AMMO

For those who regularly pray to the silver stream from the melting pot, there’s a fairly new technique that is either loved by some or hated like the...

My very first reloading manual, Lyman’s Reloader’s Handbook #45 (1967), is still on my desk. Along with it is their new one, #51 (2022). Handbook #45...

You can always spot the reloader at the range. He pads behind departing shooters who leave their brass behind or looks longingly as it hits the ground. I...

There has been a passel of .38s since the first metallic cartridge one was introduced in the early 1870s. There have been puny ones and snorty ones;

This aptly-named company, perhaps the best-kept secret known to thousands of competitive shooters, makes… blue bullets. They may look like powder-coated...

I am starting my campaign to make the .327 Federal Magnum the most popular revolver cartridge ever. The arguments for it are easy. It’s an effective...

These joyous and necessary purchases never saved me a dime casting and reloading my own ammo. It just allowed me to shoot a heck of a lot more.

From the SHOT Show floor, a quick look at what makes the new 10mm HoneyBadger from Black Hills Ammunition.

When Elmer Keith decided to abandon the .45 Colt cartridge and concentrate on bringing the 1/8" shorter and sadly underpowered .44 Special up to its full...

I’m not a physicist, but I did read Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson. He attempts to explain such things as how, at the moment...

If you had asked me 10 years ago if the .380 was a good cartridge for personal defense, I may have replied, “Marginal, at best.” But I have to admit the...

Before we get into this, let’s clear up one thing. It’s perfectly fine to buy these gifts for yourself. Hey, you deserve it!

There is much hoopla in the firearms press about the new .30 Super Carry and the handguns being built for it. I don’t own one of the pistols, have never...

Think of the Lyman Ammo Checker as a block containing perfectly-formed chambers of various calibers. Just drop a round (or empty case if you’re reloading)...

Bullet bumping is a real thing — and you should try it. It’s a swaging process using pressure and a sizing die to form a new custom bullet. It takes a...

Like many, gun magazines have corrupted me. Hopefully, I’m returning the favor to you. One of my biggest influences was the day I read about cast bullets...

I’m going to detail why I like the .44 S&W Russian. At least I like it in this one particular revolver.

In our last installment, I was searching for a good load using a 200-grain lead SWC bullet for my .41 Magnum, a round that packs a punch but is kind to my...

If we could design the perfect bullet, we’d have them performing miracles. Perfect bullets would never miss what we’re shooting at!

We often hear gun writers discount the effectiveness of .22 caliber ammunition, but should they? Find out what the Gun Cranks think in today's episode.

Is There A Silver Bullet Pistol Cartridge?

As handloading components continue to be in short supply and high demand, especially amongst less popularly used bullet diameters, Northern Precision has...

Something irking me now for over a half-century is someone saying, “My pistol needs jacketed bullets.” That attitude is especially wrong in the middle...

For those who’ve yet to pour bullets from the silver stream there’s another option. Custom cast bullet shops like Rim Rock Bullets come to mind.

If anyone tells you that one can’t swage bullets at home, using standard reloading equipment, tell them that’s not entirely true. If you have not tried...

NOVX Pentagon ammunition uses a patented two-piece stainless steel case instead of the de facto standard “brass.” Why? Weight is a factor. I weighed an...

The greatest freedom you’ll ever experience is being self-sufficient. Why would you want to rely on others when you’re perfectly capable of doing it...

Most other manuals are produced by companies that make powder or projectiles, so the recipes favor those products. That’s OK, but sometimes you need the...

Sir Samuel Baker stated, “Bullet diameter and weight are constant, velocity is the only diminishing characteristic.” This statement is the heart and...

Shooting someone else’s reloads taught me a lesson. Too much powder or too little powder can mean trouble. I’ve thrown away a bunch of reloads done for...

I was curious about their unique .40 S&W cartridges, and SPC Juliet led me to the back of her Rover and showed me how they were made. The furnace and baking...

We all know the primer is that little device that makes a cartridge fire when struck by a firing pin.

When you buy your reloading press, don’t be shocked to discover you need something else for every caliber you want to reload. It’s called a die set and...

The pandemic combined with politics is a recipe responsible for making shooters blood boil. As we appear to be easing back to some semblance of...

We have included Pyrodex with your shipment. We intended you to use it for Claymores, but it can be employed for loading .45 Colt. The .45 was originally a...

Lee Precision’s Challenger Press Kit has everything you need to get started except individual caliber die sets

Created specifically for concealed carry, the “30 Super Carry” offers performance matching (and even besting at times) the classic 9mm. All the while...

The first thing you’ll notice about a Dillon Seating Die is the rounded taper cut into the mouth of the die. It presents a massive target to a rising...

Colt offered 1st Generation SAA revolvers in 36 different calibers. Considering 2nd and 3rd Generation models, what are the Great 8 Colt SAA cartridges of...

Video game commandos call them “Deagles.” Bernard C. White of Magnum Research and Arnolds Streinbergs of Riga Arms Institute filed the US patent...

The .44 Special is definitely inherently accurate as is every other sixgun cartridge.

Like the .40 S&W, the 10mm represents a happy middle ground in the capacity spectrum, offering another round or two over .45 ACP in the single stack...

