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1. I can’t say when it actually started in earnest, but I seem to remember that the late 70’s, and early 80’s there were just a few. SP, RN, HP, and the military FMJ. Now we’re in an acronym war. It is impossible to keep up. If you reload, it behooves one to pic a round, or a few, and test them. The company’s have been known to exaggerate their claims. Like snake oil salesmen of the late
   1800’s, buyers beware. Some manufacturers will sell you 5 or even 10 rounds of unloaded bullets including their specialized load data. This makes it easier to achieve excellent ballistics.

2. This is a pretty good little primer. thanks.

3. Good info…any load data for your AR 10?

   1. I haven’t got started on reloading yet, although it is the way to maximize the precision of your rifle. I’m just an off-the-shelf cartridge guy so far.

4. I would add the following very good reference with regard to ammunition selection for purposes of self-defense:
   https://www.ar15.com/ammo/project/Self_Defense_Ammo_FAQ/

   1. Thanks for the self defense data. I’m getting a bit perturbed at these posting talking about guns and ammo as only pertaining to hunting. The 2A was always about a tyranical gov.

      1. I will almost certainly use my guns for hunting this year. Prediction: you almost certainly won’t use yours against a “tyranical gov.” Get as perturbed you want, some of us appreciate practical info.

5. A great resource for bullet performance on game is http://www.ballisticstudies.com

6. This was very helpful. Thank you for the time you put into this!

7. Agreed, a very good primer for the uninitiated. Hits on some good points along the path taken.

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