Did you know that an estimated 393 million guns are owned by American civilians?  Pistol primers are tiny metal cups that contain a highly explosive substance. Typically, primers come in bricks of 1,000 or packs of 100. When struck, the primer ignites after being stuck to the hammer or firing pin. The flash hole, which […]

Do you enjoy spending time at the shooting range? Or are you thinking of getting into firearms for home defense? Maybe you want to try your hand at hunting. If this is you, it’s important to know about the different types of ammunition available. Should you use hollow-point rounds or FMJ? What about shotgun shells or rifle […]

Did you know that the largest pistol load is capable of killing elephants? Pistol brass is just as versatile as rifle brass, from the lowly .22 all the way up to the impassive .600 nitro that can take down Africa’s biggest beasts. There’s something here for target shooters as well as professional hunters. But how […]

An order of 500 once fired  9mm brass casings will set you back about $35 in the current market, while 500 brand new 9mm brass casings will cost you about $95.  The choice is clear here then, buying once fired brass for reloading, no matter what types of bullets you’re reloading, is the right way to […]

Did you know that the longest confirmed sniper shot was over 2,000 meters in distance? The modern rifled barrel design has been around for over 100 years, and for good reason. It makes use of physics to give shooters impressive accuracy at jaw-dropping distances. But not all bullets are equal, and a bullet’s ballistics and […]

When you go to the gun range, are you sure you’re maximizing the practice you’re getting? Target practice is like any other kind of practice — without the proper habits, you’re wasting your time and money. Learning to reload ammo is not only a fantastic new hobby to learn, but it can save money on practice […]

Although the COVID pandemic is finally nearing its end, we still live with many of its lasting effects. Gunowners will undoubtedly remember the great ammo shortage triggered by an upswing in new gun owners and compromised supply chains. And while massive shortages are less of a problem now, inflation and lingering supply chain issues are […]

Millions of Americans take part in shooting sports every year, a large majority of them are using once fired brass. Bullets are one of the most important parts of the shooting experience.  To learn more about that once fired brass you’re using, you’ve come to the right place. Here, we’re sharing everything you need to […]

The COVID pandemic led to shortages of everything from toilet paper to baby formula. But did you know that it caused ammo shortages as well? Like all things COVID, the main issue has to do with supply line issues. But other factors include political turbulence and a Democratic administration. For all we know, this ammo […]

Whether you’re a seasoned hunter, competitive marksman, or just a recreational shooter, there always seems to be a shortage of ammo. With the cost of bullets ranging from 5 cents to $10 dollars, developing cost-cutting solutions can save gun owners a lot of money. The cost of the ammunition for the firearm is a constant […]