Rifled, sabot or attached-wad? Learn how 12 gauge slugs differ, what they weigh, which choke to use, and what the published velocity and energy figures mean for deer and defense.
Ammo Buying Guides
Federal 22LR Ammo Guide: AutoMatch, Champion, Punch and More
Federal’s rimfire lines explained, from AutoMatch and Black Pack bulk packs to HammerDown, American Eagle Suppressor and the Punch defense load, with published data.
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.
20 Gauge Buckshot Guide: #2 vs #3 Buck for Defense and Deer
#2 or #3 buck? Compare 20 gauge buckshot loads on pellet count and listed velocity, see how they stack up for home defense and deer, and learn how to pattern your gun.
Federal 308 Ammo Guide: Every Line, What It’s For
A line-by-line guide to the Federal 308 Winchester loads we carry, from American Eagle FMJ to Fusion, Terminal Ascent, copper and Gold Medal match, with published data.
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.
20 Gauge Slugs: Smooth-Bore vs Rifled-Barrel Loads
Smooth bore or rifled barrel? Compare 20 gauge rifled, Brenneke and sabot slugs on weight, listed velocity and energy, and get straight answers on deer, bear and safe range.
Federal 38 Special Ammo Guide: American Eagle, Gold Medal, Hydra-Shok and Punch
Every Federal 38 Special load we stock, from American Eagle and Champion practice ammo to Gold Medal Match wadcutters and Hydra-Shok and Punch defense loads.
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.
20 Gauge Steel Shot Guide: Loads for Ducks, Geese and Doves
Shot sizes, payloads and listed velocity for 20 gauge steel and blended loads, organized by bird, with choke and regulation reminders for duck, goose and dove season.
