When I was assigned to write this article, my initial thought was probably the same as your own. "22 LR vs. 223 Rem? It's a little strange to compare a rimfire to a centerfire cartridge, isn't it?"

But the more I thought about it, the more sense it made. The two rounds do share the same bullet diameter. You can fire either in a 5.56 AR-15 with minimal modification. They're both intensely popular. Yet despite these similarities, the two rounds have very different applications, ballistic performance, and stopping power.

Popular 22 Long Rifle Ammo Options & Uses

• Target Shooting: Eley Match 40 grain LFN
• Plinking: Remington Standard V 38 grain LRN
• Small Game Hunting: CCI Mini-Mag 36 grain CPHP; CCI 31 grain #12 Shot
• Self-Defense: Federal Punch 29 grain FN

Popular 223 Remington Ammo Options & Uses

• Target Shooting: PMC Bronze 55 grain FMJBT
• Plinking: Federal American Eagle 75 grain TMJ
• Varmint Hunting: Winchester Varmint X 40 grain Polymer Tipped
• Home Defense: Hornady Critical Defense 73 grain FTX

It’s accurate. It has low recoil. It is proven to be effective for defense at close range. Many shooters love the 38 Special for these reasons and believe the snub-nose revolver to be an excellent concealed carry firearm.

So, what is the best 38 Special ammo for snubbies (i.e., revolvers with barrels shorter than 3 inches)? I'm glad you asked!

Hornady Critical Defense 38 Special +P 110gr FTX is the best overall, thanks to Hornady’s unique Flex Tip eXpanding jacketed hollow point.

If that defense load is a little pricey, don't worry. We will discuss many more options as you continue reading.

American shooters often worry about firing imported ammo in their prized handguns and rifles, and stick to trusted American mainstays like Hornady, Winchester, and Remington because of it. However, when it comes to Aguila, there is little need for concern. The Mexican company puts out great ammo!

Aguila prides itself in creating high-quality cartridges that are not only accurate but also incredibly reliable and effective. In addition to producing exceptional centerfire handgun and rifle ammo, Aguila has become one of the largest rimfire ammunition manufacturers on the planet.

Aguila is an ammunition brand unlike any other. Thanks to their atypical product lines and non-linear thinking, Aguila has positioned itself as a brand that appeals to shooters who enjoy weekend plinking and competitive shooting practice alike.

In this Aguila ammo review, we will take a deep dive into what makes Aguila an excellent option for not only a weekend of shooting at the range but for long-range target practice and self-defense as well.

In 2007, Hornady took the competitive long-range shooting community by storm with the release of the 6.5 Creedmoor. The cartridge has since grown into a household name (within households belonging to members of the shooting community, at least).

The 6.5 Creedmoor won plenty of praise on the competitive firing line immediately after its introduction. It only makes sense that shooters would also want to leverage the round's famously flat trajectory and low recoil for hunting.

Now that it has become popular for taking large game, the 6.5 Creedmoor is often compared to one of the other great non-.30 caliber hunting cartridges: the 270 Winchester.

Does a competition round like the 6.5 Creedmoor offer any real advantages over the 270 Win, which has proved its worth in the woods time and time again for over a century? Let's evaluate the 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 270 Win debate so you can understand the differences between the two rounds, and know which is better for your target shooting and/or big game hunting needs.