If you stand in the ammo aisle and check out the shotgun section, you will see a box of shells for just about everything. Whether you want to do duck hunting, deer hunting, shoot at the range, or use a shotgun for self defense, there is a shell made for it. However, all of those […]
Author: Patrick Long
Ammunition Maintenance: A Guide to Inspect and Care For Your Ammo
Many shooters buy ammo, and sit it on a shelf somewhere forgotten until they need it. However, unlike the firearm it goes in, ammo isn’t designed to last forever. Over time, improper storage, fluctuations in temperature or moisture, and even handling can degrade it, potentially leading to misfires or malfunctions. To make sure your ammo […]
Rimfire vs. Centerfire Ammunition
There are two basic types of ammunition, rimfire and centerfire. They both provide the same function, igniting gunpowder and sending a projectile down the barrel, but have two totally different operating methods to achieve the same action. The two are not interchangeable but they both have their strengths and weaknesses along with their specific uses […]
What You Need to Know Before Buying Ammo: A Beginner’s Guide
Buying ammunition as a new firearm owner can be overwhelming, with countless options, specifications, and regulations. However, with some basic knowledge, you can make an informed decision and find ammo that will do exactly what you need it to. At first, ammo can look complicated, but there is not much that can go wrong, as […]
How Bullet Shapes Affect Performance: An Informative Guide
Nowadays, there is a bullet for everything. Just walking down the ammo aisle, you are bound to see dozens of different designs, even within the same cartridge. A lot of these designs are similar, but you can really mix and match them to create bullets that nearly belong to their own category. Still, the way […]
The Ultimate Guide to Ammunition: Understanding Calibers and Their Uses
When you are standing in front of a gun counter, the most important question you have to answer before you take a firearm home is which caliber you want. While there are usually just a handful of mainstream calibers that many people stick to, there are hundreds of them to choose from. Not every caliber […]
A Guide To Choose the Right Ammunition for Hunting
When you walk down the ammo aisle at your local sporting goods store, there can be dozens of options for bullet designs even after you narrow your search down to a particular cartridge. You can’t really pick the wrong bullet, so many of us use the same exact bullet year over year that we picked […]
Getting Started with Ammunition Reloading: An Essential Guide
If you are a serious shooter, reloading your ammunition makes a lot of sense. For starters, it means you will rely less and less on what few boxes of cartridges are left on the shelf at your local sporting goods store. While the start-up costs can be more than the price of a new Glock, […]
5.56 NATO Vs .223 Rem | Which is Better and Why?
5.56 and .223 ammunition have been on the market for decades. Initially designed for the Armalite rifles and being placed into the hands of military personnel, the 5.56 NATO was extremely popular. To fill the void in the civilian market, the .223 Remington was born. While 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington are the same caliber, […]
What Does Grain Mean in Ammo?
You are standing in your local sporting goods store, staring at a wall of ammunition. You find the caliber you are looking for and toss a few boxes into your cart. Did you stop to consider the different grain options available? Grain can make a big difference in how your ammo performs, so if you […]
