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Civilians Embrace the .45 ACP
In 1905, the .45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP) was designed by John Moses Browning (1855-1926). The ammo was created for a prototype of the Colt M1911 semi-automatic pistol. Browning intended the ammo for use in the U.S. military, but the .45 ACP is revered by civilians, mostly for sports shooting and self-defense. Competition shooters often…
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What Kind of Ammo Should You Buy for a Shotgun?
The shotgun is a true symbol of defending yourself and your own. It is a firearm for defense and not offense, as even the best slugs on the market do not hold a candle to most rifle bullets’ accuracy. This isn’t to suggest a shotgun can’t hold its own in combat, of course. Police everywhere…
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Benefits of Centerfire Ammunition
The term “centerfire” refers to the type of primer system used when making ammo. Centerfire ammo requires that the firing pin hit the center of the cartridge. Rimfire ammo needs the firing pin to hit the rim of the cartridge, which is a smaller area. Therefore, centerfire is less likely to misfire, is more reliable,…
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The Hunter’s Choice in Ammo
The Winchester Repeating Arms Company introduced the .300 Winchester Magnum (7.62×67mm), a bottle-necked magnum rifle cartridge, in 1963. The ammo was based on the .375 H&H Magnum and adapted from the .338 cartridge that was introduced in 1958. The new round was made for the Model 70 rifle. Firearms enthusiasts expected the conversion and were glad…
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Top Picks for .30-06 Rifles
Firearms enthusiasts have latched onto the .30-06 when it was first introduced in 1906. Modern guns rival the old standby, but hunters worldwide remain loyal. One reason for the gun’s popularity, other than tradition, is that there were many rifles sold through military surplus outlets. Guns have been handed down from father to son (or…
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Magtech Ammo Is A Contender
Founded in 1926, Magtech Ammunition joined CBC (Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos) Global in 1990. The company works as a part of CBC Global Ammunition. CBC owns four plants including one at its home base in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It operates Magtech Ammunition USA, MEN Germany and Sellier & Bellot Czech Republic. Magtech distributes their ammo…
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Best Bear Hunting Ammo
Hunting bear is a matter of choice: either you intend to go out into the woods to hunt bear or you encounter one unexpectedly. The latter will certainly take you by surprise and you’d better be prepared. If you’re headed out into the woods, know what you’re up against before you even leave the house.…