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A cartridge doesn’t just stay in global production for well over 100 years for no reason. Even more telling, that cartridge doesn’t start as black powder, get converted to smokeless, and still stay in production for well over a century for no reason. One of the few that meets this mark is .22 Long Rifle, […]
You can go buy a box of 20 rounds anytime you want (assuming your shop has them) but then you’re going to pay more. Or you can buy .223 bulk ammo – assuming you can justify the expense. Well, here are some ways to get your money’s worth. Steel Shooting Steel shooting is a lot […]
Don’t take the title of this article the wrong way, or out of context. This is not to suggest that 9mm full metal jacket is objectively better than hollow point defensive ammo. But all the same, within the scope of relevance, the title remains true. All else being equal, full metal jacket ammo feeds more […]
The price of ammo is basically comedy at this point. Therefore, if you shell out the dough for a case of 9mm bulk ammo, you’d better make sure you know how to store it properly. Here are 5 specific things you won’t want to do with your ammo after you buy it. Leave It in […]
Millions of new shooters have joined the shooting sports since 2020, and the demand for guns and ammo has surged. So let’s say you have someone interested in learning to shoot or hunt, and you’re an experienced shooter. Where should you get them started? The .22LR cartridge is the best place to start. Whether you […]
Do you love steel shooting? If so, you’re not alone. It is a popular discipline and the sport offers immediate auditory feedback – forget the spotting scope, you’ll know when you hit the target! Which makes steel shooting a lot of fun, too. But you know what you should avoid doing? Shooting ammo like green […]
Reloading is a great thing that can save you money on the shooting sports by driving down the per unit cost of your ammo. The other thing about it is that it can help you get around the ammo shortages some of us are still facing. With that said, you have to know what you’re […]
Have you ever seen match-grade rifle ammo on the shelves at a gun shop? Something like Federal’s Gold Medal Match ammo, made with Sierra MatchKing bullets? This ammo is, among other things, very expensive, especially compared to the standard FMJ ammo with which most rifle shooters train. Some even shoot at extended distances with it. […]