Ammunition

TSS (tungsten super shot) is dynamite on turkeys, but how does it potentially perform on bad guys?

Do you want more consistent handloads? Then develop a consistent cleaning regimen for your reloading equipment.

Historic tests present contradictory results, so how do you go about figuring out what defensive handgun and ammo you should choose?

Learn to sweat the small stuff when reloading ammunition and you’ll be rewarded with improved accuracy.

Are the new TSS shotgun shells all they're made out to be? Can it be used for home defense?

The FBI’s brief dalliance with 10mm handguns led to the development of the .40 Smith & Wesson cartridge, and experts are still divided on the question of the 10mm’s application for law enforcement.

Modern-day shotgun slugs have had their own evolution and history, and as you may suspect, they’re not all created equal.

It's difficult to define where regular cartridges end and magnums begin.

Here are the top new bullet and ammunition breakthroughs helping redefine accuracy.

Solid bullets have become much more than a big ol’ hunk of lead.

The 9mm has become the most used cartridge in the U.S., and now boasts performance on par or exceeding larger-bore pistol options

Pitching a massive hunk of lead at a greater velocity than in nearly anything in its class, Wilson Combat's .458 HAM'R Ultimate Hunter puts other large-bore ARs to shame.

The .30 T/C was a great performer that never gained traction in the shooting world.

In a lethal-force event, shot placement can outweigh all other factors in bringing an attack to a close.

6.5 Creedmoor ballistics are a thing of beauty and make the cartridge more than simply a long-range flyer.

Be it nestling deep in a sniper's hide or keeping the upper hand in defending your family, tactical guns and gear can give you a decisive advantage.