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Gun Beaver - Bonded Bullets, Demystified: When They’re Unfairly Good—and When You Should Use Something Else

Bonded Bullets, Demystified: When They’re Unfai...

TL;DR for Skimmers A bonded bullet has its lead core fused to the copper jacket. That bond keeps the bullet together as it opens, retaining 90%+ of its weight in...

Bonded Bullets, Demystified: When They’re Unfai...

TL;DR for Skimmers A bonded bullet has its lead core fused to the copper jacket. That bond keeps the bullet together as it opens, retaining 90%+ of its weight in...

Gun Beaver - How Loud Is Shooting Indoors—And Should You Suppress Your Home-Defense Gun?

How Loud Is Shooting Indoors—And Should You Sup...

TL;DR for Skimmers Indoor gunshots are brutally loud: typically, 155–170 dB, easily above the OSHA/NIOSH 140 dB peak limit for impulse noise, with indoor reflections making the hazard worse. Suppressors...

How Loud Is Shooting Indoors—And Should You Sup...

TL;DR for Skimmers Indoor gunshots are brutally loud: typically, 155–170 dB, easily above the OSHA/NIOSH 140 dB peak limit for impulse noise, with indoor reflections making the hazard worse. Suppressors...

Gun Beaver - Pocket Guns, Big Debate: Lifesavers in Your Jeans—or Snappy, Miss-Prone Compromises?

Pocket Guns, Big Debate: Lifesavers in Your Jea...

  What Pocket Guns Do Well Where They Struggle Best Use Cases Who Should Probably Avoid Ultra-concealable; you’ll actually carry them Short sight radius + light weight = tougher recoil...

Pocket Guns, Big Debate: Lifesavers in Your Jea...

  What Pocket Guns Do Well Where They Struggle Best Use Cases Who Should Probably Avoid Ultra-concealable; you’ll actually carry them Short sight radius + light weight = tougher recoil...

Gun Beaver - Unraveling the Ballistic Coefficient (BC) of Rifle Ammo: What It Means and Why It’s Crucial for Choosing the Right Ammunition

Unraveling the Ballistic Coefficient (BC) of Ri...

When it comes to rifle shooting—whether for hunting, long-range precision, or casual plinking—the term "ballistic coefficient" (BC) often pops up on ammo boxes, in forums, and during range conversations. But...

Unraveling the Ballistic Coefficient (BC) of Ri...

When it comes to rifle shooting—whether for hunting, long-range precision, or casual plinking—the term "ballistic coefficient" (BC) often pops up on ammo boxes, in forums, and during range conversations. But...

Gun Beaver - Running & Gunning Coyotes: The Definitive Show-Down Between Semi-Auto Rifles, Bolt Guns and Shotguns

Running & Gunning Coyotes: The Definitive Show-...

Quick-Look Comparison Platform Typical Effective Range* Avg. Rate-of-Fire (practical) Carry Weight** Budget Window (street) Where It Shines Where It Falters AR-pattern & other semi-autos 0-350 yd (.223), 0-600 yd (6...

Running & Gunning Coyotes: The Definitive Show-...

Quick-Look Comparison Platform Typical Effective Range* Avg. Rate-of-Fire (practical) Carry Weight** Budget Window (street) Where It Shines Where It Falters AR-pattern & other semi-autos 0-350 yd (.223), 0-600 yd (6...

Gun Beaver - Daniel Defense H9: The Pistol Revolutionizing Handgun Performance in 2024

Daniel Defense H9: The Pistol Revolutionizing H...

Daniel Defense, a brand synonymous with high-quality rifles, has now stepped into the handgun arena with their newest release—the Daniel Defense H9. Unveiled at SHOT Show 2024, this pistol has...

Daniel Defense H9: The Pistol Revolutionizing H...

Daniel Defense, a brand synonymous with high-quality rifles, has now stepped into the handgun arena with their newest release—the Daniel Defense H9. Unveiled at SHOT Show 2024, this pistol has...