How steel shot differs from lead, which sizes suit ducks, geese and doves, which chokes are safe for steel, and how 12 gauge steel loads compare on payload and listed velocity.
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Sig Sauer 10mm Ammo Guide: V-Crown JHP and Elite FMJ
Sig’s two 10mm loads, the V-Crown 180-grain JHP and the matching Elite Performance FMJ, with published data, why a matched pair helps, and how they compare.
Sellier & Bellot 10mm Ammo Guide: FMJ, JHP and XRG Defense
The three Sellier & Bellot 10mm loads we carry, a matched FMJ and JHP pair plus lead-free XRG Defense, with published data and a comparison against other 180-grain loads.
Remington 410 Ammo Guide: STS, Low Decibel, TSS and 000 Buck
STS, Nitro Gold, Low Decibel, Express, Hevi-Bismuth, Premier TSS and 000 buck: what each Remington .410 load does, with payload, shot size and listed velocity.
Remington 38 Special Ammo Guide: UMC, WheelGun, HTP and Golden Saber
Remington’s 38 Special lines explained: UMC for the range, Performance WheelGun for revolvers, HTP and Golden Saber for defense, with published data for each load.
Remington 308 Ammo Guide: Core-Lokt, Copper and Match Loads
How the Remington 308 loads we carry compare: Core-Lokt, Core-Lokt Tipped, Core-Lokt Copper, Premier CuT, Scirocco II, UMC and Premier Match, with published data and uses.
M855 Green Tip Ammo Guide: What It Is and Where to Shoot It
Green tip is M855, the 62-grain 5.56 NATO round with a steel penetrator. Learn what it is, how it differs from M193, which twist rates suit it, where ranges allow it, and which loads we carry.
M193 Ammo Guide: 55 Grain 5.56 Ball Explained
M193 is the original 55-grain 5.56 NATO ball round. Learn its spec, how it differs from M855 and 223 Remington, what it’s good for, and which M193 loads we carry in bulk.
Lapua 22LR Guide: Center-X, Midas+, X-Act and Match Pistol Loads
A guide to the Lapua match rimfire lines we stock, why match ammo groups tighter, published speeds for each load, and how to test and choose the right one.
Hornady 9mm Ammo Guide: Critical Defense, Duty and XTP
Every Hornady 9mm load we stock is a hollow point. Here is what Critical Defense, Critical Duty, XTP, Subsonic and Backcountry Defense are built for, with listed velocity.
