Ammunition

Philip Massaro breaks down the three main types of smokeless powder for reloading, with a discussion on the practical uses of each.

What is the difference between a large rifle primer and a magnum large rifle primer? Can you use magnum primers in standard cartridges and vice versa? These are among the topics discussed in Episode 4 of Gun Digest's Reloading Series with Philip Massaro.

Glocks and Springfields are flying off the shelves, as are ammo and optics.

In Episode 3 of the Gun Digest Reloading Video Series, Philip Massaro demonstrates case resizing and shares a few accuracy tips to boot.

The Gun Digest Reloading Series Episode 2 introduces the basic tools of handloading and an overview of what each does.

Philip Massaro introduces the new Gun Digest Reloading Series of videos, and covers the four basic handloading steps — resizing and removing the primer, inserting a new primer, adding powder and seating a new bullet.

Doppler radar study reveals polymer tips melt in flight, changing the ballistic coefficient (BC) of bullets. The new Hornady ELD-X with Heat Shield Tip bullet released for 2016 solves this problem.

Over-penetration is a concern with home defense ammo no matter what the caliber. Here are some loads up to the task.

Reloaders of the .32 ACP rejoice, Starline is now producing brass for the round!

“I think,” says the author, “I've seen more game killed with fewer shots from this modest little cartridge than any other.” Here's the why and how, all of which may well explain the current spate of interest in the 7X57.

Is the new 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum the flattest shooting cartridge ever?

Federal's new lead muzzleloader bullet looks to be a real hard hitter.

Given Golden State regulations, older pistol models are the new hot things with Cali shooters.

IMR Legendary Powders is officially announcing a product safety warning and recall notice for IMR 4007SSC on the six lot numbers listed in this notice.

From the .30-30 to the .375, myths abound. Here Wayne van Zwoll shares some observations and experiences about what makes the best elk cartridges.

Here's a look at five defensive ammo and two practice loads for concealed carry handguns. After extensive testing and lots of range time with them all, I’d be confident carrying any of them.