Archive for Ammunition
New Hornady Ammunition Due in November
Posted by: | CommentsHornady is teasing to a new line of ammo set for introduction in November 2009. Although they do not offer details, the video clearly is focused on hunting.
Check out the Hornady video here.
Explosions Rock Prvi Partizan Ammunition Factory
Posted by: | CommentsA Prvi Partizan ammunition factory was rocked by four explosions last week, killing at least six and sending more than 10 more to local hospitals. At this time, there are no details on what caused the explosions or what impact this will have on their ammunition manufacturing.
From the UK’s Telegraph:
Ammunitions factory explosions kill at least six in Serbia
Four explosions at an ammunitions factory in western Serbia killed six people and wounded at least eight on Thursday, a police official said. Read More→
Remington HD Ultimate Home Defense Shotshell Ammunition
Posted by: | CommentsFor nearly sixty years, law enforcement agencies and judicious gun owners around the world have relied on the Remington Model 870TM shotgun as their defensive firearm of choice. For 2009, Remington announces a new ammunition product designed to enhance the effectiveness of your shotgun in a home defense scenario - Remington HD Ultimate Home Defense.
Remington HD Ultimate Home Defense shotgun ammunition features the same pellet material as the popular Wingmaster HDTM tungsten-bronze hunting ammunition and is offered in two loadings. Consumers can choose from a load of BB’s for the highest terminal energy or a duplex mixture of #2 and #4 pellets for excellent pattern density and outstanding stopping power with a reduced chance of over-penetration. Read More→
Buffalo Bore’s .45 Auto Rim
Posted by: | CommentsBuffalo Bore is now manufacturing the .45 Auto Rim in four loadings: two standard pressure and two “+P”.
In standard pressure, you can get a 200 gr JHP at a little over 1000 fps (444+ ft-lb) out of a 4″ S&W revolver. The 255 gr hard cast FP is clocking almost 870 fps (410+ ft-lb) out of the same 4″ Smith.
With the “+P” designation, the 200 JHP is sizzling at almost 1200 fps (635 ft-lb) out of the 4″ S&W. The hard cast 255 gr FP is moving at more than 1030 fps (570+ ft-lb). These are amazing numbers. It should be noted that there is not a SAAMI specification for “+P” in the .45 Auto Rim. Consequently, use only a modern firearm with the +P ammunition. Buffalo Bore does state that the +P loads are safe to use in all post-WWII revolvers chambered for the .45 ACP. Read More→
Remington 597 Rifles and .17 HMR Ammunition Recall
Posted by: | Comments
Remington Arms Co. has announced a major rifle recall, and a serious warning on .17 HMR ammunition. Remington is immediately recalling all of the Model 597 rifles chambered for the .17 HMR. Remington is not offering any repairs, rather they are issuing coupons of $200-250 for a replacement Remington rifle and refunding the shipping costs of sending the rifle back.
Additionally, Remington announced that their .17 HMR ammunition is not to be used in semi-auto firearms. Stating that the use of Remington .17 HMR ammunition in a semi-auto firearm “…could result in property damage or serious personal injury.” People wanting to return the ammo will be issued $10 coupons for each box of 50 they return. Read More→
Hornady has been selected as the Official Ammunition Supplier for the 2009 National Springfield and Garand Matches, August 7 and 8, in Camp Perry, Ohio. Hornady 30-06 Garand Match Ammunition will be issued to all shooters competing in the Springfield Rifle Match, John C. Garand Match, and the Vintage Military Rifle Match.
Hornady 30-06 M1 Garand Match Ammunition is purpose built to allow safe and accurate firing of the M1 rifle, while providing match-winning accuracy. Loaded with a 168 gr A-MAXTM bullet that launches at 2,710 feet per second, Hornady M1 Garand Ammunition features carefully designed medium burn propellants that protect the M1 rifle’s gas port system, meeting all SAAMI guidelines.
Competitors who wish to practice with Hornady M1 Garand ammunition prior to the National Matches can purchase it from local and national retailers as well as directly from CMP Sales.
