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All our ammo articles from the Best Places to Buy Ammo Online to the best self-defense and range ammo for common calibers.


Ammo

.380 vs. 9mm: Which is Better?

Think the .380 ACP is just an inferior version of the 9mm? We take a look at the pros and cons of each caliber and choose the best for self-defense. (Read)

Ammo

.17 HMR [Guide]: Best Ammo & Guns

Want to know more about .17 HMR? Find out all about this handy cartridge, what it does, why you'd want one, the best ammo, and our favorite guns. (Read)

Ammo

5 Best Dummy Rounds & Snap Caps For Dry-Fire Practice

Ready to step up your firearms training with some inert dummy rounds? Learn about the best dummy rounds and snap caps on the market! (Read)

Ammo

.223 vs 5.56 NATO vs .223 Wylde: Will Your Gun Blow?

Want to quickly know the difference between .223 vs 5.56 and potential safety concerns? We cover both plus .223 Wylde so you'll know the best for your gun. (Read)

Ammo

9mm vs .45 ACP [Debate Finally Settled]

Not sure which one is best for you? We'll cover the pros & cons of 9mm vs .45 ACP, from stopping power to expansion, accuracy, price, capacity, and more. (Read)

News

Ammo Shortage to Continue: What’s the Holdup?

Manufacturers and retailers agree the ammunition shortage will likely continue for a while. What's slowing things down? Come find out. (Read)

Ammo

The Truth About Brass vs. Steel Ammo

Should you shoot steel-cased ammo? Or simply stick with the more expensive brass-cased ammo? We go through the facts and set things straight with some simple rules to follow. (Read)

How-To

8 Most Common AR-15 Failures & How To Fix Them

The AR-15 is reliable but can still have some hiccups. We go over a couple of the most common AR-15 failures and how to fix them. (Read)

News

U.S. State Dept. Bans Russian Ammo Imports

The U.S. State Department banned Russian ammo imports, but why? We deep dive into what caused this and its effect on American consumers. (Read)

News

Ammo, Inc. Acquires GunBroker in $240M Merger

Ammo, Inc. and GunBroker have joined forces in a $240M merger that will see GunBroker act as a subsidiary of Ammo, Inc. (Read)

Gun Reviews

[Review] Bersa Thunder & Firestorm .380: Better 007 PPK?

Looking at the updated PPK from Bersa in the form of the Thunder and Firestorm? We cover the differences and review for reliability, accuracy, and more. (Read)

Ammo

FBI Ammo Test Protocol: How It Shaped the Industry

We break down what the FBI's ammo test protocol is and how this battery of tests changed the firearm and ammunition industries. (Read)

AR-15

Best Alternative AR-15 Cartridges and Calibers

Looking for a harder hitting AR-15? We cover 5 of the best alternative cartridges and calibers with their pros, cons, and recommended uppers & ammo. (Read)

Ammo

Tipped Bullets: What You Need to Know [Guide]

We walk you through the various tipped bullets on the market and explain what they do and how they're used. (Read)
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