Mary Vieregge

Content Creator

North Carolina, USA

Mary is a content writer with over 3 years of experience, holding a day job as an occupational therapist. She has crafted various blogs, articles, and papers on outdoor recreation, firearms, equestrian and cowboy lifestyle topics, medical practices, and health and wellness endeavors. Mary focuses on absorbing complex, comprehensive information and creating digestible, easy-to-read pieces that reflect practical, human writing skills. In her free time, Mary enjoys riding and roping with her horses, being outdoors, curling up with her cat to read a good fantasy book, and keeping her corgi pup out of trouble.

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Work From This Creator

Explore the articles written by this member of the C3 team — content shaped by firsthand hunting experience and a deep understanding of the outdoor lifestyle.

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September 4, 2025

Bullet Design Laws by State - What You Can and Cant Have

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State-by-state overview of U.S. bullet design restrictions, summarizing federal rules and common bans on armor‑piercing, tracer, incendiary, explosive, and Teflon‑coated ammunition, plus local-ordinance considerations.

December 21, 2025

Best .308 Bullet Grain for Your Use [Full Guide]

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Guide to selecting .308 Winchester bullet grain by purpose, explaining how weight affects velocity, recoil, penetration, wind drift, and stability, with recommendations for range, hunting, defense, and suppressed rifles.

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September 4, 2025

Do Hollow Points Actually Make a Difference in Self Defense?

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Explains how hollow point ammunition works in self-defense, comparing expansion, penetration, and energy transfer to FMJ rounds, and outlining tradeoffs such as cost, reliability, and training needs.

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The 10 Best Cartridges for Small Game Hunting

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Overview of 10 cartridges for small game hunting, comparing rimfire and centerfire options with typical ranges, recoil, and use cases for meat, fur, and varmint control.

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Shotgun Shells Explained: Birdshot vs. Buckshot vs. Slugs

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Overview of shotgun shell types, explaining shell anatomy, differences between birdshot, buckshot, and slugs, common materials, and typical use cases for hunting, sport shooting, and defense.

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November 27, 2025

Match Ammo vs. Practice Ammo: What's Worth the Extra Cost?

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Explains differences between match and practice ammunition, including manufacturing tolerances, velocity consistency, accuracy impacts, and reliability. Provides guidance on when higher-cost match loads are justified and how to test value.

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Why Hunt Kentucky Hunting Leases

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Explains practical advantages of leasing private hunting land in Kentucky, including reduced public-land pressure, wildlife management benefits, license costs, available seasons, varied terrain, and diverse game opportunities.