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February 17, 2022

Types of Shotguns

Shooters typically refer to shotguns by their bore diameters – e.g. 12 Gauge, 20 Gauge and 410 Bore. But this…

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February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 by Dave Z
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February 10, 2022

Boat Tail Bullets

New shooters are often flummoxed by the letters “BT,” which frequently follow the names of several types of bullets: FMJBT,…

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February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 by Dave Z
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Categories Competition, Range Training
February 3, 2022

Sabot Slugs vs. Rifled Slugs

If you’re new to shotguns, it’s important to learn the basics of shotgun ammo and we’re here to help! Today…

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February 3, 2022February 3, 2022 by Dave Z
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
January 27, 2022

Berdan vs. Boxer Primers

When it comes to ammo shopping, one question shooters may ask is about berdan vs. boxer primers: what’s the difference…

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January 27, 2022 by Dave Z
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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
January 20, 2022

What is +P Ammo?

Overpressure ammo, also known as +P ammo, is ammo that is loaded to generate a higher-than-standard chamber pressure during ignition.…

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January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 by Dave Z
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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
January 13, 2022

LRN Bullets: Lead Round Nose Ammo Explained

A lead round nose bullet, shortened to LRN, is a solid lead bullet that tapers to a blunt, rounded nose…

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January 13, 2022 by Dave Z
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January 6, 2022

Best Pistol Red Dot Sights

Mounting red dot sights to a pistol slide isn’t a new trend, but in the past few years has become…

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January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 by Caleb
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