Category Archives: Guns & Ammo
What Kind of Ammo Should You Buy for a Shotgun?
The shotgun is a true symbol of defending yourself and your own. It is a firearm for defense and not offense, as even the best slugs on the market do not hold a candle to most rifle bullets’ accuracy. This isn’t to suggest a shotgun can’t hold its own in combat, of course. Police everywhere […]
The Best .357 Magnum Ammo for Hunting
Hunting bonds friends, co-workers, and family members. Some shooters embrace family tradition while others see it as fun or a time-honored sport. People benefit from time outdoors and learning about animals, nature, and the life cycle. Shooters develop skills like tracking, marksmanship, sportsmanship as well as patience and respect. Hunting with .357 Magnum ammo supports […]
Handgun Hunting: The Best .45 ACP Ammo for Hunting
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 […]
Benefits of Centerfire Ammunition
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, […]
The History of Rimfire Ammunition
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 […]
The Hunter’s Choice in 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 […]
Top Picks for .30-06 Rifles
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 […]
Magtech Ammo Is A Contender
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 […]
.357 Creates the Magnum Era
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 […]
Civilians Embrace the .45 ACP
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 […]