If you have ever stood in front of an ammo shelf at your local sportsman shop staring at boxes labeled 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington wondering what the difference is, you are not alone. These two cartridges look almost identical and are frequently tossed around interchangeably in conversations, but are they really the same thing? […]
Experienced shooters know that bullet selection can sometimes be just as important as picking out the cartridge itself; depending on what you are using it for. How much that bullet expands, or doesn’t expand, can change outcomes more than you may think for hunting and self defense alike. Bullet expansion is the process of a […]
If you have ever wondered why some ammo whispers while others crack like thunder, you have come to the right place. Subsonic and supersonic ammunition behave quite differently in the real world, even if they look similar on the shelf. We will be breaking down the actual differences between the two and how they perform […]
If you’re interested in long-range shooting, hunting, or self-defense, then you need to understand muzzle energy. Muzzle energy is important to understand when selecting a new cartridge, firearm, or ammunition because it’s a good measure of how a specific cartridge or ammunition will perform on game animals or for self-defense. Muzzle energy quantifies the kinetic […]
If you have ever been at the range and wished your semi-auto rifle or pistol could keep up with your trigger finger a little better, you have probably heard the buzz around Forced Reset Triggers , or FRTs. These clever little upgrades have been turning heads and emptying magazines faster for years now. In simple […]
Choosing the right ammunition for concealed carry and personal protection is a decision that gets more complicated the more you learn. The first decision you have to make is whether you want to carry full metal jacket (FMJ) or hollow point (HP) ammunition. At the end of the day, either ammunition is going to hurt […]
The .22 LR versus the .17 HMR comparison is hotly debated; is one better than the other or do they each have their own merits for different uses? Maybe you have been trying to pick between the two or been thinking about adding one or the other to your collection. It might seem like a […]
Compact and subcompact pistols make everyday carry easy and comfortable, but their short barrels, usually 3 to 4 inches in length, mean that ammo choice matters a lot. You lose velocity with a shorter barrel, which can affect expansion and stopping power that are vital for everyday carriers. The same can be said for a […]
If you have ever swapped barrels on your AR-15, grabbed a pistol caliber carbine, or compared notes with a buddy at the shooting range, you have probably noticed that the same box of ammo can feel and perform differently depending on the firearm. This is because barrel length can play a huge role in how […]
Picture this: It’s the middle of the night, you wake up to a strange noise from inside your house, and your mind begins to race to protect your family. In that split-second decision, does an AR-15 platform chambered in .300 Blackout or 5.56 NATO give you the edge in the moment? Both rounds have become […]
