One of the most terrifying experiences I’ve had with a firearm happened when I was duck hunting, using 3″ goose loads that had spent a little too much time soaking in my “dry” box. Though they’d gotten a little crusty after a few seasons of being lugged around, the primers still looked passable. After taking […]
Ammunition
SIG SAUER Introduces 300 Win Mag SIG HT Hunting Ammunition
SIG SAUER, Inc. is now offering a 300 Win Mag round in its line of SIG HTâ„¢ premium-grade, copper hunting ammunition. This accurate hunting round features an all-copper bullet that delivers deep penetration and consistent 1.8x diameter expansion. The 165gr 300 Win Mag bullet has a muzzle velocity of 3,110 fps with muzzle energy of […]
Mike Ox Picks the BEST Caliber For Defensive Pistols
If your hackles went up and you assumed a war footing when you read the title of this article, you’re not alone. The debate between projectile sizes has been raging since Cain was deciding on whether to use a small rock or a big rock to kill Abel (if, in fact, he used a stone […]
Department of Homeland Security Awards Federal Premium Ammunition a .40 Caliber HST Ammunition Contract
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently awarded Federal Premium a major ammunition contract. Starting delivery in 2018, the contract provides for up to 180 million rounds of .40 caliber Tactical HST duty ammunition to multiple Department of Homeland Security law enforcement components and other federal agencies for up to five (5) years. This contract will […]
Federal Ammunition Adds 300 Blackout to Power-Shok Copper Line
Federal is pleased to announce it has expanded its selection of Power-Shok Copper rifle ammunition with a new 120-grain 300 Blackout load. Shipments are being delivered to dealers. Federal Power-Shok Copper provides the same freezer-filling consistency of original Power-Shok with a non-lead bullet. The accurate, hollow-point copper projectile creates large wound channels, and the Catalyst […]
New Case Prep Center from Frankford Arsenal: Four Powered Tool Stations
The new Frankford Arsenal Case Prep Center takes the same approach to case prep as the well-loved Case Trim and Prep Center. The Case Prep Center was designed for those who already have a case trimmer on hand. With four powered tool stations, the Case Prep Center allows for running up to four heads at […]
SIG SAUER® Introduces 300 Win Mag SIG HT Hunting Ammunition
SIG SAUER, Inc. is now offering a 300 Win Mag round in its line of SIG HTâ„¢ premium-grade, copper hunting ammunition. This accurate hunting round features an all-copper bullet that delivers deep penetration and consistent 1.8x diameter expansion. The 165gr 300 Win Mag bullet has a muzzle velocity of 3,110 fps with muzzle energy of […]
.40 S&W Cartridge: Ideal Cartridge for Personal Defense?
The .40 S&W cartridge has been called the “ideal cartridge for personal defense and law enforcement.” The .40 S&W was specifically developed to duplicate performance of the FBI’s reduced-velocity 10mm cartridge and fit into medium-frame (9mm size) automatic handguns. It debuted January 17, 1990, along with the new Smith and Wesson 4006 pistol. Ironically, the […]
U.S. Army Adopts Hollow Point Ammo With the M-17 and M-18
For decades, the American military has struggled with ways to improve handgun effectiveness while avoiding the bad press of using hollow point ammo (sometimes called “Dum dum” bullets). The Army has announced that the M-17 Modular Handgun System (MHS) will shoot hollow points in combat. A recent study by the Federal Bureau of Investigation concluded […]
Night OPS Ammunition from AMMO, Inc.
AMMO, Inc. has completed research and development of the Night OPS line of ammunition and will begin production and distribution in late Q2. The labs at AMMO, Inc. set out to create the ultimate round for law enforcement, military training, and self-defense use. Â Night OPS is the revolutionary combination of AMMO, Inc’s two most notable […]