Ammo Reviews
.300 AAC Blackout: History, Ballistics, and Ammo Selection
Designed for superior suppressed performance, the .300 Blackout provides shooters with a larger, heavier .30-caliber projectile in a compact package compatible with a standard-size AR-15 rifle. This addressed many of the limitations of the 5.56 NATO in close-quarters combat. The cartridge functions with standard AR-15 magazines and bolts, and it only requires a barrel swap […]
Review: 9mm Luger Ammo — Brands and Performance
With billions of rounds produced annually, the 9mm is the world’s most popular centerfire handgun caliber. Whether you call it 9x19mm, 9mm Parabellum, 9mm NATO, or 9mm Luger, this one cartridge seemingly does it all and deserves a place in any gun safe. From casual plinking and training, to serious competition use and self-defense, this […]
.308 Winchester Ammo Review — Brands and Performance
The .308 Winchester is a staple cartridge for any rifle shooter and certainly deserves a place in any firearm collection. From self-defense to hunting, and even long-range shooting, the .308 Winchester provides dependable performance. With a large assortment of .308 ammo available from several different manufacturers, there are numerous ways to tailor this round to […]
Complete Review: 6.5 Creedmoor Ammunition — Performance and Top Brands
The 6.5 Creedmoor has become quite a popular option for long-range shooters and hunters alike. Now that the cartridge is nearing 20 years since its inception, it’s time to take a closer look. With many rifles now offered in the renowned 6.5 CM, and a large variety of ammunition and brands available, there are now […]
What’s The Effective Range of Buckshot?
If you asked someone to list the downsides of shotguns, you'd very quickly get to the limited range issue. Shotguns have limited range, especially when firing shot. Slugs can extend the range but still can't reach the same range as 5.56. Shotguns lack range, but how far can they remain effective? Specifically, how far can they remain effective with buckshot? That's what I set out to figure out today.
6.5 Creedmoor vs. 6mm ARC: Which One’s Better?
Comparing the 6.5 Creedmoor and 6mm ARC is a little like apples and oranges. Both cartridges were designed for superior long-range use, but they were made for different platforms. The 6.5 Creedmoor is made for the AR-10, while the 6mm ARC is meant more for the AR-15. But what if you’re trying to decide between the two? Which cartridge is better and why?
Ammo Face-Off: .30-30 Winchester vs .45-70 Government
If lever-action rifles are part of your gun life, you’ve probably debated the merits of different calibers. Two cartridges that are most associated with the lever-action platform are the .30-30 Winchester and the .45-70 Government, with the latter being the most popular. But when it comes down to it, which one’s better? Should you get a rifle chambered in .30-30 Win or .45-70 Govt? Which cartridge is better for deer season? We will attempt to answer your questions in this face-off between the .30-30 Win and .45-70 Govt.
Underwood Ammo Xtreme Defender: Not Your Dad’s Defense Ammo
The Underwood Ammo Xtreme Defender line of cartridges represent a radical change in defensive ammo design. After comparing terminal ballistics against two proven hollow point designs, here's why it's a performer.
Magnum Calibers vs 9mm: Is Bigger Better?
While not the biggest debate, are big bore magnum calibers still capable carry handguns? Let's compare .44 Magnum to 9mm to find out.
.380 ACP in Your 9mm Pistol: Will it work?
Can you shoot .380 ACP in your 9mm pistol? I did it and I highly recommend not doing it. Let's discuss why.