Firearm Basics | Understanding Information on an Ammo Box

In this video we take you through the information listed on a box of ammunition, like bullet type, grain weight and velocity.

posted on April 11, 2020
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The ammo shelf at your local gun shop can be an intimidating place, with its myriad brands, boxes and designations. In this video we take you through the information listed on a box of ammunition, like bullet type, grain weight and velocity, so that you can better understand what you are purchasing.

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