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.
Many say shooting is a game of inches. This is true. But it can also be a game of silence and ballistic efficiency. In this article, our goal is to understand the finer details of subsonic 300 Blackout cartridges. We’ll compare different companies, different barrels, all at different distances. It’s often tough to decide which […]
If someone asked me which two hunting cartridges are most quintessentially American, I’d offer the 300 WIN MAG VS 30-06. It’s hard to argue against either. The 30-06 (and if you have an old enough rifle, it might be marked as .30 Gov’t) was the caliber of both the 1903 Springfield and the M1 Garand, […]
Ammunition design has developed alongside firearms technology, producing specialized bullet types optimized for very different goals. Two designs are often confused: Open Tip Match vs. hollow-point, because they look similar at a glance. Both feature an opening at the nose, yet their engineering intent, performance characteristics, and best applications differ considerably. This article covers each type […]
So, what to get? 300 BLK vs. 5.56 NATO is a hot debate. AR-15s rule the roost as America’s rifle. The rifle’s proliferation is due in part to decades of use by our armed forces, which have made generations of young men familiar with the platform. On top of that, the AR’s standardization means parts […]
The .22 vs. 6.5 Creedmoor debate is a close competition. When it comes to modern rifle cartridges designed for long-range accuracy and versatility, both sit near the top of shooters’ wish lists. These two cartridges share a common lineage, as the .22 Creedmoor is essentially a necked-down version of the 6.5 Creedmoor case. However, they […]
