Where did this cartridge come from? Starting in the late 1980’s, NATO sent out a request to partner nations for a unique weapon cartridge. There was a supposed need to arm rear echelon troops, peacekeepers and counter terrorist teams with a compact and lightweight weapon system which could be used in place of the then …
The topic of whether 22 long rifle ammo is a suitable self-defense round has been debated by gun owners for generations. Depending on who you talk to, the answer is always different. Some will look at statistics, yet others will tell stories of the devastating impacts of a .22 LR round bouncing around the body …
The most popular handgun cartridge of all time – the 9mm has been around for well over a century. Known as 9×19 Parabellum, 9mm Para or 9mm Luger, we often see these names used by different manufacturers to describe the cartridge. Created by Georg Luger in 1903, it carried the moniker of “9mm Parabellum” …
Looking for the best ammo storage ideas? Then read on. We often get asked by our customers about how to store their ammo. After all, it is your hard-earned money that’s going towards an investment when you really think about it. We want to ensure the ammo we have stored is always good to go, …
Chances are, if you own a semi-auto firearm for home defense or conceal carry, you likely have at least a couple of magazines on hand that are always loaded. Some of you probably have wondered whether it’s okay to leave them loaded for an extended period of time. Do magazine springs wear out from being …
Another question frequently asked by our customers is whether or not it makes any difference if they purchase 5.56 versus .223 rifle ammo or vice versa. Most are newer AR15 owners who are simply looking for target ammo. We will tell them there is, but in regards to their use in an AR15, its generally …
In today’s market, there is a plethora of available cartridges in different configurations. A person could for example, own something like a 9mm handgun and see four or five different types of 9mm bullets available to buy. Similarly, someone who owns a rifle may notice there are equally just many different types of ammunition variants …
FMJ, HP, TMJ, SP, OTM, FTX – What does it all mean? Read More »
There’s been a number of interesting questions posed to us by our customers regarding the appearance of centerfire cartridges they’ve bought from us. A couple of them have been in regard to noticing a colored ring that can sometimes be visible around the top and bottom of the case on certain brands of ammunition. Mostly, …
Why are some primers colored while others are not? Read More »
What is the Difference between TMJ (or TMC) and FMJ Bullets? Total Metal Jacket or TMJ projectiles are fully covered by their copper jacket, whereas Full Metal Jacket or FMJ has expose lead at the base of the projectile. Are TMJ bullets better than FMJ bullets? There is not an accuracy difference between TMJ or …
Looking for Hornady Ballistic Charts? Look no further than the link below. We have tested out their Apple iPhone app are are huge fans as well. Simply go to the app store and search for Hornady Ballistics. After registering you can play around with this free app. There are two ballistic calculators, one that includes …
Before you read any further I want you to understand who I am as a shooter. No, I’m not ex-military or law enforcement, although I would like to take a second to thank our military, law enforcement and first responders for all they do as it allows me to do what I enjoy. I’m just …
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