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The great thing about guns, is they are engineered to withstand generations. Their lasting quality means that buying a used gun can be a solid deal, leaving you extra money to stock up on bulk 223 ammo. Before increasing your firepower by buying used, you’ll want to make sure that the gun is in good condition and was cared for by the previous owner, you want the gun to last you generations as well. Below are some tips to help you inspect a rifle to determine if it is the right weapon for your funds.

Evaluate the price

Too good to be true? It probably is. A gun priced too low is usually a clue that something is wrong with it. Before you fork over the cash, be aware that you may be fixing someone else’s problems. 

Examine the details

Scrutinize the fittings, screws, bushings, etc., and if you see scratches, dings, or stripped screws, it’s a good indication that the previous owner didn’t know what they were doing while taking it apart and may hint at a defect caused by a lack of information and training. You should also thoroughly inspect the stock for cracks or splitting, and to ensure that it is sealed and presents no warping whatsoever. 

Investigate aftermarket additions

Make sure that any aftermarket upgrades or additions were installed correctly and remain tightly connected to the gun and if possible, in good working order.

Inspect any controls

Ensure that all safeties, trigger, slide action, etc. all move freely. Also look for damage to the bolt and ensure that sights adjust easily.

Do your research

If you’re buying from a storefront rather than an individual, do your due diligence and research the company, their reviews, social media, anything that can help you determine their reputation and how they treat their customers.

If the seller permits

If the seller allows you to (and you know how), field strip the gun to examine its working parts more closely. Inspect for rust and pitting and determine whether the gun has been properly maintained.

You should also dry fire the weapon if allowed to assess whether the trigger sticks.

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Ammunition Depot is the leading online retailer of 223 ammo for sale the perfect place to purchase bulk ammo rounds. The company’s high-quality products, fast shipping, and first-rate customer service help responsible Americans hunt and protect themselves with ease.  They even include free paper targets with most orders!

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A key component of responsible gun ownership is safety; Peripherally, this includes protecting yourself while shooting with ear protection. Protecting your ears while shooting is seriously important, as the ear is a powerhouse of the human body.

Not only does it control your ability to hear, the ear also collects information to send to your brainstem and spinal cord. The way you sense changes in movement around you, control your equilibrium, and your ability to balance are all controlled by factors within the ears. How can you go through 1000 rounds of bulk 9mm ammo if you can’t balance your stance correctly?

If you are under the impression that shooting without ear protection doesn’t really harm you, look at the decibel levels (the unit all sound is measured in). It is important to understand that the decibel scale is logarithmic, all that means is that 70 decibels is actually TWICE as loud as 60 decibels and 80 decibels is four times as loud as 60 decibels. A normal conversation takes place at about 60 decibels (dB), a motorcycle comes in at 95 dB (about 20 times as loud!), and an ambulance siren is around 120 decibels. Noise-induced hearing loss begins to occur at 85 decibels, and the louder the sound, the less time it takes to develop hearing loss.

Firing your 9mm ammo round will induce 160 dB, and that is a pretty consistent decibel count for firearms as they tend to range from 140 to 175 db. Even with a silencer attached, the dB level is only reduced to 130, meaning firearms will always be in the range to produce hearing loss.

So, since you have to wear ear protection anytime you shoot, what are your options?

Earplugs or foamies

Cheap, easy to stow in bug out and range bags, earplugs are a great option to have on hand whenever you shoot.

Passive earmuffs

Passive earmuffs are the larger, more traditional option for protection while shooting. While their costs vary, they stay within the range of reasonable. The downside is they can be bulky, and they block all noise, including the shooting buddies trying to speak to you.

Electronic noise canceling

By far the best option and worth the money if you are a regular shooter. These are modeled after the muff style, but they tend to be thinner than the passive version. Cutting edge technology means these earmuffs will protect you from the high decibel sounds going on around you, while still allowing you to maintain a conversation and listen to instruction. These will only block sounds that exceed safe decibel levels.

