What Cooper hypothesized was a general-purpose weapon, with world-wide application, that was just as effective for big-game hunting as for survival or military scouting. At the time, the only way ...

Key point: The C308, SR-762, and M1A are each reliable, accurate, and proven designs. You literally can’t go wrong with any of them whether it be for hunting, target shooting, or defense of your ...

The author took this aoudad with a 270. For general big-game hunting, the 270 Winchester is a fantastic option, especially at longer ranges. (Photo/Richard Mann) This cartridge burst on the scene in ...

Key Point: With a .308 semi-automatic rifle, you can do long distance target shooting, go big game hunting, and defend your home and property against several attackers in an emergency or in a grid ...