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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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380 vs 9mm
- Ammo Topics
- September 15, 2020
A side by side look at two of the most popular pistol calibers on the planet, 380 ACP vs. 9mm Luger.
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How to Store A Gun For Home Defense
- Self Defense
- September 8, 2020
I grew up in a hunting and shooting family, so it was nothing unusual for me to see guns around the house when I was a kid. Daddy didn’t have a fancy gun safe or strong box. In fact, a 12 gauge propped in the corner of my parents’ bedroom seemed entirely normal at the
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357 Magnum vs 44 Magnum
- Caliber Comparisons
- September 1, 2020
Let’s take a side-by-side look at the 357 Magnum vs 44 Magnum calibers. We’ll analyze history, ballistics and availability to help you determine which one of these revolver heavy hitters is best for you.
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Shotgun vs Rifle for Home Defense
- Self Defense
- August 25, 2020
Home defense guns may be one of the most hotly debated topics in the world of firearms. The subject has probably generated more arguments than politics (and that’s saying something with the way things are today). Everyone has their own opinion on the matter, and they are willing to passionately defend it. So, what’s the
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45 Long Colt vs. 45 ACP
- Ammo Topics
- August 18, 2020
A side-by-side comparison of two popular handgun calibers, the 45 Long Colt vs 45 ACP.
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224 Valkyrie – Caliber Overview
- Hunting, Range Training
- August 11, 2020
An in-depth look at the relatively young 224 Valkyrie caliber. This caliber guide should give you a good feel for the cartridge’s capability and if it’s a good fit for what you need in a rifle.
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Steel vs Brass Ammo – What Should You Shoot?
- Ammo Topics
- August 4, 2020
If you’re ammo shopping, it’s pretty common to see both steel cased and brass cased options. Let’s explore the differences each casing offers you as a shooter and if you should have a preference in the steel vs brass cased ammo debate.
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