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Ammunition Depot is proud to provide Americans with quality ammo and shooting supplies backed by phenomenal customer service. A premier online retailer, you’ll find a wide selection of ammo in varying calibers, including 9mm ammo for sale. They also carry gear, accessories, and less lethal protection in the form of pepper spray and stun guns.

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An enjoyable outing for the whole family, plinking allows you to hone your aim and form in a relaxed environment.  Informal target shooting with whatever you have lying around, plinking is a great way to get out into nature and have a blast. By plinking with things you have lying around the house, or can find very cheaply, you can save your money to buy bulk 223 ammo.

Ice Clays

Perfect if you’re going a short distance, homemade ice clays are simple to make and won’t break the bank. All you need are water and paper cups. Fill the cups with water and place in the freezer, when frozen and ready to use, remove the paper cup exterior and ice will pop out smoothly. To shoot these ice clays from a distance, add food coloring to make them stand out.

Milk Jugs or 2-liter bottles

An old favorite because nearly everyone has these lying around the house ready to throw out. Milk jugs and 2-liter bottles will explode pretty epically if you fill them with something cool. You can freeze water in them overnight, fill them with a Kool-aid pack and some water for a bright flash of color, or use gelatin (flavored or unflavored) to create “ballistic gelatin” on the cheap.  

Bowling Pins or Balls

You can pick these up for a reasonable price at thrift stores, on craigslist, or find them at garage and yard sales. Either option is entertaining to shoot. The pins are free standing and very dense, requiring you to hit the dead center to get movement which makes them excellent target practice. Bowling balls will take multiple bullets and still be intact for extended shooting. With enough force, the bowling ball will roll to give you a moving target, and .223 ammo will blow it up in chunks. Watch out for flying debris.

Soda Cans

Another staple of many households, save your old soda or energy drink cans for shooting. They stand on their own for shooting, or for a heightened challenge; you can pull the tab to a vertical position and loop fishing line or dental floss through the hole to hang them.

Rotten Eggs

If you have eggs past their prime, they will put you through your paces while shooting. Eggs are a great target for long range and explode even when shot from 300 yards, allowing you to see if you’ve made impact. They also disintegrate when hit, making the clean up after plinking a much simpler process.

About Ammunition Depot

Ammunition Depot is the leading online retailer of 223 ammo for sale the perfect place to purchase bulk ammo rounds. The company’s high-quality products, fast shipping, and first-rate customer service help responsible Americans hunt and protect themselves with ease.  They even include free paper targets with most orders!

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American gunowners lost one of their finest and most passionate advocates when R. Lee Ermey passed away on April 15, 2018. He almost needs no introduction—folks from all walks of life knew and loved the man who played tough-as-nails Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in the classic 1987 film Full Metal Jacket(film buffs can recite Ermey’s opening tirade verbatim).

However, Ermey—affectionately known as “Gunny”—will have a particularly special place in the hearts of servicemen and gun enthusiasts. Not only was he a former Marine drill instructor—he reportedly came up with 150 pages of insults for the grunts in Full Metal Jacket all on his own—he was also a GLOCK spokesman and NRA board member for many years. On top of that, he hosted the TV shows Mail Call, Lock N Load and GunnyTime, in which he got to fire off weapons like the M-134 Minigun (nice work if you can get it!).

In honor of the Gunny, here are a few of his favorite guns:

GLOCK G43

In a 2016 interview with Tactical Life, Ermey singled out this small single stack pistol—which fires 9mm ammo—as “a really accurate little gun, a sweetheart of a gun.” In addition to its accuracy—a special thing in itself among smaller guns—the Gunny noted how nicely the G43 fits in someone’s hand.

GLOCK 41 Gen 4

Ermey was also a big fan of this GLOCK, which has far less recoil than other full-sized .45 automatic handguns. “Somehow they’ve manipulated the springs in the G41 so that it has the recoil of a 9x19,” he told Tactical Life.

M1 Garand

The Gunny got to use a bunch of amazing weapons in his life, but when it came to his absolute favorite, he chose this .30cal semi-automatic rifle. The M1 Garand was standard issue for the Army and Marines in WWII and the Korean War. Ermey told TheBlaze that he owned five of them and called it “the greatest weapon we’ve ever invented.”

