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For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! Share video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb-ZTyRhTF0 The lethality of the 5.56 NATO/223 Remington rifle cartridge has been a topic of heated debate since its adoption by the US military during the Vietnam War. When fired from a 20 inch barrel, the terminal performance of the 5.56 is quite impressive, however problems arise when a shorter barrel length is used. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, the US Army started fielding the M4 carbine with a 10.5” barrel, as a short barrel was ideal for close quarters battle (CQB) as it was more maneuverable. However, the shorter barrel negatively affected the terminal ballistics of the 5.56 and soldiers later reported enemy combatants taking multiple hits while remaining combat effective. The search for a new rifle cartridge was on, as US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) wanted something that could outperform the 5.56 in CQB conditions with a short barreled rifle (SBR). One such cartridge was the 6.8 Remington Special Purpose Cartridge (SPC). Developed as a joint operation by Remington and the Army Marksmanship Unit, the 6.8mm SPC showed a lot of promise as it had impressive terminal effects at CQB ranges while experiencing a full powder burn in an SBR. Although the 6.8SPC was not adopted by the US military, it has found a home in civilian AR platform rifles as a hunting cartridge and self-defense round. The 6.8 SPC Is one of those rounds that had a massive failure to launch thanks to Remington botching the release by not having the rifle chambers built correctly. This caused slightly higher chamber pressures that the military balked at thanks to the issues during the release of the M16 and 223 Remington in Vietnam. Instead of fixing the chamber, Remington criminally underloaded the ammo which did not meet the expectations of the military. Although the 6.8 SPC II has resolved these issues, the damage was done and Remington was out of the running. However, civilian shooters love the 6.8 SPC for its increased kinetic energy and effectiveness against medium to large game at closer distances. The 6.8 SPC gives AR-15 hunters an option for both whitetail and hogs that the 5.56 NATO simply cannot offer. Sadly, ammo availability is a major issue for the 6.8 SPC as you aren't going to find a lot of this at your local gun shop or sporting goods store. On the other hand, 5.56 is one of the most popular centerfire rifle cartridges on the planet and you can easily find ammo at any store, online retailer, or gun range across North America. Our recommendation is to stick to the 5.56 NATO unless the 6.8 SPC gets a major revival, as there's no worse feeling than having a rifle you can't shoot! Read more about 6.8 SPC vs 5.56 HERE: https://ammo.com/comparison/68-spc-vs-5.56 #556nato #ar15 #68spc

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! Share video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWufqG866G0 The release of the 6.5 Creedmoor by Hornady in 2007 signaled a change in North American shooting culture. For over a century, the 0.308” diameter bullet was the go-to option for long-range shooting, as the 300 Win Mag and 308 Winchester were the preferred precision rifle cartridge for many competitors. With shooters warming up to the Creedmoor and finally discovering that 0.264” (6.5mm) caliber bullets had lower recoil and higher ballistic coefficients than their 30-cal counterparts, a flurry of new cartridges started hitting the market. The 6.5mm cartridge wars had begun, and multiple manufacturers looked to improve upon the success of the 6.5 Creedmoor. Two such new cartridges that were designed to push the limits of the 6.5mm bullet are the 26 Nosler and 6.5 Precision Rifle Cartridge (PRC). Although these two centerfire rifle cartridges fire the same diameter bullets, they each have their own nuances that make them ideal for different situations. The 26 Nosler is the hotter of the two rounds with superior ballistics and long range trajectory. However, it's a barrel burner and has been known to shoot out barrels in 1000 rounds or less. The 6.5 PRC, on the other hand, is a bit softer shooting and will have at least 50% more barrel life than the 26 Nosler. However, the 6.5 PRC should not be underestimated as it has extreme long range shooting potential and an excellent trajectory as well. The 26 Nosler is hampered by low ammo and rifle availability while the 6.5 PRC is considerably more prolific in ammo variety and rifle options. For most shooters, the 6.5 PRC will be a fine choice, however if you want the best possible ballistics then the 26 Nosler is the choice for you. Read more here: https://ammo.com/comparison/26-nosler-vs-6.5-prc #26nosler #65prc #longrangeshooting

