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.338 Lapua API526, black powder

.338 Lapua ammunition, loaded with a 256-grain armor-piercing incendiary bullet. Developed as a joint venture between Accuracy International, SAKO, and Lapua, the .338 round is a long-range sniping cartridge that boasts impressive accuracy and devastating terminal ballistics. This specialized loading of .338 Lapua features a tungsten carbide penetrator as well as an extra dose of nastiness in the form of an incendiary loading, which serves to highlight the point of impact and possibly set flammable materials alight.

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.338 Lapua API526, reloaded

.338 Lapua ammunition, loaded with a 256-grain armor-piercing incendiary bullet. Developed as a joint venture between Accuracy International, SAKO, and Lapua, the .338 round is a long-range sniping cartridge that boasts impressive accuracy and devastating terminal ballistics. This specialized loading of .338 Lapua features a tungsten carbide penetrator as well as an extra dose of nastiness in the form of an incendiary loading, which serves to highlight the point of impact and possibly set flammable materials alight.

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.338 Lapua HPBT, black powder

.338 Lapua ammunition, loaded with a 300-grain hollow-point boat-tailed bullet. Developed as a joint venture between Accuracy International, SAKO, and Lapua, the .338 round is a long-range sniping cartridge that boasts impressive accuracy and devastating terminal ballistics. With burgeoning interest among military, law enforcement, and civilian circles before the Cataclysm, the .338 cartridge filled the gap between lighter infantry munitions and anti-material rounds, although its potential utility as a hunting cartridge was somewhat diminished due to its high cost.

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.338 Lapua HPBT, reloaded

.338 Lapua ammunition, loaded with a 300-grain hollow-point boat-tailed bullet. Developed as a joint venture between Accuracy International, SAKO, and Lapua, the .338 round is a long-range sniping cartridge that boasts impressive accuracy and devastating terminal ballistics. With burgeoning interest among military, law enforcement, and civilian circles before the Cataclysm, the .338 cartridge filled the gap between lighter infantry munitions and anti-material rounds, although its potential utility as a hunting cartridge was somewhat diminished due to its high cost.

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.357 Magnum FMJ, black powder

Jacketed .357 Magnum ammunition. The .357 Magnum round is derived from the earlier .38 Special, with a marginally longer case and generating greater pressure.

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.357 Magnum FMJ, matchhead powder

Jacketed .357 Magnum ammunition. The .357 Magnum round is derived from the earlier .38 Special, with a marginally longer case and generating greater pressure.

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.357 Magnum FMJ, reloaded

Jacketed .357 Magnum ammunition. The .357 Magnum round is derived from the earlier .38 Special, with a marginally longer case and generating greater pressure.

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.357 Magnum JHP, black powder

Jacketed hollow point .357 Magnum ammunition. The .357 Magnum round is derived from the earlier .38 Special, with a marginally longer case and generating greater pressure.

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.357 Magnum JHP, matchhead powder

Jacketed hollow point .357 Magnum ammunition. The .357 Magnum round is derived from the earlier .38 Special, with a marginally longer case and generating greater pressure.

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.357 Magnum JHP, reloaded

Jacketed hollow point .357 Magnum ammunition. The .357 Magnum round is derived from the earlier .38 Special, with a marginally longer case and generating greater pressure.

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.357 SIG FMJ, black powder

Jacketed .357 SIG ammunition. Based on a 10mm Auto case necked down to a .355 inch bullet, the .357 SIG round is a high velocity pistol cartridge, giving it a flatter trajectory than many handgun rounds.

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.357 SIG FMJ, matchhead powder

Jacketed .357 SIG ammunition. Based on a 10mm Auto case necked down to a .355 inch bullet, the .357 SIG round is a high velocity pistol cartridge, giving it a flatter trajectory than many handgun rounds.

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.357 SIG FMJ, reloaded

Jacketed .357 SIG ammunition. Based on a 10mm Auto case necked down to a .355 inch bullet, the .357 SIG round is a high velocity pistol cartridge, giving it a flatter trajectory than many handgun rounds.

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.357 SIG JHP, black powder

Jacketed hollow point .357 SIG ammunition. Based on a 10mm Auto case necked down to a .355 inch bullet, the .357 SIG round is a high velocity pistol cartridge, giving it a flatter trajectory than many handgun rounds.

