Beginner's Guide
Rimfire vs Centerfire Ammunition: Which is Best?
Quickly learn the difference between rimfire vs. centerfire ammo in appearance and firing mechanism. Plus pros/cons and the best recommended rimfire ammo.
Category Ammo
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PistolBest 9mm Ammo: Self Defense & Range [Ballistic Gel Tested]
We tested more than a dozen types of 9mm ammo with multiple barrels, a chronograph, and ballistic gel to find the best training and defensive loads for you.
Buyer's GuideThe Best North American Hunting Calibers: A Definitive Ammo Guide
We cover some of the best overall hunting calibers for North American land game, as well as some of our favorite specific ammo choices.
NewsNew Product Highlight: Barnes Reserve Specialty Ammunition
Got an oddball rifle you can’t find ammo for? Barnes Reserve might get that old rifle out of the safe and into the field.
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Buyer's GuideBest 5.7x28mm Guns & Ammo [Range-Tested]
FN's 5.7x28mm round is experiencing a renaissance with new pistols and rifles. We go over our top picks of 5.7 guns plus the best available ammo choices.
Buyer's GuideBest .300 Blackout BLK Ammo: Self Defense, Hunting, Target
.300 AAC Blackout ammo comes in lots of flavors from training to home defense to hunting, we took a look at the whole range of ammo and picked out our top favorites for each type so that you can save time and money!
NewsCalifornia's Ammo Background Check Law Struck Down by Court
A law requiring background checks on all ammunition purchases in California met its demise this in a federal appeals court.
Pistol Ammo5 Best Cheap Ammo Brands That Still Perform
Are you blasting on a budget? We found accurate, reliable ammo that you can train with and save money on at the same time.
AR-155 Best .300 Blackout AR-15 Uppers
The .300 Blackout is here to stay. We'll cover the best uppers out there for all budgets and build types...from pistol to rifle to suppressed.
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Beginner's GuideRifle Caliber Guide [Definitive Guide+Videos]
Quickly learn about the pros and cons of popular rifle calibers with our handy guide. We also cover average price, recoil, and recommended ammo for each.