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Lead-Free Hunting Bullets - Guns and Ammo

Monolithic copper bullets offer hunters a lead-free alternative to more traditional rounds. Here we'll examine how these projectiles work, as well as their performance in the field.

Ball Powder: You are probably shooting St. Marks Powder

Microstamping: The Unreliable Attempt to Tie Spent Cartridge

Microstamping is yet another effort to reduce and restrict firearm ownership in the name of “public safety.”

Ammunition Pressure Testing - Guns and Ammo

Demystifying the methods and terminology of ammunition pressure testing.

Considerations for Handloading World War II-Vintage Rifle Am

These suggestions will assist you in handloading mil-spec ammunition that will regulate with the sights and provide proper ballistic shooting for World War II-era rifles.

Cap & Ball Revolver History: Everything You Need to Know

Temperature Effects on Gunpowder

Temperature Effects on Gunpowder Explained (Guns & Ammo photo) March 10, 2021 By Dave Emary Have you ever opened a can of powder and gotten a puff of foul-smelling brown smoke? Have you shot ammunition in the winter without issue, only to experience stiff bolt lift and cratered or pierced primers in the summer heat? Have you sighted in during a warm day and later had a round impact off your zero on a cold one? Or, have you wondered why an ammunition or propellant may perform differently over time? These issues are directly attributable to changes in chemical reaction rates caused by temperature and the propellant’s exposure to high heat. The chemical stability and life of propellant is decreased with relatively short exposure to high temperatures.

Should You Shoot That Old Damascus-Barreled Shotgun?

Ruger's new American Pistol Competition is a race-ready 9mm that's surging ahead in the game.

Should You Shoot That Old Damascus-Barreled Shotgun?

Should You Shoot That Old Damascus-Barreled Shotgun? (Guns & Ammo photo) February 03, 2021 By Dave Emary Many of us have an old side-by-side shotgun at home. Maybe it’s a family heirloom, an unexpected attic find, or given to you by a friend or neighbor. This article is pointed at shotguns made between the 1880s and 1920s era, many of which have Damascus or “twist-steel” barrels. Some of these barrels feature very striking patterns, and the workmanship in many of the guns is very good. Such efforts are expensive for gunmakers to recreate today due to the time and skill required. Despite their artistic quality, many of us have heard tired comments like, “That’d make a great wall hanger,” or, “That Damascus barrel will blow up in your face!” But are those statements really true? Can these old shotguns be safely put back into service and used effectively in the field? The answer to the latter is “Yes,” but with caveats.