Published velocity and energy for every 458 SOCOM load we carry, split into supersonic and subsonic groups, with bullet picks for deer, hogs, bear and suppressed shooting.
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450 Bushmaster Ballistics: Load Data for Deer, Hogs and Bear
Published velocity and energy for every 450 Bushmaster load we carry, with answers on deer hunting, effective range, AR-15 uppers and magazines.
45 Super Ballistics: Load Data and 45 ACP Comparison
See listed velocity and energy for our 45 Super loads, compare them with standard 45 ACP, and learn which guns are rated for this high-pressure round.
45 Long Colt Ballistics: Velocity, Energy and Load Guide
Cowboy loads, defense hollow points and +P bear loads all wear the 45 Colt name. See listed velocity and energy for our loads, how pressure levels differ, and which bullet weight fits your job.
45 ACP Ballistic Gel Test Results: How to Read Them
How to read 45 ACP gel test results, what the FBI 12 to 18 inch standard means, and how our 45 ACP defensive loads compare on bullet design and published velocity.
45-70 Ballistics: Velocity and Energy for Every Pressure Level
Published velocity and energy for cowboy, standard and +P 45-70 loads, how to read the three pressure levels, and which bullet weight fits deer, elk and bear.
44 Special Ballistics: Load Data, Uses and Bullet Weights
See listed velocity and energy for our 44 Special loads, learn if you can shoot 44 Special in a 44 Magnum, and match bullet weight to practice, defense or trail carry.
44 Magnum Ballistic Gel Test Results: Reading Them by Job
Gel tests mean different things for defense, hunting and bear loads. Learn how to read 44 Magnum gel results and compare our 44 Magnum loads by bullet and listed velocity.
410 Turkey Loads: TSS Guide for the Smallest Bore
Why TSS turned the .410 into a close-range turkey gun, how #9 and #9-1/2 loads compare on payload and pellet count, and how to pattern your gun to set a safe range.
410 Steel Shot Guide: Non-Toxic Loads for the .410
What 3/8 oz .410 steel loads can and can’t do, which birds they suit, how bismuth compares, and how to keep older guns safe when shooting non-toxic shot.
