Category: "Ammunition"

reloading .223: using rifle vs. pistol primers

by Erik  

If you have ever tried reloading .223/5.56 ammo you probably already know about the dreaded primer pocket. All "military" brass has the primer crimped into the case. Some manufacturers even put lacquer over the primer to make it waterproof. In orde… more »

PMC XTAC 5.56 powder change

by Erik  

While measuring a factory PMC XTAC with a 55 gr. bullet, I was wondering how much powder they were using. So I opened the cartridge and poured the charge onto my scale. more »

45ACP vs. 300 Blackout

by Erik  

A friend of mine recently showed me his custom .300 blackout rifle with a 9-inch barrel and AAC 762 suppressor. I was intrigued to compare it with my HK UMP 8-inch barrel gun. Both are short barrel rifles and when loaded with subsonic ammo, the .300 b… more »

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