Looking into resolving the shortcomings the US Army experienced during World War II, firearm manufacturers raced to create a better version of the .30-06 Springfield, which performed relatively poorly, especially in adapting to semi-automatic rifles. In the early 1950s, these experimentations led to the development of the T65 series, thanks to the .300 Savage as […]
ammunition
Ammo Evolution: .38 Special Treasury Load
When I was a young man in the 70s, my brother and I spent a lot of time on police ranges, because our dad was an officer and rangemaster for the California Highway Patrol (CHP). As “range rats” of the highest order, we gladly took care of the chores that none of the officers wanted […]
Field Report: The New Colt King Cobra
Revolvers hailing from Colt’s Manufacturing Company are a class of firearm for which I’ve traditionally exhibited only the faintest interest. It’s not because they aren’t fantastic guns; To the contrary, it may be because they’re too fantastic! Since going out of production, Colt’s revolvers have become collectable and priced well outside my reach. With Colt’s […]
What’s the best ammunition for small .357 Magnum revolvers?
There are two sides of the debate over shooting and carrying .357 Magnum ammunition in a small revolver. Both sides seem to be a bit dogmatic in their position, and I’ve been confronted with this a couple of times recently. I carry a J-Frame revolver as my primary defensive arm, and I carry it loaded […]
Wideners Winchester 9mm Ammo
Wideners has been around since 1978, selling reloading equipment and shooting supplies. In 1996 their .com fired up on the ‘net, and they’ve been selling their wares there ever since. Known largely as a great source for powder and projectiles to reload with, Wideners also offers factory ammo aplenty. To illustrate that point, they were kind […]
Norma Releases ECOSTRIKE – Lead-Free and High Impact Hunting Ammunition
Norma® has released its new ECOSTRIKE™ ammunition, bringing the latest in bullet technology to a lead-free projectile. The design features a polymer tip for better ballistic coefficients and more reliable terminal performance. Available in a variety of calibers, ECOSTRIKE is a great choice for hunting medium and large game because of its ability to expand at […]
SIG SAUER Introduces 120gr Supersonic 300BLK SBR Elite Copper Duty Ammunition for Short Barrel Rifles
SIG SAUER has released a new Elite Copper Duty load, specifically designed for short barrel rifles. The 120gr supersonic 300BLK SBR is a supersonic duty round engineered for reliable, controlled, 1.8x expansion, and superior feeding out of rifles with sub-9-inch barrels. The supersonic SBR Elite Copper Duty ammunition features an all-copper bullet and black oxide […]
Norma Introduces New .17 HMR V-MAX
Norma® has expanded its rimfire line-up with the introduction of its new .17 HMR V-MAX. A great round for varmint hunters and small game hunters, the Norma .17 HMR V-MAX delivers tremendous accuracy and hard-hitting performance all the way out to 200 yards. Norma’s .17 HMR V-MAX is engineered to deliver high energy upon impact […]
Norma Releases HEXAGON – High Performance Competition Ammunition
Norma® has announced the release of HEXAGON – a match grade line of handgun ammunition available in 9mm, 357 Mag and 45 Auto. For applications that require maximum precision, HEXAGON is the right choice to optimize the accuracy out of any handgun. Featuring a unique, HEXAGON bullet design and an aerodynamic shape with six stabilizing […]
M17 9mm +P Ammunition from SIG SAUER
SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to introduce the newest addition to the SIG SAUER Elite Ammunition product line – the high-performance M17 9mm +P ammunition. This military-grade ammunition is available in 124gr SIG Elite V-Crown Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) personal defense loads, and SIG Elite Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) training loads. SIG M17 ammunition is […]