Ammunition is packaged in a cartridge, which has four parts: the primer, propellant, case, and projectile (the bullet). A cartridge is often referred to as a ‘round.’ Shotgun cartridges can also be called ‘rounds,’ or ‘shells.’ They are called ‘shotshells’ when they contain pellets instead of a slug or other projectile — but regardless of what you call it, there’s no such thing as a magic bullet.
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We are lucky enough to maintain daily correspondence with a number of dangerous men and women. Many of them are wretched minions beholden to the Mad Duo. Others are just badasses we know. Either way, they frequently relay little tips and ideas we never thought of—not perhaps enough for an article but worthy of further investigation. Check out our recurring series, Just the Tip. You’ll see this on Tuesdays, though probably not every Tuesday.
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Vertical Grip: Benefits of the Boomstick Broomstick
A foregrip is more than just a “boomstick broomstick.” A vertical grip is like a multitool for your rifle. Read up on the long gun foregrip!
Just the Tip: 8 Sig P320 Magwell Options
Looking for an aftermarket magwell for your Sig Sauer P320? Here are eight options to consider.
Pack a Pelican Gun Case | Just the Tip
If you’re reading this, you probably have a Pelican gun case. Or three. Or ten. We do too. Here’s how we pack a (firearm) Pelican cargo case.
Left Hand Revolver Reloads | Just the Tip
For obvious reasons, left hand revolver reloading is not simply a matter of mirroring what a right-handed shooter does. Here’s one method.
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JTT: If You Ever Wondered How To Paint a Rifle, Read This
Have you ever wondered how to paint a rifle for better camo, to avoid heat absorption, or to add personalization? Here’s a step-by-step from choosing rifle paint to adding patterns.
Just the Tip: They are NOT like us
Aprill Risk Consulting. Look 'em up. Follow 'em. Read what they have to say. We're often asked what other places, sites, bloggers, trainers, and the like we follow. Aprill Risk is one of them. Read on and we'll explain why. William Aprill of...
Color Matching! | JTT
50 Shades of FDE shares a pro tip he learned recently. The guys at Rifle Supply help him with his build and perform the Cerakote on his lower and upper.
Overlooked Training Tactics – Blade Deployment | JTT
Manipulating a blade carried for knife fighting or defense is something you don’t see practiced often except for the theatrics of some goofs on Instagram. Bringing a knife to a gunfight is no laughing matter and even with the information below we highly recommend you seek reputable training.
JTT | Survival Rules of Three
In survival, the rule of threes is a quick reference guide for how long one can generally stay alive in a survival, combat, or ratdiation emergency.