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! Share video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSKwz8WBh9c The standard AR-15 chambered in 5.56 NATO is truly America’s rifle and is a symbol of American ingenuity and freedom. Although the 5.56 NATO has proven itself in the jungles of Vietnam and deserts of Iraq, some gun owners wanted something more… They wanted more stopping power, better terminal ballistics, and a rifle cartridge that could be used for both home defense and big game hunting. The 458 SOCOM cartridge is the answer that these gun owners were looking for, as its heavier bullets can deliver bone-crushing kinetic energy that can stop feral hogs or whitetail in their tracks. However, is investing in a big bore 458 SOCOM upper receiver really worth it? Or is it better to stick with the AR-15 platform mainstay, the 5.56 NATO? The 458 SOCOM makes for an amazing hog hunting and self-defense cartridge as well as just being fun to shoot in an AR-15. However, the 5.56 NATO has been the gold-standard AR chambering since its release in the 60's. The 458 SOCOM really helps increase the stopping power of the AR platform but it does so at the cost of magazine capacity, range, and most of all, recoil. Ammo availability is also an issue for the SOCOM round as it is not a SAAMI certified cartridge and only custom ammo manufacturers make factory ammo for it. The 5.56 on the other hand is incredibly easy to find and is relatively inexpensive to shoot. In this podcast, Dave and Chris take a deep look into the 458 SOCOM and 5.56 NATO to determine what is best for your next AR-15. Read more here: https://ammo.com/comparison/458-socom... #458SOCOM #AR15 #556

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! Share video: https://youtu.be/4Ym6YmqJCGQ One of the coolest things is innovation. Sometimes inventers make new things just for the sake of making something cool. In this episode of Ammunition Guides with Ammo.com, we are going to talk about 8 cartridges I doubt you'll ever find on our store. Cartridges like the 22 Tuba, 2mm Kolibri, and the Gyrojet are all amazing pieces of engineering and vision, yet never broke the market. Some cartridges are just too wild to make it to market, but they deserve their time in the limelight nonetheless. Chris and Dave share their top 8 obscure cartridges you've never heard of in this episode. Enjoy! #obscurecalibers #ammo #innovation

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! The 50 BMG and 50 Beowulf are two 50-caliber cartridges that are similar only in their bore diameter. The 50 Beowulf was made by Alexander Arms to increase the stopping power of the AR-15 while the 50 BMG was developed during WWI by John Moses Browning as an anti-material and anti-aircraft cartridge. The 50 BMG has claimed the top 3 longest sniper shot kills in history and can retain its lethality at nearly 2 miles. The 50 Beowulf on the other hand, is excellent at short-range combat and can be utilized to dispatch Bambi or herds of feral hogs that terrorize farms in the southern states. The 50 BMG and 50 Beowulf satisfy different shooting needs as the 50 Beo is excellent at short-range while the 50 BMG likes to shoot 1000 yards or more. Both are excellent 50-caliber cartridges and help ring in the deafening sound of freedom every time you pull the trigger. In this podcast, Dave and Chris take a deep dive into the land of the 50s and let freedom ring! Read more here: https://ammo.com/comparison/50-beowul... #50bmg #50beowulf #50cal

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! Share video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awrgxnn6cEs The 6.8 caliber has had difficulty achieving widespread acceptance by the 2A community in the United States. We love our 223 Remington, 300 Blackout, and 308 Winchester, shying away from anything metric not named 9mm. The 6.8 Remington SPC and 6.8 Western are two cartridges that have not become as popular as they ought to be. Living in the sweet spot between the 308 and 223, the 7mm bullet diameter offers shooters ridiculously high ballistic coefficients, low felt recoil and exceptional long-range shooting capabilities. Although the 6.8 SPC and 6.8 Western occupy the same caliber slot, they have wildly different capabilities as they were designed with different purposes and applications in mind. The 6.8 SPC was designed for the AR-15 semi-automatic sporting rifle while the 6.8 Western was designed as a hunting cartridge for bolt-action rifles. The 6.8 SPC was plagued with poor chamber design drawings that led to slightly over-pressurized rounds. This caused the military to balk and the 6.8 SPC all but died on the table. Redone SPC II chambers resolved the issue but the damage was already done. In contrast, the 6.8 Western is a round that hasn't had its time in the sun yet. As a proprietary cartridge, only Browning currently makes ammo for the round and Winchester and Browning are the only manufacturers that offer rifles in the cartridge. However, the 6.8 Western has the advantage of being a short action cartridge with ballistics akin to a 7mm Rem Mag, which is impressive for a lighter short action rifle. Only time will tell if these two cartridges will make it, but the 6.8 Western is clearly a long-range cartridge while the 6.8 SPC was designed to enhance the lethality of the AR-15 platform. Read more here: https://ammo.com/comparison/68-western-vs-68-spc #68western #68spc #AR15

