Ballistics8 min read
5.56 vs .223: what actually matters
They are the same size, they chamber in the same rifle, and one of the two substitutions is a bad idea. The reason is not the cartridge: it is the chamber it lands in.
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- Ballistics5.56 vs .223: what actually mattersAug 4, 2026 · 8 min
- Buying guidesPrice per round: how to actually compare ammoJul 21, 2026 · 5 min
- Caliber guides9mm ammo buying guideJul 7, 2026 · 6 min
- Buying guidesBulk ammo: when buying a case makes senseJun 23, 2026 · 5 min
- Range craftHow much ammunition should you keep?Jun 9, 2026 · 6 min
- Caliber guides.22 LR buying guide: bricks and what cyclesMay 26, 2026 · 6 min
Buying guides5 min read
Price per round: how to actually compare ammo
A $19 box and a $290 case are the same ammunition at two different prices per shot. Working out which is which takes ten seconds, and almost nobody does it.
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Caliber guides6 min read
9mm ammo buying guide
Nearly every 9mm question comes down to two decisions: what you practise with, and what you carry. They are not the same round, and they are not bought the same way.
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Buying guides5 min read
Bulk ammo: when buying a case makes sense
A case is cheaper per round than a box. Whether it is cheaper for you depends on shipping, storage, and whether you have actually proved the load in your gun.
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Range craft6 min read
How much ammunition should you keep?
There is no correct number, but there is a correct method, and it starts with how many rounds you genuinely put downrange in a year, not how many you imagine you might need.
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Caliber guides6 min read
.22 LR buying guide: bricks and what cycles
The cheapest .22 on the shelf and the .22 that will cycle your rifle are often two different boxes. That is not a quality problem: it is how rimfire works.
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Ballistics6 min read
Understanding grain weight
Grain is the first number on every ammunition box and the least explained. It is bullet weight, it is not powder, and past a certain point your barrel decides for you.
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Gear6 min read
Storing ammunition properly
Ammunition stored properly stays reliable for decades. Stored badly it degrades quietly, and you find out one round at a time.
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