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Meet the 375 Raptor: a Heavy-Hitting, Short Action Cartridge

Arne Brennan, creator of 6.5 Grendel and other cartridges, designed 375 Raptor in a quest to do for 308 Winchester what 300 Blackout did for .223 Remington. Namely, neck it up to run larger, heavier…

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Big Bore Enthusiasts Weigh in on their Favorite Large Calibers

We caught up with a handful of hunters to learn about their favorite big bore cartridges. (Graphic: Guns.com) For those who’ve harnessed the power of the big bores, there’s no going back. One thing is…



What is a Large Caliber Firearm and Why Do I Need One?

Norma ammo claimed this beautiful Red Hartebeest at almost 385 yards with one clean shot. (Photo: Stan Pate/Guns.com) Have you ever heard the term big bore? Is a .300 Winchester Magnum your idea of a…


My First Handgun: S&W Model 629 .44 Magnum

A black and white portrait of my first handgun; a beautiful stainless steel Smith & Wesson Model 629 .44 magnum. I still love this gun. (Photo: Ben Philippi/Guns.com) My first handgun was a beautiful stainless…


Giant Feral Pigs on The Loose in Canada

A nice wild hog hunted by Guns.com author Kristin Alberts. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com) Wild pigs aren’t just a problem in the southern US, with Canada reporting feral pigs over 600 pounds wandering its lands and…