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! Share video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbTaN65UBik If you like heavy recoil, powerful revolver loads, and a ton of muzzle blast, then the 357 Mag and 44 Remington Magnum are two revolver rounds that you'll love. Developed by the legendary Elmer Keith, these magnum loads are extremely powerful and capable of self-defense as well as big game hunting for the 44 Mag. In this video, Chris and Dave discuss the merits of each cartridge and bring to light some serious critiques of each cartridge. Although popularized by Dirty Harry, the 44 Magnum is not the most powerful handgun round in the world (any more at least). However, it is extremely powerful to the point of being too much to handle. The recoil of the round is massive and the potential for over penetration is very high. However, the 357 Magnum falls under the same concerns, as heavy self-defense loads have a tendency to over penetrate and potentially cause legal issues should you hit an innocent bystander. So do you need either of these rounds? Watch the video and find out which magnum revolver cartridge Chris and Dave like the best! #357magnum #44mag #dirtyharry

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! Share video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdhy-0YQcFA Guns in movies has been one thing that has driven the 2A industry in directions that it never thought possible. In this video, Dave and Chris talk about the most iconic movie guns of all time. From Dirty Harry's infamous S&W Model 29 44 Mag to the M41A Pulse Rifle in Aliens to the outlandish Pod Gun from 5th Element, Chris and Dave are going to talk about them all. So grab your boomsticks and let's talk about some of the most iconic movie guns of all time. #movieguns #top10guns #dirtyharry

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! Share video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksn1LPxdhOc The 30-30 Winchester and 30-06 Springfield are two of the most popular big game hunting cartridges in North America and have been in production for well over a century. One was forged on the battlefield while the other cut its teeth in the woods, but both are nothing short of Second Amendment legends. Both rifle cartridges have a long and illustrious heritage in the field, but they each fill their niche when it comes to hunting. The 30-06 is well known for its exceptional range, stopping power, and versatility. In contrast, the 30-30 is perhaps the oldest hunting cartridge still in production and has arguably put more venison on the table than any other cartridge in history. The 30-06 and 30-30 have remained relatively unchanged over the past 100 years, which speaks volumes to their effectiveness and reliability, especially in deer hunting. If you love the lever action rifle, then the 30-30 is perfect for you. It has that old-school charm and Wild West aura about it that brings a sense of nostalgia when going out in the woods. The 30-06 carries its own level of nostalgia, as it is a 2-time World War champion and carried us through the Korean War as well. Although the 30-06 carries a lot more power and range, many hunters will not need the added recoil and weight of a 30-06 rifle and go for the 30-30 Winchester instead. Your preferred hunting cartridge will be determined on the range you expect to engage targets. Under 200 yards and the 30-30 is more than enough for deer, however if you get out any further then you'll need a 30-06. Furthermore the 30-30 is ill-equipped to take on elk or moose and you'll need a 30-06 for this as well. Read more here: https://ammo.com/comparison/30-30-vs-30-06 #3006 #m1garand #3030

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! The 9mm vs 40 Smith & Wesson (40 S&W) debate has been raging since the introduction of the 40 S&W in early 1990. Typically, the debate centers on which of the two pistol cartridges are superior for concealed carry. The law enforcement community has flip-flopped on this issue over recent years as the FBI is retiring their 40 S&W Glock 22 sidearms and returning to the 9mm Luger as their standard issue ammo for their field agents. Does this mean that you should forsake the 40 S&W and go all in on the 9mm? Is the 40 S&W even relevant in the discussion anymore about self-defense handgun calibers? Before you hit GunBroker and dump all of your 40 S&W gear, let’s take an objective, non-biased look at the 40 Smith and Wesson and see how it stacks up against the most popular handgun round in the world, the 9mm Luger. There's no denying that the 40 S&W has more recoil than the 9mm, it's a higher pressure round and many shooters report it as feeling snappy. However, the kinetic energy the 40 provides is a stout upgrade from the lighter 9mm. However, 9mm hollow points have undergone a massive renaissance since the 1986 Miami Shootout and are probably one of the most thoroughly engineered bullet on the market. Most law enforcement agencies are making the switch back to 9mm and that brings up the question of, why? Some theorize that it's because it is easier for smaller framed shooters to handle, or that physical requirements have been lowered to be more "inclusive". Regardless of the reason, the 9mm is here to stay and it's up to you, the shooter, to decide which round is best for your concealed carry needs. Read more: https://ammo.com/comparison/9mm-vs-40 Share Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCCecERyM1k #9v40 #9mm #glock

