G2 Research is known for finding new ways to make ammo wicked. Most known for their R.I.P. line, they also produce loads for rifles. Defensive and specialty handgun loads easily number in the hundreds. But what about rifles? Aside from bonded bullets, and meat-destroying fracturing loads hunters aren’t left with many options. G2 Research has […]
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TESTED: G2 Research Trident Ripout .308
G2 Research is known for finding new ways to make ammo wicked. Most known for their R.I.P. line, they also produce loads for rifles. Defensive and specialty handgun loads easily number in the hundreds. But what about rifles? Aside from bonded bullets, and meat-destroying fracturing loads hunters aren’t left with many options. G2 Research has […]
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 […]
Ammo, Inc. Welcomes Special Guests at NRA Annual Meeting
AMMO, Inc., a premier American ammunition manufacturer, will have all of their products on display at the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Dallas, Texas May 4th through 6th. Air Force veteran and model Carissa Littlejohn, Green Beret and actor Grady Powell, and professional hunter Jeff Rann will all be present at the AMMO, Inc. […]
Armscor 9mm Ammunition
Now that the Great Ammo Recession of 2008-2016 is over for most parts of the country, many shooters are hoping for a return to the days of cheap and abundant ammunition. Having had an opportunity in recent weeks to test out different 9mm loads, I was excited at the prospect of being sent an inexpensive […]
Gun Glossary: Firearms Terminology
In gun culture, there is a lot of firearms terminology that can be intimidating for those attempting to communicate without being familiar with the jargon associated with the firearms industry. The Arms Guide’s Gun Glossary posts will focus on a few of these terms at a time, defining them for those of us (like myself) […]
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 […]
Home Defense Ammunition: Test It Like Your Life Depends On It
The first thing I want to start off by saying is that there is no “magic bullet”. What I mean by that is you can have the sexiest hollow point projectile on the market running through your gun but if you don’t hit what you are aiming at or your weapon doesn’t feed or shoot […]
Best Modern Sporting Rifle: AR vs AK
One of the fiercest, and longest running, debates within the firearms community is this: which is the better “battle rifle:” the AR or the AK. The topic has been done to death, so I thought I’d feature the two rifles in a different setting: working together. The video embedded above features an AR-15 and an AK-74. […]
Ammo Squared: Getting Ammo the Easy Way
Ammo Squared has been a staple in my shooting budget for more than a year. If you’re familiar with any of the GBGuns testing you know that ammo variety can be key to finding what works best in each rifle or handgun. From the , “What’s for Dinner?” test to rifle grouping it’s important to […]