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The Browning M2 has outlasted nearly every weapon of its era. Born in the late 1910s and perfected during World War II, the .50 BMG “Ma Deuce” became the go-to heavy machine gun for U.S. forces. It ...

Did you know there are more than 125 centerfire cartridges larger than .24-caliber suitable for big-game hunting? Asking anyone to declare the top five all-around loads in this category is like ...

While it's slow, takes a hot minute to reload, and is only viable in close-quarters engagements, the M87A1 remains a powerhouse at the top of the list, all thanks to its accuracy at close range and ...

Elk are big. Elk are tough as hell. And elk live in the great wide open of the West. Those three things alone should give you a pretty good idea of what you need in a good elk cartridge. It should be ...

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