{"id":5813,"date":"2024-01-03T17:06:56","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T17:06:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/?p=5813"},"modified":"2024-01-03T17:06:56","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T17:06:56","slug":"most-common-ammo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/most-common-ammo\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Common Ammo &#8211; Top Calibers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re considering buying your first gun, you may be wondering what the most common ammo available is. Shooting a gun that comes in a popular caliber means that the ammo should be relatively easy to find when it comes time to stock up on rounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a look at some of the most common ammo on the market!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most Common Ammo: Top Calibers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When people ask what the most common ammo is, they\u2019re typically referring to the caliber of ammo. The most common ammo calibers are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.22LR<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.223\/5.56<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12GA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.38 Special<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a closer look at these calibers and why they&#8217;re so popular.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9mm Ammo<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/9mm-ammo.php?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=mostcommonammo9mm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5816 size-full\" title=\"9mm ammo box\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmammo.jpg\" alt=\"a box of the most common ammo 9mm and three rounds with the text click here to shop top 9mm ammo\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmammo.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmammo-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmammo-1024x529.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmammo-768x397.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmammo-1536x793.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmammo-200x103.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmammo-750x387.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmammo-1140x589.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 9mm cartridge is easily the most popular handgun round in the world. If we\u2019re narrowing things down to the U.S., there\u2019s no doubt that the 9mm cartridge is the most sought after pistol caliber. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atf.gov\/firearms\/docs\/report\/2022-interim-afmer\/download\">Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Report<\/a> published by the ATF, gun companies in the U.S. manufactured over 3,700,000 9mm pistols in 2022. This is over 4 times the amount of the next most manufactured caliber of handgun.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 9mm is a versatile cartridge, popular for casual shooting, self defense, and competition. Law enforcement agencies across the country and the U.S. military utilize the 9mm cartridge as well. Nearly every modern gun manufacturer offers a 9mm pistol and you\u2019ll have no trouble finding a selection of them at a gun shop. Even most pistol caliber carbines are chambered in 9mm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common type of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/9mm-ammo.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9mm ammo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for casual shooting is full metal jacket (FMJ) ammo like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/9mm-luger-federal-ae-115gr-1000.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal American Eagle 9mm FMJ 115gr<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For self defense, jacketed hollow point (JHP) rounds like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/speer-gold-dot-le-9mm-luger-ammunition-50-rounds-of-124-grain-jhp.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speer Gold Dot LE 9mm JHP 124gr.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a popular choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>.22LR Ammo<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/22lr-ammo.php?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=mostcommonammo22lr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5818 size-full\" title=\"22lr ammo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/22lrammo.jpg\" alt=\"three rounds and a box of 22lr\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/22lrammo.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/22lrammo-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/22lrammo-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/22lrammo-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/22lrammo-1536x838.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/22lrammo-200x109.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/22lrammo-750x409.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/22lrammo-1140x622.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most common rounds world-wide is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/22lr-ammo.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.22LR ammo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s easy to find both pistols and rifles chambered in this rimfire round. As a smaller round, the .22LR has incredibly light recoil, making it a great choice for newer shooters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people choose to use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/22lr-for-self-defense\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.22LR for self defense<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it\u2019s also a great round for varmint hunting, plinking with friends, or competition shooting like Steel Challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most appealing aspects of the .22LR cartridge is its affordability. When compared to other common cartridges, the .22LR is much cheaper, often coming in at under 10\u00a2 per round. With .22LR ammo so cheap, it\u2019s easy to spend an entire day plinking. If you\u2019re looking for an affordable way to shoot, start with our guide on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/best-22lr-pistols\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best .22LR pistols<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find the right match for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular .22LR plinking rounds include the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/federal-champion-22-lr-ammunition-5250-rounds-of-36-grain-cphp.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Champion .22LR 36gr. CPHP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/remington-22-thunderbolt-22-lr-ammunition-5000-rounds-of-40-grain-lrn.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remington Thunderbolt .22LR 40gr. LRN<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>.223\/5.56 Ammo<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/223-ammo.php?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=mostcommonammo223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5820 size-full\" title=\"5.56 ammo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/223556ammo.jpg\" alt=\"a box of 5.56mm green tip ammo and three rounds\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/223556ammo.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/223556ammo-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/223556ammo-1024x520.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/223556ammo-768x390.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/223556ammo-1536x780.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/223556ammo-200x102.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/223556ammo-750x381.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/223556ammo-1140x579.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to the AR-15 rifle, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/223-ammo.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.223\/5.56 ammo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the most popular rifle round in the U.S. The .223\/5.56 cartridge is popular for home and self defense, target shooting, hunting, competition, and for use in law enforcement and military agencies.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are slight <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/223-vs-556\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">differences between .223 vs. 5.56<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, if the gun is chambered for 5.56, it will accept both rounds, which is why they&#8217;re often grouped together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the most popular .223\/5.56 rounds are the green tip, M855 rounds used by the U.S. military, like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/556-nato-pmc-xtac-62gr-fmj-m855-1000.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PMC X-TAC 5.56 NATO 62gr. FMJ<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ammo.