Ammunition

Copper is king for G2 Research ammunition

Special thanks to American Shooters Clarksville for making special range accommodations at their first-class facility. And thanks to Clear Ballistics for providing a ballistics gel block for me to use. G2 Research is an American company that produces a range of ammunition for handguns, rifles and shotguns. They precision machine each round using copper instead of lead. Copper bullets generally hold their profile […]

FBI Awards Hornady a Contract for Its Critical Duty Ammunition

Originally published on Tactical Life Photo courtesy of Hornady It’s time to pop the champagne over at Hornady: the FBI has officially awarded the Nebraska-based outfit a contract for its Critical Duty 40 S&W 175 gr. FlexLock ammunition. RELATED STORY: 9mm or 45 ACP? How the Age-Old Debate Should Really Be Approached “Critical Duty ammunition is the culmination of many […]

The myth of the 22LR survival rifle cartridge

I have said that if I hear one more person say that the 22 Long Rifle is the best all ’round prepper/survival cartridge, I would challenge them to a duel at 50 paces (my 100 yd pace count is 64 paces). I get an AR chambered in .223/5.56 (basically a heavier 22 going really fast) and they […]

Barnes RangeAR 5.56 Ammo | Range Test

Barnes Bullets has been around in one incarnation or another since 1932 when Fred Barnes started selling bullets out of his basement. Although the business changed hands a few times before being acquired by Remington Outdoor Company in 2010, the commitment to making the highest quality bullets has never wavered. So when given the chance […]

Tyler On Training: Gear-Ammo

This week, Tyler is back on the range talking about gear, specifically talking about ammo and his preferences on selecting ammunition. Tyler’s ammunition of choice is the Federal Micro HST. This is a 150 grain jacketed hollow point, and was made specifically for smaller handguns with barrels under 4″, like the Glock 43. He also carries this same […]

Language Lessons: Internal Ballistics – Powder Burn

Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear Language Lessons: Powder Burn by John Darwin – Cover photo courtesy Forensic Outreach Term: Powder Burn Relates to: Measurements(s) and Adjustments Applications of Use: Shooting, Reloading, Long Range Precision, “Throat Erosion”, Muzzle Velocity, Interior (often referred to as Internal) Ballistics Definition: The burning of propellant found in modern firearms relating to a percentage burned in a specific length barrel. […]

Century Arms Unveils ‘Red Army Standard’ 7.62x39mm Boat Tail Ammo

Courtesy of Tactical Life Florida-based AK manufacturer Century Arms is now shipping a new version of its 7.62x39mm ammo as part of its Red Army Standard lineup. RELATED STORY: 11 Magazines and Drums to Keep Your AK Well Fed According to the press release, this ammunition—part of the Century Arms’ efforts to boost the “performance potential” of […]

Reaper Outdoors | Controlled Chaos .300 BLK

Reaper Outdoors | Controlled Chaos .300 Blackout

I’ve viewed .300 AAC Blackout as an excellent round since its inception. I’ve also acknowledged that it isn’t a magic “wonder round” that can do it all. It is another good tool to have in the tool box and excels at its intended function. As with any new offering, it has taken some time to […]

How much Ammo do you need to Stockpile?

Introduction You need to prepare yourself for SHTF as it can happen anytime so you should be well-prepared and good to go. When you have a firearm, it is important to consider the ammunition or bullets stock needed to fill your weapon in the long run. The usual question pondered upon is the timeline of […]

Marbles Catch 22 Rimfire Ammunition Dispenser

I recently did a review of my favorite .22LR revolver and the importance and adaptability of .22LR ammunition. The Marbles Catch 22 has a great method for carrying your favorite .22 ammunition into the field. Instead of having those small boxes of .22 fall apart in your pack, these give you an organized way to […]