Another of my YouTube favorites, Taofledermaus, has appealed to both my love of IT and firearms. Setting up over 50 lbs of hard drives, he and his cohorts put a M855 “green tip” into 5″ HDD platters. I had high hopes for the light “armor [Read More…]
When I first posted on the Polycase ARX ammunition, I was obviously skeptical to its capabilities and claims. When a product is released with that much marketing sizzle and vibrant cliams, I am naturally inclined to view it as gimmicky. However, there are times that I [Read More…]
SIG Sauer has announced a new addition to its nascent ammunition line: Supersonic .300 Blackout. Loaded with 125gr Sierra MatchKing projectiles, this load rounds out the SIG-branded .300 Blackout for their MCX rifle. From the press release: Newington, NH – SIG SAUER, [Read More…]
Reloading done right is a great way to keep your gun fed for less, not to mention the cartridges we owe to the dedication of skilled handloaders such as Elmer Keith. If you’re a reloader or looking to take a serious leap into it you’re going to need quality [Read More…]
The next new (of many to come, I am sure) coatings for firearms has been released by ProtoTactical, Duralar. Duralar is a diamond-based nanotechnology coating that “enhance(s) metal hardness and durability — and to provide other qualities as well.” In [Read More…]
Another video I found on Facebook. No information about who these people are or where they are from. Can anyone ID the caliber of bullet they are making?
Normally, I do not spend much time on Facebook, but have to thank my friends for sharing the advertising of Cartridge Keychains, a small paracord business who adds a small twist, the incorporate bullets into their work. Their offerings range from standard bracelets, to [Read More…]
The 5.56mm M855 round has received considerable criticism for its terminal characteristics. Detractors point out that the round fails to fragment when the striking velocity is too low – such as when fired from a very short barrel or when the bullet has slowed [Read More…]
Our friends at GY6 find out …. Click to watch ….
No, prior to this video, I never had a desire to know how many Cadbury Eggs a .22LR would go through, but seeing the title, I know I was a victim to click-bait. 22Plinkster is at it again with another video of just what a CCI Stinger can go through. The results are [Read More…]
Information leaked out late in 2014 about the new line of FMJ ammunition that would be introduced by SIG SAUER in 2015. SIG has now made it official. The new rounds are an expansion of the company’s relatively new ammunition line. These loads are specifically [Read More…]
The metallic cartridge case underwent significant – though difficult to see – changes in the period between 1860 and 1945. Case metallurgy, manufacturing methods, priming configurations, and even the basic configuration of the metallic case changed and [Read More…]
Mr Revolverguy, who blogs at Day at the Range, sent in this photo…. is a very rare combination of a Smith and Wesson Performance Center 940 356 TSW revolver and now defunct 356TSW ammunition. The TSW was Ì for Team Smith & Wesson designed in the 1990’s by [Read More…]
I think I may have found a fun place to work… Chesapeake Testing now offers ammunition testing in accordance with SAAMI, FBI, and NATO protocols. Our in-house calibration system allows for greater repeatability in testing, more accurate data sets, and fast [Read More…]
The Army and Marine Corps’ ongoing schism over standard issue 5.56mm ammunition came to a head during a recent House Armed Services Committee meeting. The USMC, which still uses the 1970s-era M855 round, supplemented by their Mk. 318 SOST ammunition, were a [Read More…]
The caliber wars have raged for as long as there have been calibers. At the end of last year, we looked at an article from 1891 deriding as useless small caliber rounds – that is, .30 caliber rounds – versus their larger .45 caliber counterparts. But how do [Read More…]
.223 Rem seems to be stabilizing after the scare--a short term run that didn't really tax manufacturing capabilities. What seemed a little more odd this week is that .22LR is creeping up again. Most places are $0.12/rd and greater (which is silly). Other prices and [Read More…]
First there was the AR-15 mag charger from Caldwell, and now they’re releasing an AK-47 version. Just like the AR-15 version this new model is simple to operate and significantly speeds up mag-loading time. The charger holds fifty 7.62x39mm rounds which can be [Read More…]
Snipertools has released the Angle Cosine Level or “ACL”. The level attaches to any rifle and provides both tilt and cant indication. Cant is indicated in degrees in bolt numbering to facilitate quick mental math and releasing the shot to hit on-target. [Read More…]
Perhaps a downside of trying to make an enhanced performance round meet environmental regulations (which only matters on the training range), is that the two inevitably end up at odds with each other. Case in point, the modern M855A1 and M80A1 rounds have been [Read More…]
RWS, a hunting and sporting ammunition brand of RUAG Ammotech AG, introduced a number of new rifle cartridges for 2015. From the company’s HIT line, RWS introduced four new calibers: .270 Win 8×57 IS (aka 8mm Mauser) 8×85 IRS 8×68 S The HIT line of [Read More…]
Liberty Ammunition has made a name for themselves in the market when it comes to lead-free ammunition. They’ve chosen to expand their line with the .45 Long Colt, a round that’s been around for well over a century and has enjoyed a fairly colorful [Read More…]
After a soft debut at SHOTShow 2015, Witt Machine has produced the “.30 Cal Muzzle Rise Eliminator” which purports do to exactly what it is called, eliminate muzzle rise from .30 caliber weapons. The brakes feature a nifty profile with the usual ported [Read More…]
Lehigh Defense has introduced their new Close Quarters Bullets. In short, its a reverse RIP, designed for maximum penetration. Machined from solid bar stock, the round is a combination of an aluminum core and a pre-stressed jacket. When the round hits, the core will [Read More…]
This is the first part of a series of posts seeking to describe and analyze the 7.62mm Light Rifle concept promoted by the Americans, and subsequently adopted by NATO in various forms. This series will cover development from before World War II to the present day, but [Read More…]
Week 44. .223 Rem is a little north of $0.30/rd at most places (which is consistent with the average over the last nine months). Availability seems to be a little lower, though. Other prices and calibers seem to be generally holding prices and availability. We do [Read More…]
[ Steve says: This is a guest post written by Josh ] This is a Valentine’s day gift I made for the girlfriend, a miniature flower pot and flowers made from recovered Federal HST pistol bullets. The pot was turned from 6061 aluminum on the lathe at my gun [Read More…]
TriggerTimeTV shared a fantastic graphic showcasing the difference between the .308 and military-standard 7.62×51 cartridges. While some shooters understand that .308 (the civilian standard) is actually more powerful than its military cousin, few likely know the [Read More…]
Recently I received a package from Strike Industries with a Mega Fins Drop-in handguard and some Strike Dummy Rounds for review. After installing the new rail I turned my attention to the new dummy rounds. Magpul released something similar a while back, but Strike [Read More…]
At least 80,000 people have so far commented and told the BATFE what they think of the proposed ban. The BATFE issued the following statement: Thank you for your interest in ATF’s proposed framework for determining whether certain projectiles are “primarily [Read More…]
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