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Handgun Hunting: The Best .45 ACP Ammo for Hunting

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  • Sep, 01, 2019
  • Pamela M
  • Guns & Ammo

The .45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP) is one of the most iconic ammunition rounds in the U.S. John Moses Browning developed the round for the U.S. armed forces over a century ago. The military and law enforcement still use the ammo. Civilians give high marks to .45 ammo for hunting, self-defense, and practice shooting. Competitors […]

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Hunting Whitetail Deer

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  • Jul, 31, 2019
  • Pamela M
  • Hunting

Hunting Whitetail Deer Hunters in North America have generations of experience in hunting whitetail deer. Deer are hunted with handguns, rifles, bow and arrows, muzzleloaders, and even cameras. People hunt deer for food and for sport. Whitetails are the most common deer in the U.S., although their size can differ by region. They roam the […]

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Benefits of Centerfire Ammunition

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  • Jun, 29, 2019
  • Pamela M
  • Guns & Ammo, Hunting

The term “centerfire” refers to the type of primer system used when making ammo. Centerfire ammo requires that the firing pin hit the center of the cartridge. Rimfire ammo needs the firing pin to hit the rim of the cartridge, which is a smaller area. Therefore, centerfire is less likely to misfire, is more reliable, […]

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The History of Rimfire Ammunition

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  • May, 31, 2019
  • Pamela M
  • Guns & Ammo, Hunting

Rimfire ammunition is one of two types of cartridges for use in firearms. Rimfire ammo is most commonly used by hobbyists, small game hunters, and competition shooters. It is inexpensive and offers low recoil. The round can be used in virtually every type of commercial gun on the market today. Development of Rimfire Ammunition Frenchman […]

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The Hunter’s Choice in Ammo

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  • Apr, 29, 2019
  • Pamela M
  • Guns & Ammo

The Winchester Repeating Arms Company introduced the .300 Winchester Magnum (7.62×67mm), a bottle-necked magnum rifle cartridge, in 1963. The ammo was based on the .375 H&H Magnum and adapted from the .338 cartridge that was introduced in 1958. The new round was made for the Model 70 rifle. Firearms enthusiasts expected the conversion and were glad […]

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Top Picks for .30-06 Rifles

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  • Mar, 30, 2019
  • Pamela M
  • Guns & Ammo, Hunting

Firearms enthusiasts have latched onto the .30-06 when it was first introduced in 1906. Modern guns rival the old standby, but hunters worldwide remain loyal. One reason for the gun’s popularity, other than tradition, is that there were many rifles sold through military surplus outlets. Guns have been handed down from father to son (or […]

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Magtech Ammo Is A Contender

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  • Feb, 25, 2019
  • Pamela M
  • Gear, Guns & Ammo, Hunting

Founded in 1926, Magtech Ammunition joined CBC (Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos) Global in 1990. The company works as a part of CBC Global Ammunition. CBC owns four plants including one at its home base in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It operates Magtech Ammunition USA, MEN Germany and Sellier & Bellot Czech Republic. Magtech distributes their ammo […]

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.357 Creates the Magnum Era

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  • Jan, 27, 2019
  • Pamela M
  • Guns & Ammo

Designed after the S&W .38 Special, the .357 Magnum was introduced in 1934. The cartridge was created through a collaborative effort of legendary firearms enthusiast Elmer Keith, gun writer Phil B. Sharpe, D. B. Wesson of Smith & Wesson and Winchester. Although the men worked together to design the new round, the credit often goes […]

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Civilians Embrace the .45 ACP

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  • Dec, 27, 2018
  • Pamela M
  • Guns & Ammo

In 1905, the .45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP) was designed by John Moses Browning (1855-1926). The ammo was created for a prototype of the Colt M1911 semi-automatic pistol.  Browning intended the ammo for use in the U.S. military, but the .45 ACP is revered by civilians, mostly for sports shooting and self-defense. Competition shooters often […]

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Do You Have a Prepper Family?

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  • Dec, 03, 2018
  • Pamela M
  • Fishing, Hunting

There are a lot of prepper blogs and websites out there for living the off the grid. Few address introducing children to the lifestyle or preparing for a SHTF scenario. Children look at situations much differently than adults, so preparation is important. Living off the grid or even a temporary evacuation will take some skill […]

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