GunMagopedia
Reloading for Beginners: What is Bullet Grain Weight and Why Does it Matter?
Whether you are new to shooting firearms and you run factory ammunition or are looking into getting into reloading your own rounds, knowing the grain weight of your projectile is a small but material part of shooting.
The .22 Short Cartridge: All You Need To Know
Some say that big things come in small packages. That saying holds true for the .22 Short. The Short is the smallest and least powerful ammunition you are likely to find on the shelf today.
Rimfire Scopes and Rifle Scopes: What’s the Difference?
A good optic is close to the be-all and end-all if you are looking to get precision out of your rifle. That does not change whether it’s the old .22 rifle you keep for pests or the deer rifle on the rack. There are plenty of scopes to choose from and some are made for […]
Headspace: What Too Much or Too Little Looks Like
Cartridge headspace is an important part of firearm function, accuracy, and safety. Here's what to look for and why headspace is important
The 400 Legend is a straight-walled cartridge designed to outperform similar predecessors and offer versatile use for hunters and sport shooters alike.
Short and Long Actions in Bolt Guns: What’s the Difference?
Bolt guns require some scale to bring the rifle up and down to the size of the cartridge to be fired. In short, action size. Here is the rundown on short and long action rifles and how they differ.
Weaver vs. Picatinny Rails: What’s the Difference?
On the surface, a Weaver and Picatinny rail look similar and some mounts that use either of them can interchange, but not always. It's worth it to know the similarities and differences between Weaver and Picatinny rail systems—you only have to buy your optics gear once.
Gunmagopedia: 45-70 Government
The 45-70 Government is perhaps best known as the cartridge of lever guns, cowboys, and lawmen. It's also a relevant round in modern times, which is why we're diving into its history and use. Here's how the 45-70 Gov't came into being and evolved and why we think it's here to stay.
Today's truck guns are frequently chosen with an eye for self-defense applications, and the options for gun models and storage possibilities are practically endless.
The .38 Special cartridge has been winning competitions and putting down bad guys for over 120 years. Let's explore the cartridge's history and ballistics.