The 17 Hornet is an interesting cartridge in that it has two different stories to tell. On one hand, the first 17 Hornet was developed by famed cartridge developer P.O. Ackley all the way back in the 1950s. Ackley took a 22 Hornet and necked it down to accept a 17 caliber projectile. The Ackley […]
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327 Federal Magnum Ballistics
The 327 Federal Magnum is a relative newcomer to the revolver and lever action world. Federal Ammunition developed the cartridge off of the 32 H&R Magnum parent case in 2007 and began production on it in 2008. The 327 is a rimmed, straight walled cartridge that was originally meant to give concealed carriers an extra […]
How To Pick The Right AR-15 Sights Or Optics
The popularity of AR-15 rifles seems to grow every year. Even with thousands of choices on the market, more crop up every season. Along with new rifle and carbine choices, options and upgrades for sights abound, to the point of being confusing. Here is a brief guide to help you get maximum mileage and value […]
6.5X55 Swedish Mauser Ballistics
6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser: The 6.5X55mm Swedish Mauser was developed in 1893 by a joint Swedish/Norwegian commission and officially adopted by those countries as the military cartridge. Soon thereafter it became a popular sporting cartridge and was used for target shooting, including Olympic free rifle competition. It was virtually unknown in the United States until the […]
357 SIG VS 357 Magnum
I see in gun groups and forums that there is confusion surrounding 357 Mag and 357 SIG. Some folks have bought one or the other, needing the one they DIDN’T buy, and were confused when they got it home. Other folks just want to know the differences between these two cartridges or find out which […]
How To Pick A Tactical Flashlight
In terms of things you’ll use more often than your gun, a tactical flashlight is up there at the top. The reasons are many why you’d want to have and carry a flashlight, like maybe you dropped something in the dark and need to find it. Also, most violent crime happens after dark. As a […]
32 ACP Ballistics
The 32 ACP is an old cartridge dating back to the late 1800s. It was developed by genius inventor John Browning in 1899 and put into wide use starting with the FN Model 1900 pistols. It is also sometimes referred to as the 7.65 Browning. The 32 ACP was a very popular cartridge with hundreds […]
SCCY CPX-3 Review: A 10+1 Round 380 With Light Recoil
There are generally two camps of people when it comes to SCCY’s firearms. You either like them, or you don’t. There really is no in between. I’ve had the pleasure of having two of SCCY’s pistols now, and both of them have run like champions without malfunction after hundreds of rounds. I currently have a […]
450 Marlin Ballistics Chart, History
The 450 Marlin cartridge was developed as a “modern” replacement for the 45-70 Government cartridge. It is a relatively recent, and also short lived as Marlin has not made the 1895 Lever action in 450 for a couple years, big bore and big game hunting cartridge. 450 Marlin’s Purpose: Part of the problem, as Marlin […]
25 ACP Ballistics Charts
What is 25 ACP? The 25 Automatic Colt Pistol, or 25 ACP, is one of John Browning‘s lesser known creations. It is a 25 caliber centerfire pistol cartridge that usually shoots projectiles between 30 and 50 grains in weight. The 25 ACP was designed back in 1905 for Fabrique Nationale’s Pocket Pistol. The little pistol […]
