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The Best Self Defense Ammo – Ballistic Testing
- Ammo Topics
- April 25, 2019
The AmmoToGo.com team tests 143 different handgun loads through a 4-layer barrier into ballistic gelatin. Enjoy the treasure trove of data and see how each round compared under identical testing conditions to other ammunition options.
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450 Bushmaster – A Rifle Caliber Overview
- Ammo Topics
- August 21, 2019
Let’s explore the 450 Bushmaster – why would you use the straight-walled cartridge and what is it especially good for shooting?
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What is Caliber?
- Ammo Topics
- August 15, 2019
A guide for new shooters, this article answers one of the first questions we all have to answer – what is caliber and what does it mean?
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30-30 vs. 30-06
- Caliber Comparisons
- August 6, 2019
30-06 vs. 30-30, two tried-and-true rifle cartridges are commonly found in the field. Let’s examine these two calibers and see the pros and cons of each as well as why you might opt for one in your arsenal over the other.
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Clint Eastwood Guns in Movies
- Uncategorized
- August 1, 2019
Few people have had as much success in, and as much influence on, American cinema as Clint Eastwood. He found his breakthrough playing a quiet, dangerous, and clever drifter in Sergio Leone’s spaghetti westerns, and has given American pop culture (especially gun owners) some of its most famous movie quotes while also becoming a highly
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The Many Names of 9mm Ammunition
- Ammo Topics
- July 23, 2019
If you’ve shot for long, you know the aliases of 9mm ammo: 9×19, 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO. In this article, we explore the intricacies of each and any differences between the many names of 9mm ammo.
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357 Sig vs. 357 Magnum – What’s the Difference?
- Ammo Topics
- July 17, 2019
357 Magnum vs. 357 SIG: These two calibers sound similar and while the performance can be about the same, they have very different uses. 357 magnum is a classic revolver round, while the other is a modern semiautomatic cartridge. Understanding the differences can make you a better gun owner and user.
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Muzzle Energy Calculator & Guide
- Ammo Topics
- July 11, 2019
As gun people, we often become obsessed with ballistic data, particularly with energy and velocity. It’s easy to understand why we get so deep into the numbers. Muzzle velocity and energy are often stamped right on ammo packaging. Muzzle energy is a prime comparative figure and could be the reason you pick one load over another. In this guide, we’ll examine why muzzle velocity is important and how you can use it to be a more effective hunter and more prepared self-defense shooter.
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What Are The Parts of a Handgun?
- Range Training
- July 2, 2019
A look at the parts of a handgun – what makes a firearm work and what the differences between a semi-auto pistol and revolver are.
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