You walk into a sporting goods store that sells hunting rifles, looking for a new rifle to use for big game like deer or elk. The biggest question you likely have is: “What caliber do I get?” There are a seemingly limitless number of rifle calibers, and many calibers offer excellent long range performance, making…
What caliber is the 7.65mm? This is a simple question with a somewhat complex answer. The reason is because there are more calibers than one that have been referred to as the 7.65mm in the past and present. The most common cartridge that is referred to as the 7.65mm is the .32 ACP, also known as…
In the face of a seemingly endless amount of new rifle calibers being released into the market, each claiming to be the new, the old and venerable .30-06 may seem, well,…old and venerable. What is .30-06 caliber? .30-06 caliber is a type of ammunition used primarily for hunting and military applications. The caliber refers to…
There’s an old saying that nothing lasts forever, and that’s true with ammo. Even though ammunition can last for years or even decades when properly stored, once it’s gone bad, it’s irreversible. Here are 3 ways for how to tell if ammo is bad: If you’re a gun owner, you know that bad ammo can…
Ammunition is an investment. And just like any investment, you need to take steps to protect it. The good news is that there are many strategies you can use to make sure that your ammo lasts for as long as possible. One of these strategies is vacuum sealing. So, can you vacuum seal ammunition? Vacuum…
Contrary to what many people think, ammunition doesn’t have an indefinite shelf life. It also doesn’t take much for it to go bad to the point that it simply becomes unsafe to shoot. I learned this lesson the hard way. Let me tell you a story… A Personal Story The year was 2015, and I…
If you’re thinking about getting a subcompact Glock 9mm pistol for concealed carry or as a back-up gun, the two primary options you’ll have to pick from are the Glock 26 and the Glock 43. The Glock 26 and Glock 43 are both very small Glock pistols, but with one major difference: the Glock 26…
If there is one semi-automatic pistol that has truly stood the test of time, it’s the 1911. This proven design from John Moses Browning has been in continuous production for over a hundred and ten years, showing no signs of decreasing popularity even in the face of more modern pistol designs. This is why tens…
The M1 Garand is one of the most iconic rifles from the Second World War. At its time, it was the most advanced standard infantry rifle fielded in battle. Today, it’s one of the most sought after military rifles on the surplus market. Owning a ‘Garand’ today comes with a degree of prestige that you…
If you’ve been in the world of handgun ownership for any amount of time, you’ve heard the debates about the best makes and models. One specific debate is the contest between the Glock 17 and its more compact version, the Glock 19. Which gun comes out on top? The main difference between a Glock 17…
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