Anyone who shoots with me knows that I like any round loaded with a projectile manufactured by Barnes Bullets. I have even gone so far as to say that I think Barnes has made one of the top ballistic innovations of the past fifteen years with these bullets—regardless of the market you’re talking about. And a big part of the reason I’m not shy about my love affair with … Read More →
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Ammo Review: Buffalo Bore 160 grain Barnes “Low Recoil” .45 ACP
In light of the recent article I wrote on Wilson Combat’s 95 grain 9mm Barnes ammunition, someone asked me this week why I was testing so many light-for-caliber loads, so I want to preface this article with a short explanation of my logic. The simplest way to say it is that there is enough valid information out there to draw a perfectly reliable conclusion that a 230 grain HST … Read More →
Ammo Review: Wilson Combat 95 grain Barnes TAC-XP 9mm
The ability to use lighter or heavier projectiles for different applications in a caliber has led to heavy-and-slow versus light-and-fast debates ad nauseum ever since people realized that they had options. Cavemen probably thought about it too, but then they were just like, “Nah, hitting target more important.” Barnes’ 95 grain TAC-XP bullet won’t be an exception to that rule. But it could well make some people rethink … Read More →
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