Nothing wrong with that. Hunting is an emotional and personal thing, and cartridge choice is one-way hunters personalize whitetail deer hunting.

Today, the bolt-action rifle is still a popular option for those hunting North American deer, but much of how these rifles are built has changed over the last century.

Winchester sought to improve on the concept with its 400 Legend cartridge and now offers a bullet designed wholly for hunting whitetail deer, Deer Season XP, in its lineup.

Over the years, my idea of the perfect deer rifle has evolved. When I was young, I had two whitetail rifles that, to me, were perfect. One was my Marlin 336 in .35 Remington, and the other was my ...

OL’s shooting editor John B. Snow tackles some of the biggest myths about deer hunting rifles, cartridges, and bullets.

Our shooting editor set out to build his perfect deer rifle. Here’s what he ended up with and how you can build your own deer rifle.

Some consider the .223 too small for deer hunting, but others have been using it for decades. With modern bullets, it's better than ever.

11 Best Rifle Cartridges for Whitetail Deer We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › ...