SHOT SHOW 2024 is in the books now and there are many lessons, ideas and industry trends that are coming so we take a look at a few of them. TRAINING Specifically training using technology which has been making a bigger impact every year. This year is no exception and see’s technology being used to […]
Ammunition
SHOT SHOW 2024, Day One in the Rearview Mirror
The SOFREP team was on the ground and meeting people at Industry Day AKA Range Day here at SHOT SHOW 2024. Day one is an outdoor event held at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club in Boulder City NV just outside of Las Vegas and what a day it was with plenty of guns and […]
The Ideal Cartridge for Personal Defense? It May Be The .40 S&W
The .40 S&W has been called “the Ideal cartridge for personal defense”. Does it live up to that title? There have been a lot of folks through the years who thought so and new ammo lines like the SIG V-Crown have pushed the .40’s performance to new levels. Specifically developed to duplicate performance of the […]
What’s the best ammunition for small .357 Magnum revolvers?
There are two sides of the debate over shooting and carrying .357 Magnum ammunition in a small revolver. Both sides seem to be a bit dogmatic in their position, and I’ve been confronted with this a couple of times recently. I carry a J-Frame revolver as my primary defensive arm, and I carry it loaded […]
New Syntech Defense loads produce top terminal performance
From the number 1 brand in handgun ammunition, Federal is proud to introduce new Syntech Defense. These loads produce dynamic terminal performance with a hollow-point bullet that separates into three segments and a deep-penetrating core on impact. Shipments of Syntech Defense ammunition have been delivered to dealers. The original Syntech changed the range forever. Now, […]
Getting started reloading? Lyman’s 50th Edition Reloading Handbook
Ideal and then Lyman handbooks have been the reloaders’ best source of reloading data for over 100 years. Lyman pioneered the concept of delivering a wide range of components to use in generating safe, accurate loads. Reloading is fun and much cheaper than factory ammo. You may even get a more accurate and reliable round. […]
Testing WWII exploding rifle rounds
World War Two was a monumental turning point for the history of our world. The number of countries (and troops) involved, the geopolitical ramifications concerning the outcome and the massive surge in warfare technologies earned the war its nickname “The Big One”. In the clash between the Axis powers and the Allies, there are no […]
SIG Elite 9mm Performance Ammunition
Graham Baates and Erika test the SIG EPA 9mm Ammunition115gr FMJ ball ammo to see if it lives up to the SIG name.
Reloading .300 Blackout Subs for 6¢ a round
We all love new calibers right? Whether you need one, want one, or you even feel like it has a place in the industry. We love new calibers because they represent R&D within the industry, a sure sign of health. Tough times means slashed R&D budgets with companies focusing on producing only what is necessary. […]
Wideners Winchester 9mm Ammo
Wideners has been around since 1978, selling reloading equipment and shooting supplies. In 1996 their .com fired up on the ‘net, and they’ve been selling their wares there ever since. Known largely as a great source for powder and projectiles to reload with, Wideners also offers factory ammo aplenty. To illustrate that point, they were kind […]