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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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6mm ARC vs 6.5 Grendel
- Caliber Comparisons
- June 17, 2021
A side by side comparison of 6mm ARC vs 6.5 Grendel with ballistic information and other data to help you determine which is a better fit for your shooting needs.
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Federal TSS
- Ammo Topics
- June 15, 2021
We shine our ammo spotlight on Federal’s TSS line of shotgun loads. What makes the TSS line special and is it worth the price?
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9mm Ballistics
- Ballistic Charts & Data
- June 1, 2021
An in-depth look at 9mm ballistics. We’ll cover the caliber’s capabilities and offer velocity, energy and bullet drop data for the most popular 9×19 loads at AmmoToGo.com.
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Lever Action Rifles for Home Defense
- Self Defense
- May 25, 2021
An in-depth look at the viability of lever action rifles for home defense. We’ll address their advantages and disadvantages over common alternatives.
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Federal Black Cloud – Ammo Spotlight
- Ammo Topics
- May 23, 2021
An in-depth look at Federal Black Cloud ammunition – we go through what makes this one of the premier shotgun ammo lines available to American hunters today.
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38 Special Ballistics
- Ballistic Charts & Data
- May 19, 2021
An in-depth look at 38 special ballistics including a ballistic chart with velocity, energy and bullet drop data.
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38 Special vs 9mm
- Caliber Comparisons
- May 12, 2021
An exploration of what separates 38 special from 9mm. We’ll examine recoil, ballistics and more of the differences between these two popular handgun rounds.
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