Incidentally, one of our country’s greatest military leaders agrees with him. None other than General George S. Patton once called the M1 Garand “the greatest implement of battle ever devised.”

But back to the Gunny. Maybe his choice of the M1 Garand as his favorite gun provides a key to the secret of his appeal. R. Lee Ermey was old-school in the best sense—honest, unpretentious, steadfast. As he said in Full Metal Jacket, “I am hard, but I am fair.”

Rest in peace, Gunny.

Ammunition Depot is proud to offer US gun owners bulk 9mm ammo and other rounds for handguns, shotguns and rifles. The company also has a selection of knives, cases, bags and accessories.

About Ammunition Depot

Ammunition Depot supplies high-quality 9mm ammo for sale and other calibers to responsible American gun owners. The company’s pride in helping US citizens protect themselves has helped make it a leading online source for American-made ammunition. If customers need to return a product, they can do so within 90 days for a refund or credit (must be in saleable condition).

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Bulk 223 ammo can be a lot of fun to shoot. The .223 Remington cartridge is an excellent round for plinking, competitive shooting and varmint hunting. Here are some things to know about this round.

Difference Between .223 Ammo and 5.56 NATO Ammo

One important thing to note about the .223 Rem cartridge is the difference between it and the 5.56 NATO cartridge. The two rounds often get lumped together because NATO modified the .223 in order to make the 5.56 back in 1980. Consequently,the external dimensions of their cases look exactly the same.

One difference between .223 ammo and 5.56 ammo involves the interior of their cases. The walls for the 5.56’s case are thicker than those of the .223, which increases its maximum chamber pressure by 10-15%. This means that the loading data will need to change if someone wants to reload 5.56 cases to .223 specs.

A bigger—and more important—difference between the .223 and the 5.56 lies in the rifles that fire them. A .223 round will fit in the chamber of a rifle designed for 5.56 cartridges and vice versa. However, issues can arise when someone tries to fire 5.56 rounds in a rifle that designed for .223 ammo.

Because the leade of a .223 rifle is almost half that of a 5.56 barrel, 5.56 rounds can end up touching the rifling of a .223 barrel. This can increase the pressure inside the chamber and lead to cases stuck in the chamber and blown cases. It can also lead to misfires, which can possibly cause damage to the rifle.

The bottom line is this: If you have a rifle chambered in .223 ammo—especially a bolt action rifle—use .223 ammo. Almost all MSR’s and AR-15’s are chambered for 5.56 ammo. If you are not sure which caliber a firearm is chambered for, it will be stamped on its barrel or lower receiver.

Finding the Right .223 Ammo Weight

The weight of .223 Rem cartridges is 30-90 grains. This broad range is what makes this round so versatile. Shooters who want to focus on target practice can do well with 55-62 grain rounds. If you want something for hunting or competitive shooting, look for rounds with a higher grain.

Ammunition Depot offers gun owners a diverse collection of .223 rounds. Customers can find rounds for practice, competitions or hunting.

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Ammunition Depot is a premier online retailer of .223 ammo for sale and other rounds for rifles, shotguns and handguns. By combining high-quality products and fast shipping with prompt, considerate customer service, the company takes great pride in helping Americans exercise their constitutional rights. Customers can return products in saleable condition for a refund or credit within 90 days.

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There is no denying that .223 ammo—also known as the .223 Remington—has plenty of qualities to recommend it. Read below for some info on this popular rifle cartridge—how it came about, how it performs and what people can use it for.

A Brief History of the .223 Remington

The roots of the .223 Remington rifle cartridge go back to the 1950s, when the US Continental Army Command (also known as CONARC) wanted to create a SCHV (small caliber high velocity) firearm. CONARC approached ArmaLite gun designer Eugene Stoner and Winchester to create a rifle that met these parameters:

• Used .22 caliber bullets

• Bullets could exceed supersonic speed at 500 yards

• Weighed 6 lbs. and had 20-round magazine

• Could switch between semi-automatic and full auto

• Bullets could penetrate .135” steel plate or one side of a US steel helmet at 500 yards

• Could match ballistics and accuracy of M2 ball ammunition

• Could match wounding ability of M1 Carbine

Stoner developed a prototype of the AR-15 as part of the project and worked with others to create a bullet that would meet the 500-yard performance requirement. This led to the development of the .222 Special cartridge, which was eventually renamed the .223 Remington.

SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute) tested .233 ammo in 1962 and recommended it for use with the AR-15. Two years later, the US military adapted the .223 Rem for use with the then-new M16. Then in the 1970s, it was modified to create the 5.56 x 45mm NATO round.

.223 Ammo and Hunting

.223 ammo is a good option for target shooters and hunters. It is particularly effective for pests and varmint. Petersen’s Hunting writers Joseph von Benedikt and David Faubion even called the .223 Rem “the most balanced predator cartridge in existence.”

American Hunter contributor John Antanies is a fan as well. He once wrote, “The .223 Remington is to varmint hunters what the .30-.06 is to big game hunters: A cartridge that can do it all, even if it isn’t the best for specific tasks.”

Ammunition Depot offers US gun owners a wide range of .233 / 5.56 NATO ammo as well as several rounds for rifles, handguns and shotguns. Customers can choose between bulk 233 ammo, .308 / 7.62 x 51 ammo and much more.

About Ammunition Depot

Ammunition Depot is the leading online retailer of .223 ammo for sale and other rounds. The company’s high-quality products, fast shipping and first-rate customer service help responsible Americans hunt and protect themselves.

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This will not be much of a secret, but a good 9mm handgun and some 9mm ammo can go a long way towards protecting an individual, their property and their loved ones.

A study sponsored by the US Department of Justice found that out of 1,800 incarcerated felons, 33% of them admitted that they were scared of being captured or injured by a gun-owning citizen. Here is an even more encouraging statistic: Almost 80% of that group of felons said that they intentionally avoided houses whose residents might have a gun.

Of course, when someone is actually threatened on the street or at home, they need to be able to use their weapon properly. This means knowing how to hold the gun and shoot it so that the bullet hits the target. Here are a few ways that beginners can start improving their aim with a 9mm handgun (or a few gentle reminders for more experienced shooters).

Develop a Good Shooting Stance

Longtime gun owners might chuckle or wince (or both) when they think back to their early days of learning how to fire a weapon. When someone first handed them a handgun and some 9mm ammo, maybe they did that little lean back when they raised the pistol.

No judgment if you have made this mistake—lots of folks have. However, it needs to be corrected asap unless you want the recoil of a gun to knock you on your butt. Before someone pulls the trigger, they should get into a stance that lets them keep their balance and control of the gun. There are different stances—Isoceles, Weaver, Chapman—but these are the fundamentals:

· Keep feet shoulder-length apart or slightly wider

· Point toes at the target

· Hold the gun with both hands (non-dominant hand should cover any empty space on the handle)

· Make sure that the forearm forms a straight line with the dominant hand and the gun

Get a Grip

The grip that someone has on their gun has a considerable effect on the accuracy of their shots too. Grip it as hard as possible without making your hand and arm shake.

Front Sight First

Keep both eyes open and focus them on the front sight of the gun.

Dry Firing

Some of the best handgun training that you can do will not involve shooting ranges or bulk 9mm ammo at all. Dry firing—that is, firing a gun that is unloaded or has dummy rounds—allows a shooter to practice, study and improve their trigger pull. If they let their front sight dip or jerk the gun back, they can spot the mistake and correct it. Dry firing also helps a shooter build muscle memory.

Ammunition Depot offers a wide assortment of high-quality ammunition for handguns, rifles and shotguns. Customers can find ammo for both target shooting and self-defense.

About Ammunition Depot

Ammunition Depot is proud to provide responsible, freedom-loving Americans with 9mm ammo for sale and other calibers. The company’s high-quality products help US citizens protect themselves and make it the premier online retailer for American-made ammunition.

For more information, visit Ammunitiondepot.com

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