AMMUNITION

As a bullet caster, nothing beats heaving large hunks of cast lead projectiles at a target and watching the results.

I tend to collect rimfire ammo like John Taffin collects six shooters. In recent years I’ve enjoyed shooting .22s more and more, and love to try different...

When Hornady introduced its new 6mm Advanced Rifle Cartridge (ARC), it was a total surprise to both the industry and consumers.

It seems everyone is always talking about .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum leverguns but what about .38 Special and .44 Special loads in leverguns which were...

GUNS Magazine editor Brent Wheat learns why Sierra Bullets is partnering with True Velocity's polymer cartridges.

If you’re looking for a simple, weatherproof and impeccably accurate muzzleloader for hunting, the Traditions Nitrofire deserves your first look.

Years before it was overrun by anti-gun and hunting tree-huggers, there was a tradition in the Pacific Northwest:

When the .32 Magnum first arrived I did not take it seriously. My friend Joe Penner, who takes all the pictures of me shooting, changed this as he acquired...

Every gun owner wants the best ammunition for their carry gun should they ever need to use it, but not every box of ammo labeled for "self-defense" or...

There’s something inherently charming about classic rifle cartridges long-eclipsed by modern developments in ammunition, such as .30/40 Krag, .250/3000...

The folks at Norma have been busy in the secret ammo lab. I’ve always admired their rifle and rimfire offerings, but haven’t followed developments in...

The use of shotguns for home defense dates back to the days of flintlocks, when the common bore was smooth and there was no such thing as dialing 911 for help.

In the early 1960s sixgun manufacturers began searching for better varmint hunting cartridges than the big magnums.

The Model 2020 K6s is an OWB Holster for the Kimber K6s. Handcrafted from fine American leather, the holster is contoured to the hip for comfort and...

The Acme Bullet Company itself labels these as “Lipstick” Bullets, due to the bright red coating.

In the pages of GUNS you will find unvarnished patriotism of the sort responsible for taming the frontier, spreading liberty across the globe and ruthlessly...

TriStar Arms introduces its new line of Trinity Over/Under Shotguns. The shotguns have CNC-machined aluminum or steel receivers hand detailed with old-world...

The other day I picked up one of my dad’s old cigar boxes from a shelf in my ammo closet and was surprised at how heavy it was.

As a long-time handloader, I’ve been guilty of overlooking new ammunition from time to time. Often, what’s marketed as “the hottest new thing” turns...

I have been reloading for over 45 years and casting my own bullets for almost as long. The main reason I got into loading and casting, like many others, was...

My copy of the Oxford Dictionary defines “Acme” as “the highest point; the peak of perfection.”

It is widely known Sierra makes some of the best bullets for handloaders anywhere on the landscape. After all, they’ve been doing it for over 70 years.

I spotted what looked to be a pre-Remington Marlin levergun on the used gun rack in a local shop.

Today’s advancements in bullet technology provide sleek, sexy, needle-nosed projectiles with ballistic coefficients north of .500, intended for ranges...

Have you thought about taking your shooting to new heights by handloading your own ammunition — but didn’t? Me too. Handloading is a highly rewarding...

A daily photo dump of the best sights from the range and show floor of the 2020 SHOT Show in Las Vegas.

A daily photo dump of the best sights from the range and show floor of the 2020 SHOT Show in Las Vegas.

A daily photo dump of the best sights from the range and show floor of the 2020 SHOT Show in Las Vegas.

Over the years we've developed a pretty good understanding of what gun reviews, industry news and old-timey stories you'd be interested in reading, but —...

Over the span of about three decades, Black Hills Ammunition has grown from a small part-time operation to one of the most respected manufacturers of...