Ammunition

P&S ModCast 448 — Foundational Concepts in Reloading

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P&S ModCast 448 brings a six-person panel together for a wide-ranging discussion of foundational concepts in reloading. The conversation centers on the mindset, systems, and quality-control habits behind responsible ammunition handloading. Released: March 1, 2026Runtime: 2 hours, 59 minutesHost: Matt LandfairPanel: Scott Bodily, Mark Fricke, Gary Hughes, Duane Liptak, Steve Shields, and Chauncey Wesner Listen … Read more

P&S ModCast 438 — YouTube Ballistics: Misinformation or Ads

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P&S ModCast 438 examines ballistic misinformation and advertising presented as education on YouTube and similar platforms. Mark Fricke, Chuck Haggard, Steve Shields, and Matt Landfair discuss how viewers can evaluate claims about ammunition and terminal performance with more care, context, and skepticism. Released: August 29, 2025Runtime: 2 hours, 33 minutesHost: Matt LandfairPanel: Mark Fricke, Chuck … Read more

A Missing Terminal Ballistic Frame of Reference

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There is an interesting pattern with people who are looking for the best possible defensive pistol ammo and yet are drawn to questionable unproven solutions that feature misleading information to sell it. They buy the questionable ammo and defend it while repeating advertising claims without having an understanding of how it actually compares to known … Read more

Maintaining Consistent Shells in the Tube

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Staggering rounds in a shotgun or having different types of shells loaded into the tube/magazine is not a good idea. For a defensive shotgun or any shotgun that has a specific role or purpose, it should be loaded with the most appropriate shells for that task. Any specialty rounds or different rounds (buck or slug) … Read more