The 38 Special is one of the most popular handgun calibers for self-defense. At least part of the reason why is because it has been around for so many years and has really had the chance for wide adoption. Another reason is because revolvers that shoot 357 Magnum will also be able to shoot the […]
Cheap Bulk 223 Ammo
Things have changed drastically in the ammunition industry over the past couple of years, since the start of the ammo apocalypse (when I first wrote this article). Severely inflated prices caused a few newcomers to enter the market, to help drive prices down. While ammo price may never be what it once was prior, there […]
360 Buckhammer VS 30-30 Winchester Ballistics
One of the most recent centerfire rifle hunting rounds is Remington’s new 360 Buckhammer. It is a new, 35 caliber straight-walled cartridge that is designed specifically for hunting with a lever action rifle. There have been a few different cartridges that the new one is being compared to, and we’ve already discussed the ballistic difference […]
243 Winchester Ballistics Chart and Cartridge Guide
The 243 Winchester is a .24″ caliber centerfire rifle cartridge that is has a rimless, bottleneck case design. The 243 Winchester cartridge casing is reloadable after the cartridge has been fired or spent with various combinations of primer, powder, and .243″ diameter bullets. 243 Win History: The popular 243 Winchester centerfire rifle cartridge originated as […]
Why Banning Ammo Violates the 2A
I’ve been saying for a while now that if the anti-gunners can’t pass any type of substantial gun control measures, the next logical step for them is to attempt an ammunition ban. That is exactly what New York is attempting right now, per a video I just watched by my good friends over at Guns […]
The 270 Winchester, A Timeless Classic
It’s been 98 years since the .270 Winchester cartridge (.277 bullet diameter) was first introduced under the name 270 WCF (Winchester Centerfire) and along with it the Winchester Model 54 bolt action. The Winchester company being the obvious designer. Only a mere 19 years had passed since the 30-06 was introduced in 1906. And while […]
Is There a 45-70 Handgun?
One of the most popular and talked about rifle cartridges for big game is the 45-70 Government–and for good reason. The 45-70 is a great, hard hitting round that has been around for a very long time. Because it has been around for so long, there is a massive following with a few different companies […]
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 […]
6.5 Grendel Ballistics and Cartridge Guide
6.5 Grendel Ballistics: This 6.5 Grendel Ballistics chart shows 90 grain Federal American Eagle Varmint and Predator rounds: Muzzle 100 YDS 200 YDS 300 YDS Velocity (FPS) 3000 2641 2309 2002 Energy (FT/LB) 1798 1394 1065 801 Drop (Inch) / +1.7 0 -8.3 This 6.5 Grendel Ballistics chart shows 130 grain Federal Premium Gold Medal […]
