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.
Not many shooters give a second thought to the diminutive .22 Short rimfire cartridge. It’s small, so small that it took us a week to find a couple of rounds that rolled off the shooting bench onto the floor. It’s a short-range, lightweight bullet. At first glance, it looks more like a suitable option for […]
The .380 ACP is enjoying a very healthy resurgence in this modern age. The best 380 ACP ammo might be more popular now than when it first came out in the early 20th century. Initially designed for use in simple blowback pistols, it really found its stride in the last decade or so thanks to […]
While it’s not exactly a “Big Bore” caliber, 10mm Automatic ammo packs a punch well above its weight class. It performs every bit like a Big Bore magnum, thumping anything unlucky enough to be on the receiving end with great malice. 10mm was designed to be a hot load caliber, created to hit targets with […]
The .22 LR is undoubtedly the most common caliber in the world. It leaves something to be desired in terms of effectiveness on anything beyond small game. There is, however, a distinction between efficient lethality with rimfire ammunition. That’s where the .22 magnum cartridge comes in. When it comes to the best 22 MAG ammo, […]
As far as short-action, high-powered centerfire rifle calibers go, the .308 Winchester and its clone the 7.62X51mm NATO are the reigning champs. The best .308 ammo is easy to find, and every possible type of bullet is available. Why? It’s because it’s a solid performer, and it shares the exact same bullet as its stalwart […]
