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.
When it comes to self-defense and concealed carry, selecting the right firearm and ammunition is paramount. Among the most popular choices for concealed carry handguns are the .380 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) and the 9mm Parabellum (also known as 9mm…
Ammunition is expensive. You want to ensure you are buying from a reputable dealer who will not overcharge you and will ship your order promptly. There are many places to buy ammo online, but not all of them are created…
Some of the coolest guns on the market are chambered in “odd-ball” calibers. But are those calibers really all that oddball, or are many of us stuck in our ways? The 5.7x28mm ammo has been around since 1990 and has…
Wildcat cartridges are almost always started by hunters and the .25-06 Remington is no different. The parent cartridge is a .30-06 Springfield and the 25-06 was necked down to a .257 caliber bullet. History The .25-06 had been around since…
We have covered a lot of ammo on our blog to help people learn about different calibers and cartridges. When I took a deep dive into learning about 220 Swift, I was surprised that it’s been around since 1935. I…
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…
25 Winchester Super Short Magnum, referred to as simply 25 WSSM, was created in 2004 by Winchester and Browning. History of the 25 WSSM The 25 WSSM was released in 2004 and is a collaboration round between Browning and Winchester.…
The Winchester Super Magnum is one of the few popular rimfire cartridges that continue to have a place in today’s ammunition market. The .17 WSM takes the .17 HMR to a new level. History of the .17 WSM The .17…
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 several 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 was released…
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 looked at 416 Ruger, 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 modern sporting rifles. Overview…
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…
