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From the Flobert BB cap to the .300 AAC Blackout, the self-contained rifle cartridge has made huge changes over the past century and a half. And while every part of the cartridge has changed, the ammunition still works the same. Learn More

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Out of stock 17 Hornet Ammo 204 Ruger Ammo 22 ARC Ammo 22 Hornet Ammo 22-250 Ammo 222 Ammo 223 Ammo 224 Valkyrie Ammo 243 Ammo 25-06 Ammo 270 Ammo 270 Win Short Magnum Ammo Out of stock 277 SIG Fury Ammo 30 Carbine Ammo 30-06 Ammo 30-30 Ammo 300 Blackout Ammo Out of stock 300 H&H Magnum Ammo 300 PRC Ammo 300 Win Magnum Ammo Out of stock 300 Win Short Magnum Ammo 303 British Ammo 308 Winchester Ammo 32 Winchester Special Ammo 338 Lapua Magnum Ammo 338 Win Magnum Ammo 350 Legend Ammo 375 H&H Magnum Ammo 400 Legend Ammo 444 Marlin Ammo 44-40 Winchester Ammo 450 Bushmaster Ammo 45-70 Ammo Out of stock 458 Lott Ammo 50 BMG Ammo Out of stock 500 Nitro Ammo 5.45x39 Ammo 5.56x45 Ammo Out of stock 5.6x52mm Rimmed Ammo 5.7x28mm Ammo Out of stock 6mm ARC 6mm Remington Ammo 6mm Creedmoor Ammo 6.5mm Creedmoor Ammo 6.5mm Grendel Ammo 6.5x52mm Carcano Ammo 6.5x55mm Swedish Ammo 6.5x57mm Ammo 6.5x57mm Rimmed Ammo 6.8 SPC Ammo Out of stock 7.5x55mm Swiss Ammo 7x57mm Ammo Out of stock 7x57mmR Ammo 7x64mm Ammo 7.62x39 Ammo 7.62x54r Ammo 7mm Remington Magnum Ammo 7mm-08 Rem Ammo Out of stock 7mm Win Short Magnum Ammo Out of stock 8mm Ammo 8x57 JR Ammo 8x57 JRS Ammo 9.3x62mm Ammo 9.3x72mm Rimmed Ammo Surplus Ammo M1 Garand Ammo AR15 Ammo 7.62x51 Ammo

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From the black powder rifles of the 1800s to today's precision-engineered cartridges, rifle ammunition has always evolved to meet the needs of hunters, competitors, and defenders. While bullet shapes and powders have changed, the mission remains the same: accuracy, reliability, and power when it counts.

Choosing the Right Rifle Caliber

Different missions call for different tools — here’s how some of today’s top rifle calibers stack up:

5.56x45mm NATO: The trusted standard for AR-15s — lightweight, fast, and effective at distance.
.223 Remington: Nearly identical to 5.56, perfect for varmint hunting and precision plinking.
6.5mm Grendel: Built for longer-range accuracy with less recoil, a favorite for mid-range shooting.
.300 AAC Blackout: Designed for suppressed shooting and short-barrel rifles, delivering serious punch up close.
6.8 SPC: A versatile AR-15 cartridge offering enhanced medium game performance, popular for hunting deer and hogs within 300 yards. Shop 6.8 SPC ammo for hunting applications.

Stock Up Based on Your Mission

Whether you’re zeroing in from distance or prepping for home defense, here’s what to keep on hand:

For Range Days and Training

Reliable, affordable loads to keep you sharp:

150 rounds of 5.56x45 ammo — a good choice for quick range sessions.
Need more trigger time? 200 rounds of 5.56x45 ammo keeps you covered.
For serious volume shooters, 500 rounds of .223 ammo — stock up and stay longer on the line.

For Defense and Tactical Use

Built to perform when it matters:

5.56 Green Tip Ammo — trusted for its steel-penetrating capability.
300 Blackout 220-grain ammo — subsonic and ideal for suppressed rifles.

For Precision and Longer Range

When reaching out matters more than volume:

200 rounds of 6.5mm Grendel ammo — flat-shooting and proven effective beyond 500 yards.

Written by

Molly Carter

Bullet Points: Rifle Ammo

Rifle ammo as we know it today dates back to the mid-1800s, when a .22 caliber rimfire cartridge was created for indoor shooting. Over time, rimfire cartridges were eventually manufactured for rifles in a range of calibers.
These rimfire cartridges were popular right away, as they were faster and easier to reload in rifles than with a muzzle loader.
The first rifle cartridge to enjoy commercial success was the .44 Winchester. Introduced in 1873, this round inspired other companies to develop ammunition for their own rifles – including the .45 Colt and .45-70 during that same year.
Innovation throughout the last century has brought smokeless powder and rimmed cartridges, but the foundation of rifle ammunition has pretty much stayed the same: brass, powder, primer and bullet.