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.357 SIG JHP, matchhead powder

Jacketed hollow point .357 SIG ammunition. Based on a 10mm Auto case necked down to a .355 inch bullet, the .357 SIG round is a high velocity pistol cartridge, giving it a flatter trajectory than many handgun rounds.

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.357 SIG JHP, reloaded

Jacketed hollow point .357 SIG ammunition. Based on a 10mm Auto case necked down to a .355 inch bullet, the .357 SIG round is a high velocity pistol cartridge, giving it a flatter trajectory than many handgun rounds.

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.36 paper cartridge

A paper cartridge containing a premeasured amount of black powder and a .36 projectile. Used by the Colt M1861 Navy.

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.38 Special +P, reloaded

Overpressure .38 Special ammunition with a jacketed 135gr hollowpoint bullet. The round's increased velocity results in superior penetration and stopping power at the cost of higher recoil.

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.38 Special FMJ, black powder

.38 Special ammunition with a 130gr FMJ bullet. From its inception, the .38 Special round has been known for its accuracy and low recoil. Because it was initially a black powder cartridge, .38 Special is very low pressure.

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.38 Special FMJ, matchhead powder

.38 Special ammunition with a 130gr FMJ bullet. From its inception, the .38 Special round has been known for its accuracy and low recoil. Because it was initially a black powder cartridge, .38 Special is very low pressure.

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.38 Special FMJ, reloaded

.38 Special ammunition with a 130gr FMJ bullet. From its inception, the .38 Special round has been known for its accuracy and low recoil. Because it was initially a black powder cartridge, .38 Special is very low pressure.

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.38 Special JHP, black powder

Jacketed .38 Special ammunition with a 130gr hollowpoint bullet. From its inception, the .38 Special round has been known for its accuracy and low recoil. Because it was initially a black powder cartridge, .38 Special is very low pressure.

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.38 Special JHP, matchhead powder

Jacketed .38 Special ammunition with a 130gr hollowpoint bullet. From its inception, the .38 Special round has been known for its accuracy and low recoil. Because it was initially a black powder cartridge, .38 Special is very low pressure.

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.38 Special JHP, reloaded

Jacketed .38 Special ammunition with a 130gr hollowpoint bullet. From its inception, the .38 Special round has been known for its accuracy and low recoil. Because it was initially a black powder cartridge, .38 Special is very low pressure.

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.38 Super FMJ, black powder

.38 Super ammunition with a 124gr FMJ bullet. The .38 Super round was developed from .38 ACP in 1929 to penetrate body armor of the era. The caliber saw some resurgence in popularity among competition shooters in the 1980's prior to the proliferation of double stack 9mm pistols.

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.38 Super FMJ, matchhead powder

.38 Super ammunition with a 124gr FMJ bullet. The .38 Super round was developed from .38 ACP in 1929 to penetrate body armor of the era. The caliber saw some resurgence in popularity among competition shooters in the 1980's prior to the proliferation of double stack 9mm pistols.

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.38 Super FMJ, reloaded

.38 Super ammunition with a 124gr FMJ bullet. The .38 Super round was developed from .38 ACP in 1929 to penetrate body armor of the era. The caliber saw some resurgence in popularity among competition shooters in the 1980's prior to the proliferation of double stack 9mm pistols.

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.38 Super JHP, black powder

.38 Super ammunition with a 115gr JHP bullet. The .38 Super round was developed from .38 ACP in 1929 to penetrate body armor of the era. The caliber saw some resurgence in popularity among competition shooters in the 1980's prior to the proliferation of double stack 9mm pistols.

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.38 Super JHP, matchhead powder

.38 Super ammunition with a 115gr JHP bullet. The .38 Super round was developed from .38 ACP in 1929 to penetrate body armor of the era. The caliber saw some resurgence in popularity among competition shooters in the 1980's prior to the proliferation of double stack 9mm pistols.

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.38 Super JHP, reloaded

.38 Super ammunition with a 115gr JHP bullet. The .38 Super round was developed from .38 ACP in 1929 to penetrate body armor of the era. The caliber saw some resurgence in popularity among competition shooters in the 1980's prior to the proliferation of double stack 9mm pistols.

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.380 ACP +P, reloaded

Overpressure .380 ACP ammunition with a 90gr jacketed hollow point bullet. This defensive loading is designed to maximize performance and tends to be more accurate than practice ammo. One should be careful not to chamber it in 9x18mm Makarov or 9x19mm firearms.

