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Your Guide to Caliber Deep Dives & Matchups
Picking the right caliber isn’t just about specs on paper, it’s about how your firearm performs in the real world. Should you run 9mm or .45 ACP for defense? Is .223 really different from 5.56? Does .308 give you more than .243 in the field?
In this section, we break it all down with straightforward caliber comparisons, head-to-head matchups, and practical insights to help you shoot smarter. Whether you’re building an AR, zeroing in on a hunting rifle, or choosing the best round for home defense, you’ll find answers right here.
Calibers
6.5 Creedmoor vs 223 Remington: Full Cartridge Comparison
The 6.5 Creedmoor and .223 Remington are two very different rifle cartridges that often ...
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224 Valkyrie vs 223 Remington: Choosing the Right AR-15 Round
When shooters debate AR-15 cartridges, two rounds always come up: the classic .223 ...
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223 vs 308: America’s Modern Military Cartridges, Head-To-Head
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.223 Rem/5.56 NATO is light, fast, low-recoil, and ideal for high-volume ...
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6.8 SPC vs 300 Blackout: Powering Up the AR Platform
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Two popular AR cartridges, two very different strengths
Running a short, ...
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Will Ammo Prices Go Up Again? Are Copper Tariffs to Blame?
TL; DR President Trump is planning to impose a 50% tariff on copper, effective August 1 — though the key word here is planning. This may drive up costs that will inevitably be passed along to ...
Choosing Between 6.5 Grendel vs .223 Remington: Pros, Cons, and Best Use Cases
TL;DR: 6.5 Grendel vs .223 Remington The short and sweet summary is listed here for those who want to cut to the chase... The differences between 6.5 Grendel and ...
22LR vs 9mm – The No-BS Guide to Two Essential Calibers
There's a short version and long version. The long version includes gifs of Mark Ruffallo and Russell Crowe. The short version is just a gif of Russell Crowe. By the end of this guide, you’ll be able ...
Best Subsonic 9mm Ammo: Top Picks for Suppressed Shooting
Short on time? Click here to jump ahead and check out our top recommended subsonic loads. TL;DR – Here's Our Best Subsonic 9mm Ammo Picks Winchester Super Suppressed 147 Grain 9mm ...
Facing Tariffs Together: A Message from Target Sports USA
Policy changes and economic uncertainty have hit the ammo industry. Here's what you need to know about how we at Target Sports are meeting these challenges.
The Best 9mm Range Ammo – Hand Picked By Ammo Industry Vets
Wondering what the best 9mm practice ammo is? You’re in the right place. We’ve seen what works, what jams, and what people keep coming back to buy again and again (and again and again and again). ...
Life or Death: Best 9mm Defense Ammo – Expert Buyer Guide
Life or death could hinge on your 9mm self defense ammo choice. But where do you start and which are the best rounds to carry in a self defense (or home defense) scenario? Read this expert guide to ...
Best SBR Ammo for Your AR-15: Why Regular 5.56 (XM193) Might Not Be the Best Choice
1The SBR Struggle: Why Barrel Length Matters2Example Ballistics for Short Barrel vs. Standard Barrel Length Using Regular 55 grain FMJ 556 Ammo3Similar Issues With M855 62 Grain Green Tip 556 Ammo ...
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Target Sports USA Announces Ammo+ Day Deals for All
Cheshire, CT – September 13, 2024 – Target Sports USA is bringing back their highly anticipated AMMO+ Day sale on September 19th, 2024. For ONE-DAY-ONLY we're upping the % ...
The Renowned AK-47
Designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov in the late 1940s, the “Avtomat Kalashnikova” was adopted by the Soviet military in 1949 and quickly became famous for its durability in various harsh ...
What is a Mouse Pistol?
Sometimes also referred to as the “Pocket Pistol”, the classic mouse pistol is the type of gun you see a fictional spy running around with. These guns tend to use .22 LR, .32 ...
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