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Norma AD-LER Shotshells
Anders Herzberg

Norma AD-LER 12 Guage Shotgun Shells: A Fad or A Start?

Condition Modern Threats, Classic Solutions In recent years, the proliferation of small, agile drones—particularly First-Person View (FPV) models—has introduced new challenges on the battlefield. These drones, often employed for reconnaissance or direct attacks, necessitate innovative countermeasures. Some we have already covered in the past. However, the Norma AD-LER loading is

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545 Anti-Drone Early Tests
Anders Herzberg

5.45 Anti-Drone Round: Ingenious Solutions for Modern Warfare?

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

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9x18mm Ultra - cartridge collectors forum 1
Anders Herzberg

Captivating 9x18mm Ultra: The Cartridge That Came Back

Condition 9x18mm Ultra: The Overlooked German Cartridge The 9x18mm Ultra—later also known as 9x18mm Police—may not be as famous as 9×19mm Luger or as widely produced as .380 ACP, but this unique round has a storied past that deserves greater recognition. Conceived in 1936 for Germany’s wartime Luftwaffe and revived

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222 Remington Example
Anders Herzberg

The .222 Remington: The Legendary Father of the 5.56

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

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38 Super
Anders Herzberg

.38 Super: the “Other” 1911 Caliber

Condition The “other” 1911 round The 1911 is not exclusively the domain of the 45 ACP. In fact another cartridge the .38 Super has for just as long been a mainstay of the 1911 platform. The .38 Super, or .38 Super Automatic, has a long and storied history dating back

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9x25mm Dillon
Anders Herzberg

9x25mm Dillon: What if .357 SIG but Bigger?

Condition An IPSC Wildcat The IPSC has been responsible for the creation of many different wildcat cartridges, with the 9X25mm Dillon being one of many cartridges to be developed specifically for use in the shooting competition. The cartridge was initially created by an employee of Dillon Precision to compete with

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