The .223 Remington and 6.5 Creedmoor are two fully capable rifle cartridges. While there is plenty of overlap, each is suited for specific situations and purposes. In short, the 223 is faster than 6.5 Creedmoor. The Creedmoor, however, maintains a higher percentage of its velocity downrange and typically packs a much heavier punch than 223 […] The post 223 vs 6.5 Creedmoor appeared first on AmmoMan School of Guns Blog.| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
Whether you are new to gun ownership or you have a lifetime of experience, you may not fully understand “bullet grain”. Maybe you’ve heard the term “grain” or seen “gr” (as in “115-gr FMJ”) listed on boxes of ammunition, but do you understand what it means? If not, we are here to help! And even […] The post What is Grain in Ammo? appeared first on AmmoMan School of Guns Blog.| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
.308 isn't a one-trick pony. It can take down coyotes, prairie dogs, and more at 300–500 yards. Let's look at the best .308 varmint rounds.| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
When the M43 FMJ cartridge was developed in the USSR alongside the SKS rifle, the focus was on mass production, feed and extraction reliability, and barrier penetration. A proper hunting round wasn’t exactly on the agenda for those engineers, at least not at the time. We’ll dive into the backstory on how proper 7.62×39 ammo […] The post Picking The Best 7.62×39 Ammo for Hunting appeared first on AmmoMan School of Guns Blog.| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
You just bought your first battle belt, so now its time to set it up! Let's take a look at how to create the best battle belt setup.| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
We see boxes of ammo labelled as "match ammunition" all the time. We test some match ammo, and find out what that means in terms of performance downrange.| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
Time for another cartridge showdown! Let's explore which is the better option between 7.62x39 vs 6.5 Grendel for your next rifle build!| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
An AR-15 can be a versatile hunting tool - here's a look at the most popular game you can hunt with 223 ammo in North America.| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
Is 5.56mm ammo enough for hog hunting? We talk with some professional guides about the 5.56mm round, and then see for ourselves if it works for hogs| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
We take an in-depth look at two of the most-popular rounds available the the AR-15. and put M855 vs M193 to the test.| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
A side by side look at what you can expect out of 55 grain vs 62 grain 223 or 5.56 ammo. We dissect velocity, energy and more from top brands.| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
A look at 224 Valkyrie vs 223 Remington. What does each caliber offer in terms of ballistics and is one a better fit for your next rifle?| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
It's an age-old argument: Which is better: 223 vs 308? That question, however, is more about the guns and why we use them.| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
A question I’m frequently asked both in person and online is, “What are some good shooting drills I can try?” After trying to describe some of my favorite drills to individuals, I determined it’s time to write an article that illustrates them better. This can also serve as a reference in the future! Note: This […] The post Pistol Shooting Drills: 3 Drills For Any Skill Level appeared first on AmmoMan School of Guns Blog.| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
A Tela Ammo review with real world range testing across a number of rifles along with chronograph and accuracy testing.| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
Who will come out on top when we talk 5.7 vs 9mm: The tried and true 9mm round, or the young upstart 5.7mm?| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
9mm is a very popular pistol cartridge right now, but there has been a resurgence of interest in 380. We compace 380 vs 9mm and see how they differ| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
A look at the maximum effective range of 9mm. How far is too far for the popular pistol caliber? We range test various distances with gel.| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
Testing.38 Special vs 9mm Not so long ago, when you talked about self-defense firearms, especially for law enforcement officers, you were talking about some sort of revolver. More often than not, those revolvers were chambered in .38 Special. Times change, however, and now 9mm is the cartridge of choice for defensive handguns. These two cartridges […]| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
7.62x39mm vs. 5.56x45mm: AK or AR? An article like this usually kicks off with some long, drawn-out yak about Russia, the United States, NATO, the Iron Curtain, and so on, and so on. I don’t want to write that. You don’t want to read it, either, because you obviously didn’t come to AmmoMan.com because you […] The post 7.62×39 vs 5.56 appeared first on AmmoMan School of Guns Blog.| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
What is DOPE? We'll explain what it is, why it matters, and how to make your own DOPE card in this guide.| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
Making 5.56mm better at long range takes either higher muzzle velocity or heavier, higher BC bullets. When introduced in 2017, 224 Valkyrie from Federal offered both of those solutions: it either launched the same 75 grain match bullets 300 feet per second faster than 5.56 or heavier 90-grainers at the same 2700 fps as 5.56. […] The post 224 Valkyrie Ballistics appeared first on AmmoMan School of Guns Blog.| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
.45 GAP vs 9mm: How does a forgotten cartridge stack up to the world’s most popular handgun round? Let's look at it by the numbers!| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
The search for battle belts continues! Here are the best battle belt options for carry gun belts, two-piece and over the pants belts.| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
What's the difference between 115 grain vs 124 grain 9mm ammo? We can help you understand why it matters and which is better for defense.| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
We hear the term "Minute of Angle" (MOA) tossed around in the gun community, especially when talking about rifles. But what is MOA, and what does it do?| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog
Budgets, rifles, and night vision aren't terms that usually play together. Let's see what we put together for a budget AR-15 with night vision.| AmmoMan School of Guns Blog