Dangerous game big bores aren’t popular because they are expensive and they kick. Hard. But when you need one, you really need one.

Are you sic of new rifle cartridges? Wish they just make enough of the old ones? Well don’t hold your breath while you wait. Ammo designers have been cranking out new, redundant, and sometimes superfluous new cartridges for more than 150 years — and show no signs of stopping. Meet some of the forgotten rounds of yesteryear.

The 223 Remington is the biggest selling cartridge in the USA. But what’s it good for? More than you might guess.