The basic question “What are bullets made of?” is fundamental to choosing the right projectile for the sort of hunting or shooting you do. Bullets are constructed from a variety of materials, ...

With a new year underway, it can be fun trying new things with your firearms. For example, over the past year, there has been a shortage of rifle and shotgun ammunition across the state. If your ...

Most arguments about “penetration” are guys repeating something they heard once, usually with zero context. You’ll hear people say “this caliber penetrates,” or “that bullet is too soft,” or “you need ...

Some prolific hunters and writers have even advocated for copper bullets based on the performance characteristics of what I’ll call traditional copper bullet designs — think Barnes TSX/TTSX/LRX or ...

Though there is no evidence that lead bullet fragments are a threat to human or wildlife health at the population level, some hunters are choosing non-lead bullets to avoid any risk. "Given the choice ...

Big game hunters notice bullet performance, and all-copper bullets are proving their mettle in the field and at the range. To be honest, hunters resisted non-lead bullets for so long because they ...