Tag .308

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8mm Roth-Steyr: The First Army-Adopted Autoloader Round

Discover the true first army-adopted automatic pistol cartridge: the Roth-Steyr M1907 and its unique 8mm round, engineered for Austro-Hungarian cavalry use.

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7.63mm Mauser: Separating Fact From Broomhandle Myth

7.63mm Mauser vs 7.62mm Tokarev: identical dimensions, different pressures. Mauser ~1,350 fps, 500 ft-lbs, ~36,000 psi (CIP)

Explore the true history and technical details of the 7.63mm Mauser cartridge, separating fact from myth about its power and compatibility with 7.62mm Tokarev rounds.

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30 Luger: A Cartridge Ahead of Its Market

30 Luger: Ahead of its time. Image shows a Luger pistol with toggle-lock action and wooden grip

Discover the history and unique ballistics of the 30 Luger cartridge, a pioneering flat-shooting, low-recoil pistol round launched in 1900 ahead of its time.

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7.62mm Nagant: How the Gas Seal Actually Works

Discover how the Nagant M1895 revolver's unique gas-seal mechanism works, its history, design, and why it remains a standout in firearm engineering.

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9mm Browning Long: How Logistics Beat a Sound Cartridge

Illustration titled "The Cartridge That Lost," showing a 9mm Browning Long round and FN Model 1903 pistol over a European map, with text: Logistics, not ballistics. 9mm Browning Long: 1903-1946

Explore the history and technical details of the 9mm Browning Long - a competitive cartridge that lost the standardization race due to timing and logistics, not ballistics.

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7.65mm Borchardt: The Cartridge Behind the First Practical Autoloader

7.65MM Borchardt - The first practical autoloader, shown with an illustration of the pistol and a cartridge

Explore the origins and engineering of the 7.65mm Borchardt cartridge, the pioneering bottlenecked design that shaped modern self-loading pistols and their ammo evolution.

Reloading Guide

Load Development Methods: Ladder Test, OCW, and Satterlee Compared

Three pairs of rifle cartridges above three targets grouped within a shared Stability Zone, illustrating consistent accuracy across different bullet types

Discover the key differences between the Ladder Test, OCW, and Satterlee methods for precise rifle load development to optimize your shooting accuracy safely and efficiently.

Powder Measure

RCBS UPM-3 Competition Powder Measure Review

Discover the RCBS UPM-3 Competition Powder Measure, a precision rifle upgrade offering consistent 0.10-grain accuracy and versatile, multi-caliber loading convenience.

Primer

Federal GM215M Gold Medal Large Magnum Rifle Match Primer

Discover the Federal GM215M, a match-grade Large Rifle Magnum primer engineered for ultimate long-range accuracy in magnum cartridges with slow-burning powders.

Caliber Comparison

45-70 vs 8.6 Blackout Old Iron Meets New Precision

45-70 vs 8.6 BLK rifles on a wooden fence, showcasing a mid-century ballistic comparison.

A 150-year-old cartridge meets its modern rival.

Powder

Ramshot LRT

Discover how Ramshot LRT revolutionizes reloading with its high-density, ultra-slow burn rate, perfectly suited for magnum cartridges.

Powder

Vihtavuori N550

Discover the power of Vihtavuori N550, a high-energy propellant crafted for optimal performance in long-range shooting and hunting.

Powder

IMR 8208 XBR

Discover the unmatched precision of IMR 8208 XBR, a top choice for competitive shooters and varmint hunters with its exceptional temperature stability and accuracy.

Powder

Alliant AR-Comp

Discover the unmatched performance of Alliant AR-Comp, engineered for precision in semi-automatic rifles. Achieve consistent accuracy and stability with this advanced propellant.