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9mm NATO Ammo

9mm NATO Ammo Guide

9mm NATO ammo is one of those rounds that sits at the intersection of military precision and everyday shooting practicality. If you’re like me and enjoy digging into the “why” behind the gear we use, you’ll find the story behind 9mm NATO ammo both fascinating and incredibly useful. This is especially true if you’re deciding […]

Oliver Winchester

Oliver Winchester: The Rifleman’s Rifle Maker

Oliver Fisher Winchester was an American businessman and politician who founded the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Born November 30, 1810, on a poor Boston farm, Winchester initially worked various jobs, including carpentry, clerking, and farming, before establishing himself as a successful men’s shirt manufacturer. As a teenager, Oliver trained to become a church builder, but […]

350 Legend VS 223

350 Legend VS 223 Rem

Comparing 350 Legend VS 223 Rem requires some research. The cartridges have different applications, however, they share a few similarities. If you’re considering building out a rifle chambered in either caliber, we’ll walk you through the pros, and cons of making that decision. The overall length of the two cartridges is nearly identical, with the […]

Winchester 22LR Ammo

Winchester 22LR Ammo

Established by business magnate and Republican politician Oliver Winchester, the Big W has continually revolutionized the world of firearms for over 150 years. Even Dracula, which an Irishman wrote in the 19th century, includes an American character who repeatedly recommends Winchester rifles during his party’s continent-wide hunt for the physical embodiment of evil. If that’s […]

Steel VS Brass

Steel VS Brass Ammo

As a lifelong firearms enthusiast and avid shooter, I have learned a lot about the gun community over the years. One undeniable thing is that gun owners love to debate just about anything. When it comes to steel vs. brass ammo, the debate never ends.  Want proof? Post a comment promoting a specific gun, cartridge […]