Are hollow-point bullets legal in South Africa?

Hollowpoint bullets are quite a controversial topic in society today. They have been referred to as inhumane “zombie stoppers” by the media. This stigma has led to many questions about the legality of this type of ammunition, especially in South Africa. But are hollow points really illegal? According to the Firearms Control Act, it is…

Which caliber is better? [308 vs 6.5 Creedmoor]

I have been hearing this question more and more lately, and as an old faithful .308 Winchester fan, the answer was obvious. But a wise man once said, “Knowing that one may be subjected to his own bias is one thing, being able to correct it is another.” So admittedly, I am (as everyone else) subject…

Is the .38 special more powerful than the 9mm?

Bigger is better right? That’s what you might think at first glance when comparing a 9mm to a .38 special cartridge, but you’d be making a big mistake with an assumption like that. Is the 9mm more powerful than the .38 Special? A 9mm is about 45% more powerful than a .38 special. The average 124gr…