Ammunition and Handloading

No matter how great your gun is, it will not perform to its full capabilities without proper ammunition. Indeed, some say accuracy can suffer by as much as 1 to 2 m.o.a. with substandard ammuntion. On this page, we will provide information and commentary on match and duty ammunition and handloading.

.308 Winchester Ammo

Handgun Calibers [Ultimate Guide] – Our handgun expert Mike knows what he’s talking about when it comes to pistol and revolver cartridges. He walks you through the history, applications and his personal experience with each of them.

Rifle Calibers [Ultimate Guide] – A round-up of pretty much every popular rifle caliber available. We compared them head to head and let you know in what conditions each of them thrives.

Ammo Comparisons [Ultimate Resource] – Our Ammo Comparison Section is the most complete & free resource on the web. We built a tool that lets you compare 20+ Calibers, 400+ Rounds in 40+ Stats and if plain numbers aren’t your thing our author Huston wrote over 20 head to head comparisons featuring over 200 graphs.

Best 9mm Ammo [Self-Defense & Target]

Best .45 ACP Ammo [2019]: Home Defense & Target Practice

Best .380 Ammo [2019]: Self-Defense & Target Practice

Best .40 S&W Ammo [2019]: Self Defense & Target Practice

NovX Ammo 9mm Review

Fiocchi Ammo Review

Reloading

How To Reload Ammo [Ultimate Guide] – Mike explains to you why you should reload and goes into details about how you get started. After 40 years of reloading there is no one more suitable to lead you into this topic.

Best Reloading Press [Beginner & Advanced] – The most essential tool every reloader needs is a reloading press. This article guides you through everything you need to know, from different types of presses to recommendations for absolutes beginners as well as for advanced reloaders.

A Brief Guide To Handgun Powders – The basics of different handgun powders explained.

Why & How To: Powder Coating Bullets – An intro to powder coating bullets and its benefits.

How To: Cast Bullets [Complete Guide] – A complete guide on how to get started on bullet casting. Our handgun expert Mike guides you through the process.

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