The .243 Winchester cartridge had already been on the market for over 20 years before I first used it as a young hunter in the mid to late 70’s. Developed as a versatile short action cartridge for hunting medium big game it immediately was put to use by deer hunters when introduced in 1955. It also […]
Sig Sauer Issues Recall on Some 9mm FMJ Ammo
Gun and ammo manufacturer Sig Sauer announced the recall on a specific lot of their 9mm FMJ ammunition due to powder charge variations. The ammo’s powder charge may cause a round to fire but not enough to force the projectile to fully leave the barrel of the gun. This is what is known as a […]
5 Reasons To Keep Stocking Ammo
With increasing frequency, ammo is becoming the focus of control efforts by political and governmental entities that view guns and all associated with them as evil. It never ceases to amaze me as to how little thought is given to ammo and its availability. Below are just a few of the challenges and considerations we […]
Training With a 22 Pistol Clone Makes Sense
Sig Sauer just announced the release of their latest pistol, the P322. The P322 is essentially a pistol that looks to be based on another one of their pistols. The main difference, is that this one shoots 22 Long Rifle rounds. And, as a bonus, it gives you 20 rounds of ammo in the mag, […]
Should You Be Buying Ammo Right Now?
I’m hearing a lot of mixed thoughts about the purchase of ammo in the current climate. Some folks have not stopped buying ammo, others haven’t bought ammo in nearly two years. No matter which section you fall in, you likely think the people in the other category are stupid. I fall solidly on the side […]
Best Shotgun Ammo For Home Defense
There is a lot of debate about which is the best type of shotgun ammo for home defense. We have a lot of articles dedicated to home defense shotguns, and plenty of other shotgun articles in general, but nothing dedicated to the ammo you’d use for home defense, specifically. At least, not that I can […]
30 Super Carry Ballistics And Other Info
One of the most talked about new products of SHOT Show 2022 is Federal Premium’s new self-defense cartridge called 30 Super Carry. What is the 30 Super Carry? The 30 Super Carry is a 31 caliber self-defense cartridge designed to work in semi-automatic firearms. The slimmer cartridge profile allows the defender to carry more ammo […]
Remington Now Selling Ammo On Site
I’m not entirely sure when it happened, but Remington Ammunition has recently started to sell ammo on their website. It has only happened within the last week or two, since I check all of the major ammo websites fairly regularly to track ammo prices. Of course this is on the heels of Remington joining the […]
Federal Premium’s New 30 Super Carry Self-Defense Cartridge
Just two weeks before the most anticipated gun industry show of the year, which didn’t take place last year, Federal Premium announced a new self-defense cartridge called the 30 Super Carry. The 30 Super Carry is a new handgun cartridge meant to bridge the gap between the 9mm Luger and the 380 ACP’s effectiveness. The […]