Category Ammo

Your revolver is .357 Mag, but people say it shoots .38 Spl. Your AR-15 says it can shoot 5.56x45mm, but your friend says get .223. What's going on? (Read)

If your life depends on it, what kind of ammo should you use? Hollow Points or Full Metal Jacket? Find out the difference and our recommendations for the best defensive ammo for each caliber. (Read)

Quickly learn about the pros and cons of popular rifle calibers with our handy guide. We also cover average price, recoil, and recommended ammo for each. (Read)

Quickly learn the pros/cons of the 10 most popular handgun calibers. We'll also cover average price, recoil, and recommended self-defense ammo for each. (Read)

Confused? We quickly explain XM193 vs M855, X vs XM, 193 vs 855, penetration differences, and more. Plus our favorite brand recommendations for each. (Read)

How do guns work?!? We'll quickly cover how they work, components of a bullet, various actions, and loading mechanisms. (Read)

Quickly learn all about common bullet sizes & calibers with tons of pics. Plus find out the differences between bullet tips such as hollow point and FMJ. (Read)

Quickly learn the difference between rimfire vs. centerfire ammo in appearance and firing mechanism. Plus pros/cons and the best recommended rimfire ammo. (Read)

Learn how to quickly clean corrosive ammo after a day at the range. We use mil-surp AK-47 ammo as an example, but the procedure will work for all guns/ammo combos. (Read)

Find out what exactly is the 30-06 M2 AP "Black Tip"? Is it armor piercing, how does it shoot in 30-06 rifles, and can you reload it into .308 rounds? (Read)

Did you know there are tons of state specific online ammo buying restrictions? This is by no means an exhaustive list, but here is a brief overview of some restrictions. (Read)

Find out the narrow winner in our battle of the budget plated bullets between Xtreme Bullets and Berry's bullets. We cover price, appearance, and performance. (Read)

What's the difference between Brass and Nickel Plated Brass cases? We'll go over the pros and cons of each with regards to ammo and reloading. (Read)