Archive for ammunition

How to Read Center-Fire Ammunition Boxes

Reading an ammunition label can seem like an exercise in code breaking. Here are a few tips to help you wade through what you see on the dealer's shelf.

July 02, 2013

Boy Scout Shooting Program Saved by Donations

A Nebraska Boy Scout camp's shooting program was saved thanks to the donation of 65,000 rounds from donors as far as Florida.

June 27, 2013

New Propellants Energize the .223 Rem.

There are multiple new powders available for the .223 Rem. that could make some nice handloads.

June 19, 2013

Harvey Deprimer

The Harvey Deprimer is a handheld tool for removing spent primers with having to use a bench-mounted press.

June 11, 2013

The .22 Magnum for Self-Defense

Due to its light recoil, even a novice shooter can deliver six accurate shots in seconds from a lightweight, .22 WMR revolver.

May 24, 2013

Remington Expands Ammunition Operations

Remington is expanding its ammunition operations to increase product availability and improve on-time delivery.

May 10, 2013

The Tale of Two .32 Specials

Older firearms often need special care, including developing a gentle load to protect the bores.

April 30, 2013

25 Years with the 7 mm STW

The 7 mm Shooting Times Westerner cartridge is a flat-shooting wildcat that went mainstream.

April 23, 2013

Remington Recalls LE Buckshot

Remington has issued a recall of certain lots of its Law Enforcement Reduced Recoil buckshot ammunition.

March 28, 2013

Winchester 5.56 mm Ammo Recall

Winchester has recalled one lot of 5.56 mm M855 62-grain PENE center-fire ammunition.

March 28, 2013

The .40 S&W

Sometimes described as a shortened 10 mm, the .40 was developed as a compromise between size and capacity.

March 05, 2013

.223 Remington Vs. 5.56: What's in a Name?

There is much confusion between the .223 Rem. and the 5.56 NATO rounds.

March 04, 2013

.223 Rem. vs. 5.56x45 mm NATO: Is It Safe?

I have received a slew of questions—many from first time AR-type rifle buyers—about the .223 Rem. and the 5.56x45 mm NATO cartridges. Can I shoot 5.56x45 mm NATO in my .223 and vice-versa? Are these the same cartridge?

March 04, 2013

Modern Bullets in Lever-Gun Cartridges

Advances in bullet design have stretched the performance envelope for lever-action rifles.

February 28, 2013

Winchester Recalls One Lot of 5.56 mm

Winchester has recalled one lot of 5.56 mm ammunition, and will provide free pickup and replacement of the recalled ammunition.

February 06, 2013