Ammunition

When it comes to bullet trajectory, flight time is what beats gravity.

It's assumed barrel length and velocity walk hand in hand, but in reality, there are many other variables at play.

Penetration tests in ballistic gel, particularly in the FBI protocol, are good indicators of a bullet's terminal potential. But they're not the final word.

There's truth in the adage "Keep your powder dry," especially in the days of frizzen pans and blackpowder. But in the age of metallic cartridge, what is the effect of moisture on ammunition?

Easy like Sunday morning, reliable as a well-aged Labrador the .30-06 Springfield continues to serve reloader well.

Nothing stands a chance up against John Linebaugh monstrous 1/2-incher — the .500 Linebaugh.

Stopping power is an elusive subject, but well worth consideration when trying to find the most effective self-defense handgun and ammo.

Offering a wide range of magnifications and a versatile reticle, the Nikon Black Force100 1-6x24 riflescope delivers a flexible aiming solution for your carbine.

Bullet expansion is a tricky subject. You might think the lead-core variety mushrooms more quickly than a solid-copper one, but it's not the case.

Despite common wisdom, there are some major nuances to the idea sectional density predicts how deep a bullet penetrates.

Walking hand-in-hand with the development of the AR-15, the .223 Remington has gone on to become among the most popular centerfire rifle cartridges of all time.

Handloading is all about creating personalized options, but going overboard can get messy.

The more than century-old debate of .45ACP vs 9mm rages on. But in the end does one cartridge really outperform the other?

It’s fast, but do the ballistic numbers for the .204 Ruger measure up to its competition?

At one time, bullet weight held great significance in terminal performance. But modern materials and designs have changed this dramatically.

The popularity of 6mm cartridges has waxed and waned over the decades, but appears to be peaking again.