The .405 Winchester has had more than its’ fair share of bad press. Almost every modern commentator, who has written about the .405 Winchester, has referred to the belief that the 300-grain projectile, which is the standard size for the…
.405 Winchester (Part 1)
The .405 Winchester is one of the most misunderstood, and often maligned, cartridges that has ever prowled the hunting fields of the world. Praised by some and cursed by others, yet many of the negative comments are based upon hearsay…
.475 3.25″ Nitro Express (.475NE)
History of the .475 Nitro Express: In 1907, the British banned all .450 calibre rifles and ammunition, for private use and ownership, in both India and the Sudan. The ban was intended to deny rebellious tribes access to surplus military…
The .375 H&H Magnum (.375H&H)
Introduction: The .375 Holland and Holland Magnum (.375H&H) has been with us for over a hundred years now and it is one of the most successful hunting cartridges of all time. Even today, it is acknowledged by most professional hunters…
The .458 Winchester Magnum (.458WM)
Introduction: First introduced in 1956, the .458 Winchester Magnum (.458WM) has been with us for over 60 years and, during that time, it has been the subject of a great deal of controversy, which continues to this day. Originally the…