Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS) is a fun sport for those that like to have a good time with period accurate firearms. While you are restricted to single action revolvers, lever action rifles, and lever or break action shotguns, your ammunition is limited too. Still, picking the right ammo for the job is important. Due to […]
If you have to fly with ammunition, it can be a bit intimidating, but if you follow a few rules you will be just fine. The truth is, it’s not all that hard to fly domestically with ammunition or a firearm. The hardest part about it is abiding by luggage weight restrictions. Whether you are […]
Ballistics is commonly the most complicated part of shooting, and the farther you dive into it, the more complex it gets. To make things a bit easier, we split different portions of ballistics into separate terms. After the blanket term “ballistics”, we can narrow our focus to internal ballistics, external ballistics, and terminal ballistics; instead […]
If you are a serious gun enthusiast or collector, you more than likely have a decent amount of ammunition on hand. A lot of shooters have a few hundred if not a few thousand rounds of their favorite cartridges tucked away. While preparedness and bulk ordering ammo is a good thing, if you leave it […]
Firearms and ammunition restrictions are crucial to understand at both the federal and state levels, as they have significant legal implications. Federal laws and restrictions apply to all states, while individual states can have statutes that outline exemptions or inclusions for different types of ammunition and bullet designs. Keep in mind that restrictions on the […]
There is nothing quite like hog hunting. There are so many different ways to do it, and there is always a new piece of gear to use. Although, no matter how you do it, you need a rifle up to the job. The good and bad news is there is no “best” cartridge for hog […]
There’s endless debate when it comes to what ammunition and which firearm is the absolute best for self-defense. One of the most heavily discussed topics is whether or not hollow point ammunition makes a difference in self-defense scenarios. Sure, you can say any bullet is going to hurt someone, but if you have the choice […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
