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NRR & Ear Pro for Shooters – What You Should Know
- Range Training
- November 20, 2018
While most of us know the importance of “eyes and ears” at the range, some concepts like the NRR of earmuffs may not be as clear. Let’s explore the differences between ear pro options to make sure you’ve got what you need to protect your sense of sound.
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What Is Ballistic Coefficient?
- Ammo Topics, Hunting, Range Training
- November 7, 2018
You might have heard the term “ballistic coefficient” tossed around but how much do you know about it? Let’s explore how ballistic coefficient is calculated and how it could impact the next box of rifle ammunition you buy.
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The Best Bullet for Deer Hunting
- Hunting
- October 3, 2018
Deer hunters make up the largest hunting culture in the world, with whitetails filling more freezers and adorning more walls than any other game animal. But there are seemingly as many different ammo and bullet options as there are hunters in the field each fall. So how do you determine the best bullets for deer hunting?
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Best 380 ACP Ammo for Self-Defense
- Ammo Topics, Self Defense
- September 27, 2018
Join us as we dive in to a wealth of ballistic testing data to try to determine what some of the best options are for 380 ACP self-defense ammunition.
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Watch: Coyotes Try To Eat My Trail Camera!
- Hunting, Outdoors
- September 13, 2018
If you’re serious about deer hunting like I am, you have probably used trail cameras to assess your local deer population. Trail cams can come in handy and are great tools for tracking migration schedules. They can also capture things you wouldn’t expect to see.
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Rifled Slugs vs. Sabot Slugs
- Ammo Topics, Hunting
- September 6, 2018
Are you ready to start deer hunting? If so, then you’re going to need to understand the basics of slugs, including the differences between the two main types – rifled slugs vs. sabot slugs.
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Full Metal Jacket Bullets
- Ammo Topics
- August 30, 2018
It’s generally agreed in the firearms community that, because of no expansion and the potential for over-penetration, full metal jacket rounds should not be used for personal defense. They are, however, a great choice for bulk plinking and training at the range.
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7.62×51 vs. 7.62×39
- Ammo Topics, Hunting
- August 29, 2018
The 7.62x51mm and 7.62x39mm cartridges might be similar in caliber size, but they are two very different rounds. To help you understand the differences, it helps to know the history and the performance of the 7.62×51 vs. 7.62×39 cartridge.
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