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30-30 vs. 30-06
- Caliber Comparisons, Hunting
- 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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Muzzle Energy Calculator & Guide
- Ammo Topics, Hunting
- 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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Locator Calls and the Shock Gobble Response
- Hunting
- March 26, 2019
With the right practice and a little luck, you can use locator calls to as a tool to make sure your next turkey hunt is a success.
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Rolled vs. Folded Crimping for Shotgun Shells
- Ammo Topics, Hunting
- February 15, 2019
Generally speaking, there are two types of finishes on shotgun shells – but what’s the benefit of going with rolled vs. folded crimping for your shotgun shells?
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A look at 6.5 Creedmoor
- Ammo Topics, Hunting
- February 7, 2019
6.5 Creedmoor is on a terror recently. Long distance shooters and hunters seem to be flocking to the rifle caliber in droves. So what’s the story behind this round and does it have the ballistic performance to stick around for a while?
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Muzzle Velocity – What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
- Ammo Topics, Hunting, Range Training
- January 9, 2019
Muzzle velocity is something you’ll see on boxes of ammunition and on ballistics stat sheets, but you may not know exactly how muzzle velocity impacts performance.
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