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.380 ACP FMJ, black powder

.380 ACP ammunition with a brass jacketed 95gr bullet. Popular in pocket pistols for over a century, it is often considered the weakest caliber to consider for self-defense. One should be careful not to chamber it in 9x18mm Makarov or 9x19mm firearms.

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.380 ACP FMJ, matchhead powder

.380 ACP ammunition with a brass jacketed 95gr bullet. Popular in pocket pistols for over a century, it is often considered the weakest caliber to consider for self-defense. One should be careful not to chamber it in 9x18mm Makarov or 9x19mm firearms.

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.380 ACP FMJ, reloaded

.380 ACP ammunition with a brass jacketed 95gr bullet. Popular in pocket pistols for over a century, it is often considered the weakest caliber to consider for self-defense. One should be careful not to chamber it in 9x18mm Makarov or 9x19mm firearms.

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.380 ACP JHP, black powder

.380 ACP ammunition with a 95gr jacketed hollow point bullet. It is a popular round for small concealable backup pistols, and often the weakest recommended defensive caliber. One should be careful not to chamber it in 9x18mm Makarov or 9x19mm firearms.

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.380 ACP JHP, matchhead powder

.380 ACP ammunition with a 95gr jacketed hollow point bullet. It is a popular round for small concealable backup pistols, and often the weakest recommended defensive caliber. One should be careful not to chamber it in 9x18mm Makarov or 9x19mm firearms.

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.380 ACP JHP, reloaded

.380 ACP ammunition with a 95gr jacketed hollow point bullet. It is a popular round for small concealable backup pistols, and often the weakest recommended defensive caliber. One should be careful not to chamber it in 9x18mm Makarov or 9x19mm firearms.

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.40 S&W FMJ, black powder

.40 S&W ammunition with a 180gr FMJ bullet. The .40 S&W round is descended from the 10mm Auto cartridge and maintains most of its predecessor's strengths while reducing recoil. It was popular among law enforcement before the FBI switched to 9mm.

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.40 S&W FMJ, matchhead powder

.40 S&W ammunition with a 180gr FMJ bullet. The .40 S&W round is descended from the 10mm Auto cartridge and maintains most of its predecessor's strengths while reducing recoil. It was popular among law enforcement before the FBI switched to 9mm.

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.40 S&W FMJ, reloaded

.40 S&W ammunition with a 180gr FMJ bullet. The .40 S&W round is descended from the 10mm Auto cartridge and maintains most of its predecessor's strengths while reducing recoil. It was popular among law enforcement before the FBI switched to 9mm.

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.40 S&W JHP, black powder

.40 S&W ammunition with a 135gr JHP bullet. The .40 S&W round is descended from the 10mm Auto cartridge and maintains most of its predecessor's strengths while reducing recoil. It was popular among law enforcement before the FBI switched to 9mm.

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.40 S&W JHP, matchhead powder

.40 S&W ammunition with a 135gr JHP bullet. The .40 S&W round is descended from the 10mm Auto cartridge and maintains most of its predecessor's strengths while reducing recoil. It was popular among law enforcement before the FBI switched to 9mm.

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.40 S&W JHP, reloaded

.40 S&W ammunition with a 135gr JHP bullet. The .40 S&W round is descended from the 10mm Auto cartridge and maintains most of its predecessor's strengths while reducing recoil. It was popular among law enforcement before the FBI switched to 9mm.

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.410 scrap shot

A .410 shotshell filled with whatever scrap metal was lying around. More damaging than birdshot, but fairly inaccurate.

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.410 scrap shot, black powder

A .410 shotshell filled with whatever scrap metal was lying around. More damaging than birdshot, but fairly inaccurate.

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.410 slug, black powder

A .410 shotshell loaded with a 110gr slug. Decent for hunting medium game or possibly self-defense.

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.410 slug, reloaded

A .410 shotshell loaded with a 110gr slug. Decent for hunting medium game or possibly self-defense.

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.44 Magnum FMJ, black powder

Jacketed .44 Magnum ammunition with a 240gr bullet. The .44 Magnum round is one of the most powerful handgun cartridges available. It has excellent stopping power but suffers from extremely high recoil for a handgun round.

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