CheyTac Associates, LLC is now offering lead free, law enforcement ammunition in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. Other ammunition manufacturers do this as well, but Chey Tac approaches the issue of “stopping power” via high velocity coupled with a large hollow point filled with a polymer ball. Though this sounds similar to Corbon’s PowRball,…
On other sites I have seen threads asking which is better, .44 Special or .45 Colt? Answers rang out for and against each cartridge. Frequently such threads do not define better for what purpose. Others specify hunting or defense as the frame of reference for “best.” Though distinctly different cartridges, these two also share some common traits. · Both have been loaded with…
Hunting has been difficult in north central Texas this year. Abnormally low temperatures throughout the summer combined with a mild winter (so far) and higher than average rainfall has resulted in much food for the deer and they’ve paid less attention to corn feeders than normal. I’ve been taking part in a state sanctioned game…
Speaking of their newest ammunition line, Mr. Mike Shovel of Corbon advised, “All calibers in DPX will penetrate 12 to 16″ in denim-covered ballistic gelatin.” He went on to state that this line of ammunition is designed to meet the FBI protocols for bullet performance and said that DPX also works very well after encountering barriers…
Tested in 3 Different Barrel Lengths In recent years, a hue and cry for expanding ammunition that doesn’t fragment and penetrates at least 12″ in 10% ballistic gelatin has been the new beat to which high-performance ammo makers have been marching. From Remington, we see the Golden Saber while Speer has the bonded Gold Dot line of hollow points.…
The .44 Special is a cartridge that has garnered some popularity in year’s past, but remains a favorite with reloaders and gun cranks. Though still produced today, most of the revolvers for it are on the smaller side, currying favor with those wanting a snub big bore akin to the old English Bulldog revolvers of…
(Or Why I don’t Get Involved in “Caliber Wars.”) Very common in gun shop discussions, shooting magazines and books, as well as on the Internet are incessant discussions on “which caliber is the best”. Also included will be questions and opinions on which load leads the pack for a given caliber. Some walk with extreme confidence as…