Archive for Ammunition
Marine General Pushed for 6.8 SPC
Posted by: | CommentsThe Marine Corps Times is reporting that General James Mattis pushed for the adoption of the 6.8 SPC as recently as this past December. The increased stopping power of the 6.8 SPC as compared to the current 5.56 was a significant reason behind Mattis’ efforts.
The 6.8 is a cartridge that fits into the AR-15/M-16 design envelope, but uses a larger diameter (6.8 vs. 5.56mm) bullet, that generates more energy. The idea is Marines would be able to use the same weapon platform with a chambered in a cartridge designed to be more effective at stopping the enemy.
Instead of the 6.8 SPC, the Marines recently adopted the 5.56mm Special Operations Science and Technology (SOST) cartridge, which promises to be more effective at stopping the enemy and defeating light, intermediate barriers.
Federal Personal Defense Shotgun Loads
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The shotgun is the first choice for many people when it comes to home defense. Federal introduced three new shotshell loads specifically for this purpose.
- 12-ga, 2-3/4″, 9 pellet 00 Buckshot with FC wad 1145 fps
- 12-ga, 2-3/4″, 34 pellet 4 Buckshot 1150 fps
- 20-ga, 2-3/4″, 24 pellet 4 Buckshot 1100 fps
Federal Prairie Storm Shotshells
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At the 2010 SHOT show, Federal brought out a new line of shotshells designed for pheasant hunters: Prairie Storm. Federal used the FLITECONTROL technology they developed for waterfowl hunting and applied it to pheasant hunting. Prairie Storm is the result.
- 12-ga, 2-3/4″, 1-1/4 oz, #4 1500 fps
- 12-ga, 2-3/4″, 1-1/4 oz, #5 1500 fps
- 12-ga, 2-3/4″, 1-1/4 oz, #6 1500 fps
- 12-ga, 3″, 1-5/8 oz, #4 1350 fps
- 12-ga, 3″, 1-5/8 oz, #5 1350 fps
- 12-ga, 3″, 1-5/8 oz, #6 1350 fps
- 20-ga, 3″, 1-1/4 oz, #4 1300 fps
- 20-ga, 3″, 1-1/4 oz, #5 1300 fps
- 20-ga, 3″, 1-1/4 oz, #6 1300 fps
Federal Power-Shok Sabot Slugs in 12 and 20 Gauge
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Federal is now offering Power-Shok sabot slugs in 12- and 20-gauge.
- 12-ga, 2-3/4″, 1 oz, Lead Slug Sabot 1500 fps
- 20-ga, 2-3/4″, 7/8 oz, Lead Slug Sabot 1450 fps
From Federal:
Federal® Power•Shok® Slugs
Federal® expands its Power-ShokTM slug line to include additional affordable sabot slug options. Sabot hollow-points offer better accuracy than standard foster-style slugs, deep penetration and excellent accuracy for rifled barrels and rifled choke tubes. An excellent choice for taking your next whitetail deer. This year we’re introducing two new loads.
CCI Lead Free Plinking Ammo in .22 LR
Posted by: | CommentsCCI introduced a lead-free, short range load in .22 LR. The Short Range Green is accurate to 50 yards and is lead free.
From CCI:
New this year, we’re proud to bring you a non-lead solution in 22 LR. Short Range GreenTM plinking rounds fill a void that has been around for a few years: a non-lead plinking option. This load features a jacketless bullet made of a copper particle and polymer mix. It gets reliable accuracy in common rifles out to 50 yards.
Fusion Shotgun Sabot Slugs
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Fusion, Federal Premium’s line of affordable quality ammunition, introduced four new shotgun sabot slug loads: two for 12-gauge, two for 20-gauge.
- 12-ga, 3″, 7/8 oz, Fusion Sabot Slug 1700 fps
- 12-ga, 2-3/4″, 7/8 oz, Fusion Sabot Slug 1650 fps
- 20-ga, 2-3/4″, 7/8 oz, Fusion Sabot Slug 1450 fps
- 20-ga, 3″, 7/8 oz, Fusion Sabot Slug 1500 fps
New Federal Field Loads in .410 and 28-gauge
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New field loads from Federal have been introduced. Federal states the loads are designed for small upland bird hunting, and are also good for practice or field training using clays.
- .410-ga, 3″, 3/8 oz, #6 Steel 1400 fps
- .410-ga, 3″, 3/8 oz, #7 Steel 1400 fps
- 28-ga, 2-3/4″, 5/8 oz, #6 Steel 1300 fps
- 28-ga, 2-3/4″, 5/8 oz, #7 Steel 1300 fps
New Speer .327 Federal Magnum Gold Dot Ammo
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Speer originally introduced a 115 grain Gold Dot hollowpoint for the .327 Federal Magnum when that caliber was announced. At the 2010 SHOT Show, Speer introduced a new load in the .327 caliber: a 100 grain Gold Dot.
Rated at 1500 fps at the muzzle, the 100 grain Gold Dot develops a whopping 500 ft-lbs of energy. This isn’t your grandpa’s .32! Compared to the 115 grain version, the 100 grain is 120 fps faster, and develops 14 more ft-lbs of energy.
