Shotguns are a versatile weapon that can shoot a wide array of loads ranging from tiny birdshot pellets to 1-ounce chunks of lead. Two of the most common shotgun load types are buckshot and slugs. These are both commonly used for self-defense and hunting big game. Buckshot is a type of shotgun load that contains […]
If you live or adventure in bear country, you’ve likely thought of how to defend yourself in case of an attack. Bear attacks are rare, but you certainly need to be prepared if it happens to be your unlucky day. Some people choose bear spray while others prefer something more lethal. For bear defense, like […]
Elk hunting certainly requires a heavier grain bullet than whitetail hunting, but picking the perfect grain bullet is not always simple. The .308 Winchester can be used to hunt any big game in North America, but you still need to pick the right cartridge for the job. One of the biggest influences on how that […]
If you shoot competitively, you know how fast the ammo disappears. One weekend match, a few midweek practice sessions, and suddenly that “good deal” box of 50 rounds you picked up last Friday is history. Between the rising costs of brass and the feast-or-famine nature of ammo availability, many shooters are rethinking how they buy. […]
Shooters have argued for decades that handloads are king, they are often called more accurate, more consistent, and just plain better. It’s part pride, part tradition, and maybe a little nostalgia for when factory ammo wasn’t up to snuff; that’s not the case anymore. Match-grade factory ammo now rivals most handloads in accuracy and consistency, […]
If you’ve spent any time at a shooting range or shopping for ammunition, you’ve seen both match and practice ammo labels on different cartridges. Match ammo carries a premium, while practice ammo is generally the lower-cost option. As the names imply, match ammo is crafted with a focus on consistent and high-level performance, and practice […]
Stepping onto the range for your first competition is going to feel both thrilling and nerve-wracking. Expect sweaty palms, your mind spinning through a dozen “what-ifs,” and it’s a guarantee you’ve checked your mags and gear bag ten times already. Take a breath, every great shooter started right where you are. Your first match is […]
If there’s one thing all hunters can agree on, it’s that we want the animals we shoot to go down quickly. For so many reasons, it’s important to put our shots where they need to go and use the right equipment that allows for quick, clean, efficient kills. Firearms account for well over half of […]
There are plenty of arguments out there that reloading your own ammo is superior to buying your ammo online. The biggest argument for reloading is that it supposedly saves the shooter plenty of money. While this may be true for some, is it really worth the time and effort for average shooters? For the vast […]
When it comes to shooting, there are endless characteristics that we obsess over, including caliber, brand, or scope, yet some treat bullet weight like an afterthought. But in reality, grains do matter. They affect speed, arc, recoil, and what a round actually does when it hits. Pick the right weight for your gun and goal […]
