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Best .223 Ammo in 2021 [Buyer’s Guide]
With numerous types of AR-15 ammunition available in the market nowadays, what makes the .223 Remington ammo still at the top of the game? Being the original cartridge for this rifle, why is it still the best option, despite the fact that there are now more specific and innovative cartridges manufactured recently. In recent years, ... Read more
10mm vs .45 ACP – Cartridge Comparison
When looking at the 10mm vs .45 ACP, we are looking at a cartridge that has been proven over and over for over a century, and we are looking at a cartridge that came out hot in the 1980’s, tapered off, and has been surging back into the shooting world. Both of these cartridges offer ... Read more
.224 Valkyrie [Review] – Supersonic at 1,300 yards!
New rounds appear to be popping up everywhere, particularly in the AR platform. The .224 Valkyrie was introduced by the Federal Ammunition in 2017. At that time, it caught the attention of many long-range target rifle shooters. Despite the enthusiasm for the .223 Remington and 22 Nosler cartridges, there was a huge wave of support ... Read more
[Review] Fiocchi Ammo
Quick — I say “Fiocchi ammo” and you come back with: “_____!” OK… let me fill in the blank. You might say “They make some great .22 rimfire ammo!”, or “Not bad for being made in Italy!” (Speaking of Italy, I’ve heard different pronunciations of “Fiocchi” – for the record, it’s fee-OH-key). You would be ... Read more
A Brief Guide To Handgun Powders
I am a reloader. I take the brass cases that others often toss in the trash can (or just leave on the ground), clean them, and re-use them. I admit it. I’m a pack rat of the highest water when it comes to brass. (Don’t even ask about the lead-colored items I hoard from my ... Read more
How To: Cast Bullets [Complete Guide]
The sun was just beginning to peek over the tree line as one of my sons and I sat at the edge of a thicket, facing a large, unmowed meadow. It was November and deer firearms season. We watched a couple of nice does meander towards us across the meadow. We decided I would attempt ... Read more
7.62×39 vs .308 Win – Cartridge Comparison
In this cartridge comparison, we are going to look at two cartridges that many people probably have never thought about comparing; The 7.62×39 vs the .308. This is an interesting comparison for several reasons. The 7.62×39 round is most known for its use in the AK 47, but it is becoming more commonplace in the ... Read more
Best Reloading Press [Beginner & Advanced]
Reloading your own ammo is a relaxing, rewarding hobby. Not only can you save money when you make your own ammo as opposed to buying factory stuff, it’s a lot of fun as well. To be totally honest, you may not save a lot of money shooting your ammo but you will get more shots ... Read more
.30-30 Win vs .30-06 Sprg – Cartridge Comparison
There are a plethora of cartridges available for civilians on today’s market. Deciding on which cartridge fits the hunting or shooting competitions you have in mind can be daunting, and this article is meant to provide you with an in-depth comparison of two of the more historical hunting cartridges in the US; the .30-30 vs ... Read more
How To Reload Ammo [Ultimate Guide]
Why Reload? While reloading for your guns is usually thought of as a cost-savings for those of us who shoot a lot, there are other advantages involved. The common assumption is that you save money by reloading-and that is true, to a point. If you are a volume shooter or a competitive shooter, saving money ... Read more
Why & How To: Powder Coating Bullets
In spite of the growing popularity and supply of jacketed bullets, many shooters still shoot cast bullets. Cast bullets are easily made at home or are inexpensive to purchase in quantity, are economical, and don’t require an elaborate set-up or supply chain to produce. (My bullets come from plain old wheel weights that a friendly ... Read more
The 338 Lapua: A Brief Guide
Most shooters and hunters have heard of the .338 Lapua (8.6×70mm or 8.58×70mm), which received its status as a 1500 meter sniping round. A .338 Lapua launches 250 grain bullets over 3000fps and 300 grain bullets over 2850fps, with good hand loads and sub 1/2 moa accuracy. The .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge, designed in the ... Read more
.300 Winchester Magnum: A Brief Guide
In 1963, Winchester introduced the .300 Winchester Magnum, which featured a longer case than the .338, as long as what could be housed in a Winchester long action to achieve optimum velocities. The shoulder was moved forward to maximize powder capacity that created a short neck. Factory ammunition for the .300 Win Mag is loaded ... Read more
Moly Coated Bullets: A Warning
Molybdenum-disulfide, known as Moly, is a black, slick compound used to coat copper jacket bullets. It lubricates the bullet and reduces friction when the bullet travels down the bore. This is meant to facilitate a long string of shots between cleaning without affecting accuracy. However, it’s not quite that simple and moly coating has its drawbacks. It ... Read more
The Concept of a Smart Bullet
Marksmanship is not easy. Any shooter has to spend countless hours of training to learn how to calculate hitting a moving target with a small flying piece of metal. However, that could change in the future. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is a branch of the United States Department of Defense that has ... Read more
.243 WSSM – The Long-Awaited 6mm?
