Courtesy of Tactical Life The ability to adjust to unpredictable circumstances will always be more valuable than any piece of equipment. Most of the 9mm versus .45 debate exists in a vacuum, and ignores the real world application of the rounds. Yes, wounding characteristics are studied. Yes, carrying capacity and marksmanship mechanics are studied. But […]
Ammunition
Reaper Tips | Hand Load Your Ammunition
Want to save money and dial in accuracy beyond what any factory ammo can do? Hand load your own ammunition.
PSS Pistol and Russian SP-4 Silenced Ammunition
For the longest time I thought the PSS Pistol was just a myth until Small Arms Review did an extensive article about it a few years ago! The take down: *Featured image courtesy of Small Arms Defense Journal
Shooting 6.5 Creedmoor out to 1000 yards!
The following video is of myself along with good friend and spotter Todd L. shooting out to 1000 yards using the 6.5 Creedmoor! For those of you who are into long-range precision and competing, you will love this round. Let me first start off by stating that this cartridge is extremely forgiving. The 6.5 Creedmoor […]
Federal Premium Adds 6.8 SPC, 6.5 Grendel American Eagle Varmint & Predator Loads
Courtesy of Tactical Life Federal Premium is expanding its American Eagle Varmint & Predator ammo line to include new 90-grain 6.8 SPC and 6.5 Grendel loads. RELATED STORY: 7 Hard-Charging, Versatile AR-Platform Rifles in 6.8 SPC Touted as being highly accurate, consistent and offering reliable performance on target at an affordable price point for varmint hunters, the new 90-grain 6.8 […]
The Top 10 Companies with AK Rounds for Hunting, Self Defense & More
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) For many years, most of the available 7.62x39mm AK rounds came as surplus from Eastern Europe or Russia itself, with occasional Chinese shipments and, at least once, some horrible Egyptian ammo. Most of that surplus is now gone or committed to other uses, but fortunately, several American and foreign manufacturers have responded to consumer demand […]
Classic Cartridges: The .44 Special
By Sheriff Jim Wilson The .44 Special cartridge is the result of cartridge evolution initiated by Smith & Wesson. It actually began with the .44 Russian cartridge, which drove a 246 gr. Bullet at about 750fps. Smith & Wesson wanted to develop a similar cartridge that would make use of the relatively new smokeless powder, […]
Sig Sauer Expands SIG HT Line with New 308 Win Cartridge
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Sig Sauer’s SIG HT hunting line is now available in .308 Win, the New Hampshire-based company has announced. Boasting an all-copper bullet that delivers deep penetration and maximum terminal ballistic performance, SIG HT ammo is a great choice in general for taking down various types of game on your hunt. RELATED STORY: 6 Types of […]
Maglula BenchLoader | Cut magazine loading time in half
I’ve never had any problems loading magazines for my selection of AR-15 rifles. However I have friends who either from war or some other means suffer from physical disabilities which can make loading magazines a pain. I also have range buddies well seasoned in years who struggle at times with loading magazines and need assistance. […]
Ammo Watch: Honey Badger – Hunter – Inception
(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) Ammo Watch: Honey Badger – Hunter – Inception Bullets are one of the “three Bs” of military logistics — bullets, bandages, and beans — which as many of you know are central to Paragraph IV of an operations order. They might be the professional purview of units like First […]