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! Share this video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q38haoyxZqE The 45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP) and 44 Magnum are two powerful handgun rounds that are rarely compared. Although the bullet that each cartridge fires is separated by only a few hundredths of an inch, the terminal ballistics of the 45 ACP and 44 Mag are considerably different from one another. This leads some new (and experienced) shooters to question if they need a higher pressure 44 Magnum revolver for self-defense or if the 45 ACP has enough stopping power to do the job. Most self-defense situations do not require the power that the 44 Mag provides. The potential for over penetration is simply too high as well as the potential liability issues as well. Furthermore, the recoil of the 44 Magnum makes it less appealing for concealed carry, and this is where the 45 ACP shines. However, the power the 44 Mag offers is excellent for big game hunting for animals like hogs and whitetail. The 45 ACP simply does not have enough kinetic energy to take these animals humanely where the 44 does. There's no denying that the 45 ACP and 44 Remington Magnum are amazing rounds when employed in the areas that they excel at. Read more here: https://ammo.com/comparison/44-vs-45 #45acp #44mag #dirtyharry

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! Share this Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owUsxjEKYUg Unless you keep a watchful eye on or participate in long-range shooting, you likely missed the introduction of the Hornady .300 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) in 2018. Hornady designed the 300 PRC to be the ideal 30-caliber magnum for long-range precision rifle competition. And when we say “long-range” we are talking 1,500 yards at a minimum. In the past, if you wanted to shoot that far, you needed to employ the use of the heavy-hitting 338 Lapua Magnum and all its shoulder bruising recoil that it imparts on its victims…err…shooters. The 338 Lapua Mag was designed to punch through military-grade body armor at 1,000 yards and currently holds the #3 and #10 positions on the ten longest sniper rifle shots in history. Both rifle cartridges were designed for ELR (Extra Long Range) shooting, but which one is going to be the best option for you? The one thing that the 300 PRC has going for it is the incredibly reduced recoil over the 338 Lapua. Furthermore the 300 PRC was developed to be the ideal 30 caliber cartridge while the 338 Lapua was built to be a bridge caliber between the 300 Win Mag and 50 BMG. Both rounds accomplish their goal, but ammo availability is a huge issue. Currently, 300 PRC is only available from Hornady and through handloading, which makes the 338 Lapua easier to find even if it's more expensive. Neither of the rounds are cheap to shoot and are typically only seen at the 1000 yard line or further and are not for afternoon plinking or the causal shooter. #300prc #338Lapua #ELR

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! Share video: https://youtu.be/zKRGLn2wSqs When it comes to long-range shooting, the 338 Lapua Magnum is the rifle cartridge that US military snipers reach for when they need to air it out past 1,000 yards. Currently holding the #3 and #10 positions on the ten longest sniper rifle shots in history, the 338 Lapua Mag is an extremely effective anti-personnel round that has an effective range just short of a mile. If there is one rifle cartridge that defined warfare and hunting in the 20th Century, it is unquestionably the 30-06 Springfield. The 30-06 was carried by US soldiers from World War I through Korea and saw limited use in Vietnam. After the 30-06 received its DD-214, it spent retirement in the woods as one of the most popular sporting cartridges in North America. The 338 Lapua Mag and 30-06 simply do not compare as they live in two different categories of shooting. The 338 Lapua outperforms the 30-06 in every ballistic category. However, I’ve heard some chatter among hunters that they’re considering adding a 338 Lapua for extra-large or dangerous game hunts. So, let’s compare the warhorse 30-06 to the 338 Lapua Magnum. Most hunters and shooters will opt for the 30-06, as ammo availability is high, it's less expensive, and perfect for big game hunting. The 338 Lapua is just more bullet than most hunters need. For extremely long range hunting shots, the 338 Lapua will deliver, but can you ethically take that shot? Most shooters lack the location for practice long range shooting and the added recoil and cost of the 338 isn't justifiable. Although we would never tell you that you don't "need" a particular caliber, most shooters will be better off with the tried-and-true 30-06 Springfield. Original Article: https://ammo.com/comparison/338-lapua-vs-30-06 #3006 #m1garand #338lapua

