Best Competition Ammo for 2026: Pistol, Rifle and PRS Loads Ranked
The best competition ammo for 2026, from Federal Syntech 9mm to Hornady Frontier .223 and Hornady Match 6.5 Creedmoor, ranked by discipline with power factor explained.
Ammo
Our ammunition guides cover popular calibers for handguns, rifles, and shotguns, with a focus on availability, performance, and value. We break down defensive ammo, training rounds, hunting loads, and bulk options so you know what to buy for how you actually shoot.
Best .308 Ammo (2026): Hunting, Home Defense & Range
The best .308 Winchester ammo for 2026. Federal Barnes TSX for hunting, Speer Gold Dot for defense, PMC Bronze for the range, and 9 more tested loads with live pricing.
Best .22 LR Ammo (2026): Hunting & Target Tested
The best .22 LR ammo for hunting and target shooting in 2026. CCI Mini-Mag, Federal AutoMatch, Eley Match, and more tested and ranked.
Best 50 BMG Ammo in 2026: Match, Range and Surplus Picks
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Best 7.62×39 Ammo in 2026: Self Defense, Range and Hunting
Best 7.62×39 Ammo in 2026 at a Glance AmmoDetailsSpecsCheck Price Best Self DefenseHornady Black 123gr SST Polymer tip, controlled expansion, devastating t…
What is 30 Super Carry Ammo?
30 Super Carry ammo is a new caliber aimed at the concealed carry market, but can it topple 9mm Luger and 380 ACP?
9mm vs 40 S&W: 9mm Wins The War
9mm vs 40 S&W. What is the best caliber for personal defense and concealed carry?
Best .45 ACP Ammo (2026): Self Defense & Range Tested
The best .45 ACP ammo for self defense and range use in 2026. Hornady Critical Defense, Speer Gold Dot, Federal HST, and more tested and ranked.
Best .380 ACP Ammo (2026): Self Defense & Range Tested
The best .380 ACP ammo for self defense and range use in 2026. Hornady Critical Defense, Speer Gold Dot, Federal Hydra-Shok, and more tested and ranked.