Ammo

Despite its smaller size, the .243 round is capable of downing whitetail and more, and has even gained a following among experienced hunters and long-range sport shooters.

The question of whether 22 LR is a good idea for self-defense used has more than one answer. Let’s break it down one piece at a time.

The ability to hunt with a handgun outside of the US, is not widespread.

This sounds like common sense, but if you’re new to handguns, you might be surprised at how many calibers have similar names and types.

“This facility will represent a significant step forward in equipping our Soldiers with the advanced munitions they need to maintain overmatch on the battlefield,” noted Maj. Gen. John T. Reim.

Remington Ammunition is pleased to announce its all-new Nitro-Steel Duplex shotshells, the next evolution of Big Green’s popular steel waterfowl line, is now shipping to consumers and retailers nationwide. 

The mild-kicking and flat-shooting 6.5 Creedmoor is one of those newer rounds that beat the odds to become a prolific contender for hunters, target shooters, and even in specialized military applications, and, in some cases, displacing those older rounds.

My first experience with hardcast handgun bullets on medium game left me disappointed. I double-lunged a pronghorn with a .512 caliber 465gr. WFN bullet and had to shoot it three more times.

Revolvers built for self-defense are chambered in a wide variety of calibers. From mousey 22 LR and 22 Magnum rimfire (pass on these puny calibers) and oddball calibers like 327 Federal Magnum on up to the old standbys, 38 Special, and 357 Magnum.