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Hornady 308

Hornady 308: An American Classic

In 1949, the Hornady Manufacturing Company began producing innovative, reliable projectiles for gun owners the world over. They didn’t stop there. Over the next few decades, the name “Hornady” became synonymous with dependability and accuracy. The rise of Hornady coincided with the creation of what is arguably the most popular projectile in production, the .308 […]

Federal 308 Ammo

Federal 308 Ammo

Federal Premium Ammunition is of the most well-respected ammo manufacturers in the world. While it is not the oldest ammo manufacturer, it is the world’s largest. Based in Anoka, Minnesota, they churn out millions of rounds each month, including Federal 308 ammo. We could write a book about Federal Premium’s ammo lineup. From their HammerDown […]

Hornady Black 308

The .308 Win is unquestionably one of the most popular cartridges in production. However, not all .308 cartridges are created equal. The best .308 cartridges feature cutting-edge designs, precision manufacturing processes, and top-quality primers, propellants, and cases. A prime example is the Hornady Black .308 cartridge, which rapidly developed a reputation for being ultra-reliable for […]

7.62x39 VS 308

7.62×39 VS 308 Winchester

7.62×39 and .308 are both cartridge superstars. These rounds have big reputations and also big differences. This article analyzes each round’s strengths and weaknesses and examines the ballistics of how 7.62×39 VS 308 Winchester match-up. The 7.62×39 is a smaller cased .30 caliber – also known as an intermediate round. Most notably, this round finds its […]

223 VS 308

223 VS 308 Winchester

Like kudzu growing in the south, no matter where you go, you can find 223 and 308 ammunition. Some people stack ball ammo by the case, while others prefer boutique offerings in fancy boxes. The point is, that these two calibers remain the most popular centerfire ammo in the civilian and military markets. However, comparing […]