.223 vs 5.56, 20-Gauge Tactical Talk, Mastering Firearm Training and More!

The Shooter's Log by Cheaper Than Dirt! | [View in Browser]( [Cheaper than Dirt]( [.223 vs. 5.56]( [.223 vs. 5.56: Ammunition Comparison and Overview]( always seems to be a lot of confusion over the difference between a .223 vs. 5.56 chamber. I often receive questions asking if someone can shove 5.56 NATO ammo into their new [AR-15](. The quick answer is maybe. So what exactly can my gun shoot? If you’re asking this question, you likely own or are looking to purchase a [rifle]( chambered for one of these cartridges. [Read More]( [Tactical Talk: The 20-Gauge for Defense]( [Tactical Talk: The 20-Gauge for Defense]( I took a hard look at the 20 over the past six months and learned a lot about the smaller gauge. I have deployed the 12-gauge for service use and now as a civilian for personal and home defense. I don’t think the .410 is that useful, but the 20-gauge has many good points. The primary advantage is low [recoil](. [Read More]( [Mastering the art of Firearm Training]( [Mastering the Art of Firearm Training]( We must master the art of training. There are many [drills]( to perform and while some are better than others, the problem we face remains the same. A study of dozens of personal-defense incidents confirms we will face one or two threats at relatively close range. We won’t have much time. Recreational shooting is fine, but we must be able to win a fight. Some skills are essential. [Read More]( [The .45 Colt: An Old Cartridge With A Lot To Offer]( [The .45 Colt: An Old Cartridge With A Lot To Offer]( The [.45 Colt]( was introduced in 1873 in the Colt Single Action Army. It replaced less effective .44 caliber [revolvers](. The .45 Colt was designed, among other things, to be effective against an Indian war pony at 100 yards. If you want a cartridge that will cut through over 40 inches of animal without the fuss, bother, noise and recoil of a Magnum, the .45 Colt is your best bet. [Read More]( [Week-In-Review]( [Week-In-Review News Roundup: July 4 - July 10, 2021]( Check out our Week-In-Review News Roundup, where you’ll find some of the previous week’s top stories in the shooting industry, as well as our favorite reader comments and #RangeDayFriday photos. [Read More]( Win This Handgun! [RDF]( [Shop Parts and Accessories]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( P.O Box 162087 Fort Worth, TX, 76161, US © 2021 CTD, Inc. All Rights Reserved If you want to unsubscribe from our mailing list, unsubscribe [here](