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New Ammo: The 22 and 33 Nosler Cartridges

The new 22 and 33 Nosler cartridges fill some gaps in the ammo manufacturer's cartridge lineup and should be exciting developments for any serious shooter.

Development of Rimfire Ammunition

If the Rimfire section of the ammunition counter in a sporting goods store is well stocked, you will see stacks of boxes labeled .22...

New Product: Federal Premium 209 Muzzleloading Primer

Formulated to resist moisture and provide a hot, reliable ignition, 209 Muzzleloading Primers aim to add consistency to muzzleloaders.

Experimenting with Bolt Thrust

Does the Ackley improved case design actually reduce bolt thrust? Find out in this excerpt from Fred Zeglin's new book on P.O. Ackley.

Big-Game Medicine: The .475 Revolver Cartridges

The family of .475 revolver cartridges pack plenty of punch for taking down big and dangerous game for the serious handgun hunter.

New Ammo: Federal Premium Hunter Match .22 LR

The Federal Premium Hunter Match .22 LR ammunition has the velocity and projectile to make it a lethal field round.

Gallery: Great New Ammo for 2017

Ammunition manufacturers continue to churn out new and improved ammo every year, and our editors and writers have put together a list of some of the greatest from this year.

The Best Rimfire Cartridges Ever Made

Rimfires are widely popular among both adult and youth shooters. Here we take a look at some of the best rimfire cartridges ever made.

How To: Adjusting Seating Depth for Accuracy

Adjusting a bullet's seating depth can be a great way to help improve the accuracy and precision of your handloads.

New 6.5 Creedmoor Fusion from Federal Premium

Federal Premium has introduced a new 6.5 Creedmoor Fusion load, offering deer hunters serious penetration and expansion in a long-range cartridge.

Feed Your AK: Great AK Ammo Options

There are some great AK ammo options out there for Kalashnikov's legendary rifle ranging from training to defensive and even hunting loads.

Best Caliber for Self Defense: 9mm, .40 S&W or .45 ACP?

What is the best caliber for self defense? Is it the 9mm, the .40 S&W, or the .45 ACP? Discover the advantages and disadvantages of each caliber.

Aguila Ammo's Most Intriguing Cartridge and Shell Offerings

Aguila Ammunition offers shooters a wide assortment of quality ammunition, including some relatively unique products in the industry. Check out some of the company's most intriguing offerings.

Gallery: Hornady New Products for 2017

Hornady has unveiled its list of new products for 2017, which include a number of line expansions, as well as entirely new offerings.

Firing Pin Impact, a Key to Rimfire Accuracy

There are many elements that make up the internal ballistics of rimfire rifles. Perhaps, one of the more overlooked aspects pertains to the firing pin.

Know Your Cartridge: 10mm Auto

The potent 10mm Auto was developed initially for the well known Bren Ten pistol, but it's popularity has continued and surged in more recent years.

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