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How to Read a Ballistics Table

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

Ammunition Science: Shotshell Ballistics

Here's how the science affects the way your shot flies.

What is an Ogive Profile?

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

Why a Hunting Bullet is a Compromise

There's no such thing as a "perfect" bullet...just one that's perfect for the task at hand.

Weird (Ammunition) Science: Sabots, Buckshot & Blanks

Here are three less-common types of ammunition...and some very important things to know about them.

Shot Pellets: How Do They Work?

Here's what happens when pellets hit your target.

Terminal Ballistics & Stopping Power

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

Ammunition Science: Bullet Construction

And yes, we do mean bullets (not cartridges)!

Handguns Chambered in Rifle Cartridges: Ballistically Effective?

When it comes to hunting and survival, rifles beat handguns every time...or do they?

Ammunition Science: Rimfire Cartridge Cases

Here's what you need to know about the smallest and oldest of cartridge offerings.

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