The most common definition of “caliber,” as it pertains to guns, is about as straightforward as you could want it to be: Caliber simply mean the diameter of the hole in a rifle or pistol barrel. Yet ...

Getting consistent hits at extreme distances requires specialized rifles and optics. It also demands purpose-built bullets. All long-range bullets have three things in common: They’re long and slender ...

For decades the FBI claimed the .40 Smith & Wesson was the optimal personal defense round. But the 9mm versus .40S&W battle rages on. (Photo by FBI) Defensive caliber arguments have been going on ...

Elk are a big deal because they’re a big deer, and thus require big elk calibers. Elk carry enough venison on the hoof to suggest a big cartridge and big bullet. Use enough gun, enough caliber, and ...

According to "assault weapon" ban proponents, the AR rifle's lethality is all about how fast its bullets travel. The Washington Post recently claimed that "what makes [the AR] so deadly is the speed ...

David Rainer, the PR guy with ADCNR, had an interesting look at Alabama deer hunting ammo the other day. I thought I would share it: With a hint of fall in the air, Alabama deer hunters usually move ...