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Hornady Ballistic Charts

by Kyle Read 0Comments September 4, 2019

Hornady Ballistic Charts Looking for Hornady Ballistic Charts? Look no further than the link below. We have tested out their Apple iPhone app are are huge fans as well. Simply go to the app store and search for Hornady Ballistics. After registering you can play around with this free app. There are two ballistic calculators, one that includes atmospheric conditions…

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10 Questions for 2019 – Part 4 – Will we ever get 50 state reciprocity?

by Kyle Read 0Comments October 19, 2018

7.Will we ever get 50 state reciprocity for concealed weapons permits? While I'm hoping my opinion isn't based upon wishful thinking my answers is yes, but not in 2019. Let's recap where we are, on December 6, 2017, the United States house of representatives passed HR38 by a cote of 231-198. This hotly contested bill had even conservative gun groups…

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10 Questions for 2019 – Part 3 – Will 22TCM finally get its due?

by Kyle Read 0Comments October 19, 2018

8. Will 22TCM finally get its due? Is it really as good as 5.7x28mm? YES and YES! Haven't heard of the 22TCM (Tuason Craig Micromagnum) round yet? The round was developed by Armscor Ammunition (sister company to Rock Island Armory who makes more 1911's than anyone else in the world!) and is a stunner! The cartridge is a 5.56 casing necked…

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10 Questions for 2019 – Part 2 – Which long range caliber will reign supreme?

by Kyle Read 0Comments October 18, 2018

9. Which long range caliber will reign supreme in 2019? Am I biased on long range calibers? Yes I am. But I also did a ton of research before I purchased my Ruger 6.5 Creedmoor rifle. What ultimately swayed me and the reason why I believe 6.5 Creedmoor will reign supreme in 2019 is the United States Special Operations Command's…

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10 Questions for 2019 – Part 1 – Is .40 S&W Officially Dead?

by Kyle Read 0Comments October 18, 2018

10. Is .40 S&W officially dead? Not yet, but its certainly on life support. With the military and police forces dumping 40 cal in favor of 9mm, it certainly changed (read: doomed) the future of 40 cal. Yes, companies like Smith & Wesson still make 89 models in 40 cal but high end companies like STI, not only made two…

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10 Questions for 2019 – Preview

by Kyle Read 0Comments October 15, 2018

10 Questions for 2019 - Preview Yes, it's only October (known as Glocktober for all you Glock fanboys out there) but why not get a head start on our 2019 predictions? Will all these come true? Probably not but indulge us and continue to read on....The following topics will be covered in subsequent posts: 10. Is 40 cal officially dead?…

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Belgian Military blows up own F-16 during regular maintenance

by Kyle Read 0Comments October 15, 2018

If you think you're having a bad day, continue reading this... This story read like a sequel to the movie Airplane. On October 11, 2018, a technician in the Belgian Air Force was doing maintenance on an F-16 when he accidently activated the six-barrels Vulcan M61A-1 cannon. Unfortunately, that cannon was loaded and those bullets hit another F16 that had just be…

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Why I chose 6.5 Creedmoor over 308 Win. for my first bolt-action rifle

by Kyle Read 0Comments August 13, 2018

Before you read any further I want you to understand who I am as a shooter. No, I'm not ex-military or law enforcement, although I would like to take a second to thank our military, law enforcement and first responders for all they do as it allows me to do what I enjoy. I'm just a guy who picked up…

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What’s with the Wolf Gold 223 anyway?

by Kyle Read 0Comments July 10, 2018

We get a lot of questions here at True Shot, most of them good. Thankfully, this blog post is about one of the good questions we get. Mainly surrounding Wolf Gold 223 55 grain ammunition. Yes, wolf built a reputation for making steel ammunition, and yes, they make awesome and affordable 7.62x39 ammo which is why you probably know of…

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Today’s “Don’t be that guy”

by Kyle Read 0Comments July 10, 2018

Todays, “don’t be that guy” are for those of you still out there carrying inside the waistband without a holster. Seriously, stop it. Just stop it. Never before have there been so many options for cool, inexpensive and effective holsters for sale. Seriously. Stop carrying without a holster. I don’t want to hear that your gun has a safety either.…