Condition Andrew J. Grandy’s Big Idea The 1970s were a period of intense innovation in small arms development, and one of the most unique and ambitious ammunition concepts to emerge from this era was folded ammunition. Developed by Andrew J. Grandy at Frankford Arsenal, this radical departure from conventional cartridge
Condition The Ukraine War Has Changed Things Drones have quickly become one of the most challenging threats on today’s battlefields. With these FPV drones popping up everywhere, Russian and Ukrainian forces fighting in Ukraine have been forced to think outside the box. Enter the 5.45 Anti-Drone round—an improvised buckshot cartridge
Condition The “Battle Rifle” Caliber Few cartridges in modern history have proven as versatile—or as enduring—as 7.62x51mm NATO. First introduced in the 1950s, this .30-caliber powerhouse quickly became a go-to round for militaries worldwide, serving in rifles, machine guns, and later specialized sniper platforms. At the same time, civilian shooters
Condition The .222 Remington A Cartridge to Rember The .222 Remington is more than just a footnote in firearms history. Despite its waning popularity in the US today. Introduced in 1950 and designed by Mike Walker for Remington’s Model 722 rifle, this small-bore cartridge quickly became a favorite among benchrest
From wildcats to popular rifle cartridges, we are documenting the pursuit of ballistic perfection here at Cap & Ball. In our Dead Calibers Archives you’ll find wonderful, weird, and obscure rifle calibers from the world over.
