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Ammunition

Long Range Shooting 1 – Guns & Gear

There’s nothing quite like hearing the distinctive ring of hitting a target at a longer distance. It’s a great feeling – and although accurate shots are certainly doable for the average shooter inside of 200 or 300 yards, beyond that you’ll need the skill and the tools necessary to meet the added challenge. [Read more…] about Long Range Shooting 1 – Guns & Gear


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January 17, 2023

Filed Under: Accessories, Ammunition, Gear, Hunting, Optics, Rifles Tagged With: Accuracy, Long Range, technology, Wind

Arsenal SAM5. Why You Need a 5.56 AK!

The 7.62×39 cartridge, introduced originally in 1943 and chambered in both the RPD Light Machine Gun and the SKS, cemented it’s place in history just a few years later as the cartridge selection for what would become the iconic AK47 Soviet military rifle. Since then, the AK47 has been deployed around the world by militaries, police and civilians in combat, self-defense and sporting roles. [Read more…] about Arsenal SAM5. Why You Need a 5.56 AK!


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November 22, 2022

Filed Under: Ammunition, Anything AK, Arsenal, Gear, Reviews, Second Amendment, Self Defense Tagged With: .223/5.56, 2nd Amendment, 5.45x39, 5.56, 5.56 AK, 5.56 NATO, 5.56x45, 7.62x39, 7.62x51, AK, AK47, AK74, Ammunition, Arsenal, Arsenal AK, arsenal inc, Arsenal SAM5, Bulgaria, Cold Hammer Forged, Competition, Competitive Shooting, FIME, FIME Group, Home Defense, military, milled receiver, nato, sam5, Self-Defense, Soviet, stockpile

Beware of Ammo Scams!

It’s been a wild ride for the last couple of years, and the supply/demand for certain consumer items has been impacted significantly. The ready availability of (reasonably priced) ammunition for instance has been affected in some cases, and when there’s a strong marketplace need, it can give rise to unscrupulous and predatory sales practices. [Read more…] about Beware of Ammo Scams!


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July 16, 2022

Filed Under: Ammunition Tagged With: ammo, Ammunition

Cold Weather Shooting

When that tingling you feel is not just the excitement of the hunt, but more like the onset of frostbite, it may be time to start thinking about your cold weather shooting routine. [Read more…] about Cold Weather Shooting


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January 6, 2022

Filed Under: Ammunition, Gear, How-To, Hunting, Rifles Tagged With: Cold Weather, hunting

Hunting Safety

Whether you’re searching for the ultimate trophy or just looking to fill your freezer, hunting excursions should always be as safe as you can make them. [Read more…] about Hunting Safety


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December 23, 2021

Filed Under: Ammunition, Deer, Gear, How To, Hunting, Rifles, Tactics, Turkey, Waterfowling Tagged With: deer hunting, Gun Safety

Breaking-In Your New Gun

Ever fire a used gun and notice that the action and the trigger feel super smooth with every shot? That’s almost always because it’s been well worn-in through continued use. [Read more…] about Breaking-In Your New Gun


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July 8, 2021

Filed Under: Ammunition, Holsters, How To, Pistols, Rifles, Self Defense Tagged With: Break In Period, defense, New Gun

Hot Weather Shooting

Temperatures are rising and it’s time to be aware of what that heat can do to your weapons and your ammo. Aside from the basic safety practices that help to keep you and those around you safe – what and how you shoot will dictate how much attention you need to pay to the warmer weather. [Read more…] about Hot Weather Shooting


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May 21, 2021

Filed Under: Ammunition, How To, Hunting, Optics, Rifles Tagged With: Aim, Hot Weather, Safety

Has My Ammo Gone Bad?

For most hunters and sport shooters who use their firearms regularly, you don’t have to give too much thought to your ammo aside from keeping it dry and safely secured when you’re not using it. Beyond that, you’re cycling through your inventory pretty consistently with few issues. Modern, factory-made ammo is very reliable and will last for a long time under the right conditions, however there are instances where you could be pushing your luck.

