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What is an Ogive Profile?

Here's what that means, and why you should care.

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Hunting

Why a Hunting Bullet is a Compromise

There's no such thing as a "perfect" bullet...just one that's perfect for you.

Shot Pellets: How Do They Work?

Here's what happens when pellets hit your target.

Which Ammunition For Which Game Animal?

Going hunting? Here's how to pick the ammo you need.

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How-To

Terminal Ballistics & Choosing Self-Defense Ammunition

In this installment of our series, we cover handgun ammunition and its effects.

Terminal Ballistics & Stopping Power

What is stopping power, and what can the science of terminal ballistics teach us about...

Terminal Ballistics & How to Choose the Right Ammunition (Pt. 3)

Today: bullet tumbling, rotational velocity and wound tracks.

Terminal Ballistics & How to Choose the Right Ammunition (Pt. 2)

Ammunition science offers all the answers.

How Terminal Ballistics Helps You Choose the Right Ammunition

Terminal ballistics helps you determine which cartridge is best for you and your gun.

How to Read a Ballistics Table

Don't be intimidated! All the work has been done for you.

Ammunition Science: Shotshell Ballistics

How the science affects the way your shot flies.

4 (More) Things You Didn't Know Affect Your Bullet

When it comes to long-range accuracy, there's much more at work than your aim.

5 Things (You Didn't Know) Affect Your Bullet

When your bullet has to go the distance, these are the obstacles.

Ammunition Science: Cartridge Safety

We talk about gun safety a lot...but let's not forget the ammunition!

How Guns Work: the Firing Sequence

What happens inside the gun determines what happens outside of it.

What is Ballistics?

The simple version of a remarkably complex subject.

Long-Range Hunting: How Far is Too Far?

Ensuring your skills keep up with technology is a challenge.

Throwback Thursday: Rise of the Renaissance Gunner

Throughout history, gunners have been considered special people. Here's why.

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How-To

Gun Barrels: How Do They Work?

It's a little more complex than "magnets"...

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How-To

Long-Range Shooting Tips

When it comes to taking a long shot, how long is too long?

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