The internet is filled with many different opinions on what is right or wrong regarding what type of ammunition you should use in any given situation. While many of the opinions out there mean well, some of them are false, or baked in half truths. Based in fact, let’s examine the answer for the following […]
Ballistics
Can 9mm Shoot Through a Car Door?
Can 9mm shoot through a car door? Yes 9mm can shoot through a car door, but how far the round goes will depend a lot on the ammo being used as well as the angle of the person shooting in relation to the car door. Let’s expand on this further. A while back I took […]
Best 357 Ammo For Bear Defense
There are a lot of differing opinions on the ability of the 357 Magnum round for bear defense. Whether or not you believe it’s a capable round or not doesn’t diminish the fact that some people will use it as their sidearm in the woods no matter what. The truth of the matter is that […]
5.56 NATO VS 6.8 SPC Ballistics, Recoil, Etc
The caliber wars rage on. But I don’t handle this topic the same way everyone else does. My main goal with this blog is education and I only want to help you understand the facts about the calibers so you can make the best possible choice. I will choose a winner at the end of […]
300 H&H Magnum Ballistics and Cartridge Guide
300 H&H Magnum Ballistics Charts: This 300 H&H Magnum ballistics chart shows 180 Grain Federal Trophy rounds with a ballistic coefficient of .500: Muzzle 100 YDS 200 YDS Velocity (FPS) 2880 2695 2517 Energy (FT/LB) 3315 2902 2532 Drop (Inch) / +1.6 0 This 300 H&H Magnum ballistics chart shows 180 Grain InterBond Hornady with […]
Can Frangible Ammo Be Used For Self-Defense (Hunting, Target Practice, ETC)
There is a lot of information and misinformation out there regarding the use of frangible ammunition in different contexts. Can frangible be used for concealed carry and self defense? Can frangible be used for hunting? This article sets out to discuss these questions, as we met up with a representative of Sinter Fire, maker of […]
35 Remington Ballistics Chart and Cartridge Guide
The 35 Remington is an old cartridge, developed and released at the turn of the last century (1906). The 35 Remington is considered by many to be a medium power hunting cartridge suitable for medium to large sized game, depending on the distance. This 35 caliber bottleneck cartridge design is an excellent deer hunting cartridge […]
308 Winchester VS 30-06 Springfield Ballistics
Welcome to caliber wars. We handle this topic a little different than everyone else does, in that our goal isn’t necessarily to pick a winner. Though, I will tell you which I choose, personally. This time around, we’ll be comparing the essentials of 308 Winchester and 30-06 Springfield. 308 Winchester vs 30-06 Which one is […]
45-70 Govt VS 450 Bushmaster Ballistics (Trajectory, Recoil, History)
The battle of the big bores continues. So far we’ve compared 444 Marlin to .45-70, and 444 Marlin to .450 Bushmaster. This time around, the showdown is between 45-70 VS 450 Bushmaster. Let’s take a more in depth look at these two hard-hitting center fire, big bore rifle cartridges with the ultimate goal of ending […]
223 Remington VS 243 Winchester Ballistics (History, Uses, Recoil)
Two of the most popular rifle cartridges available in today’s market are the .223 Remington and the .243 Winchester. Both are excellent rounds for what they’re designed for, but one of them is better at certain things than the other is, while the other is great in other circumstances. Below, we’ll take a more in […]
