The 9×23 is one of those rounds quickly being forgotten with time.
Category Archives: Ammo
Some 10MM Loads
I been buying the Underwood 10MM ammo a lot lately. After Maya got some for her daily carry 10mm, I switched over to using it myself . The two loads that we both really like is the 200 grain Hardcast load and the 200gr JHP load. Both at 1,250 FPS. The load that has becomeContinue reading “Some 10MM Loads”
Vintage Super Vel Ammunition Ads
In lieu of another data dump, here is a photo gallery of vintage Super Vel ads from 1967 to 1984
Someone At Federal Was Very Drunk
This was shared on facebook by Supervel. They got this from some once fired brass for their re-use. Not only did it leave the factory at Federal but some one chambered and fired it. The mind boggles..
Russia develops Mnogotochie anti-drone multi-bullet rounds
So, this is from Russia’s news agency so the usual caveats apply the same as they would with any other country releasing info about their new wonder weapons, the US being no exception to this. According to Rostec, experience shows that small arms are an effective means of defense against UAVs MOSCOW, January 22. /TASS/.Continue reading “Russia develops Mnogotochie anti-drone multi-bullet rounds”
A Family Heirloom
A friend from twitter shared this for us today. She said her Grandpa gave them to her before he passed away.
The 5.56x45mm SS109 Cartridge
This post contains a September 1984 magazine article from SWAT magazine that discusses the SS109 cartridge that was in the process of being adopted at the time and contains seven tables of test data.
Frankford Arsenal M2 Stannic Stained .30 Cal Bullets
Now here is something from a bygone age that you just don’t see anymore. I saw some 20 years ago but it was just a handful.
Myth Of M1 Carbine Penetration Failures in Korea
If there is an oft told tale of US service rifle failure more common than the myth of the M16 being UN-reliable, it is the tales of the failures of the M1 carbine in the Korean war, to penetrate the thick coats worn by communist soldiers. Anyone who is interested in US ordnance history orContinue reading “Myth Of M1 Carbine Penetration Failures in Korea”
Is .22s the Ideal Self Defense Round?
It’s just a matter of shot placement right? .22 would give you the least recoil and easiest follow up shots wouldn’t it? Penetration is decent enough too, and there’s no deafening bang to concuss you. Conversely over penetration is not much of an issue with it either. So why aren’t we all using it? HaveContinue reading “Is .22s the Ideal Self Defense Round?”
