It is often said, “it isn’t what you know, rather who you know”. Such was the case when it came to working with Ammo Inc. and their line-up of ammunition products. I had seen a few product announcements over the last year but hadn’t found a place with any (left) on the shelf. Thankfully, Ammo […]
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Watch Using a Car as Cover: Your Results May Vary
Many people believe that hiding behind a car will provide protection from incoming bullets. It works on TV every time. Professionals who shoot cars know that the answer is complicated, some parts are cover for some guns. Paul Harrell does a great job explaining the realities of the car as cover. Video by Paul Harrell […]
Beginner’s Guide to Reloading: The Progressive Press
Still working out what the best reloading equipment is for you? Single stage and turret presses are good options for low volume production, but the most sophisticated type of reloading press is the progressive press. In a turret press, a single case is held in a case (shell) holder and the various dies are rotated […]
Aguila Minishells: More Rounds With Less Recoil
The shotgun is an excellent tool for home defense, but if you could double your gun’s ammo capacity and reduce recoil without making any alterations to your gun, wouldn’t you take advantage of it? Aguila’s Minishells make such a promise. The Minishells yielded a considerable reduction in felt recoil. This could prove to be a significant […]
Are pellets the new .22 Long Rifle?
Are pellets the new .22 LR ? It’s a legitimate question that could be debated by many. The firearms industry can be an odd and fickle thing to put it mildly. The last eight  years of a Democrat being in the White House has certainly caused more panic buying of guns and ammunition that at […]
SIG SAUER Ammunition: New Components for Precision Hand Loading
SIG SAUER, Inc. is well known for fine firearms and manufacturing premium ammunition. They have now expanded their product lines to include reloading components for precision hand loaders. Made in SIGs state-of-the-art ammunition facility in Jacksonville, Arkansas, Elite Performance Ammunition shell cases are engineered to exacting tolerances and available for multiple pistol calibers (primed or […]
Reloading .22LR: The Impossible Made Easy
Reloading .22LR has almost always been shooter fiction. History has proven though that it is possible. Throughout history, there have been kits that make reloading .22LR doable. Some kits worked very well, and others were very basic. Today, there is a company that makes a .22LR reloading kit right here in American. Personally, when I […]
.40 S&W: Ideal Cartridge for Self Defense?
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 […]
Sig Sauer 365 Ammunition: Optimized for Everyday Carry
SIG SAUER’s high-performance SIG 365 Elite Performance Ammunition in 115gr 9mm SIG V-Crown® and SIG FMJ loads are designed for optimal performance in short barrel, concealed carry pistols, such as its namesake – the revolutionary P365â„¢ high-capacity, micro compact. SIG 365 ammunition uses low-flash, clean burning powders for maximum performance with minimal recoil. Training the […]
Golden Saber Bonded: Penetration and Consistency
I consider Remington Golden Saber hollow points to be excellent rounds for those serious about having rounds that are proven to perform reliably. With this, I feel that the Golden Saber Bonded is a natural progression in performance. Terminally, they still maintain good penetration, with the added benefit of continuing to perform  after passing through […]