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! The wide-spread adoption of the metallic cartridge shortly after the close of the American Civil War signaled a massive step forward in firearms technology. Many iconic cartridges emerged during the period between 1865 and 1890, cartridges like the 45 Colt, the 38-40 WCF, and the 44-40 Win, just to name a few. However, two of the most iconic lever action rifle cartridges developed during this time were the 45-90 Winchester Center Fire (WCF) and 45-70 Government. The 45-70 has endured the test of time and is still in use today as a hunting round while the 45-90 has fallen into relative obscurity and is typically only seen in antique firearms or at Cowboy Action Shooting competitions. Although many of our caliber comparisons are too close to call, this is a rather simple one as the 45-70 is still in use while the 45 90 is obsolete. If you own an older 45-90 and want to shoot it, you have to reload as there are no ammo manufacturers who are currently making factory ammo for the cartridge. This alone drives away most shooters and custom reloading companies like Buffalo Bore make incredibly powerful loads for the 45-70 that far exceeds the potential the 45 90 offers. If you really want a 45 90 you can get one, just know the limitations before you drop your coin on an antique rifle. Read the original article here: https://ammo.com/comparison/45-90-vs-45-70 #4570 #4570Government #cowboyactionshooting

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! When it comes to selecting a semi-automatic rifle cartridge, the 5.56x45mm NATO and the 7.62x39mm are always front and center in the conversation. Both rifle rounds have been forged in the fires of battle in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan as well as a host of other conflicts across the globe. As a result, they are two of the most popular rifle cartridges on the planet. Virtually every military on Earth uses one of these two rifle rounds for their primary battle rifle. And there’s a good reason for that! Their terminal ballistics and effectiveness in close quarters battle (CQB) are second to none. But which rifle cartridge is better suited for you and does it matter? Let’s take a closer look at the caliber debate that defined world conflict since the Cold War. Although the 5.56 NATO has come under fire, so to speak, for its terminal ballistics. The round continues to persevere and remains one of the most popular centerfire cartridges in the United States. The 7.62x39 is well known for its barrier penetration as well as its sheer ruggedness in the AK platform. The 5.56 has a better long-range trajectory while the 7.62x39 has heavier bullets with more kinetic energy within 300 yards. In the end, the best round is the one you like the most or what you plan on doing with it. For long-range target shooting and varmint hunting, the 5.56 cannot be beaten. For a close-range battle cartridge with battle-proven reliability, the 7.63x39 is a solid choice. Original Article: https://ammo.com/comparison/556-vs-762 #556 #ARvsAK #762x39

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! 9mm vs 45 ACP is perhaps the greatest caliber debate that seems to never die. There are many great debates that grace the display cases of gun stores and internet forums about which personal defense ammo or firearm is superior…1911 vs Glock, AR-15 vs AK-47, 30-06 Springfield vs 308 Winchester, and 9mm vs 40 S&W, just to name a few. And although proponents of certain firearms/cartridges are often very stalwart in their positions, there are none that are so unrelenting, tenacious, and resolute in their position than those in the 9mm vs 45 ACP caliber debate. Many shooters will make the blanket statement that the debate over 9mm Luger and 45 ACP comes down to magazine capacity vs stopping power. However, this is a very apples to oranges approach when it comes to comparing these two personal defense handgun calibers. There's no denying that the 9mm has higher magazine capacity than the 45 ACP as the 9mm is a smaller round. Often he who brings the most rounds to the fight wins and 9mm definitely jams a lot of rounds in the mag. However, stopping power and bullet diameter is another issue as well as penetration. The 45 ACP is an excellent cartridge for penetration and kinetic energy without punishing recoil, albeit more than the 9mm. The decision comes down to which handgun caliber you will carry more regularly or which one you prefer. Handgun weight is something that many people ignore when picking a caliber and often 9mm handguns are lighter and easier to conceal. Carrying a 45 ACP demands certain wardrobe considerations and dedication to your chosen caliber. #9v45 #1911 #glock

