Best Uses for .22LR (and Why)
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, […]
.223 Bulk Ammo: Justifying the Expense
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 […]
Why 9mm Full Metal Jacket Is More Consistent (and Accurate) Than Defensive Rounds
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 […]
5 Things Not to Do with Your 9mm Bulk Ammo
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 […]
Why Every Single Shooter Should Learn on .22LR
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 […]
Green Tip 5.56 and Steel Targets: A Bad Combo
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 […]
When to Discard Your American Eagle .223 Casings
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 […]
Federal HST and the Lack of a Center Post: What to Know
If you look at some hollow point ammunition, like Federal Hydra-Shok, you will see that though the bullet is indeed hollow at the point, there is a raised center post in the middle of the depression. Now, compare this to what you might call a more advanced iteration of defensive ammo, Federal HST, and you will […]
American Eagle .223: Practical Uses
American Eagle .223 is consistent, accurate even at long distances, and reliable. It’s also relatively affordable. That makes it valuable for shooters looking for lots of different things. If you’re into the following disciplines, this might be a great round for you. High-Volume Target Shooting Due mainly to two things, this American Eagle .223 is […]
Why It’s Important to Keep Your Glock Mags Clean
It’s sort of funny, you know, how some Glock owners are meticulous and diligent about keeping their firearms clean, but never once disassemble and clean their Glock mags. Admittedly, the magazine may not be conventionally seen as an extension of the firearm, but it is, and keeping it clean is important not only to performance […]