Firearms & Ammunition

Proper storage preserves ballistic performance and safety over time.

The AK-74 is chambered for the 5.45×39mm cartridge, a Soviet intermediate rifle round introduced in the 1970s to replace the 7.62×39mm. This smaller, high-velocity cartridge w...

Shotgun shells typically last 10 to 20 years when stored properly in a cool, dry, climate-controlled environment. With ideal conditions, some modern shells may remain reliable b...

The question, how long can ammo last, does not have a single expiration date stamped on every box. Instead, longevity depends on materials, manufacturing quality, and how the ro...

The 7.5x55mm Swiss, also known as 7.5 GP 11, is a rimless bottleneck cartridge developed for the Swiss military in the late 19th century and remains in limited service today. It...

Muzzle velocity is the speed of a bullet as it leaves the muzzle, usually expressed in feet per second (fps) or meters per second (m/s). For the .30 06 Springfield, typical fact...

The .460 Magnum is a centerfire rifle cartridge designed for big-game hunting and long-range performance. Known for its high velocity and substantial energy, it serves as a powe...

The 7.5x55mm cartridge, often associated with the Swiss Schmidt–Rubin and Stgw 57 military rifles, remains influential in precision rifle and long-range shooting contexts. Its...

300 Blackout (300 BLK) is a purpose-built rifle cartridge designed to deliver flexible performance from both suppressed and unsuppressed platforms. Developed in 2007 by Advanced...

A balling gun is a handheld tool that deposits measured amounts of black powder or substitute into a firearm’s muzzle, typically for loading shotgun shells or cartridges that...