Emerging just at the end of the Wild West era, the .30-30 Winchester skyrocketed in popularity, quickly becoming one of the most popular hunting rounds in North America. The new smokeless powder offered higher velocities and a flatter trajectory than traditional black powder rounds. Like many other designs by John Moses Browning, the .30-30 revolutionized…
The .45 Long Colt is a versatile cartridge that played a key role in transitioning the firearms industry into the modern era. The round is a proven fight stopper, with extensive use by soldiers, hunters, and sport shooters across the country. Due to its impressive history, there’s a wide variety of loads from numerous manufacturers…
In the United States, the 5.56 NATO and AR-15 have become synonymous with freedom. The round has become increasingly popular — in fact, it’s now the most popular centerfire rifle cartridge in the country. The 5.56x45mm NATO is classified as an intermediate rifle caliber, meaning it falls between a handgun cartridge and a full-size rifle…
Designed for superior suppressed performance, the .300 Blackout provides shooters with a larger, heavier .30-caliber projectile in a compact package compatible with a standard-size AR-15 rifle. This addressed many of the limitations of the 5.56 NATO in close-quarters combat. The cartridge functions with standard AR-15 magazines and bolts, and it only requires a barrel swap…
With billions of rounds produced annually, the 9mm is the world’s most popular centerfire handgun caliber. Whether you call it 9x19mm, 9mm Parabellum, 9mm NATO, or 9mm Luger, this one cartridge seemingly does it all and deserves a place in any gun safe. From casual plinking and training, to serious competition use and self-defense, this…
The .308 Winchester is a staple cartridge for any rifle shooter and certainly deserves a place in any firearm collection. From self-defense to hunting, and even long-range shooting, the .308 Winchester provides dependable performance. With a large assortment of .308 ammo available from several different manufacturers, there are numerous ways to tailor this round to…
The 6.5 Creedmoor has become quite a popular option for long-range shooters and hunters alike. Now that the cartridge is nearing 20 years since its inception, it’s time to take a closer look. With many rifles now offered in the renowned 6.5 CM, and a large variety of ammunition and brands available, there are now…
Though hunting season only happens once a year, it never really ends as dedicated hunters never seem to stop preparing for the next season. I’m not a hardcore guy, but I grew up in a family of die-hard hunters who were constantly scouting locations, exploring the woods, and getting ready for the season to officially…
“I need your clothes, your boots, and your motorcycle.” The Terminator got what he asked for, as well as a Winchester lever-action shotgun the barkeep kept for rowdy customers. The Terminator made the 1887 famous once more, and Cimarron cashed in on the film by calling their newest lever-action shotgun the 1887 Terminator. To be…
I’m not a big LPVO user. I think they’re fine, but their price, weight, length, and durability concerns have always been downsides I take seriously. I prefer a prism scope or magnifier with a red dot, especially since, in my area, I don’t have any range that goes beyond 200 yards. Still, I felt a…