Ammunition Science: All About Primers
No, it's not "See Spot Run." It's the part that your firing pin is actually igniting.
Ammunition Science: Blackpowder vs. Modern Cartridges
Much of the technological development in firearms history has actually been devoted to ammo!
Ammunition Science: Bullet Construction
And yes, we do mean bullets (not cartridges)!
How to Use a Slug Gun to Hunt
In population-dense areas, this might be the only way to hunt with a gun.
Terminal Ballistics & How to Choose the Right Ammunition (Pt. 2)
Ammunition science offers all the answers.
Weird (Ammunition) Science: Shotgun Slugs
Our series on ballistic projectiles continues.
Weird (Ammunition) Science: Sabots, Buckshot & Blanks
Here are three less-common types of ammunition...and some very important things to know about them.
Ammunition Science: Shotshell Ballistics
How the science affects the way your shot flies.
Ammunition Science: Cartridge Safety
We talk about gun safety a lot...but let's not forget the ammunition!
Ammunition Science: Blackpowder vs. Modern Cartridges
Much of the technological development in firearms history has actually been devoted to ammo!
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