Why the M1 Garand’s ammo capacity was reduced from 10 to 8 bullets
Described by General George S. Patton as “the greatest battle implement ever devised,” the M1 Garand is one of the most iconic U.S. military rifles. The Garand is famous for…
The reason troops don’t load 30 rounds in 30-round magazines
The U.S. military’s basic rifleman combat loadout is 210 rounds of 5.56x45mm NATO ammo carried in seven 30-round magazines. However, if you actually inspect those magazines, you may find that…
Everything you need to know about firearm ammunition
Even if you’ve never touched a firearm in your life, everyone knows how it basically works. You put the round in the barrel, aim, pull the trigger, and the round…
These are the best deer hunting ammo options
With close to a dozen more modern choices, the .30-30 Winchester remains the best deer hunting ammo. If you grew up hunting, you have likely used .30-30 Winchester rounds at…
This is why the US military uses 5.56mm ammo instead of 7.62mm
A common debate among veterans and gun enthusiasts revolves around why the United States chose to implement the 5.56mm N.A.T.O. round into service instead of the…
4 ways civilians contributed to the war effort during World War II
The Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941, by the Japanese ushered the United States into World War II. American citizens’ comfortable, everyday lives were dramatically cut short by rationing. …
This landmine can hit enemy vehicles from above
No, that’s not a typo. The XM204 Top Attack Munition can strike enemy vehicles from above, an angle of attack that provides a huge advantage when trying to penetrate enemy…
The 4 weirdest ammunition types ever used
Humans have a long history of being creative with their weapons. Necessity is the mother of invention, and there’s no necessity greater than not dying because you can’t shoot back. As a result, humans have come up with more than their share of sur…
The Lake City Army Ammo Plant is making its first new round in 65 years
In 2007, the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant produced nearly 1.4 billion rounds of ammo. Located on 3,935 acres of land near Independence, Missouri, Lake City is the military’s primary…
This Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant made bullets for WWII
Construction of the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant in Ramsey County, Minnesota began in 1941. Its purpose was clear: to build small arms ammunition for World War II. Originally, they…