Built on a large-framed Ruger Bisley, I was using a favored heavy hunting load consisting of homegrown Lyman/Ideal 454424 cast bullets.

Now there were two distinct types of .45 ACP semiautos; loose ones for combat and tight ones for target shooting.

9mm Luger, 9mm Parabellum, 9x19… Whatever the name, it’s been the world’s most popular centerfire handgun cartridge for decades. Everywhere but in the...

Reloading is perfectly safe if you follow goo procedures. Don't be careless and you'll avoid the consequences of an exploding gun. Here are some vital tips...

Federal Premium's 135-grain Hydra-Shok Deep 9mm personal defense ammo boasts excellent groups and performance.

Made of a mostly lead alloy, this bullet has a copper bottom on it to scrape away any “fouling” that may pollute your barrel. Northern Precision Custom...

It wasn’t until Elmer Keith started experimenting with the anemic round when the .38 Special reached full potential. It was also the seed planted for...

I’ve tried other swappable mounting systems, but this is the only one I would recommend to a friend. The system consists of a steel mounting plate for...

I am twice as likely to carry a lightweight .38 Special revolver as any other firearm. When I reload for my revolvers, I deliberately make the cartridges...

Ever since I started casting bullets with those Lee six-cavity molds, my tolerance for heat has increased. I got some after using their two-cavity molds for...

Can I use small rifle primers in a pistol cartridge? The simplest answer is “no,” so that’s what I usually tell people.

Casting your own bullets, especially with scrounged lead, keeps cost to a minimum. It’s for this reason, as well as the independence casting your own...

Federal judge says Hawaii handgun inspection requirement violates Second Amendment.

In a perfect world, everyone might use .300 Win Mag for self-defense applications. In reality, caliber choice is often determined by physical limitations...

I saw a recent post from someone saying their supplier didn’t have any powder suitable for handgun reloading. There were plenty of “agreeing” emojis....

The purpose of guns and cartridges is to direct a bullet into a target. In other words, without bullets, guns are useless.

I know … I know … I’m tired of it too. But I know how to make ammo magically re-appear back on the shelves.

Say it ain’t so, Bozo! How can you improve on the sanctity of one of the most beloved, popular, and well known .44 Special handloads of the 20th Century?...

I’m a fan of the .357 SIG. It’s a confidence building cartridge that can do phenomenal things down range.

We’ve had plenty of surprises over the past year, although I’m still waiting for those scary flying monkeys from Wizard of Oz to make a dramatic entrance.

Who would’ve thought a measly little metal cup could wreak such havoc, desperation, and despair? Of course, we’re speaking about the primer pan(ic)demic...

I’m not certain what the definition is of the “Perfect Storm” but we’re clearly experiencing some atmospheric disturbance.

My dad once told me about a fellow who was shot in the kneecap with a .22 Long Rifle handgun in self-defense.

Whether we travel the sagebrush, foothills, forests, or mountains there are .44 Special loads that will handle any situation we’re likely to encounter.

When I recently decided I needed (okay, wanted) some CCI .45 Colt shotshells, I was shocked at the price of $1.60 per cartridge!

Amid an ongoing shortage, one may ask why a new ammunition manufacturer would want to enter the market, but that’s exactly what Pilgrim Ammunition is...

While we never master a handgun, there are some peculiarities we can use to improve our performance and understanding of handgun ballistics.

If there was ever a time to seize control of your ammo supply destiny, it’s now.

Since we’re talking about reloading in this issue, it would be a faux pas of epic proportions to not mention the tool I use more than any other

I like to push my reloading hobby to extremes. Most reloaders don’t bother with the .25 ACP, but if you incorporate a few tips, you can make accurate and...

We’re in the midst of yet another ammo crisis, meaning you can’t find any. The time is now to begin planning on controlling your ammo supply destiny by...

American Tactical, Inc., began in 2006 as an importer of foreign firearm products into the American market.

Caught with your pants down around your ankles again? After all, we thought the Obama-generated ammo shortage was finally over.

It’s times like these many explore the world of reloading their own ammo. It’s nice to have some control over one’s shooting destiny, isn’t it?

Vernon Speer has provided rifle bullets, and later, handgun bullets to reloaders since 1943. In the 1960s he started loading those bullets, starting the...

Primed for 2021, Winchester recently unveiled a large batch of new ammunition offerings for the New Year. Included in the three-day release was a new line...

Technology has been the lifeblood of Federal Cartridge since 1922. Joining forces with Barnes Bullets, Federal continues their advancements in ammunition by...

Handloaders are frugal by nature. We enjoy bargains and freebies so we can load as much ammo as cheaply as possible, so we can shoot more.

Despite a year of unprecedented demand, Federal has reloaded and announced a new batch of handgun, rifle and shotgun ammunition offerings for 2021,...

Norma Precision entered the handgun ammunition market in a big way. Following introduction of their MHP Defensive ammo, Norma’s latest handgun ammunition

While you should always have a handheld light available for searching, a weapon light makes sense for target illumination and final verification.

New for 2021, Hornady has announced two new electronic scales for weighing powder, bullet and cartridges, the M2 Digital Bench Scale and the G3-1500 Digital...