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What Is A JHP Bullet?

 By Guy J. Sagi The science and technology hidden in today’s jacketed hollow point (JHP) bullets can be lifesaving in a criminal attack, making them the ideal choice for self-defense—particularly in handguns. The design is simple in principle, but modern engineering has packed better-than-ever fight-stopping performance into these projectiles. JHP Bullets Explained This alchemy is […]

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What Is FMJ Ammo?

By Guy J. Sagi Full metal jacket bullets have an outer shell made from one metal, with a softer interior core manufactured from another—the latter typically being lead. FMJ is the firearm industry’s shorthand for the design, although some militaries and enthusiasts refer to it as “ball.” FMJ loads are full metal jacket ammo and […]

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350 Legend: Caliber Overview & Best Ammo Options

When a new cartridge like the 350 Legend is released, there are generally the two polarized reactions from the shooting public. Half are eager to try it out and let everyone know about it, the other half sit back and wonder why no one sees the wisdom in sticking with proven cartridges that already work […]

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Best 22 MAG Ammo

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, […]

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