Ammunition designators are a bit confusing. In the U.S. we have the .30-06 but in Europe it is the 7.62 x 63mm. The metric designations make a difference since it is the bore diameter by the case length, in millimeters of course. Hence, NATO uses the 5.56 x 45mm for the .223 Remington and 7.62…
If you are new to the shooting industry, there may be several terms that float around this space that you don’t fully understand. There is a lot that goes into the sport of shooting. It can be helpful if you understand what instructors and fellow shooters around you are talking about when they use terms…
As time marches on some cartridges die an ignoble death while some literally span the centuries. Adopted in 1892 the 30-40 cartridge and rifles where common up through the late 20th century, also known as the .30 U.S. or .30 Army was a deer hunter’s basic means for putting meat on the table. Surplus rifles…
In small arms we seldom encounter shells. Although shotgun ammunition is referred to as shotgun shells, shell and shot have different connotations with artilleryman and rifleman. Shot, is a solid projectile used primarily in the armor piercing of armored targets. The only effect is kinetic energy. Shells are carriers. Mostly explosives today, but multiple projectiles…
Shooting firearms is often necessary in the course of one’s career and others choose it as part of recreational activity. Just as there are various reasons as to why firearms are used, there are a number of types of guns that are used too. Though there are many skills that apply to various types of…
The world has become a place that people are realizing they need to be more aware of their surroundings. There can be dangers around each and every corner that might cause you some concern. The best thing that you can do is to find ways to protect yourself. More and more people are choosing to…
Most people have a basic understanding concerning guns. Whether you are a hunter, recreational shooter, competition shooter, or rely on firearms for your chosen career among other reasons, you have a firm grasp about guns. However, those just beginning have a lot to learn. No matter if you are new to firearms, or looking for…
Back during the second world war we had a menagerie of cartridge and guns available for the military. Every country had proprietary cartridge though a lot of gun designs were based on Mauser designs. Surprisingly they all were similar in performance. Not much difference between the 30-06 of US design, the 7.9 x 57mm Mauser,…