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! If you quickly glance at 38 Special and 357 Magnum ammo, you might not notice any differences and think they were the same round. Although they are almost identical in their case dimensions, the 38 Special and 357 Magnum are extremely different. Both revolver rounds are superb choices for concealed carry and self-defense, as they were used by multiple law enforcement agencies well into the 1990s and have proven their efficacy on the streets time and time again. The 38 Special and 357 Magnum both came into existence under the same pretenses - Necessity. At the time, 38 Long Colt was ineffective at stopping Pilipino Morro warriors and could not penetrate their hardened wooden shields. The 38 Special was developed to take extra powder and punch through barriers more effectively. Fast forward to the Prohibition Era and the 357 Magnum was made to defeat early body armor and punch through the car doors of the time. The 357 Magnum packs quite a punch that can be hard to handle in a lightweight snubnose revolver. Some shooters describe the recoil in these firearms as painful which can limit your practice. However, 38 Special +P is an excellent alternative to 357 in these revolvers. Although each cartridge has its place, the 38 Special lends itself to concealed carry as the lower recoil helps when using a small revolver while the 357 Mag is a great option for home defense when handgun weight is less of an issue. #357 #38SPCL #revolver

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! Do you really need a 300 Win Mag? This is a question that a lot of hunters ask themselves when purchasing a new hunting rifle. The major group think is that 30-06 Springfield is more than enough in most hunting situations, so why take on the added recoil and ammo cost when a 30-06 can do the same job? And there's a lot of merit to that critique. The 30-06 is a proven hunting cartridge that has taken almost every big game animal in North America. Furthermore it has lower recoil compared to 300 Win Mag, though I doubt anyone would classify the 30-06 as low recoil. Furthermore, they fire the same 30-caliber bullets, so there isn't a whole lot of differentiation in bullets between these two rifle cartridges. What the 300 Win Mag offers is a flat trajectory and a longer effective range. Many shooters might not be able to take advantage of that longer range, but from a ballistic standpoint, the 300 Win Mag can retain its kinetic energy more efficiently than the 30-06 downrange. This can be important when hunting big game animals like moose or brown bear, when you need that kinetic energy to get the job done. Although most hunters will not need the added power and trajectory that the 300 Win Mag provides, we will never say that you must get one cartridge over the other. There's a definite "cool factor" when it comes to the 300 Win Mag. It's currently in use in the military as well as law enforcement and the Secret Service. And if that's something that trips your trigger, then there's no reason why you should forego getting it because "the 30-06 can do it too". Learn more: https://ammo.com/comparison/300-win-mag-vs-30-06 #300winmag #3006 #hunting

On this special guest episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam welcomes Peter Quiñones onto the show. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs45 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite Libertarianism shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. Peter Quiñones is the co-producer of The Monopoly on Violence Documentary, host of the Free Man Beyond the Wall podcast and Managing Editor at The Libertarian Institute. Sam had him on to discuss his recent Twitter ban, how he's ignoring it, the evil of public schools, and why most libertarians are getting it all wrong. Peter’s Links: - Peter Quiñones | The Libertarian Institute: https://libertarianinstitute.org/author/pete-quinones/ - By Any Memes Necessary! Peter R. Quiñones | Substack: https://petequinones.substack.com/people/18884407-peter-r-quiones - Free Man Beyond the Wall with Peter R. Quiñones Podcast: https://freemanbeyondthewall.com/ - Free Man Beyond the Wall with Peter R. Quiñones Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ManceRayder - The Monopoly On Violence | Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Monopoly-Violence-Ron-Paul/dp/B08SH3FGC6 Helpful Links: - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

Many Americans probably don’t even remember the attacks on the United States Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11th, 2012. You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/benghazi-attack-september-11-2012-us-embassy-libya-9-11 For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs45 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite Libertarianism shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. If you say “September 11” most people automatically think of the attacks on the World Trade Center buildings and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. Few remember the attacks that also happened on September 11th, 2012. On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam discuss the two attacks on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Once the Libyan Revolution began in February 2011, the CIA began placing assets in the region, attempting to make contacts within the region. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, whose name and image would soon become synonymous with the Benghazi attacks, was the first liaison between the United States and the rebels. The task before the American intelligence community at that time was securing arms in the country, most notably shoulder-fired missiles, taken from the Libyan military. Eastern Libya and Benghazi were the primary focal points of intelligence-gathering in the country. But there was something else at work here: The CIA was using the country as a base to funnel weapons to anti-Assad forces in Syria, as well as their alleged diplomatic mission. You can read the full article “The Benghazi Attack: The Forgotten History of the 2012 Attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya” at Ammo.com. Helpful Links: - The Benghazi Attack: The Forgotten History of the 2012 Attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya: https://ammo.com/articles/benghazi-attack-september-11-2012-us-embassy-libya-9-11 - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs #ResistanceLibrary #BenghaziAttacks #HilaryClinton

