Category Ammo
All our ammo articles from the Best Places to Buy Ammo Online to the best self-defense and range ammo for common calibers.
Which Rifle Round is Better: 7.62 vs. 5.56 NATO
Not sure which rifle round is best for you? We'll cover the pros & cons of 7.62 vs. 5.56, delve into the history, and learn how both are used. (Read)
Ammo Shortage to Continue: What’s the Holdup?
Manufacturers and retailers agree the ammunition shortage will likely continue for a while. What's slowing things down? Come find out. (Read)
[Beginner’s Guide]: Buckshot for Home Defense
New to shotguns and on the hunt for the best ammo for home defense? Come read up on buckshot and why you should have some in your safe. (Read)
Ballistic Gel: Purpose, Protocol, & Best Ones
How does your ammo really perform? Time to test it with some ballistic gel. We go through the process plus our recommended ones. (Read)
5 Best Dummy Rounds & Snap Caps For Dry-Fire Practice
Ready to step up your firearms training with some inert dummy rounds? Learn about the best dummy rounds and snap caps on the market! (Read)
8 Most Common AR-15 Failures & How To Fix Them
The AR-15 is reliable but can still have some hiccups. We go over a couple of the most common AR-15 failures and how to fix them. (Read)
Ammo 101: The 4 Parts Of A Cartridge
Curious about how ammo works? Toying with the idea of reloading? We review the four basic but essential components of the modern cartridge. (Read)
Best Shotgun Mini Shells: Birdshot, Buckshot & Slugs [Hands-On]
What are shotgun mini shells good for? We give you all the deets plus our favorite shells for plinking, hunting, home defense, & more. (Read)
Ammo Sold Out Nationwide with Future Supply Unknown
Firearm retailers are struggling to meet the public’s need for ammunition. What's selling and when will ammo supplies return to normal? (Read)
Best Ammo Brands for Plinking, Accuracy, & Self-Defense
Not sure if that ammo deal is good stuff? We go over a few of our favorite ammo brands that we use daily for plinking, accuracy, and defense. (Read)
Hague Convention: Does It Only Allow FMJ vs Hollow Point Ammo?
Can the US armed forced only use full metal jacket (FMJ) ammo instead of hollow points? Does this affect what you should use for self-defense? Answers! (Read)
Best 5.7x28mm Guns & Ammo of 2024 [Range-Tested]
FN's 5.7x28mm round is experiencing a renaissance with new pistols and rifles. We go over our top picks of 5.7 guns plus the best available ammo choices. (Read)
The Ammo Equation: How Much Ammo Do You Really Need?
How much ammo do you really need for each caliber and firearm? We dive into the "ammo equation" and even throw in how many magazines you need for each gun. (Read)
Magnum Ammo: What Is It and Popular Calibers
What does magnum ammunition really mean? We cover that plus some popular magnum calibers, what magnum ammo can do, and where to learn more. (Read)
