Articles by Ammunition Depot

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Best All-Purpose Firearms

What Is the Best All-Purpose Gun?

June 14, 2021
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Ammo Shape

Why Are Most Handgun Bullets Round Instead of Pointy?

June 7, 2021
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AK47 Rifle vs M16 Rifle

AK-47 vs M-16: Which Is the Best?

May 31, 2021
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Ammo Types

Why Are There So Many Ammo Calibers?

May 24, 2021
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XM Ammunition

Why the X in XM Ammo?

May 17, 2021
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What Is Ball Ammo

What Is Ball Ammo?

May 10, 2021
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President Biden gun laws

5 Proposed Changes to 2A Rights Under President Biden

May 3, 2021
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AK-47 vs AR-15 Rifles

Should You Buy an SKS, AK-47 or AR-15 Rifle?

April 26, 2021
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+P Ammo

What Is +P Ammo?

April 19, 2021
Edited November 6, 2025 687 view(s)
+P ammo is a standard handgun round that has a little more gunpowder in the cartridge, making the round more powerful. For defensive gun owners looking to balance between power and accuracy, +P ammo can offer a great fit. It’s one of the innovations that lets you max out on power without seriously affecting other factors. Read on to get a feel for whether +P ammo is right for you.
what is grain in a bullet

What Does Grain Mean in Ammo?

April 12, 2021
Edited September 8, 2025 4413 view(s)
What does grain mean when you're talking about ammo? We could give you the quick, simple answer and tell you it refers to the weight of the ammunition, but this doesn’t really give you a good understanding of how the concept applies to your shooting. In order to learn the history of the term and its contemporary significance, continue reading.