On this special holiday episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dan and Sam are discussing the 4th of July. You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/independence-day-forgotten-history-americas-4th-of-july For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite historic icons shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. Every American knows what Independence Day is. Alongside Christmas and Thanksgiving, it’s one of the few holidays that hasn’t fallen prey to having to be celebrated on the closest Monday, rather than the actual day it falls on. However, less known is the history of the Fourth of July as a holiday. How did the celebrations emerge and what is the history of this, America’s birthday? Few know that the 13 Colonies actually legally separated from the mother country, the United Kingdom of Great Britain, on July 2nd, not July 4th. This was the day that the Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence. After voting in favor of independence, the Congress then turned toward the actual drafting of the resolution, which we known today as the Declaration of Independence. It was on July 4th that Congress approved the resolution. For his part, John Adams believed that July 2nd would be the day to be celebrated throughout the ages in the United States. While his prediction was two days off, his prediction of how the day would be celebrated is pretty close to the mark: “It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.” You can read the full article “Independence Day: The Forgotten History of America’s 4th of July and What It Commemorates” at Ammo.com. Helpful Links: - Independence Day: The Forgotten History of America’s 4th of July and What It Commemorates: https://ammo.com/articles/independence-day-forgotten-history-americas-4th-of-july - American Exceptionalism: Quotes About the American Dream and What Makes America Unique: https://ammo.com/articles/american-exceptionalism-quotes - The U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights: An Interactive Guide to the Articles and Amendments: https://ammo.com/articles/us-constitution-interactive - Founding Fathers’ Quotes: https://ammo.com/articles#quotes-ff - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

On today’s episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam discuss the USA PATRIOT Act. You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/usa-patriot-act-history-eviscerated-americas-civil-liberties Share this video: https://youtu.be/z69fCKsaFdo Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/ammodotcom-youtube For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs45 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite Libertarianism shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. The USA PATRIOT Act provides a textbook example of how the United States federal government expands its power. An emergency happens, legitimate or otherwise. The media, playing its dutiful role as goad for greater government oversight, demands "something must be done." Government power is massively expanded, with little regard for whether or not what is being done is efficacious, to say nothing of the overall impact on our nation's civil liberties. No goals are posted, because if targets are hit, this would necessitate the ending or scaling back of the program. Instead, the program becomes normalized. There are no questions asked about whether the program is accomplishing what it set out to do. It is now simply a part of American life and there is no going back. The American public largely accepts the USA PATRIOT Act as a part of civic life as immutable, perhaps even more so than the Bill of Rights. However, this act – passed in the dead of night, with little to no oversight, in a panic after the biggest attack on American soil since Pearl Harbor – is not only novel, it is also fundamentally opposed to virtually every principle on which the United States of America was founded. It might not be going anywhere anytime soon, but patriots, liberty lovers and defenders of Constitutional government should nonetheless familiarize themselves with the onerous provisions of this law, which is nothing short of a full-throttle attack on the American republic. You can read the full article “The USA PATRIOT Act: The Story of an Impulsive Bill that Eviscerated America's Civil Liberties” at Ammo.com. Helpful Links: - The USA PATRIOT Act: The Story of an Impulsive Bill that Eviscerated America's Civil Liberties: https://ammo.com/articles/usa-patriot-act-history-eviscerated-americas-civil-liberties - The 9/11 Attacks: Understanding Al-Qaeda and the Domestic Fall-Out from America's Secret War: https://ammo.com/articles/9-11-attacks-understanding-al-qaeda-americas-secret-war - The TSA and Security Theater: Understanding American Airport Security Following 9/11: https://ammo.com/articles/tsa-airport-security-theater-guide - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs #ResistanceLibrary #USAPATRIOTAct #Surveillance

