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Expansion results when fired through FBI heavy fabric were picture perfect.

Ammo Test: Barnes Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P

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This Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P load is capped by an 115-grain, all copper projectile with a hollow point cavity big enough to hold your morning Cheerios. And they expand perfectly. If you are looking for an ideal carry round, consider these.

You can't ask for much more in terms of expansion.

Ammo Test: Sig Sauer Elite Performance .45 ACP 230-grain V-Crown

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When it comes to .45 ACP expansion performance, and I’m talking about the heavy and comparatively slow 230-grain varieties, reliable expansion can be an iffy thing. What starts as a projectile capable of leveling a city block often ends with some percentage of unexpanded slow but heavy bullets. But the Sig? Hell’s bells. No way.

I've been testing it - a lot - with just a few different 9mm and .45 suppressors...

Ammo Test: American Eagle Suppressor 9mm

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Looking for some 9mm that’s dialed down a bit for use with suppressors? Check out American Eagle’s new 124 grain 9mm. Read our review.

The circle of reloadling life...

Reloading: The Reloading Process

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We’re continuing the introduction to the reloading process with an in-depth look at the process. Here are the steps, explained and demystified.

Army Invents Short-Range Projectile that Self-Destructs in Flight

Army Invents Short-Range Projectile that Self-Destructs in Flight

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Employees at ARDEC have a way to make projectiles fail in mid-flight, the “Limited Range Projectile” system, to prevent collateral damage.

The heavier 9mm projectiles penetrated deep, but still expanded properly.

Ammo Test: Sig Sauer Elite Performance V-Crown 9mm 147-grain

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You can never know too much about your ammo This week it is Sig Sauer Elite Performance V-Crown 9mm 147-grain. How do the heavyweights perform?

Reloading bench

Reloading: Want To Reload Your Own Ammo? Basic Questions to Consider

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The big joke about reloading your own ammunition is that you save money. Sure, the monetary cost of each cartridge is less if you shop smart for reloading components like powder, primers, and bullets. But you will end up shooting more, and then there’s all the cool gear that you’ll want to add to your reloading workshop…

Aguila's New Premium Shotshells and Plenty of .22 — SHOT Show 2016

Aguila’s New Premium Shotshells and Plenty of .22 — SHOT Show 2016

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New for Shot Show 2016, Aguila Ammunition is set to introduce its full lineup of shotgun shells to the U.S. market.

Hornady Near/Far Terminal Ballistics Bullet, Ready Rifle Invention, New Safes - SHOT Show 2016

Hornady Near/Far Terminal Ballistics Bullet, Ready Rifle Invention, New Safes – SHOT Show 2016

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Stopping by the Hornady booth, I was immediately taken aback by all of the exciting new products for 2016. Some of them were so simple, yet cleverly designed, I wondered, why did I not think of that or that?

Seattle Gun Store Pulling up Stakes in Protest of New Gun, Ammo Tax

Seattle Gun Store Pulling up Stakes in Protest of New Gun, Ammo Tax

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This Seattle Gun store will halt sales of guns and ammo in protest of the city’s new gun and ammo tax law, which went into effect Jan. 1.