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>12 Gauge Ammo<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/12-gauge-ammo.php?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=mostcommonammo12ga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5817 size-full\" title=\"12 gauge ammo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/12gauge.jpg\" alt=\"a box and two shells of 12 gauge ammo\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/12gauge.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/12gauge-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/12gauge-1024x566.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/12gauge-768x425.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/12gauge-1536x849.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/12gauge-200x111.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/12gauge-750x415.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/12gauge-1140x630.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of all the shotgun calibers, 12 gauge comes out on top in terms of popularity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of our choices for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/best-home-defense-shotgun\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best home defense shotguns<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shoot <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/12-gauge-ammo.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 gauge ammo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and for good reason. The 12GA is a powerful shotgun round used for competition, hunting, and home defense. While shotguns are fairly straightforward to use, their harsh recoil can make them unpleasant for shooters who have not mastered good shotgun shooting techniques. However, that hasn&#8217;t stopped the caliber&#8217;s popularity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re loading up for home defense, the best 12GA shotshells are 00 buckshot like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/federal-premium-law-enforcement-12-gauge-ammunition-5-rounds-of-2-3-4-00-buck-shot.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Flite Control 8 pellet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/hornady-critical-defense-12-gauge-ammunition-10-rounds-of-2-3-4-00-buckshot-1.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hornady Critical Defense 8 pellet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>.38 Special Ammo<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/38-spc-ammo.php?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=mostcommonammo38sp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5819 size-full\" title=\".38 special ammo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/38special-2.jpg\" alt=\"a revolver, ammo box, and three rounds of .38 special\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/38special-2.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/38special-2-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/38special-2-1024x642.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/38special-2-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/38special-2-1536x962.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/38special-2-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/38special-2-750x470.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/38special-2-1140x714.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we\u2019re talking revolvers, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/38-spc-ammo.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.38 Special<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is at the top of most popular <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/revolver-calibers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">revolver calibers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While revolvers aren\u2019t as popular as they were before the emergence of semi-auto pistols, revolvers are still a favored choice among concealed carriers for their compact sizes and ease of use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we talk about the .38 Special, it\u2019s hard not to talk about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/357-mag-ammo.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.357 Magnum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many revolvers are chambered for the more powerful .357 Magnum round, but also accept the .38 Special cartridge. However, revolvers chambered for .38 Special will not accept .357 Magnum. There are several reasons a shooter would choose the .38 Special over the .357 Magnum. The .38 Special will have much more manageable recoil, especially when paired with slightly less powerful ammo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve previously covered the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/best-38-special-ammo-for-snubbies\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best .38 Special ammo for snubbies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which has some great recommendations for self defense ammo to use in short-barreled revolvers. If you\u2019re loading up for self defense, it\u2019s hard to go wrong with ammo like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/winchester-super-x-38-special-ammunition-50-rounds-of-148-grain-super-match.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winchester 148gr. Super-X Lead Wadcutte<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For casual shooting at the range, it\u2019s hard to go wrong with lead round nose ammo like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/38spl-magtech-158gr-lrn-50.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magtech .38 Special 158gr. LRN<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Most Common Handgun Ammo<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we\u2019ve covered the most popular rounds, there are still some other common handgun calibers worth mentioning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the most common handgun ammo cartridges include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/9mm-ammo.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9mm<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/22lr-ammo.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.22LR<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/38-spc-ammo.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.38 Special<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/40-cal-ammo.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.40S&amp;W<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/45-acp-ammo.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.45ACP<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/357-mag-ammo.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.357 Magnum<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/380-ammo.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.380 ACP<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Most Common Rifle Ammo<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also some common rifle cartridges worth mentioning as well:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/223-ammo.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.223\/5.56<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/22lr-ammo.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.22LR<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/308-ammo.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.308<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/300-blackout-ammo.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.300 Blackout<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/7.62x39mm-ammo.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.62&#215;39<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/30-06-ammo.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.30-06<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5825 size-full\" title=\"shooting a 1911\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shootingapistol.jpg\" alt=\"shooting a .45acp pistol\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shootingapistol.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shootingapistol-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shootingapistol-1024x561.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shootingapistol-768x421.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shootingapistol-1536x842.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shootingapistol-200x110.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shootingapistol-750x411.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shootingapistol-1140x625.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a new shooter picking out your first gun, it\u2019s not a bad idea to choose a gun chambered in one of the common calibers listed above. While the most common ammo calibers are typically readily available, during times of scarcity, they\u2019re often the calibers that dry up first. That\u2019s because so many people stock up on those calibers when they think ammo will become hard to find.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, you\u2019ll want to find the right caliber for the type of shooting you want to do and that will have ammo readily available to purchase. 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