Hornady has introduced new .22 WMR ammunition using the VMAX bullet. The new 22 Magnum cartridge pushes a 30 grain VMAX bullet at 2200 fps (322 foot/pounds of energy). The V-MAX bullet is a polymer tipped hollow point that allows for excellent expansion while increasing the ballistic coefficient. Having a polymer tip ensures the bullet…
In a life-or-death encounter, hesitation and premature decisions can carry irreversible consequences. This real-world self-defense shooting highlights a critical lesson for anyone serious about personal protection, concealed carry, and use-of-force decision making: the fight is not over until the threat is fully stopped. For armed citizens, understanding the realities of a violent confrontation—including attacker behavior,…
RCBS has unveiled a high-capacity case trimmer engineered for serious handloading and precision reloading applications. Built to accommodate large-caliber rifle brass, this advanced trimming tool is specifically optimized for cartridges like the 50 BMG cartridge and 416 Barrett cartridge, making it an ideal solution for shooters and reloaders working with extreme long-range platforms and big…
If you are looking for a quiet 22 rimfire round, consider the Winchester SUPER-X CB-Match round. Winchester Ammunition introduced the .22 Long rimfire cartridge in 2008. The round is designed for high accuracy and very low noise. The SUPER-X CB-match .22 Long round pushes a 29 grain bullet at a relatively slow 770 fps from…
Winchester Ammunition introduced a reduced recoil loading for the .460 S&W Magnum cartridge. Winchester claims an almost 50% reduction in recoil compared to their other loads, but still throws a 250 grain JHP at 1450 fps. This works out to be about 1167 ft-lbs of energy. By way of comparison, the Winchester 260 grain Partition…
In 2008, Ruger released a new Redhawk revolver chambered for the .45 Colt cartridge. Since then, the company discontinued that model and introduced a new Redhawk that will run .45 Colt and .45 ACP. Seems like a win to me. Let’s take a look at the original .45 Colt revolver and the new gun Ruger…
Blame it on politics, crime, the worldwide demand on metals or all of the above. The fact remains: ammunition is much more expensive today than it was a few years ago.
Hornady Manufacturing, Inc. introduced the extremely popular LeverEvolution line of ammunition in 2006. Now they have expanded the line to include the .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum cartridges. These two handgun cartridges are very popular with hunters, both from handguns and from lever-action rifles.
A .22 conversion kit for your SIG SAUER pistol is a great way to get range time in at a fraction of the cost associated with centerfire ammunition. For a time, SIG offered a .22 conversion kit for the classic pistols: the P220, P226, P228 and P229. However, the company discontinued these kits and they…
If you shoot the 5mm rimfire, Aguila Ammunition has good news: the 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum (RFM or sometimes RRM) is back in production. Additionally, the company is offering two loads now.
It seems like every firearms company is solidly in the striker-fired camp. Beretta is one of the few that continues to find value in the hammer-fired pistol world. Case in point: the Px4 Storm Subcompact. Introduced more than a decade ago, the handgun continues to be a staple in the Beretta catalog. Why? Well, some…
