Bullets have evolved considerably since their first use from homogenous pure lead to homogenous copper and brass. Along the way, velocities have increased from a few hundred feet per second (fps) to a few thousand feet per second. For the most part, hunters have strived for complete penetration on whatever game animal they are pursuing.
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Lessons Learned: Premium or Standard Construction Bullets?
Published: November 2, 2020 { 5 comments }
350 – Legend in the Making
Published: October 18, 2020 { 7 comments }In the CMMG AR platform, this one is a force to be reckoned with. If you are ready to step away from the 30-30 lever action or get a younger shooter into the mix, this is an absolutely fantastic package. 350 Legend is here to stay, and my prediction is it will be harvesting bucks for a good long time to come.
Know Where Your Ammo Comes From! Project Pole Bean: How Sneaky Green Berets Blew Up a Few Guns and Frightened an Entire Army
Published: October 11, 2020 { 11 comments }In 1968, American troops in Vietnam reported scattered incidents where dead NVA soldiers were found with parts of their exploded rifles protruding from their skulls. Technical Intelligence attributed this to poor metallurgy and bad ammunition. The situation was a little more complicated than it appeared.
What is This Surplus Ammo?
Published: July 26, 2020 { 8 comments }Chances are if you own a firearm in a military caliber you have looked at surplus ammunition. In this article, I’m going to hopefully shed some light on what’s what when it comes to military surplus ammo.
Taking Hogs: Exit Wounds
Published: July 6, 2020 { 28 comments }Even though they’re pigs, they still deserve a humane death, besides, the less time you spend looking for a hit pig is more time spent looking for more pigs!
CMMG Bravo Conversion Kit vs Nordic Components Dedicated 22 LR Upper
Published: June 7, 2020 { 7 comments }Bullets are flying off shelves, and it probably isn’t going to get any better anytime soon. So I am taking this opportunity to address a question I have had since the last ammo crunch. Is there a way to train with my AR using rimfire only?
Hornady’s NEW 6mm ARC & Odin Work’s Barrels – First Field Tests
Published: June 3, 2020 { 19 comments }The 6mm ARC is a brand new cartridge that Hornady designed to fit into a standard AR-15. Check out the video of us shooting it!
Cold War Classic Cartridge in an AR: Translating 5.7x28mm into American – CMMG Banshee
Published: May 31, 2020 { 5 comments }The FN 5.7x28mm is an amazing round designed for a precise ballistic niche. Wither launched from a street-legal PS90, a FiveSeveN handgun or a CMMG AR, the 5.7 is soft shooting and hard-hitting. It is a joy to shoot and accurate enough for varmints or range work.
Frangible Ammo for the Win
Published: May 24, 2020 { 28 comments }There are so many myths and rumors out there about frangible ammunition it can be hard to keep track. Not only can frangibles be used for hunting and self-defense, they should be. Keep reading to find out the hows and whys of the modern frangible bullet.
Ammo Tests – Norma Ammunition Round-Up
Published: March 29, 2020 { 4 comments }Norma has been around the block for over 100 years, producing a diverse range of ammunition lines for military, hunters, and target shooters. I’ve recently checked out some of their pistol and rifle ammunition to see how it stacks up.