Serious long range shooters know every aspect of their weapon and their loads. It takes a lot of strategy to narrow into a single cartridge, then choosing the best rifle for the job (and for your wallet) isn’t easy. That’s important for the shooter that wants to be accurate over 500 or 1000 yards, but […]
Category: Ammo
The Best Bullet Design for Whitetail Hunting
Any whitetail hunter knows that choosing a firearm to hunt with is a big decision. First you have to settle on a caliber, then pick out a cartridge with enough power. Once you search up matching rifles, you will see dozens if not hundreds of matches. After you pick the perfect rifle, you have to […]
The 10 Best Cartridges for Small Game Hunting
Some might only think of varmint control when they hear about small game hunting, but it’s much more than effective pest elimination. You know what I’m talking about if you’ve ever eaten expertly cooked rabbit. Like any other type of hunting, there are a lot of different ways to accomplish the same goal. The first […]
The Best Shotgun Loads For Self Defense
The moment that danger comes busting through your door, you have got to be prepared. There are no second chances or notifications beforehand. Shotguns have been a go-to type of firearm for self defense for decades. They offer all the stopping power you need, and with most configurations, they don’t require as much accuracy as […]
Rifled Slug Vs Sabot Slug [A Decisive Comparison]
You can load a shotgun with just about anything. There are shells made for hunting small birds, huge geese, big game like deer, and even self defense. All of these jobs require a very different load. One type of projectile that we like to use for larger targets are shotgun slugs. While they sound simple […]
The 3 Best Handgun Cartridges To Use For Three Gun Competitions
If you are gearing up for a three gun competition, picking your handgun caliber is more straightforward than you may think. For concealed carry, there are thousands of articles comparing dozens if not hundreds of different calibers and cartridges with valid arguments for almost all of them; for three gun, there are only a handful […]
What Kind Of Handgun Ammo Should You Use For a Three Gun Competition?
If you want to win a three gun competition, you better have your gear squared away. There are a ton of choices to make between your rifle, shotgun, and pistol. Although picking out what kind of pistol you are going to compete with is a big deal. The first step is figuring out the caliber, […]
Shotgun Shells Explained: Birdshot vs. Buckshot vs. Slugs
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 […]
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 […]
