FAQ

This page is a collection of questions pertaining to our website and will help guide you to find the perfect ammunition.

Common Questions

Are there regulations regarding the type of ammunition I can use for hunting?

How should I select the appropriate bullet weight for hunting?

How should I store ammunition safely?

Should I use different ammunition for different hunting scenarios?

Different hunting scenarios may necessitate different ammunition selections. To avoid over-penetration, you might select ammo with controlled expansion or limited penetration if you’re hunting in thick brush or dense woods. Open-field or long-range hunting, on the other hand, may necessitate ammunition with a flatter trajectory and higher muzzle velocity. When choosing your ammunition, keep the specific conditions in mind.

What does the term “grain” mean when referring to ammunition?

What is the best type of ammunition for hunting?

204 Ruger FAQ

Can you shoot a deer with a .204 Ruger?

How much does a 204 drop at 500 yards?

The amount of bullet drop for a .204 Ruger at 500 yards will depend on various factors such as the specific bullet weight, muzzle velocity, ballistic coefficient, and environmental conditions (e.g., altitude, temperature, and wind).

As an approximate estimation, let’s consider a typical .204 Ruger load with a 40-grain bullet and a muzzle velocity of around 3,900 feet per second. Assuming standard atmospheric conditions, the bullet drop at 500 yards could be in the range of 12 to 16 inches.

What is the best bullet weight for 204 Ruger?

The best bullet weight for a .204 Ruger can vary depending on your specific shooting needs and preferences. Generally, bullet weights for the .204 Ruger range from 24 grains to 45 grains. Lighter bullets, such as 32 grains, offer higher velocities and flatter trajectories, making them ideal for varmint hunting and long-range shooting. They deliver explosive expansion and minimal wind drift, maximizing the cartridge’s potential for small game and varmint eradication. Heavier bullets, like 40 grains or 45 grains, provide more kinetic energy and are suitable for larger varmints or predators. It is recommended to experiment with different bullet weights and select the one that provides the best balance of accuracy, terminal performance, and suitability for your shooting application.

What is the effective range of a 204 Ruger?

The effective range of a .204 Ruger can vary depending on several factors, including bullet weight, barrel length, shooting conditions, and shooter skill. However, as a general guideline, the .204 Ruger is considered effective up to approximately 400-500 yards for varmint hunting and target shooting.

The cartridge’s high muzzle velocity and flat trajectory contribute to its longer effective range. With proper shot placement and a suitable bullet, the .204 Ruger can deliver accurate and lethal performance on varmints and small game within this distance range.

223 Remington FAQ

Can You Shoot Deer with 223 Remington?

Yes, you can use a .223 Remington cartridge for hunting deer. However, it’s important to consider a few factors before choosing the .223 Remington for deer hunting.

The .223 Remington is a smaller and lighter cartridge compared to other popular deer hunting cartridges such as the .30-06 Springfield or .308 Winchester. As a result, it may have limitations when it comes to effectively taking down deer, particularly at longer distances or in situations where a clean and ethical shot placement is crucial.The .223 Remington is a smaller and lighter cartridge compared to other popular deer hunting cartridges such as the .30-06 Springfield or .308 Winchester. As a result, it may have limitations when it comes to effectively taking down deer, particularly at longer distances or in situations where a clean and ethical shot placement is crucial.

How much does a 223 drop at 300 yards?

Is 223 and 5.56 the same thing?

The term “223” typically refers to .223 Remington, which is a popular rifle cartridge primarily used in civilian sporting rifles. It was developed by Remington Arms and is widely used for hunting, target shooting, and other recreational shooting activities.

On the other hand, “5.56” refers to 5.56x45mm NATO, which is a military cartridge developed for use in military rifles. The 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge has similar dimensions to the .223 Remington but operates at higher pressures. It is the standard ammunition used by the military in rifles such as the M16 and the M4.

What is the .223 Remington good for?

223 WSSM FAQ

How fast is a 223 WSSM bullet?

Is 223 WSSM good for deer?

What is the difference between 224 Valkyrie and 223 WSSM?

Why is a .223 not good for deer hunting?

243 Winchester FAQ

How far can a 243 shoot a deer?

How much does a 243 drop at 300 yards?

Is a 243 big enough for elk?

Is a 243 or 6.5 Creedmoor better?

243 WSSM FAQ

Is the 243 WSSM ammo discontinued?

What is the best bullet weight for 243 WSSM?

What is the FPS of a 243 WSSM?

