It’s common knowledge by now that there are more new gun owners (and guns) out in society than ever before in recent history. There are a lot of reasons why this is true like the pandemic and people just basically not feeling safe in their neighborhoods. Personally, just as long as you’re not going to […]
7.62X51 NATO Ballistics and Cartridge Guide
7.62 NATO Ballistics: This 7.62X51mm NATO Ballistics Chart shows 149 grain Federal American Eagle XM80CL rounds Muzzle 100 YDS 200 YDS 300 YDS Velocity (FPS) 2790 2591 2401 2219 Energy (FT/LB) 2575 2221 1907 1629 Drop (Inch) / 0 -3.6 -13.4 7.62 NATO History: The 7.62 NATO also known as its metric nomenclature 7.62x51mm, is […]
300 Blackout (BLK) Ballistics and Cartridge Guide
300 Blackout Ballistics Charts: This 300 BLK ballistic chart shows 190 Grain Hornady Sub-X subsonic loads for suppressor usage: Muzzle 100 YDS 200 YDS Velocity (FPS) 1050 998 956 Energy (FT/LB) 456 420 385 Drop (Inch) / 0 -33.4 This 300 Blackout ballistic chart shows 150 Grain Federal Fusion Hunting Rounds: Muzzle 100 YDS 200 […]
Detonics Combat Master Review and History
In the history of firearms, there are names that are instantly recognizable to most people, whether they are movie fans, historians, or full on gun-nuts like yours truly. The Colt Peacemaker, ’73 Winchester, Smith and Wesson Model 29, and the 1911 or Old Slabsides. The 1911 or Colt, Government Model is well known to many […]
How To Read a Ballistics Chart
One of our primary focuses here at Gunner’s Den is ballistics studies. The goal is to help shooters of all skill levels choose their first or next gun based on how the bullet performs the moment it leaves the muzzle of the gun. I understand that not all people know how to read a ballsitics […]
270 WSM Ballistics
270 WSM: The 270 Winchester Short Magnum is a relatively new center fire rifle cartridge developed in partnership with Browning Arms Company and Winchester ammunition. It made its debut and was introduced to the shooting public in 2001. The new .277″ short magnum cartridge is chambered in Winchester’s Model 70 bolt action rifle. The 270 WSM is a commercial cartridge […]
460 S&W Ballistics Chart and Cartridge Guide
460 S&W Ballistics Charts: This 460 S&W ballistic chart shows 300 grain Federal Premium Swift A-Frame: Muzzle 50 YDS 100 YDS Velocity (FPS) 1750 1506 1300 Energy (FT/LB) 2040 1510 1125 Drop (Inches) / +.1 -2.8 This 460 S&W ballistics chart shows 200 grain Hornady Monoflex: Muzzle 50 YDS 100 YDS Velocity (FPS) 2150 1917 […]
Best Home Defense Gun
It’s been said that the best gun for your defensive situation is the one you’ve got in your hand. While this is true, I’m a firm believer in stacking as many cards on my side of the stack as possible. Because of this, I have chosen what I’d consider to be the best home defense […]
Gun Training in Harsh Conditions
I am an advocate of an ongoing training regimen for your defensive lifestyle. I believe in training with a purpose, regardless of the subject matter. In this article, however, I am mostly discussing your training time on the gun range in more adverse conditions. Many of my students go to the range on a regular […]
45 Colt Ballistics Chart And Cartridge Guide
45 Colt Handgun Ballistics: This 45 Colt Ballistics Chart shows 225 grain Hornady FTX: Muzzle 25 YDS 50 YDS Velocity (FPS) 960 930 903 Energy (FT/LB) 460 432 407 Drop (Inch) / +2.8 +4.6 45 Colt Rifle Ballistics This 45 Colt Rifle Ballistics Chart shows 250 grain Federal Premium HammerDown rounds designed in cooperation with […]
