Ammunition - Uncle Zo

How Much Ammo Is Enough [in 2021]?

By Uncle Zo on January 23, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

The struggle to find and afford ammo continues in 2021. As such, I’m revisiting the question of “how much ammo is enough” and share how my ammo goals have evolved with the current market conditions.

Right Bullet for the Right Job

By Uncle Zo on April 26, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

There are many different bullet types found in today’s ammunition. There are also some tried and true projectile designs that work.

How Much Ammo Is Enough?

By Uncle Zo on April 5, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

How much ammo is enough? Short answer: no amount of ammo is ever enough. Long answer: read the post.

How Powerful Is .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum?

By Uncle Zo on March 30, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

How powerful is the .500 S&W Magnum compared to common handgun cartridges? Very. Compared to other magnum pistol cartridges? Very, with one exception.

Passing Time During an “Ammo Shortage”

By Uncle Zo on March 18, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Are you using less ammo and spending less time at the range? If so, what are you doing with your time instead? I’m getting in a little dry practice, taking inventory, and cleaning the firearms.

Which is better .308 Winchester or 6.5mm Creedmoor?

By Uncle Zo on December 25, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

.308 Winchester or 6.5 Creedmoor? There is a difference, but it’s not as big as those engaging in heated debates over it would like you to believe.

Matching the Cartridge to the Hunt

By Uncle Zo on December 22, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

Take a list of available cartridges, filter out those whose ballistic capabilities are insufficient for the application, and sort by preference. That’s how I match my cartridge to the hunt.