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! When it comes to self-defense, many shooters hold to the belief that you should shoot the caliber that has the best ballistics and the most stopping power that you can handle. These shooters like to favor a larger caliber bullet, such as the 10mm Auto. Other shooters believe that the ideal defense round should be lightweight and low recoil, allowing for accurate and quick follow-up shots as modern jacketed hollow points (JHP) have made the caliber debate moot. These are typically your9mm Lugerconcealed carry permit holders. The 9mm vs 10mm caliber debate is an interesting one as these two handgun rounds are extremely different from each other, despite their bullet diameter only being separated by 1mm. And it begs the question, is bigger actually better when it comes to self-defense? The 10mm is the brainchild of Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper, a legendary American shooter and veteran. The 10mm was designed primarily as a hunting round, but was shortly adopted by the FBI in response to the Miami Shootout that claimed multiple agents' lives. It was determined that the 38 Special and 9mm ammo used by the agents was ineffective so the FBI switched to a heavier round. Although the 10mm gave the FBI the stopping power they wanted, the recoil was simply too much for smaller agents and the FBI eventually switched to the 40 S&W, which is essentially a shorter version of the 10mm with less powder. However, multiple agencies are now switching back to the 9mm Luger, the question is why? The truth is that the 9mm has come a long way since the 80's and jacketed hollow point ammo has advanced significantly. As such, law enforcement is coming to the understanding that shot placement is more important than raw kinetic energy. Although the 10mm is potent bear medicine, most shooters do not need the power the 10mm offers for most CCW purposes. Therefore our recommendation is to stick with the 9mm as you can carry more rounds and shoot more accurately due to lower recoil. #9mm #10mm #Glock20

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! When it comes to debates at your local gun store, your grandfather’s porch, or around the fire at your deer camp, there is none more heated than 223 vs 308. The 223 Remington and the 308 Winchester are the two most popular centerfire rifle cartridges across North America, Europe, and the world. Ever since the 223 Rem replaced the 308 Winchester as the U.S. Military standard issue cartridge in the 1960s, the debate has raged on hotter than a +P+ 44 Magnum round as to which of these two rifle cartridges is better. Although I doubt we will solve the 308 vs 223 caliber crisis in this article, I am confident that you will learn which is the right NATO round for your needs. The 223 is perhaps the most prolific centerfire rifle round on the planet. Its low recoil and high muzzle velocity give it a flat trajectory and make it an incredibly easy round to shoot accurately. With an effective range around 600 yards, the 223 has been the frontline battle cartridge for the U.S. Military for about 20 years and has proven itself in the battlefields of Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. However, the long range prowess of the 308 cannot be denied. As the 308 has been the primary sniping round for law enforcement and the military longer than the 223 has been in service. It is also one of the most popular big game hunting cartridges across the globe. Hunters love the power and versatility than the 308 provides and allows them the power of the 30-06 Springfield in a short action hunting rifle. Although the 308 was considered too high recoil from frontline use, it is been a consistent option for snipers and machine guns since the 1960's. #223 #223vs308 #308

For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! When it comes to picking your next semi-automatic everyday carry (EDC) handgun, two calibers that you should consider are the .380 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) and the 9mm Luger (9x19mm NATO, 9mm Parabellum). Both cartridges fire the same 9mm (0.355”) diameter bullet, but the .380 ACP has a shorter overall case length and is, therefore, the more anemic round. Some Internet pundits will proclaim that the 380 ACP does not have enough stopping power for self-defense and the 9mm round is clearly the better choice. While others will counter that the .380 ACP has less recoil and enhanced handling capabilities as reasons for picking the cartridge. No matter how you slice it, the 9mm is clearly the more powerful cartridge; however, does this mean that you should completely disregard the .380 ACP for your next CCW pistol? Decidedly not! When selecting an EDC handgun cartridge, it's important to understand what you shoot best. Lots of people tell you that you shouldn't carry anything smaller than a 9mm, but if you can't handle that cartridge then what good is it for you? Marksmanship is the key deciding factor in selecting any EDC cartridge for you CCW handgun. Although the 380 ACP is a somewhat underpowered round, it isn't any less deadly than a 22LR, which is just as lethal as any other round. All bullets and handgun calibers are deadly if used appropriately. So, the key factor in picking revolves around which one you shoot best. Are you a surgeon with your 380? If so then this might be the right choice. 380 pistols are also extremely lightweight and easy to conceal. However some CCW permit holders want the power that 9mm offers, and there's nothing wrong with that either. Pick which one you shoot best and you'll never be undergunned! #380 #9mm #380vs9mm