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Rifle Ammunition Reviews & Testing

Find the best rifle ammunition tested by Field & Stream’s shooting experts. We evaluate centerfire rifle cartridges for accuracy, terminal ballistics, and hunting effectiveness across calibers from .223 to .338. Discover detailed reviews of hunting loads, match ammunition, and defensive rounds covering bullet types, velocities, energy, and real-world performance to help you choose the right rifle ammo for your firearm and shooting needs.

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11 Best Rifle Cartridges for Whitetail Deer

By Richard Mann

We pick the top cartridges for tagging a bruiser whitetail. Did your favorite deer medicine make the list?

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Dude, the 6.5 Creedmoor Sucks!

By Richard Mann

Can’t stand the Creed? Want to drive its fanboy nuts? Here’s what you tell them

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6.5 Creedmoor vs. 308 Winchester

By David E. Petzal

The 6.5 Creedmoor and the 308 Winchester are two of the very best big-game cartridges, and both are more than capable at long range. But only one can win this showdown

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The Best Black Bear Cartridges

By Richard Mann

The best caliber for black bear hunting depends on how you plan to hunt

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The .270 Winchester vs. the 7mm Remington Magnum

By David E. Petzal

Both the .270 and 7mm mag. are great cartridges, but which one is better?

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7 Forgotten Deer Cartridges That Still Work

By Richard Mann

Before far-reaching magnums, deer hunters shot whitetails up close””and they used these cartridges to do so

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308 vs 30-06: Battle of Two Classic Big Gamers

By Richard Mann

Both of these classic 30-cal big game cartridges have more than proved themselves in the field. But when it comes right down to it, which should you be carrying?

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The 7 Best 223 Loads for Whitetail Deer Hunting

By Richard Mann

Yes, the 223 Remington is a suitable deer cartridge, and it is legal for deer in most states. But you have to choose your 233 ammo carefully. Here’s how

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The Hardest-Kicking Rounds of All Time

By David E. Petzal

From the .577 Tyrannosaur to the .700 Holland & Holland, these rounds demand respect

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The 10 Best Rifle Cartridges for Varmint Hunting

By Richard Mann

Whether you’re after chipmunks, prairie dogs, or coyotes, from rock-throwing distance to extreme long range, your perfect varmint cartridge is on this list

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