More often than not, whenever your gun malfunctions it's not your gun or your ammo at fault. Instead, it's usually an operator induced error such as limp wristing. There are a few different malfunctions that are caused by a factor other than you, and that's what we're going to tackle here in this post. Malfunctions caused by ammunition can be some of the most dangerous to … [Read more...] about 4 Different Ammunition Malfunctions
Federal American Eagle Ammo Review
It may come as a surprise to some that there are varying levels of ammunition quality. Even among the mainline ammunition manufacturers, there are different degrees to how good their various brands of ammo actually are. While their main goal is to produce ammo that works in your gun, they all use different types of powders that burn at different rates with varying degrees … [Read more...] about Federal American Eagle Ammo Review
45 Colt Ballistics Charts (Federal, Hornady, Remington)
Below are several different ballistics charts for 45 Colt. We have listed the charts from several different manufacturers to serve you better. Please note that most of these ballistic tables are for handguns, unless otherwise noted that it's for a rifle. Also note that if it's a 45 Colt rifle ballistics chart, the yardages are longer range. Federal Premium This 45 … [Read more...] about 45 Colt Ballistics Charts (Federal, Hornady, Remington)
Top 5 Best Big Game Hunting Cartridges
There is a lot of hype out there surrounding big game hunting, and which cartridges are the best for taking down big or even dangerous game. Based on the combined decades of experience between me and my most trusted hunting friends, I've compiled a short list of the top 5 best big game hunting cartridges. Some of these are guaranteed to be hunting cartridges you've heard of, … [Read more...] about Top 5 Best Big Game Hunting Cartridges
44 Remington Magnum Ballistic Charts (Federal, Hornady, Remington)
Below are several different ballistics charts for the 44 Remington Magnum handgun cartridge. The below charts are for handgun ballistics, not for rifles chambered in 44 Magnum, unless otherwise noted for that chart. Federal Premium The first 44 Remington Magnum ballistics chart shows 180 grain Power-Shok Jacketed Hollow Point rounds fired from a 4 inch … [Read more...] about 44 Remington Magnum Ballistic Charts (Federal, Hornady, Remington)
6.8 SPC Ballistics Charts (Federal, Hornady, Remington, Winchester)
Here are several 6.8 Remington SPC ballistic charts from Federal Premium, Remington, Hornady, and Winchester. All ballistics charts below have a 100 yard zero unless otherwise noted. Federal Premium This first 6.8 SPC ballistics chart shows 115 grain Federal Premium American Eagle Total Metal Jacket rounds: Muzzle100 YDS200 YDSVelocity (FPS)267524422221Energy … [Read more...] about 6.8 SPC Ballistics Charts (Federal, Hornady, Remington, Winchester)
6.5 Creedmoor Ballistics (Federal, Remington, Winchester, Hornady)
Below are several rifle ballistic charts for the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge. We have charts for Federal Premium, Remington, Hornady, and Winchester in various grain weights below. Federal Premium This 6.5 Creedmoor ballistics chart shows 120 grain Total Metal Jacket rounds with a 100 yard zero: Muzzle100 YDS200 YDSVelocity (FPS)290026722455Energy (FT/LB)224119021606Drop … [Read more...] about 6.5 Creedmoor Ballistics (Federal, Remington, Winchester, Hornady)
Parts of A Bullet
Some folks may be surprised to learn that the bullet is actually just one component of the ammunition itself. The bullet, also known as the projectile, is the part that travels down and then out of the barrel. The proper term to use when describing the entire thing, including the bullet, is "cartridge." The cartridges are what makes up a box of ammunition that you can then … [Read more...] about Parts of A Bullet
22 Magnum Ballistics (Federal Premium, Hornady, Remington, Winchester)
Below are multiple 22 mag ballistic charts from several companies including Federal, Hornady, Remington, and Winchester. All of the ballistics tables below have a 50 yard zero unless otherwise noted in the description for that specific cartridge. Federal Premium Our first 22 WMR ballistics chart shows 45 grain Self Defense Punch jacketed hollow point rounds from … [Read more...] about 22 Magnum Ballistics (Federal Premium, Hornady, Remington, Winchester)
444 Marlin Ballistics (Hornady, Remington, Underwood, Grizzly)
Below are several ballistics charts for 444 Marlin, made available from published data. Hornady Here is the 444 Marlin ballistics chart that shows 265 grain Hornady Leverevolution: Muzzle100 YDS200 YDSVelocity (FPS)232519711654Energy (FT/LB)318122861609Drop (Inch)/0-7.5 This next 444 Marlin Ballistic chart shows 265 grain Superformance rounds: Muzzle100 YDS200 … [Read more...] about 444 Marlin Ballistics (Hornady, Remington, Underwood, Grizzly)
243 Winchester Ballistics Charts (Federal, Winchester, Remington, Hornady)
Below are several different ballistic charts for the rifle cartridge 243 Winchester. You'll find charts from Federal Premium, Hornady, Winchester, and Remington. Federal Premium Our first 243 Win ballistic chart shows 75 grain Federal Varmint & Predator, with Hornady VMAX bullets with a 100 yard zero. Muzzle100 YDS200 YDSVelocity (FPS)342531112819Energy … [Read more...] about 243 Winchester Ballistics Charts (Federal, Winchester, Remington, Hornady)
7mm Remington Magnum Ballistics Charts – Federal, Hornady, Remington, Winchester
Below are several different 7mm Remington Magnum ballistic charts from a few different manufacturers. To view more of our ballistics charts, push on that link. Federal Premium: This 7mm Rem Mag ballistic chart shows 150 grain Power-SHOK Jacketed Soft Point rounds with a 100 yard zero: Muzzle100 YDS200 YDSVelocity (FPS)311028722647Energy (FT/LB)322127472333Drop … [Read more...] about 7mm Remington Magnum Ballistics Charts – Federal, Hornady, Remington, Winchester
357 Magnum Ballistics Charts (Federal, Remington, Hornady)
Below we have listed several different charts listing the ballistics for several different loadings of 357 magnum across a few different manufacturers. Federal Premium: This 357 Magnum ballistics chart shows 158 grain Federal American Eagle jacketed soft point (JSP) rounds. Muzzle25 Yards50 YardsVelocity (FPS)124011871139Energy (FT/LB)539494455Drop … [Read more...] about 357 Magnum Ballistics Charts (Federal, Remington, Hornady)
270 Winchester Ballistics Charts
The below charts detail the ballistics of the 270 Winchester centerfire rifle cartridge. We have ballistics info for several different loadings across four different manufacturers. The 270 Winchester is generally though to be an excellent entry into hunting big game. Federal Premium: This 270 Winchester ballistics chart shows 150 grain Federal Fusion rounds with a 100 … [Read more...] about 270 Winchester Ballistics Charts
223 Remington Ballistics Charts (Federal, Hornady, Remington)
The 223 Remington is one of the most popular rifle cartridges of all time. It's chambering across many different actions of firearms from bolt action rifles and AR-15s to AK-47s and even small pistols has solidified its place in to the top 3 for many years to come. The rest of the post is meant to show you several ballistics charts from a few different manufacturers using … [Read more...] about 223 Remington Ballistics Charts (Federal, Hornady, Remington)
