How to Use Pistol Primers

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

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

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...
Types of Bullets: How to Get Started Using Brass for Reloading

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

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...