The AR is chambered for 5.56/.223, but .300 Blackout is a popular alternative cartridge. Here is the history of .300 Blackout vs 5.56 NATO.
History and Development of .300 Blackout vs 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem
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Grandpa’s 30-30 Ammunition ~ Vortex Nation Cartridge Talks VIDEO
Nostalgic. Old-school. Underpowered. The 30-30 cartridge gets called a lot of things, but new technology and a rabid fan base are breathing new life into this venerable round.
G9 Defense Introduces New 9mm Copper Subsonic Ammunition
126-grain G9 Defense 9mm Copper Subsonic Ammunition is an External Hollow Point (EHP) made completely of copper. It penetrates common barriers shot in defensive scenarios without loss of performance.
Revolutionizing the Battlefield: How Lighter Ammo Saves Troops’ Lives & Reduces Casualties
Shell Shock Technologies’ lighter-weight ammunition not only saves weight and money but most importantly reduces casualties among U.S. troops.
The Story of D&M Holding Company, Talking with Dan Powers
D&M Holding Company is the only company in the industry that offers solutions for all ammunition components, including ammunition factories, primer factories, and propellant factories…
Is New York’s Ammo Background Check System a Legal Snare Being Set for Gun Owners
“When the NYS Police encourage dealers to bypass the law, it’s either entrapment, incompetence, or a hack.” “There’s no good explanation for this kind of sudden, systemic issue.”
Chinese Scientists Develop “Recoilless AK-47” 7.62mm Round for Drones
Chinese researchers have made a dangerous leap in unmanned combat technology: a 7.62mm firearm round explicitly designed for drones, boasting nearly zero recoil.
“Save the Dogs” Rifle Mags to Support Brandon Herrera for ATF Director & No-Kill Dog Shelters
All profits from its sale will be donated to no-kill dog shelters, echoing Brandon Herrera’s promise to donate his potential ATF salary from the role.
10mm Ammunition: 7 Things You Need to Know
How utterly miserable life would be if we only had one type of pickup truck, lawn tractor, 80s band, or Chia Pet character? 10mm ammunition another reason to support diversity.
Hornady Manufacturing Reloading App
The Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading, the most comprehensive and trusted reloading reference for decades, is available in app form!
U.S. Ammunition Supply Faces Increasing Critical Shortages: Impact of Global Conflicts & Manufacturing Strain
In the wake of mounting global tensions and disruptions to key supply chains, the U.S. ammunition industry is facing significant challenges.
Hunting with a Handgun & “Neural Shock” Effect?
A high-velocity projectile passing through the heart will cause an enormous (but brief) wave of over-pressure, instantly increasing blood-pressure in the brain and spinal cord to well above tissue-damaging levels.
APEX Ammunition Has a New 20-Gauge Waterfowl Shot Shell Load
APEX Ammunition is expanding its popular TSS/S3 Steel Waterfowl Blend line of shotshells with the addition of a 20-gauge, 3-inch load combining 7/8 oz No. 2 steel and ¼ oz No. 7.5 Tungsten Super Shot
China’s New Export Restriction Choke Hold on Critical U.S. Ammunition Components, Are You Prepared?
China’s new export restrictions on nitrocellulose & antimony, critical for ammunition production, leave the U.S. increasingly vulnerable….
Winchester Ammunition Introduces NEW 21 Sharp Rimfire Cartridge
Winchester Ammunition introduces 21 Sharp, a new rimfire cartridge with an innovative design that provides significant benefits for recreational shooters and small game hunters.
Academic-Research-Media Complex, Gas Lighting Readers that Hunters Are Poisoning Bald Eagles
Like clockwork, the media runs with these “studies” with breathless coverage that hunters are killing bald eagles with the same lead that is found in nature.
Barrett Announces New .416 Barrett Precision Ammunition
Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. is proud to announce the release of a new precision line of ammunition for its renowned .416 Barrett cartridge.
YO Anti-Hunters! ~ Bald Eagle “Poisoned by Common Ammo” Just Bloated ~ VIDEO
Anti-hunting activists were ready to pounce with another round of calls to ban traditional lead-based ammunition used by millions of America’s hunters.
Hornady 350 Legend 150 gr. SP Hornady BLACK Ammunition~ Warning & Recall Notice
Hornady is recalling sixteen (16) lots of item #81199, 350 Legend 150 gr. SP Hornady BLACK ammunition. These lots may exhibit high pressure. Do Not Use!
In Depth Look at .300 Blackout Ammunition & Rifles – Part One
In this short article series, I am going to delve into the dramatic changes and efforts made in the realm of .300 Blackout ammunition
Vending Machines that Sell Ammo, Coming to a Store Near You?
American Rounds has started installing ammunition vending machines in retail outlets around the United States.
Federal Ammunition HammerDown 45 Colt Now Available
The latest Federal Ammunition, 45 Colt, 250 Grain load is now available at select dealers.
Lancer Rifle Magazines, Maintain At Least 10 Mags (Fully Charged) For Each Rifle
I also like both Lancer magazines for my Farnam Signature 7.62×51. Lancer makes both a 20-round and a 25-round version. I use both regularly, and both run just fine.
Perfect Case Preparation with the Hornady Lineup of Case Prep Tools
Hornady offers a wide range of case prep tools available to produce high-quality brass consistently.
G9 Defense .308 Win 145gr Barrier Blind Solid Copper Hollow Point Ammunition
G9 Defense premium defensive ammunition, is pleased to announce the .308 Win 145gr Barrier Blind Solid Copper Hollow Point ammunition.
ShotShell Reloading Basic Instructions ~ VIDEO
One thing that we haven’t covered yet is shotgun shotshell reloading. The equipment is different & you need a reloading machine that is made for shotgun ammo for best results.
Alliant Powders Suspended Shipments Of Smokeless Powders For Reloading
Alliant is owned by Vista Outdoor, which also owns several other companies that produce loaded ammunition, including CCI, Federal, and Remington.
Reloading 101: Taking Your Reloading Skills to the Next Level
What happens once you progress past the beginner and intermediate stages of reloading? Different questions and scenarios can pop up, we’ll look at a few of them.
Fiocchi Announces the Hyperformance Hunt Handgun Ammo Line
Fiocchi expands the company’s line of Hyperformance centerfire cartridges with a new series developed specifically for handgun hunting and wilderness defense.
‘Poison Everything’: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Misfires With Junk Science On Traditional Ammo Ban
The problem with Rep. Ocasio-Cortez’s argument is that her so-called “facts” come from gun control activists and anti-hunting apostles set on eliminating hunting and restricting gun use,…