Remington Core-Lokt Review (2026): Gel, Groups, Ballistics
Our Remington Core-Lokt review: gel depth and weight kept, groups from 13 rifle setups, Remington BC and energy for 106 loads, Tipped, Copper, Lever Gun and Handgun.
Ammo
Ammo reviews and buying guides, newest first. Most readers come here for one of two things: what to carry, and where to buy it cheap.
For carry and home defense, the best defensive ammo guide explains what actually matters, and the best home defense ammo ranks picks for every caliber. The best 9mm ammo covers the round most people shoot, and the best .22 LR ammo is there for plinking and small game. To save money, read the ammo buying guide and check the cheapest online ammo stores.
Sig Sauer V-Crown Review (2026): Gel Tests vs HST
Our Sig Sauer V-Crown review: every heavy clothing gel shot in four calibers against HST, Gold Dot and Critical Defense, the 365 and M17 loads, and what Sig still sells.
Federal American Eagle Ammo Review (2026): Chronograph and Groups by Gun
Our Federal American Eagle ammo review: 48 chronograph strings from 27 guns, 25-yard groups, Syntech vs FMJ, lead-free IRT and the LE training question.
Underwood Ammo Review (2026): Box Speeds Checked, Gel Tested
Our Underwood Ammo review: Xtreme Defender, Xtreme Penetrator and hard cast in gel, plus 18 chronograph strings checked against Underwood box speeds.
Winchester PDX1 Defender Review (2026): 50 Handgun Shots, Plus 12 Gauge and .410 Tested
Our Winchester PDX1 Defender review: 50 gel shots in six handgun calibers, every shot charted, plus the 12 gauge slug and buck, the segmenting slug and the .410.
Winchester Ranger T-Series Review (2026): 40 Shots in 4 Calibers, Plus Winchester’s Barrier Data
Our Winchester Ranger T-Series review: 40 shots in 9mm, .380, .40 and .45 ACP through heavy clothing, every shot charted, Winchester’s own barrier chart and live prices.
Hornady Critical Duty Review (2026): 30 Shots in 4 Calibers, Plus Hornady’s FBI Barrier Data
Our Hornady Critical Duty review: 30 shots in 9mm, .40, .45 ACP and .357 Magnum through heavy clothing, every shot charted, Hornady’s FBI tables and live prices.
Federal HST vs Speer Gold Dot (2026): 90 Shots From the Same Guns
Federal HST vs Speer Gold Dot from the same carry guns: 90 shots through heavy clothing in five calibers, every shot charted, the makers’ FBI tables and live prices.
Federal HST Review (2026): 60 Shots in Five Calibers, Every HST Shot Charted
Our Federal HST review: 60 HST shots in five calibers through heavy clothing, every shot charted, Federal’s own FBI tables, HST vs Gold Dot and live prices.