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After World War II rocked the globe, governments understood the need to maintain peace. One way in which they hoped to achieve this was with the formation of NATO. At a very high level, NATO is an international alliance between many of the largest Western nations. The purpose was to prepare the West for threats to its […]

For the modern shooter, it’s easy to forget how many years of innovation it took to arrive at your preferred ammunition. And easier still to forget all the failures lost along the way. Take for example the Space Age HK G11 rifle, a weapon designed to combat the Soviet Union, but which never saw combat. The G11 […]

The first integrated cartridge came to light in 1808. Bullets have changed a lot since then, and they are more efficient and powerful than ever before. If you’re an avid hunter, it’s important to know the best options for hunting ammo.  You may have heard about the .444 Marlin and .357 Max before. But do […]

Did you know that the first bullet was invented in the early to mid-1800s? Before that, bullets with metal jackets didn’t exist and instead came in the form of metal balls. Ammunition has come a long way since then, but some of the ammo we have today is heavily inspired by developments from the past.  […]

Did you know that the first firearms were created in China during the 9th century? Firearms remained rudimentary for hundreds of years, and only recently experienced any advancements. Today, there are a variety of very efficient and powerful guns on the market.  There is also a wide variety of powerful bullets to go along with […]

AR firearms came to light in 1959. They soon became one of the most popular guns in the United States. They are especially popular among hunters since they make for a very efficient hunting weapon. This is especially true if you plan on hunting big game. But the ammo you use for your AR-15 is as […]

A report by American Gun Facts revealed that there are roughly 400 million guns in the United States. The .38 Special is one of the most famous handgun cartridges in history. It has a long and rich history and many iterations. From its 19th-century roots to modern versions, the .38 Special Rifle is truly a […]

A recent study revealed that Americans buy almost 12 billion ammunition cartridges annually. Reloading your 260 Remington ammo makes shooting more cost-effective and allows you to shoot more for less. In fact, one of the advantages of the 260 Remington is the ability to reload the cartridge. This allows shooters to customize their ammunition to […]

Did you know that the 7.62x39mm was developed in the late 1940s? The cartridge was designed to be used in the SKS and (Avtomát Kaláshnikova Model 1947) AK-47 rifles. It quickly became popular around the world. Over time, different versions of the cartridge were developed to meet the needs of specific applications. For an in-depth […]