{"id":2004,"date":"2019-04-05T15:26:37","date_gmt":"2019-04-05T15:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/?p=2004"},"modified":"2023-06-16T10:58:15","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T10:58:15","slug":"guide-to-selecting-competition-ammo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/guide-to-selecting-competition-ammo\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide To Selecting Competition Ammo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The ammo you use for shooting competitions is different from the ammo you use for plinking and practicing. For the same reasons you wouldn\u2019t carry full metal jacket ammo for self-defense in your concealed carry pistol: you use different tools for different jobs. <\/span><\/p>\n

With all the available options, selecting the right ammo for a competition may seem like a daunting task, but there are key factors to look for that should help you make a decision. We’ll take a look at those factors together below and make a few suggestions to help you get started.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Is Your Ammo Ready For Practice, <\/b>Or Competition?<\/b><\/h4>\n
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What’s the big deal? Is there really a difference between competition and practice ammo?<\/p><\/div>\n

Like most competition shooters, I practice with different ammo than I shoot with in actual competition matches. My practice ammo is generally an affordable bulk load, given the volume I tend to shoot when I\u2019m getting ready for a match.<\/span><\/p>\n

So how do you select the right ammo to practice with or load up for a competition? There are some important factors you need to consider. Take a look at this easy guide I created for you below. <\/span><\/p>\n

How To Select Practice Ammunition: <\/b><\/h3>\n

Practice ammunition serves a different purpose than competition ammunition. Here are some things to look for in practice ammunition:<\/span><\/p>\n