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Best 9mm Ammo For Home Defense

Best 9mm Ammo For Home Defense

The debate looms large: What’s the best handgun caliber for home defense? While that argument will rage for generations to come, if you’re like a lot of gun owners who choose to defend their homes and families with guns from your nightstand, 9mm is likely your caliber of choice. But what is the best 9mm […]

Best 6.8 SPC Ammo

Best 6.8 SPC Ammo

The 6.8 SPC (Special Purpose Cartridge) has earned a reputation as a versatile and effective round, whether you’re training, competing in matches, or hunting. Initially developed for military applications, the 6.8 SPC has found its way into the civilian market due to its ability to balance recoil and stopping power. Whether you’re a seasoned shooter […]

Best 338 Lapua Ammo

Best 338 Lapua Ammo

Known for its remarkable accuracy and impressive ballistic performance, the .338 Lapua is designed to excel at extreme ranges. The .338 Lapua Magnum is a highly versatile and powerful cartridge, often chosen by long-range shooters, military snipers, and hunting enthusiasts. This article will delve into the history of this cartridge, its specifications, ballistics, and a […]

Best 50 BMG Ammo

Best 50 BMG Ammo

The .50 Browning Machine Gun (BMG) cartridge is one of the most powerful firearms rounds in the world. Initially designed for military use, it has found a place in civilian applications, ranging from long-range shooting competitions to big game hunting. This article delves into the nuances of .50 BMG ammo, exploring its history, specifications, ballistics, […]

Handloading

Handloading: Is It Better?

By Guy J. Sagi Today’s gun owners are familiar with unexpected ammo shortages and the prices they often bring. Stocking up when inventory is high is one solution, especially for high-volume shooters, but is handloading a better alternative? Shooters endured several periods of low-to-no cartridge inventories in just the last decade. The latest was when […]