What’s the difference between 243 WSSM and 300 WSM?

257 Weatherby FAQ

How accurate is the 257 Weatherby?

How far can you shoot a 257 Weatherby?

How much does a 257 Weatherby Mag bullet drop at 500 yards?

Is 257 Weatherby powerful enough for elk?

270 Winchester FAQ

How far can a .270 Winchester shoot accurately?

Is 270 Winchester ammo powerful enough for elk?

Is a 270 Winchester more powerful than a 308?

What is the best 270 bullet for deer?

28 Nosler FAQ

Is 28 Nosler good for long range shooting?

Is 28 Nosler too much for deer?

Is a 28 Nosler bigger than a 7mm?

What is a 28 Nosler equivalent to?

280 Remington FAQ

How far can a .280 shoot?

Is a 280 a 7mm?

Is a 280 Remington ammunition good for elk?

What is the difference between a 280 Remington and a 284 Winchester?

30-06 Springfield FAQ

Are 30-06 Springfield and 7.62 the same?

How powerful is 30-06 Springfield?

What has more stopping power .308 or 30-06?

What’s the difference between 30-06 Springfield and .308 win?

30-30 Winchester FAQ

How far does 30-30 Winchester ammo drop at 150 yards?

Is a 30-30 more powerful than 30-06?

What grain bullet is best for 30-30?

What is the effective range of 30-30 Winchester?

300 Norma FAQ

How far can a 300 Norma Mag shoot?

How far does a 300 Norma Mag drop at 500 yards?

What is the difference between 300 Win Mag and 300 Norma Mag?

What is the max effective range of a 300 Norma Mag?

300 Remington Ultra Magnum FAQ

How far can you shoot with a 300 Ultra Mag?

How much recoil does a 300 Remington Ultra Mag have?

What is the difference between 30-06 and 300 Remington Ultra Mag?

What is the difference between 300 Win Mag and 300 Rem Ultra Mag?

300 Weatherby FAQ

How far can you shoot a 300 Weatherby?

How much does a 300 Weatherby Mag bullet drop at 500 yards?

AIs 300 Weatherby powerful enough for elk?

Which is better 300 Weatherby or 300 Win Mag?

300 Winchester Magnum FAQ

How far can you shoot a 300 Win Mag ammo?

Is 300 Winchester Magnum ammo good for deer?

Is a 300 Win Mag more powerful than a 30-06?

308 Winchester FAQ

Is .308 and 7.62 the same?

Is 308 enough for elk?

What is the effective range for a 308 round?

Which round is more powerful 308 or 30-06?

338 Lapua FAQ

How many inches does a 338 Lapua drop at 1000 yards?

Is a 338 more powerful than a 300?

What is the difference between a 338 Lapua and a 50 BMG round?

What is the longest shot with a 338 Lapua?

338 Winchester Magnum FAQ

How far will a 338 Win Mag shoot?

Is 338 Winchester Magnum good for elk?

What is the best grain bullet for a 338 Win Mag?

What is the difference between 338 Lapua and 338 Winchester Magnum?

348 Winchester FAQ

How much does a 348 Winchester bullet drop at 500 yards?

Is the 348 Winchester good for deer?

What is the 348 Winchester good for?

What is the maximum pressure for a 348 Winchester?

35 Whelen FAQ

Is 35 Whelen a good deer cartridge?

Is a 35 Whelen good for elk?

What does a 35 Whelen compare to?

What is the power of 35 Whelen?

350 Remington FAQ

How big is the 350 Remington Magnum?

What is a 350 rem mag good for?

What is the bullet drop of a 350 Remington mag at 300 yards?

What is the muzzle velocity of a 350 rem mag?

375 H&H Magnum FAQ

How powerful is a 375 H&H Magnum?

What is the 375 H&H Magnum good for?

What is the difference between 375 H&H and 375 H&H Magnum?

What is the hunting range of a 375 H&H Magnum?

38 Special FAQ

Is 38 good for self defense?

Is 38 Special more powerful than 380?

Is a 38 more powerful than a 9mm?

Why does 38 Special cost more than 9mm?

44 Magnum FAQ

Can a 44 Magnum take down a grizzly?

Is 44 Magnum overkill for deer?

Is 44 Magnum stronger than 45 acp?

Which is more powerful 10mm or 44 Mag?

45 LONG COLT FAQ

Is 45 Colt and 45 Long Colt the same shell?

Is a 45 Long Colt more powerful than a 375 Magnum?

