The all-new 224 Valkyrie from Federal Premium was designed for AR platform rifles to be the new long range dominator. The 224 Valkyrie is based on a 30 Rem./6.8 SPC case necked down to .224 caliber.
Ammunition
SIG SAUER 6.5 Creedmoor Match Grade: Elite Performance Ammunition
SIG SAUER, Inc. extends its Match Grade Elite Performance Ammunition line for rifles with the addition of a 6.5 Creedmoor Open Tip Match (OTM) round. Featuring a 140gr Sierra MatchKing® bullet, this new 6.5 Creedmoor load has a muzzle velocity of 2,625 fps with muzzle energy of 2,142 ft-lbs. Designed for superior accuracy, the SIG […]
HotShot Elite Ammo, is it Really?
The HotShot line of ammunition from Century Arms has been part of a revival for the company. Â Once simply a source of surplus firearms, Century is moving into becoming a strong brand. Â Not a lot is known about their ammo line aside from partially incorrect assumption that it is merely inexpensive Russian-made plinking ammo. Â The […]
Is There a Difference Between .223 and 5.56?
The comparison between .223 and 5.56 isn’t a new one, so there is a lot of discussion to weed through to learn about the two. Ultimately, because they originated from the same cartridge, they are very similar, but that does not mean that they are necessarily interchangeable. This article discusses three key differences between .223 […]
The Difference Between 5.56 And .223
There is enough difference in performance between the 5.56 and .223 to warrant some consideration if looking at the two for a specific purpose. In some cases, you will want to be very picky about the type of round you are shooting based on your desired external and terminal ballistic performance. You may find that you need a certain type […]
Reloading .22LR: Not A Myth Anymore
Tired of looking for scarce .22 ammo and paying too much when you find a few boxes? There is an American made solution to your problem of reloading .22LR. The guys at 22lrreloader.com have everything you need. The manual contains close up photography, cutaway views, and all details necessary for reloading .22LR. Shooters will tell […]
Reloading .22LR 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: Is it the Ideal cartridge for personal 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 […]
AR Calibers: Picking the right tool for the job
There are several different AR calibers on the market today. Each AR caliber has a specific purpose and can be useful for a different application from personal defense, long range shooting, hunting, to recreational shooting. Some may only require a bolt swap, while others need a complete upper swap. Here is a list of some of 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 […]
