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blue tip ammo

What Is Blue Tip Ammo?

Like most gun owners, you probably have a go-to brand and bullet type that you use for the majority of your shooting needs. However, it never hurts to explore some other options when it comes to firearms or ammo. Where do colored tips, like blue tip ammo fit into that selection? Breaking away from the […]

wadcutter

What Is A Wadcutter?

A wadcutter is a cylindrical bullet you’ll often find in revolver cartridges. It is made of pure lead and lacks a gilding metal jacket. Shooters most commonly use wadcutters with paper targets during practice and competition. They can also have self-defense applications. Wadcutter For Target Practice? A wadcutter’s broad, circular nose profile acts just like […]

hydra shok ammo

What Is Hydra Shok Ammunition?

Practically everyone in the shooting world has heard of Hydra Shok ammo. You’ve likely encountered it at a local gun store or favorite sporting goods retailer. You might also have run across while you were searching the web for “personal defense” ammunition. So what is Hydra Shok ammunition?  Below, we’ll discuss what Hydra Shok ammo […]

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 […]