We take a look at various different Ammo’s from 5.56 to .300 Blackout in our series of ammo comparison articles you’ll find non-objective facts on ammo calibers and even where to find ammo in stock.
The 50 Beowulf has always been a cartridge that has caught my eye mostly because it starts with the magic number “50”. While they both have 50 in their name there aren’t many similarities. History of the .50 Beowulf The…
One of the wild calibers that are now chambered for the AR-15 platform is the 450 Bushmaster round. This hoss of a round provides a real, shock and awe factor when someone first sees this massive bullet. History of the…
When it comes to high-velocity small arms rounds the 22-250 Remington comes to mind almost immediately. With its extremely high velocities, it is an extremely popular round for varmint and small game hunting. History of the 22-250 Remington The 22-250…
The 4.6x30mm round is not one that you will likely walk into your local gun store and buy off the shelf, nor would you likely need to. This round was specifically developed by H&K and has very limited use worldwide.…
7mm Remington Magnum, also shortened and more commonly known as 7mm Rem Mag, was first introduced in 1962 and has been in production ever since. History of the 7mm Remington Magnum The 7mm Rem Mag was first released in 1962…
The 7.62x54mmR cartridge has the sole distinction of holding the title of the longest-serving military cartridge in existence. The 7.62x54mmR was first introduced in 1891 by the Russian Empire. That pre-Russian Federation and even pre-USSR. The 7.62x54mmR is more commonly referred…
If you are in the market for a new AR-10 or bolt action rifle you’ve likely come across two common calibers: 6.5 Creedmoor and 308. But what’s the difference between 6.5 Creedmoor vs 308? Let us dive in. These two…
The .40 S&W is a caliber that has seemed to lose its steam in the last few years due to the majority of Law Enforcement and 3-letter Federal agencies switching back over to 9mm caliber pistols. But .40 S&W is…
The .350 Legend is an exciting cartridge for a number of reasons and I’ll cover all those shortly so keep reading to learn all you need to know about the .350 Legend round. Overview of 350 Legend The 350 Legend…
Is it 300 RCM or 300 RUM or 300 RUN? This article covers .300 Ruger Compact Magnum which is the long version of the more popular name for the cartridge, 300 RCM. This is another ammo cartridge designed and produced by…
An ammo blast from the past would definitely be the .30 Carbine. This round is one that’s popularly and use has really fallen since its inception but is still being manufactured and used in a number of firearms. The first…
Recently we took a look at 416 Ruger which was released in 2008 but the 224 Valkyrie cartridge is an even newer round than the 416 Ruger. This round is growing in popularity, especially in AR-15 rifles, also known as…
The 222 Remington was created in 1950 by Remington and was the first commercial rimless .22 cartridge made in the United States. Since we are big on American-made here at Lynx Defense the 222 Remington is a special round to…
The 416 Ruger cartridge is one of the newest ammo rounds we have covered recently. Developed in 2008 as a joint venture between Ruger and Hornady it is a relatively unknown round but the 416 isn’t a new concept. Overview…
300 Rem Ultra Mag is Jack Sparrow’s caliber of choice because it is abbreviated 300 RUM. The 300 Remington Ultra Mag might win the award for the round with the most names: 300 Ultra Mag, 300 RUM, 300 Remington Ultra…
The 458 SOCOM has gained popularity in recent years and is a large round that was built to be shot from a modified AR-15 upper but a standard AR-15 lower. The 458 SOCOM is a chunky round and the first…
The .460 S&W round was explicitly created for the Smith & Wesson Model 460 revolver. The .460 S&W round’s primary role is being a powerful long-range hunting cartridge for handguns, especially the S&W Model 460. .460 S&W Overview The .460…
The 204 Ruger cartridge is a centerfire rifle cartridge that was introduced in 2004. The 204 Ruger was developed by Ruger, hence its name, and Hornady. In 2004 it was the second-highest velocity ammo for bullets that were .204 inches.…
The .45-70 Government round, most commonly referred to as just 45-70, was created in 1873 by the United States Government. This round is pretty unique because most ammunition was created to meet a demand for a specific firearm or a…
The year was 1906 and .35 Remington was just introduced and no one could possibly see that 115 years later this cartridge would still be in active production. However, the popularity continues to fall in lieu of other more modern…
