gel

By Richard Mann

What should you load your rifle with this fall? In this week’s F&S Bullet Lab, we test Winchester’s all-copper deer bullet to help you decide

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The 5 Best Rimfire Loads for Varmints

By Richard Mann

For short-range shots at varmints, rimfire cartridges get the job done and nothing is more affordable. Here are five great loads for the .22 LR, .22 Magnum, and .17HMR

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