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 […]
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 […]
The 9mm Luger (AKA 9mm Parabellum and 9x19mm NATO) represents a great blend of performance, terminal ballistics, recoil, price, and capacity. Which is why no one is surprised that it is one of the most popular self defense cartridges on the market today. With a quick google search, you can find a dozen different self […]
Ammunition in recent years has been difficult to find at times (cue flashbacks to 2020). Local gun stores often have a small selection, and even the larger chain stores can have difficulty keeping less-than-common calibers in stock. Buying ammunition online is a good way to get what we need fast, especially when looking for uncommon […]
Most ammunition manufacturers set their expiration of ammunition at a 10 year lifespan, which is actually very conservative. Lifespan of ammunition really comes down to how and under what conditions it is stored. The better the storage, the longer it will last. Different types of ammunition will be a little different in the way they […]
Ever since crates of surplus steel-cased ammo from soviet bloc countries hit American markets, there has been fierce debate about its performance compared to traditional brass-cased ammo.
