Ammunition

Throwback Thursday: The Rise and Fall of the .25 ACP

By the standards of 1905, the 6.35x16mmSR (AKA .25 ACP) was a tiny miracle. Using a semi-rimmed case, this cartridge…Read More >

The shotgun is designed to throw a group or “pattern” of many small pellets called “shot,” which makes hitting a flying or moving…Read More >

Among my favorite cartridges is the .357 Magnum. The .357 Magnum is a versatile, hard-hitting, and effective caliber. It is…Read More >

After ruling the Philippines for almost half a millennium, Spain ceded control to the United States. The result? By 1899,…Read More >

The Mossberg 535 is among the most affordable and useful heavy use shotguns in the world. There is no mystery…Read More >

As a guy who grew up hunting with walnut and steel shotguns, the idea of a Modern Sporting Shotgun —…Read More >

Based on some of the comments posted on previous articles, I though the readers might benefit from a discussion regarding…Read More >

Any discussion of centerfire ammunition must start with development of the percussion lock. That is, after all, where the idea…Read More >

There are few go-anywhere, do-anything handgun cartridges. Some are lacking in power and accuracy for personal defense and hunting. Many…Read More >

Mechanical malfunctions are usually caused by dirt, rust, damaged parts, poor maintenance procedures, out of spec parts, etc. Within this…Read More >