
A Selection Guide to Buying Ammunition for the .357 Magnum
The .357 Magnum bullet is the same size as a .38 bullet. Because of this manufacturers made the .357 Magnum bullet longer so that people wouldn't put it in a .38 pistol and injure themselves. Lately, finding .357 Magnum rounds at reasonable prices has become...
Breaking Down the Ballistics of .223 Rem Ammunition
Did you know the .223 Rem is almost identical to the military 5.56x45mm NATO? This cartridge, once developed for military use, pairs excellently with a wide range of modern rifles and handguns and remains popular to this day. There's a large selection of once-fired or...
The History and Development of the 45-70 Government
Gun enthusiasts, history buffs, and even casual hunters have long had a passion for vintage U.S. Army guns and ammunition. While there are hundreds of different guns and rounds that have made their way into the history books, one of the most popular and unique is the...
Exploring the Different Types of Rifle Primers
If you've ever fired a gun, it's likely you've wondered about the processes that cause such a powerful force to be created. With a slight motion of the pointer finger, a projectile is launched through a burst of fire faster than the eye can see. The projectile strikes...
11 Tips for How to Properly Clean Pistol Brass
How many times can you reload brass? The answer to that question depends on the pistol you are using and the brass itself. Generally speaking, brass can be reloaded several times before it becomes too brittle to use safely. However, pistol brass should be properly...
Cleaning and Maintaining 9MM Brass for Optimal Performance
Are you considering brass as your reloading material of choice? 9mm brass is an ideal option, offering many benefits for reloaders and shooters. But to have optimal performance, it is important to keep your brass clean. Many people think that wiping down their cases...
How to Use Pistol Primers
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...
The Ultimate Guide to the Different Types of Ammunition
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...
A Beginner’s Guide to Pistol Brass
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...
Types of Bullets: How to Get Started Using Brass for Reloading
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...
Reloading Ammo: Understanding the Role of Bullet Performance
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...
Perfecting Your Target Practice: Tips and Tricks for Reloading
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...