If you’ve recently purchased a new firearm, then you’re going to be in the market for ammo. But which ammo type is the best choice? With so many options and varieties available, it can sometimes cause the ammo buying process to seem overwhelming. On the Widener’s blog, we make finding the best ammo for your gun an easy task. Our series of ammo guides will help you quickly choose the correct caliber, and best weight and type of ammo for your intended purpose.
Enjoy browsing a huge assortment of ammunition articles on the Widener’s blog. We have in-depth articles with specific caliber comparisons that pits the virtues of various rounds against each other. We also have caliber-specific quick guides to help you identify the best ammo in a particular caliber or use type. Be sure to check out our ammo guides and share the information with your friends and family if you find it helpful.
We started this series of articles looking at some of the prominent rimfire offerings; however, this article has a twist: a cartridge with a primer! That’s right, folks, we have a centerfire in the mix. The venerable .22 Hornet is an old cartridge that has never really taken off, yet it has also refused to […]
The 7mm Remington Magnum, or 7mm Rem Mag, is one of the most versatile and powerful hunting cartridges available today. This magnum round is known for its flat trajectory, high velocity, and hard-hitting performance. This has made it a favorite among hunters for decades. Whether you’re hunting big game in North America or taking long-range […]
9mm NATO ammo is one of those rounds that sits at the intersection of military precision and everyday shooting practicality. If you’re like me and enjoy digging into the “why” behind the gear we use, you’ll find the story behind 9mm NATO ammo both fascinating and incredibly useful. This is especially true if you’re deciding […]
TMJ ammo stands for “Total Metal Jacket” ammunition. It refers to bullets completely encapsulated in a thin layer of copper, covering not just the sides and tip but also the bullet’s base. This design happens through an electroplating process that deposits a uniform copper coating over the entire lead core of the bullet. TMJ bullets […]
Black tip ammo isn’t commonly found in the civilian marketplace. Still, it’s not extinct; it just roams in a different habitat. In this guide, we’ll hunt down the rare species that is “black tip” armor piercing ammunition and get an idea of what it is, how it works, and if it’s legal. Black tip ammo […]
