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.
By Guy J. Sagi How loud a gunshot is depends on the firearm, but it’s usually pretty loud. Send a single round downrange without hearing protection, and permanent damage can result—even complete loss of hearing. You can eliminate the risk by wearing foamies, quality earmuffs, or modern electronic versions with suitable decibel-reduction ratings. Every experienced […]
By Guy J. Sagi Mosin-Nagants are often homely, always loud, and not generally known to be precision rifles. However, if you go to a gun show, you’ll notice a line at the dealer tables to purchase these historical long guns. So why are these surplus rifles so desirable? For starters, they are budget-friendly. Plus, the […]
Rimfires generally need little in the way of introduction; 22 LR VS 22 WMR included. We most likely all cut our collective shooting teeth on them. More accurately, we all most likely cut our teeth on a .22 Long Rifle (.22LR) firearm. They are the best primers for shooting: relatively quiet, very cheap, accurate, and […]
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 […]
