*Editor’s Note: The following article was originally published in October, 2017 but has been updated and republished to continue to reflect the best home defense shotguns as well as serving as a guide to shotgun action types, shotgun gauges, and other important info.* Without a doubt, the shotgun is one of the most versatile firearms […]
Mantis X Review: The Dry Fire Tool I Trust
MantisX Review Dry firing is one of the most essential aspects about getting better with your chosen firearm, whether a long gun or a pistol. Dry firing your gun is exactly what it sounds like: Firing your gun, empty. No ammo is necessary, and in fact, it is unsafe to dry fire with live ammo […]
Ammo2U.com — Our New In Stock Ammo Database
Okay so we took a bit of a hiatus on publishing regularly scheduled content on this website but it was for good reason. I ended up taking one of our old domain names that I purchased at auction more than a year ago and decided to stick an in-stock ammo database on it. My reasoning […]
What is a Brush Gun, And Do I Need One To Hunt?
I remember the first time I was handed a brush gun, it was a Marlin 336 lever action chambered in 35 Remington, which is a decent caliber for taking deer. It belonged to an old friend who, I sadly lost touch with. And, though I had been hunting for many years prior to that occurrence, […]
450 Bushmaster Ballistics (History, Uses)
The 450 Bushmaster rifle cartridge was developed because people like Jeff Cooper remained unimpressed with the ballistics of the .223/5.56 cartridge. While fast, it lacked the oomph needed to take down big game at longer distances. Cooper was a famous Marine who did wonders for the gun industry at large, and we owe many things […]
Top 5 Best Snub Nose Revolvers | My Personal Pick (2020)
I’m a big fan of the snubby revolver. I’ve had one for several years now that I’ve shot a lot that made this list of the top 5 best snub nose revolvers. I’ve also had the chance to shoot several other brands a bunch of different times that make this list, but not my personal […]
Is Remanufactured Ammo Bad For My Gun?
If you haven’t noticed there’s a bit of an ammunition shortage going on right now with the corona virus in full swing as well as being knee deep in an election year. So much so that we’ve put together a brand new website dedicated to showing in-stock ammunition for the most popular calibers. You can […]
Springfield Armory Hellcat VS Sig Sauer P365 XL
I bought my Sig P365 XL about 8 months ago, and I’ve had a Springfield Armory Hellcat for about half that time. While I don’t have quite as many rounds through the Hellcat as I do the 365, I have about 400 rounds through it and feel confident I can compare these two micro-compact concealed […]
Is It Okay To Leave My Gun In My Car?
We see a common thought among some gun owners regarding the use of a truck gun. I get it, and we even have an article titled: The Best Truck Guns, so I’m not saying you’re wrong. These gun owners feel so strongly about having a gun in their car or truck for protection that they […]
444 Marlin VS 450 Bushmaster Ballistics (Trajectory, Recoil, History)
We continue on in our battle of the big bores. Our previous post, 444 Marlin VS .45-70 GOVT was so popular I thought it wise to continue on and compare other big game hunting cartridges. Let’s take a more in depth look at each of these hard hitters, with the ultimate goal of ending up […]