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December 05, 2022
.38 Super vs .38 Special: A Caliber Comparison
Right out of the gate you should know that these two rounds are not interchangeable. In fact, individually, they go to two different types of firearms. The .38 Special is a revolver round and the .38 Super is manufactured for a semi-automatic pistol. To say the least, they are different enough that you cannot mix them.
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October 19, 2022
.44 Mag vs .45 ACP: A Caliber Comparison
Which is better - the .44 Magnum or the .45 ACP? How you answer that question comes down to how you use the rounds. They are close but not at all the same. Those of you who need to put a lot of power and impact on a target will reach for the .44 Magnum. Those of you who can do with less impact and less power but want to put many rounds into or around a target will reach for the .45 ACP.
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October 13, 2022
Wet Tumbling Brass vs Dry Tumbling Brass: What’s the Difference?
What is the difference between wet tumbling brass and dry tumbling brass? And which is better? At the core of those questions is the desire to reload your old, spent casing. If you are someone who is concerned about the rising cost of ammo, then reloading your old casing is one way to save some money and still have quality ammo available to target practice, hunt, or for home self-defense.
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July 28, 2022
What are the Basic Parts of Ammunition?
A complete round, bullet, shell, ammo, cap, pill, slug, and other terms you hear commonly for the word cartridge - A piece of ammunition that you load into a gun and fire at a target. In all honesty, the word cartridge is a little misleading because you don't fire the cartridge at your target, you fire the bullet and without some of the other pieces that make up a "round" of ammunition, not much would happen. This blog focuses on what an ammo cartridge is and its parts. We also go a little into what each part does and the role it plays in how a firearm projectile works.
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June 30, 2022
Does Ammo Go Bad?
Does ammo go bad? It’s a common question and one that is fairly simple to answer. Generally, ammo does not go bad; however, some storage conditions can cause ammo to fail, and there are some downsides to long term storage of ammo, including:
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April 20, 2022
Caliber Comparison: .38 Special Vs. 9mm Bullets
It is always fun to compare two bullets, and perhaps this comparison has played out a million times, yet the argument continues to blaze with the passion of one versus the other.