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June 22, 2020

Filed Under: Accessories, Ammunition, Cartridges, How To, Reloading

WEAPON UP

The ongoing ​pandemic​​ continues to put a stranglehold on international economies. With each passing day, we are witnessing unprecedented events take place, as an invisible ​virus​ pummels many nations around the globe, our Union included.

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April 19, 2020

Filed Under: Ammunition, Arsenal, News, Op-ed, Politics, Savage, Second Amendment, Self Defense, Tactics Tagged With: Ammunition, Big Brother, chicom, Civil Liberties, Conspiracy, conspiracy theory, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Deep State, FEMA camps, Fortify, Freedom, Less Government, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Pandemic, Patriot, Second Amendment, Trade War, US Constitution

Gun Test: Charter Arms Professional .32 H&R Magnum

The Charter Arms Professional is a small-frame revolver with a three-inch barrel, hand-filling grips, double-action/single-action mechanism, good sights, seven-shot cylinder, and a nice finish. Open the cylinder by pushing the cylinder release forward, and you will see a seven-shot cylinder chambered in .32 H&R Magnum. The pistol uses the classic Charter Arms steel frame, but the finish is a modern black nitride. I cannot see any problem with the durability of this finish. [Read more…] about Gun Test: Charter Arms Professional .32 H&R Magnum


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December 28, 2019

Filed Under: Ammunition, Charter Arms, Pistols, Reviews Tagged With: .32 H&R Magnum, Black Hills Ammunition, Buffalo Bore Ammunition, Charter Arms, Concealed Carry, double action revolvers, Home Defense, Hornady Ammunition, Hornady Critical Defense, personal defense, Small Game

The Evolution of the .30 Caliber

The .308 cartridge began life in the primordial swamps of… If you are reading this article, I really don’t need to tell you about the .308 round. You already know that it pulls triple duty as a machine gun round and a mid-length sniper round, and as the cartridge a few guys in the platoon use for those times when the 5.56 just isn’t enough. It was built (kinda sorta) to duplicate the .30-06 but in a much shorter action. It mostly succeeded and certainly took the .30-06 out of most military usage. What else do you need to say about the .30 caliber? [Read more…] about The Evolution of the .30 Caliber


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November 14, 2019

Filed Under: Ammunition Tagged With: .30 Caliber, .30 Nosler, .30-06 Springfield, .300 PRC, .308 WIN., .338 Lapua, 6.5 PRC, ACR, Advanced Sniper Rifle, Hornady, MOA, Weatherby

Ammo Storage and Transport

The military .30 caliber ammo can has many uses, but the primary use is ammo storage and transport. Imagine that! It’s almost as if they were made for it. However, my cans do not hold .30 caliber ammunition. I will go so far as to admit to the heresy of not owning any .308 rifles or ammo. For me, it is important to know how much of other calibers will fit in a .30 caliber ammo can, and how much they weigh when full. The numbers below are approximate, as this is using loose fill, so the space is not maximized. Depending on the caliber with careful (read as very time consuming) stacking add roughly 15-25%. Remember that also greatly increases the weight. [Read more…] about Ammo Storage and Transport


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October 14, 2019

Filed Under: Ammunition, How To Tagged With: Ammo Storage

A Great Home Defender: The .38 Special

A time proven axiom is that if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it. This applies to the .38 Special revolver as a home defender. I have trained many shooters over the years to use the double action revolver well, and most, if not all have chosen a .38 Special as the baseline caliber. [Read more…] about A Great Home Defender: The .38 Special


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August 16, 2019

Filed Under: Ammunition, Reviews Tagged With: .38 Special, Concealed Carry, Federal Cartridge Company, Federal HST, Galco, Home Defense, personal defense, Ruger, Smith and Wesson, Taurus

Range Test: Remington Black Belt Ammunition

When I was a young hunter of 12 or so, my Grandfather taught me that if I used Remington .22 LR in my rifle, it would function properly. The Remington Golden Bullet was my choice. I learned that even if you had a cheap self-loader, good quality ammunition worked well. Today, Remington enjoys an excellent reputation for reliability with a far greater range of loads than ever. [Read more…] about Range Test: Remington Black Belt Ammunition


