The science behind how ammunition functions and behaves – internal, external, and terminal ballistics – can be very complicated and difficult to understand. In addition, the nature of the internet makes it difficult for the average shooter to sift out facts and truth from a sea of falsehoods and misinformation.
LuckyGunner Labs conducts experiments, tests and research with an objective viewpoint and an interest in finding and reporting the truth, whatever it may be. These experiments might cover the behavior of ammunition immediately after it is fired, or after the bullet or projectile has traveled a few hundred yards, or as it impacts its target.
In addition, firearms tests are conducted, comparing and contrasting the relative strengths and weaknesses of various handguns, rifles, and shotguns. These tests and reviews are done in as objective a manner as possible.
The experiments, tests, and reviews conducted by LuckyGunner Labs are useful and relevant to all types of shooters, from novice to expert.
There are two major types of centerfire rifle cartridges available on the market today:
This seemingly simple variation has caused a never ending stream of argument, discussion, speculation, and questioning from new and seasoned shooters alike.
As a Navy Corpsman, I had the opportunity to see the results of a number of injuries, including those involving the face and eyes. I was astounded to see how crucial eye protection, sometimes referred to as “eye pro,” was and how effective it could be. I saw a number of potentially vision-threatening fragments of metal and other debris stopped by good eye protection. In one case, a large chunk of metal hit a Marine in the face, partially penetrating the lens of his glasses and causing him to lose vision in that eye. Without that eye protection, he most likely would have been killed. Read More
The differences between .223 Remington and 5.56mm NATO have been hashed out many times on the internet. Unfortunately, many of the “facts” that are often thrown around are simply what someone has heard from someone else, leading to a lot of misinformation being accepted as gospel. Read More
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