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hornady critical duty vs. critical defense April 27, 2022

Hornady Critical Duty vs. Critical Defense

By Dave Z No Comments

J.W. Hornady’s goal for his company’s ammunition was always the same: “Ten bullets in the same hole.” But accuracy alone…

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Lead Shot vs. Steel Shot

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New shotgun shooters often ask what the difference is between lead shot vs. steel shot. Not all shotshells are created…

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What to Wear to a Gun Range

By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

Navigating the world of firearms as a new shooter can be intimidating and confusing. One important detail to be prepared…

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March 1, 2022

.38 Special vs .38 Super

It’s not uncommon that we see new shooters mixing up calibers when shopping for ammo. One of the biggest mix-ups…

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March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 by Dave Z
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
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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Categories Range Training Tags shotguns
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…

Feb. 03, 2022No comments

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February 3, 2022February 3, 2022 by Dave Z
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