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June 21, 2019

Filed Under: Ammunition, Reviews Tagged With: .45 ACP, 9mm, Glock, Golden Saber, Remington, Remington Black Belt

Reloading the 10mm Cartridge for Power and Defense

The 10mm cartridge was originally intended as a means of increasing the power of the Browning High Power handgun. Using a .38-40 (.400 inch) bullet and a shortened .30 Remington rifle cartridge the new cartridge proved too much for the High Power-type pistol. Later, the .40 Smith and Wesson did not, but that is another story. [Read more…] about Reloading the 10mm Cartridge for Power and Defense


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April 21, 2019

Filed Under: Ammunition, How To, Pistols, Reloading Tagged With: 10mm, Colt, Glock, Hornady, Kimber, Lyman, Nosler, Ruger, Speer

7 Reasons the 9mm Is Right for You

The 9mm Luger cartridge is the single most popular centerfire handgun cartridge ever manufactured. The popularity of the 9mm cannot be without merit. It is a powerful number with excellent velocity and penetration and in the right handgun very accurate. There are also undeniable demerits clinging to the cartridge. The 9mm has proven to be a poor stopper exhibiting limited wound potential with full-metal-jacket ammunition. Today we have modern loadings that make the most of the 9mm and offer a good balance of expansion and penetration. [Read more…] about 7 Reasons the 9mm Is Right for You


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April 3, 2019

Filed Under: Ammunition Tagged With: 9mm, Beretta, CCI Blazer, CZ-USA, Fiocchi, Galco, Glock, Hornady Ammunition, SIG Sauer

Review: Hornady Critical Duty/Critical Defense

There are few subjects as prone to create an argument as personal defense handguns and calibers. Some have a “devil may care” attitude and deploy anything, stating most are the same, while others go into great, even minute detail, in their testing and choices. I think that everyone should master the personal defense handgun of their choice. [Read more…] about Review: Hornady Critical Duty/Critical Defense


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March 15, 2019

Filed Under: Ammunition, Reviews Tagged With: Critical Defense, Critical Duty, Hornady, personal defense, SIG Sauer

.300 Blackout — Subsonic Success Tips

Understatement: .300 Blackout, aka: AAC, is a popular cartridge among AR-15 fans. I like it especially in the shorter guns, and, around here at least, it’s looked on as an effective Whitetail cartridge choice. Pretty much, it’s for those who want a bigger bullet in an AR-15 with a minimum of technical distractions (some call them problems). One reason for its popularity is the supersonic/subsonic option. I built a specialty AR-15 for home defense that I also featured in recent book project, and that was my choice. Reasons? Sure, it’s civil and effective. [Read more…] about .300 Blackout — Subsonic Success Tips


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March 9, 2019

Filed Under: Ammunition, Anything AR, How To Tagged With: .300 AAC, .300 Blackout, .300 BLK, Subsonic

Ammunition Testing: Taking Up The Task

A few years ago, a friend at a facility I worked with was given the task of working up a test protocol for bulletproof vests. His combination of skills was well suited to the job. However, on a personal level, his passionate excitement, combined with painstaking scientific method, proved to be a winning combination. His assignment coincided with the failures of several vests in police service, and he was determined to produce the best ammunition possible. [Read more…] about Ammunition Testing: Taking Up The Task


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December 27, 2018

Filed Under: Ammunition, Reloading, Self Defense Tagged With: Ammunition, Federal Ammunition, handguns, personal defense, Winchester

The .243 Winchester Addiction

You would think, being an avid hunter and given the number kids as I’ve introduced to hunting and shooting, I would have discovered the .243 Winchester a lot sooner than I did. My path was rather long and circuitous. I was close a couple of times, but never realized what I was missing until a change in the hunting regulations forced me to shoot the .243. [Read more…] about The .243 Winchester Addiction


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November 30, 2018

Filed Under: Ammunition, Hunting, Rifles Tagged With: .243 WIN., Axis, Savage

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