Gear & Ammo

Competitive shooters are always looking for an edge in their quest to become top gun. BoomFab aims to give them one with the introduction of its ultralight and resilient titanium bolt carrier, perfect for low-mass systems.

Elzetta has developed a High Output Head that can beef up your tactical flashlight beam to throw a scorching 600 to 900 lumens.

Among this year’s crop of great gun gear are some new names along with a few familiar faces, all with products designed to make a day at the range or a hunt afield a fun and hassle-free affair. Here are the top 12 that really caught our eye.

There are few better ways to take reloading to the next level than casting your own bullets. And learning how to create your own projectiles has the added bonus of seeing you through tight ammo supplies.

At closer range, round nose bullets shine. From 200 yards on in, they are as accurate as spitzers, but deliver more energy on target.

Modern shooting glasses enhance visibility, increase safety and make everything seem brighter downrange. Check out these top options in performance eye protection.

Brass is the one reusable component from ammo, but sooner or later they'll need to be cut down to size. This is when case trimmers become a necessity for reloaders.

Bond Arms has made a splash with their Derringers. And 5 Star Firearms aims to make the guns more useful in self-defense situations with a slew of speed loaders.

MagnetoSpeed has produced a unique take on the chronograph and recently the Texas-based company has release its new model, full of user-friendly features.

Muzzleloader advancements have come in leaps and bounds in recent years. Now Federal has tackled the bullet end of things with the introduction of its Trophy Copper Muzzleloader Bullet.

Take the guesswork out of reloading ammunition by checking out Handbook of Reloading Basics from Gun Digest.

When it comes to ammunition, there is no more important source of knowledge than reloading manuals. With pertinent data on nearly every bullet, powder and caliber, new and old editions of these references help create the perfect load.

When Benelli designed the M4 it created a top-notch firearm. When ATI sought to dress up the proven tactical shotgun, they made a great defensive gun even better.

What happens when you match up a bump-fire stock with what is billed as the fastest AR trigger on the market? Two things: A lot of spent brass and awesome.

It’s no secret that the Mil-Spec AR trigger is terrible. It has everything a good trigger does not have, like take-up, creep, over-travel, and inconsistency.

Nowadays, reloaders have every type of propellent at their fingertips. But to get the most out of a cartridge, reloaders must understand the different powders' properties. Master ballistician Philip Massaro breaks down what you need to know about powder.