Although the .223 Remington, .308 Winchester, and .300 Magnums are commonly used as sniper cartridges, they aren’t the most suitable. Consequently, the sniping community has been looking at the high velocity 6mm cartridge as a possible solution. In 2003, Winchester introduced the .243 Winchester Super Short Magnum and this article compares its ballistic performance against ... Read more
.308 Win vs .30-06 Springfield – Cartridge Comparison
Both the .308 Win and the .30-06 Springfield are two cartridges steeped in American tradition. Both have serviced the men and women of our military and police force and have found worldwide success and longevity in the hunting fields. In this article, we will take a look at these two cartridges and compare and discuss ... Read more
.300 Win Mag vs .308 Win – Cartridge Comparison
In this article, we are going to look at two cartridges of the same bullet diameter that have very distinct differences in their performance. Though they are different, when looking at the .300 Win Mag vs the .308 Winchester, we see two effective cartridges that when used in the right scenario, will be successful hunt ... Read more
.338 Lapua Mag vs .50 BMG – Cartridge Comparison
In this cartridge comparison, we are going to take a look at two cartridges, the .338 Lapua and the .50 BMG, two rounds that separate the men from the boys. Seriously, these are heavy duty rounds that fill a very specific niche in the shooting world. These include heavy stopping power that can be carried ... Read more
.338 Lapua Mag vs .308 Win – Cartridge Comparison
In this rifle caliber comparison, we are going to take a look at two cartridges that most might not think to compare. We will take an in depth look at the 338 Lapua vs 308 and hopefully come out on the other side with a better understanding of both. To be honest, there are going ... Read more
6mm Creedmoor vs .243 – Cartridge Comparison
The 6mm Creedmoor vs .243 is a very interesting comparison. It’s a look at an old but trusted and proven cartridge in the .243 Win and a look at a new 6mm Creedmoor cartridge where the results have yet to come in on if it is here to stay or will eventually fall back into ... Read more
.357 Mag vs 9mm – Cartridge Comparison
Any conversation about cartridge comparisons, especially when talking about handgun cartridges, comes up there is a good chance that at least one of the two cartridges we are discussing in this article come up. The .357 vs 9mm is a comparison that features two of the more popular and well known cartridges. Both are entrenched ... Read more
.300 Blackout vs .308 Win – Cartridge Comparison
In this cartridge comparison, we are going to take a look at the .300 Blackout vs .308. Both of these cartridges take .308 caliber bullets but tend to hang out in different places. This will be an interesting comparison because of how different these two cartridges are, and it is a great example of why ... Read more
7mm-08 Rem vs .270 Win – Cartridge Comparison
In this cartridge comparison, we are going to take a look two cartridges, the 7mm-08 Rem and the .270 Win. Both of these cartridges became popular in the shooting world because of their ballistic characteristics, especially the trajectory, and the low recoil while still can bring down medium and even larger sized game. Given the ... Read more
.300 Win Mag vs .30-06 Sprg – Cartridge Comparison
In this cartridge comparison, we look at two of the modern day big game hunter’s favorite cartridges, the .300 Win Mag vs .30-06 Springfield. Both of these cartridges offer the hunter tremendous performance in the field, including both ballistic performance and stopping power. Both of these cartridges are often used in the hunting community and ... Read more
.308 Win vs .223 Rem – Cartridge Comparison
In this article, we are going to take a look at two popular, albeit very different, hunting cartridges. When we take on the prospect of the .308 vs .223, it’s important to realize that claiming one cartridge as the better of the two only has credence when applying it to specific hunting or shooting situations. ... Read more
.300 Win Mag vs .338 Lapua Mag – Cartridge Comparison
In this article, we are going to take a look at two hard hitting cartridges that have come onto the shooting scene relatively recently in the broader view of rifle cartridges. The .300 Win Mag vs .338 Lapua Magnum is an interesting comparison, and we think provides some interesting points of discussion. While there is ... Read more
7mm-08 Rem vs .308 Win – Cartridge Comparison
In this cartridge comparison, we are going to examine two cartridges that behave very similar in the ballistics category. The 7mm-08 vs .308 argument is a newer one, relative to some other cartridge arguments that have now been raging for nearly a century, in the hunting and shooting world, as the 7mm-08 was introduced in ... Read more
7mm-08 vs .30-06 Sprg – Cartridge Comparison
For this cartridge comparison, the 7mm-08 vs .30-06, we are looking at two cartridges that often find themselves being compared to one another. While both have their suitors for multiple shooting applications, they are more often compared within hunting circles. While both the 7mm-08 and .30-06 possess the velocity and range for long range competitions, ... Read more
.270 Win vs .30-06 Sprg – Cartridge Comparison
In this cartridge comparison, we are going to take a look at two of the most popular and widely used hunting cartridges in the United States, the .270 vs .30-06. Both of these cartridges come with a loyal following that will argue until their last days as to why their cartridge is the best available. ... Read more
