Long wedded to .30-cals, riflemen have had recent affairs with 7mms and 6.5s. Now, another fling with the .270 is in the air.

Small animals call for bullet paths that stay near sight-line at mid-range, not arcs that cross it far away.

Slanted rails — a popular accessory for long-range rifles.

To get the most from a rifle, don’t fix what’s right and don’t tolerate what’s wrong.

All rifles are headspaced and test-fired at the factory. But headspace is easy to check. Here’s what it is and why it matters.

Beyond black battle rifles, if you crave quick follow-ups and big-game punch from little cases listen up.

The AR-15 has sparked development of cartridges to fit its short action skinny bolt. The most logical are based on the 5.56x45mm for which the rifle was originally chambered.

Bullets fly straight when spun by a barrel’s rifling to spiral downrange like a well-thrown football.

Don’t apologize! Bargain hunts for rifles, sights and ammo can improve your predator hunts.

A custom rifle often is the path to pretty. But if you want more than looks, build a rifle that fits and shoots accurately.