Skip to main content Skip to main content

Ammo Rifles

More Articles From Rifle

Guns & Ammo TV: Shooting 1,270 Yards with the 5.56 NATO

Guns & Ammo TV: Shooting 1,270 Yards with the 5.56 NATO

Guns & Ammo Rifles & Optics Editor Tom Beckstrand was on location in Idaho where he pushed the limits of the 5.56 NATO cartridge in this segment of “Long Range Tech” for Guns & Ammo TV. Pairing a SIG Sauer MCX Virtus rifle loaded with Hornady’s 73-grain ELD-M ammunition, Beckstrand attempted to ring steel set at 1,270 yards, an incredible distance for any 5.56-chambered rifle and beyond the typical range for an AR-15.

Current Magazine Cover

Enjoy articles like this?

Subscribe to the magazine.

Get access to everything Guns & Ammo has to offer.
Subscribe to the Magazine

GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing.

Sign Me Up

Recommended Articles

Have you shot ammunition in the winter without issue, only to experience stiff bolt lift and cratered or pierced primers in the summer heat?Temperature Effects on Gunpowder Explained

Temperature Effects on Gunpowder Explained

Dave Emary

Small, lightweight and purpose-built for sub-compact carry guns, Surefire's XSC pistol light takes on EDC illumination segment.Surefire XSC Micro-Compact Pistol Light: First Look

Surefire XSC Micro-Compact Pistol Light: First Look

Jeremy Stafford

Savage introduces a must-shoot straight-pull rifle: the Impulse.Savage Arms Impulse Rifle - First Look

Savage Arms Impulse Rifle - First Look

Joe Kurtenbach

Sub-compact size and 9mm ammo capacity come together in the high-value, optic-ready Ruger Max-9 pistol.Ruger Max-9 Optic-Ready 9mm Sub-Compact Pistol: Tested & Full Review

Ruger Max-9 Optic-Ready 9mm Sub-Compact Pistol: Tested & Full Review

Jeremy Stafford

Franchi, the well-known maker of fine and affordable shotguns, unveiled an updated bolt gun in its Momentum Elite.Franchi Momentum Elite Bolt-Action Rifle

Franchi Momentum Elite Bolt-Action Rifle

Guns & Ammo Staff

The United States Army has adopted the SIG Sauer Tango6T 1-6x24mm as its new dedicated optic for squad designated marksmen.SIG Sauer Tango6T 1-6x24mm Review

SIG Sauer Tango6T 1-6x24mm Review

Tom Beckstrand

MantisX 10 Elite is a sensor that attaches to the accessory rail or adapter of your handgun, rifle or shotgun.Improve Shooting Fundamentals With MantisX 10 Elite

Improve Shooting Fundamentals With MantisX 10 Elite

Richard Nance

Colt reintroduces the Anaconda, the company's popular Snake Gun revolver series.The Colt Anaconda Revolver Is Back!

The Colt Anaconda Revolver Is Back!

Guns & Ammo Staff

Since the 2020 buying frenzy began, we are still asking, “Where's the ammo?” Whether for personal defense, range use, or hunting, fresh ammunition is in short supply. Here's why.What's Causing the Ammo Shortage?

What's Causing the Ammo Shortage?

Craig Boddington

The new Leupold DeltaPoint Micro is an innovative, compact and feature-rich red-dot pistol sight that mounts to the rear-sight dovetail.Leupold DeltaPoint Micro Red Dot for Pistols: TESTED

Leupold DeltaPoint Micro Red Dot for Pistols: TESTED

Brad Fitzpatrick

Leupold launches its new DeltaPoint Micro Red Dot sight, a low-profile red dot sight designed specifically for concealed carry and personal defense firearms.Leupold DeltaPoint Micro Red Dot Sight for Pistols: New for 2021

Leupold DeltaPoint Micro Red Dot Sight for Pistols: New for 2021

Guns & Ammo Staff

Popular Videos

Trijicon RMRcc Reflex Sight – Perfect for Optics-Ready Concealed-Carry Pistols

Trijicon RMRcc Reflex Sight – Perfect for Optics-Ready Concealed-Carry Pistols

The people asked and Trijicon answered. Introducing the RMRcc miniature red-dot sight for compact, concealed-carry pistols. Trijicon's new RMRcc features the durability and reliable controls that have made the RMR so successful, but its reduced dimensions make the “Concealed Carry” model better suited for the popular small-frame pistols designed for discreet carry and personal defense.

Pocket-Pistol Carry Tips and Tricks

Pocket-Pistol Carry Tips and Tricks

Pocket carry, as a method of concealed carry for a defensive firearm, can be a practical option when done right. This is especially true during the colder months when heavy outer garments can obstruct access to a traditional waistline holster. Former U.S. Navy SEAL Jeff Gonzales, president of Trident Concepts, joins G&A contributor Kimberly Heath-Chudwin to discuss guns, training and gear, including Blackhawk's TecGrip holster that can make pocket carry more successful.

Which Pistol Sight is Faster?

Which Pistol Sight is Faster?

Jeremy Stafford traveled to Gunsite Academy to compare the speed of stock sights against express, three-dot, suppressor-height and red-dot sights.

See All Videos

Magazine Cover

GET THE MAGAZINE Subscribe & Save

Digital Now Included!

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Give a Gift   |   Subscriber Services

PREVIEW THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

Buy Digital Single Issues

Don't miss an issue.
Buy single digital issue for your phone or tablet.

Buy Single Digital Issue on the Guns & Ammo App

Other Magazines

Rifleshooter

Rifleshooter

Subscribe
Rifleshooter
Subscribe
Firearms News

Firearms News

Subscribe
Firearms News
Subscribe
In-Fisherman

In-Fisherman

Subscribe
In-Fisherman
Subscribe
Game & Fish

Game & Fish

Subscribe
Game & Fish
Subscribe

See All Other Magazines

Special Interest Magazines

2021 Guns & Ammo AR-15 #1

2021 Guns & Ammo AR-15 #1

Buy A Copy
2021 Guns & Ammo AR-15 #1
Buy A Copy
2020 Complete Book of the Model 1911

2020 Complete Book of the Model 1911

Buy A Copy
2020 Complete Book of the Model 1911
Buy A Copy
2019 Trigger #1

2019 Trigger #1

Buy A Copy
2019 Trigger #1
Buy A Copy
2017 Combat Arms #1

2017 Combat Arms #1

Buy A Copy
2017 Combat Arms #1
Buy A Copy
2020 Firearms News Treasury

2020 Firearms News Treasury

Buy A Copy
2020 Firearms News Treasury
Buy A Copy
2018 Sniper

2018 Sniper

Buy A Copy
2018 Sniper
Buy A Copy

See All Special Interest Magazines

More You May Be Interested In

Handguns
RifleShooter
Shooting Times
Firearms News
Petersen's Hunting
North American Whitetail
Game & Fish
Wildfowl
Gun Dog Magazine
Bow Hunting
Bowhunter
Deer Week
Florida Sportsman
In-Fisherman
Fly Fisherman
BassFan
Outdoor Channel
The Sportsman Channel
World Fishing Network
My Outdoor TV
I Am Sportsman

GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing.

Get the top Guns & Ammo stories delivered right to your inbox every week.

Sign Me Up

Phone Icon

Get Digital Access.

All Guns and Ammo subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets.

To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine.

Get Digital Access

Not a Subscriber?
Subscribe Now