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Ammo
Discover our Ammo blog, where you'll find expert advice, reviews, and tips on choosing the best ammunition for your firearms. From caliber comparisons to performance insights, our blog covers everything you need to make ammo informed decisions for hunting, target shooting, and self-defense.
Recent Posts
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Are You Shooting the Right Ammo? Target vs. Match Grade vs. Hunting
Posted by Palmetto State Armory on April 9, 2026Not all 5.56 ammo performs the same. Learn the differences between training, match, and hunting rounds to choose the right option for your setup.
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115 vs 124 vs 147 Grain: Which 9mm Should You Choose?
Posted by Jim Grant on March 30, 2026Despite 9mm para being the most prolific handgun caliber in the United States, most shooters don't understand the differences between the different bullet weights. With this handy guide, you'll be able to understand 115gr vs 124gr vs 147gr and which 9mm you should choose.Share:0 comments -
What Is 9mm? History, Ballistics, and Why It’s the World’s Most Popular Caliber
Posted by Jim Grant on January 16, 20269mm - the most prolific handgun caliber in the world. Yet, despite its popularity, most shooters don't know the basics or the in-depth details about this little round and what makes it so popular. So strap in, we're going to give you all the info on 9mm you ever needed.Share: -
.338 Lapua vs .338 Win Mag
Posted by Jim Grant on March 1, 2025When you're aiming to hit a distant target with the ballistic power of a freight train, you need a formidable caliber like the .338 Winchester Magnum or the .338 Lapua. Despite their similarities, these cartridges serve distinct purposes in a shooter's arsenal, much like the difference between the .30-06 and the 6.5 Creedmoor.Share: -
Steel vs Brass Cased Ammo
Posted by Jim Grant on October 18, 2024The debate over steel vs. brass-cased ammo often centers on quantity versus quality. Steel-cased rounds have traditionally been cheaper but seen as lower quality than brass. However, sanctions on Russian imports due to the Ukraine conflict have impacted the availability and cost of steel-cased ammo. Comparing the pros and cons can help buyers decide. Brass-cased ammo is generally more reliable and better for reloading, while steel-cased rounds offer cost savings but may wear out firearms faster. Understanding these differences can help you make an informed purchasing decision.Share: -
Top 5 AK Calibers
Posted by Jim Grant on October 11, 2024What is the best AK caliber is a question with an ever-evolving answer. It depends on the availability, affordability, and continued development of ballistic technology. Thankfully, we've assembled a guide for shooters in 2024 and beyond to pick the best caliber AK for their needs.Share: -
.17 HMR vs .22lr
Posted by Jim Grant on September 13, 2024In the simplest terms, .22lr is cheap, plentiful, and lightweight, while .17HMR is versatile and more powerful. But there is a lot more to comparing the two calibers than just performance and price.Share: -
What is NATO Ammunition?
Posted by Jim Grant on August 30, 20247.62x51mm NATO, .308 Win - these rounds are often spoken of interchangeably, but this isn't actually true. In fact, NATO ammunition often differs tremendously from standard ammo and shooters should be aware of these differences before buying, let alone firing these rounds through their favorite firearm.Share: -
Self Defense Ammunition Guide
Posted by Jim Grant on August 2, 2024Self-defense ammunition science has come a long way in the past few decades. Once, a simple hollow-point round was considered the be-all and end-all of self-defense. Now, there are dozens of varieties of defensive ammo and so it's important to pick the right one for your specific needs. That's why we've assembled this handy guide to ensure you can maximize your self-defense setup.Share: -
Pistol Caliber Guide
Posted by Jim Grant on July 26, 2024Firearms are important self-defense tools, but picking the proper caliber for your ideal self-defense weapon can make all the difference in the world. So we've narrowed down a list of popular pistol calibers to give shooters all the information they'll need to pick the perfect caliber for whatever role their gun needs to fill.Share: