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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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M2A1 vs. M2A2 Ammo Cans
- Range Training
- September 22, 2021
A side by side look at M2A1 vs M2A2 ammo cans including some torture testing to see just how much weight each can hold.
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How to Reload a Shotgun
- Range Training, Self Defense
- September 15, 2021
A 12 gauge is a powerful weapon. It has long been used in the woods and over water to put meat on the family table. It has also been a popular tool for home defense, hanging over the mantle of many a pioneer cabin. But in order to do any of it, you need to
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Rabbit Hunting – The Basics for a Great Hunt
- Hunting
- September 8, 2021
An easy to follow guide that lays out how rabbit hunting works. This beginner’s guide will take you through the basics.
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22LR for Home Defense – Big Enough Cartridge For Your Trust?
- Self Defense
- September 1, 2021
An examination of the use of 22lr for home defense? Is the world’s most popular cartridge “enough” to be a threat stopper when it’s time to protect your family?
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350 Legend Ballistics
- Ballistic Charts & Data
- August 17, 2021
A look at 350 Legend ballistics with information on the most popular ammunition loads. We include velocity, energy, bullet drop and more in our data.
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Glock 17 vs Glock 19
- Concealed Carry Topics
- August 12, 2021
A side by side comparison of Glock’s insanely reliable pistols – the Glock 17 vs Glock 19.
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32 ACP vs 380 ACP
- Caliber Comparisons
- August 3, 2021
A side-by-side comparison of 32 ACP vs. 380 ACP. Which of these two pocket-pistol calibers offers the most when it comes to self-defense?
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