Daily Archives: Mar 14, 2026

James Thompson

Five Bullet Design Details That Decide a Clean Kill in the...

A hunting bullet does not succeed because of one headline spec. Clean kills are usually decided by a small set of design details that control how the projectile flies, opens, holds together, and keeps moving after impact. Across modern hunting bullet designs, the pattern is consistent: construction matters more than...
James Thompson

How the Army’s Modular Handgun System Changed Training, Maintenance, and Upgrades

The Army’s move from the Beretta M9 to the M17 and M18 was not just a sidearm replacement. It marked a shift in how a service pistol was expected to fit the shooter, accept accessories, and stay supportable across a long service life. That shift was built into the requirement...
James Thompson

Why Some Rifles Shoot Tight Groups: The Barrel and Ammo Factors

Some rifles print neat clusters with almost boring regularity, while others scatter shots even when the shooter does everything right. The difference usually is not magic, and it is rarely one single part acting alone. In precision rifles, tight groups come from repeatability. The barrel has to guide the bullet...