Ammo Myths

 From +P panic to “tumbling bullets,” we cut through the noise with chrono data, gel, and standards that matter. Most ammo debates are campfire bravado wearing science’s jacket. We test claims with hard backed stats and experiments—then publish what the numbers say. No drama. No cherry-picking. If a load wins, it wins on performance, not on tradition or caliber pride.

What We Break Down

• Pressure & Labels: SAAMI specs, +P vs +P+, and what “overpressure” actually risks (hint: wear, not instant kabooms).

• Penetration & Expansion: FBI protocols, why 12–18" matters, and how barrel length changes the picture.

• Bullet Behavior: “Tumbling” vs yaw and why instability is failure, not a feature.

• Velocity vs Control: Power factor, recoil impulse, and why fast splits often beat “big thumps.”

• Primer Hardness: Light strikes aren’t always “bad ammo.” Sometimes it’s your spring tune,  and much more.

We Load facts, not folklore. Dive into the tests and pick the right rounds for your rig—and your mission.

Disclaimer: Educational content. Follow manufacturer guidance and local laws. Test your carry lot in your gun.