Firearm Basics | Selecting the Correct Type of Ammunition for Your Firearm

In this video, we cover how to tell what type of ammunition your firearm is chambered for, and how to select the correct type of ammunition for your firearm.

posted on April 11, 2020

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Using the correct type of ammunition in your firearm is paramount to ensuring your firearm functions in a safe and reliable manner. In this video, we cover how to tell what type of ammunition your firearm is chambered for, and how to select the correct type of ammunition for your firearm, while also matching its purpose.

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