I am an avid gun collector and I have always chosen to use Federal ammunition in all of my guns. I love the way this ammo performs. It’s accurate allowing me to hit my mark. I have also liked that it is always within my shooting budget. Whenever I head for the shooting range I […]
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The Role Bullet Weight Plays in Ammunition
Most people don’t worry much about bullet weight for casual shooting. As long as they have the right cartridge they often disregard the number of grains a bullet consists off. However, if you are a serious shooter weight is an important variable. It determines recoil, accuracy and ballistics. You’ll also find that ammunition boxes might […]
Best 10mm Ammo for Plinking
Plinking refers to an informal way of target shooting. It uses common items as targets like tin cans, tree logs, soda bottles, or any homemade target. The name is an onomatopoeia, which means it is the same as the sound a tin can makes when it’s hit. Shooters devoted to plinking are called “plinksters.” […]
How to Buy a 9mm Pistol
In 1902, Austrian weapons designer Georg Luger changed the world of munitions when he introduced the Pistole Parabellum (AKA the Luger) and the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge. The 9x19mm Parabellum, commonly referred to as 9mm, was designed as a service round. The weapon was revolutionary due to its compact size, accuracy, and its ability to hold […]
The Best .45 ACP Ammo for Self Defense
The .45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP) is one of the most iconic and sought after handguns in history. You should do your homework before shooting, however, to ensure that you are using the right round for the right job. Seasoned shooters have strong opinions about which is the “right ammunition.” That debate has been going […]
What Should Someone Who Is Pro-2A Wear to a Job Interview?
You’re sitting in the receptionist’s office waiting for the big job interview that’s going to make or break your entire career. The receptionist steadily runs an emery board across the tips of her 8” long chartreuse-colored nails, her face set in a permanently vacant expression. The 24 clocks lined up on the wall behind her […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Bullets
“Flummoxing.” It’s a great word, and it perfectly describes the situation a lot of new gun owners find themselves in. “What kind of ammo should I buy?” they might ask themselves. “What’s the difference between FMJ and JHP? And what the heck is a TCFN bullet?” The sheer variety of available bullets can make buying […]
Federal Premium Ammunition
comapn Charles L. Horn opened the doors of Federal Cartridge Corporation on April 27, 1922. The company, located in Anoka, Minnesota, had been shut down during World War I. Horn reopened its doors and turned the company into a multi-million dollar company. History Horn used a smart approach to making sure Federal would succeed. He […]
Hornady Ammo: Accurate, Deadly, Dependable
Joyce Hornady, son of a pastor, was named after Bishop Joyce, a prominent Methodist bishop, well-known in parishes throughout Colorado and western Nebraska. Born in 1907, Hornady learned early on to accept responsibility when his father died of an abscessed tooth. Young Joyce helped to take care of the family on his father’s small pension. […]
The Legendary .357 Magnum: What Makes It the Best Self Defense Ammo
Savvy shooters check out many calibers and types of ammo before making a final choice. Choosing self-defense ammo is equally, if not more important, than buying rounds for any other use. Self-defense situations can happen in the home, on the street, or in close quarters. Knowing how to shoot the right handgun with the right […]