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Best 45-70 Ammo

Best 45-70 Ammo: Our Top Picks

If you’re looking for the best 45-70 ammo, you’re in the right place. For the avid gun owner, choosing a favorite can be tough, especially if they’ve got an extensive collection. However, I find choosing a favorite gun pretty easy. Anytime someone asks, I answer without hesitation and tell them it’s my Henry .45-70 lever-action.  […]

Best 30-30 Ammo

Best 30-30 Ammo

The 30-30 is among the most popular .30 caliber cartridges in production, and it’s maintained a top spot among hunters for decades. The 30-30 is a versatile cartridge offering respectable stopping power, manageable recoil, and good affordability. There are plenty of guns out there chambered in 30-30, including everything from budget options to higher-end rifles. […]

22LR Ammo Bucket

22LR Ammo Bucket

What’s the only thing better than a barrel full of monkeys? A bucket full of bullets! Or, in this case, a good old-fashioned .22LR Ammo Bucket!  Why do people love .22LR ammo buckets? First, a plastic bucket is more durable and reliable for carrying ammo, particularly in damp or icy conditions. Second, ammo buckets offer […]

277 Fury VS 6.8 SPC

277 Fury VS 6.8 SPC

If you’re as excited about modern rifle cartridges as we are, you’ve probably jumped into debates around 277 Fury VS 6.8 SPC. Both cartridges owe their existence to the U.S. military. Their creation came about due to the battlefield limitations of the 5.56 NATO round.  While both are designed to outperform the aging 5.56 NATO […]

Effective Range Of .22LR

Effective Range Of .22LR

What exactly is the effective range of the .22LR cartridge? For most rifles with standard FMJ ammo, you can expect consistency out to 100-150 yards. However, ballistically speaking, there’s more to the story. That’s what we aim to break down for you with this rimfire guide. If you’re a frequent shooter of any type, whether […]