Ammunition

From 1920 until 1963, .300 Savage owners never had to wonder about the .300 Winchester Magnum. After 1963, they did. Or did they?

AR-15 Calibers and cartridges are legion, finding the right one is a matter of matching it to the job you want your rifle to perform.

Once an afterthought for rifle shooters, straight-walled cartridges are surging again thanks to some states' hunting laws.

Exactly what equipment do you need to create a functional and efficient reloading bench?

Excellent listed ballistic coefficients, Sig's new Elite Performance Hunter Tipped ammo looks to give your hunting rifle legs.

In 1892, Paul Mauser invented the 7x57mm Mauser, and since that day, the firearms world has never been the same.

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.