Best 12 Gauge Slug for Deer Hunting in 2026
We compared 5 slugs from $1–$3.50 and the biggest mistake is mismatching slug type to barrel – sabot through a smooth bore gives 8-inch groups at 50 yards.
June 7, 2026
Ammo
2026
9mm vs 40 S&W vs 45 ACP: The Service Caliber Debate Settled
Three legendary handgun calibers have battled for dominance for decades, but modern ballistics testing may finally settle the score.
May 31, 2026
Best Ammo Storage Containers for Long-Term Storage in 2026
We compared 5 ammo storage options from $8–$40 – a $10 surplus can outlasts plastic tubs that fail in years. WWII ammo stored in sealed cans still fires today.
May 26, 2026
Best .22 LR Ammo for Every Purpose in 2026
Bulk .22 LR spreads 50–80 fps per box – that’s free vertical stringing before you even pull the trigger. We compared five loads from $0.05 to $0.20 to find what actually groups.
May 6, 2026
Best Shotgun Ammo for Home Defense in 2026
We compared 5 buckshot loads for home defense – 00 buck hits hard but punches through 4 walls. #4 buck and FliteControl wads change the math entirely.
April 29, 2026
Best Home Defense Ammo for Every Platform in 2026
We compared 5 home defense loads across every platform – and the results flip what most people assume. An AR-15 with the right .223 ammo penetrates fewer walls than 9mm or buckshot.
April 16, 2026
Brass vs Steel Cased Ammo: Does It Really Affect Your Rifle’s Accuracy?
Brass or steel: which ammo actually shoots better?
April 7, 2026
Factory Ammo vs Handloads: Does Reloading Actually Save Money in 2026?
Reloading in 2026: is it still worth your time?
April 6, 2026
Best .223 and 5.56 Ammo for AR-15 in 2026
Before you buy, know this – shooting 5.56 in a .223-only chamber is a real pressure risk. We compared 5 loads from $0.35 to $1.20 per round so you don’t waste money or blow up your rifle.
March 30, 2026
9mm vs .45 ACP for Self-Defense: Myths and Reality
Science finally catches up to the caliber wars
March 28, 2026