What is the advantage of 45 Long Colt?

What is the best grain for 45 Long Colt?

Ultimately, the best grain for .45 Long Colt ammo depends on your specific needs, here are a few options:

200 Grain: This is a lighter bullet option and is often used for target shooting, plinking, and cowboy action shooting. It generally has less recoil, allowing for faster follow-up shots.
225-250 Grain: This is a popular weight range for .45 Long Colt ammunition and offers a good balance between recoil, accuracy, and stopping power. It is commonly used for self-defense, hunting medium-sized game, and general-purpose shooting.

Heavier Bullets (255-300+ Grain): These heavier bullets are typically used for hunting larger game or when maximum penetration and energy transfer are desired. They can provide increased stopping power and are suitable for hunting big game animals such as deer, wild boar, and even bear.

45-70 Government FAQ

Can a 45-70 govt take down a grizzly?

How does 45-70 Govt compare to other calibers?

How powerful is a 45-70 govt ammo?

What can you hunt with a 45-70 govt ammo?

450 Bushmaster FAQ

How far can you shoot a deer with a 450 Bushmaster?

Is 450 Bushmaster overkill for deer?

What is the 450 Bushmaster round good for?

What is the maximum effective range of a 450 Bushmaster?

460 S&W Magnum FAQ

Is a 460 more powerful than a 500 Magnum?

Is 450 Bushmaster overkill for deer?

What is the effective range of a 460 S&W Magnum?

What’s the difference between 357 maximum and 460 S&W?

577 Nitro Express FAQ

How fast is the .577 Nitro Express?

How powerful is .577 Nitro Express?

What are the best types of calibers for an African Safari Hunt?

What big game can you hunt with the 577 Nitro Express?

6.5 Creedmoor FAQ

Is 6.5 Creedmoor enough to take down a deer?

What grain bullet is best for hunting with a 6.5 Creedmoor?

What is the best 6.5 Creedmoor bullet for 1000 yards?

What is the hunting range for 6.5 Creedmoor?

6.5 PRC FAQ

How does 6.5 PRC compare to 308?

How does the 6.5 PRC compare to 270?

Is 6.5 PRC too small for elk?

Is the 6.5 PRC stronger than the 6.5 Creedmoor?

7MM PRC FAQ

Is 7mm PRC good for elk?

Is a 7mm PRC better than 308?

What is the max effective range of a 7mm PRC?

Which is more powerful, 30 06 or 7mm?

7MM REMINGTON MAGNUM FAQ

Is 7mm Rem Mag good for grizzly bears?

What is the best grain bullet to shoot out of a 7mm Rem Mag?

What is the bullet drop of a 7mm Rem Mag at 300 yards?

Why is the 7mm Rem Mag ammo hard to find?

7mm-08 FAQ

Is a 7mm-08 more powerful than a 6.5 Creedmoor?

What is 7mm-08 comparable to?

What is the best grain size for a 7mm-08?

What is the effective range of a 7mm-08 on a deer?

Common Questions

Are there regulations regarding the type of ammunition I can use for hunting?

How should I select the appropriate bullet weight for hunting?

How should I store ammunition safely?

Should I use different ammunition for different hunting scenarios?

What does the term “grain” mean when referring to ammunition?

What is the best type of ammunition for hunting?

Handgun .32 - .38

Handgun .40 - .50

Handgun .40 - .50

Handgun .40 - .50

FAQ

Common Questions

204 Ruger FAQ

223 Remington FAQ

223 WSSM FAQ

243 Winchester FAQ

243 WSSM FAQ

257 Weatherby FAQ

270 Winchester FAQ

28 Nosler FAQ

280 Remington FAQ

30-06 Springfield FAQ

30-30 Winchester FAQ

300 Norma FAQ

300 Remington Ultra Magnum FAQ

300 Weatherby FAQ

300 Winchester Magnum FAQ

308 Winchester FAQ

338 Lapua FAQ

338 Winchester Magnum FAQ

348 Winchester FAQ

35 Whelen FAQ

350 Remington FAQ

375 H&H Magnum FAQ

38 Special FAQ

44 Magnum FAQ

45 LONG COLT FAQ

45-70 Government FAQ

450 Bushmaster FAQ

460 S&W Magnum FAQ

577 Nitro Express FAQ

6.5 Creedmoor FAQ

6.5 PRC FAQ

7MM PRC FAQ

7MM REMINGTON MAGNUM FAQ

7mm-08 FAQ

Common Questions

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