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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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, […]
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 […]
9mm ammunition is one of the longest-standing rounds in the history of firearms. It’s one of the most popular for self-defense. Because of its popularity, many manufacturers play around with specs to get better performance. The more you get into the nitty gritty of these rounds, the more particular your preferences often become. 115, 124, […]
There is absolutely no arguing that the 9mm is not one of the most popular munitions utilized by firearm owners and shooters today. However, some nuances go along with the 9mm round. Most will talk about shooting 9mm ammo, but what do they mean? There are different types of 9mm ammo on the market. Knowing […]
For those looking for a reliable and effective round, the 9mm is one of the most popular and versatile options available. This round has been used for target practice, self-defense, law enforcement, and more due to its relatively low recoil and powerful performance. This has led many firearm owners to use their 9mm pistol’s as […]
