.223 Remington vs 5.56 NATO: Decoding the AR-15’s Twin Calibers
You’re posted on a fenceline in the Montana breaks, coyote trotting broadside at 350 yards. Do you send a .223 Remington match round for a precise vital hit—or drop the...
Kyle Read
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.223 Remington vs 5.56 NATO: Decoding the AR-15’s Twin Calibers
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8.6 Blackout vs .300 Blackout: Heavy Hitters in the Subsonic Arena8.6 Blackout vs .300 Blackout: Heavy Hitters in the Subsonic Arena
You’re tucked into a mesquite thicket at first light, rifle shouldered, waiting for that boar to slip through at 75 yards. Do you send a 200-grain .300 Blackout subsonic for a...
Kyle Read
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.243 Winchester vs .270 Winchester: Classic Bolt-Gun Caliber Clash.243 Winchester vs .270 Winchester: Classic Bolt-Gun Caliber Clash
You're perched on a frost-cracked ridge in Colorado's high country, binoculars scanning for that elusive mule deer buck slipping through the aspen at 450 yards. Do you lean on the .243 Winchester's...
Kyle Read
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How Many Gun Owners Are in the U.S.? (2025 Gun Ownership Statistics)How Many Gun Owners Are in the U.S.? (2025 Gun Ownership Statistics)
Since the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) began operating in 1998, it has processed nearly 500 million checks. While a check does not mean a gun was transferred...
Kyle Read
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What Is Varmint Ammo? A Complete Guide for Hunters and Shooters
What Is Varmint Ammo? A Complete Guide for Hunters and Shooters
Varmint ammunition has been a staple for predator hunters, prairie dog shooters, and small-game enthusiasts for decades. Whether you’re protecting livestock from coyotes or spending a weekend popping prairie dogs...
Kyle Read
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Precision Rifle Basics: Everything You Need to Start Shooting Sub-MOA
Precision Rifle Basics: Everything You Need to Start Shooting Sub-MOA
Precision rifle shooting isn’t about expensive gear—it’s about mastering fundamentals and eliminating variables. Whether you’re ringing steel at 800 yards or prepping for your first PRS match, these core principles...
Kyle Read
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Understanding Ammo Ballistics: A Practical Guide for Shooters
Understanding Ammo Ballistics: A Practical Guide for Shooters
Ballistics is one of those topics that sounds complicated until you break it down. Once you understand the basics, you’ll make smarter ammo choices, shoot more accurately, and spend less...
Kyle Read
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How to Choose the Right Trigger for Your Rifle: A No-Nonsense Buyer’s Guide
How to Choose the Right Trigger for Your Rifle: A No-Nonsense Buyer’s Guide
The trigger is the single most important interface between you and your rifle. A great trigger doesn’t just make shooting more enjoyable—it makes you objectively faster and more accurate. A...
Kyle Read
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PCC vs AR-15: Which Platform Fits Your Needs?
PCC vs AR-15: Which Platform Fits Your Needs?
The debate between pistol caliber carbines (PCCs) and AR-15s never really dies—it just evolves as new models hit the market and shooters refine what they actually want out of a...
Kyle Read
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Open Tip Match (OTM) vs Full Metal Jacket (FMJ): Which Bullet Is Right for You?
Open Tip Match (OTM) vs Full Metal Jacket (FMJ): Which Bullet Is Right for You?
In the ammo world, two bullet types dominate conversations among precision shooters, competitive riflemen, and high-volume plinkers: Open Tip Match (OTM) and Full Metal Jacket (FMJ). At first glance they...
Kyle Read
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How to Choose the Right AR-15 Ammo: Stop Wasting Money on the Wrong Stuff
How to Choose the Right AR-15 Ammo: Stop Wasting Money on the Wrong Stuff
Every week at True Shot Ammo we watch new AR owners grab whatever “green tip” is on sale — only to come back complaining about accuracy, over-gassing, or blown primers....
Kyle Read
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12 Gauge vs 20 Gauge: Which Shotgun Shell Is Actually Right for You?12 Gauge vs 20 Gauge: Which Shotgun Shell Is Actually Right for You?
Every day at True Shot Ammo, we watch customers stare at the shotgun ammo wall wrestling with the same question: “Should I go with 12 gauge because it’s the king, or...
Kyle Read
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How to Store Your Ammo Properly: Expert Tips to Keep It Reliable and Safe
How to Store Your Ammo Properly: Expert Tips to Keep It Reliable and Safe
Ammunition isn’t cheap — and nothing ruins a range day faster than opening a box of corroded, swollen, or moisture-damaged rounds. At True Shot Ammo, we’ve shipped millions of rounds...
Kyle Read
