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Speer Bullets Reloading Manual #14 Out Now

April 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Speer Bullets is now publishing their Reloading Manual #14. The original bible of reloading has now been updated with several new loads and other information to keep reloaders informed. This book represents years of fine-tuning loads and meticulous testing.
This year’s edition is our largest volume yet. It contains hundreds of pages of how-to information […]

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New Fusion Sabot Slug for 20 Gauge Shotgun

March 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Fusion, a division of ATK, has introduced a new deer hunting load in 20-gauge. The new cartridge is a 3/4 ounce slug in a 2 3/4″ shell. At the muzzle, the slug is running 1600 fps for 1864 foot-pounds of energy, making this a very potent load for the 20-gauge hunters.
The 20 gauge Fusion […]

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Hornady Introduces New .22 WMR Ammo Using VMAX Bullet

March 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Hornady has introduced new .22 WMR ammunition using the VMAX bullet. The new 22 Magnum cartridge pushes a 30 grain VMAX bullet at 2200 fps (322 foot/pounds of energy).
Hornady claims that the new ammo is the “finest product in its class,” and offers “accuracy never seen before from this cartridge.” Reviews from shooters […]

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Federal, CCI, Speer Ammunition Prices Will Significantly Increase On April 1

March 26th, 2008 · No Comments

ATK, the parent company of Federal Cartridge, CCI, and Speer, sent out a letter to its customers announcing a significant price increase that will take effect on April 1, 2008. As if ammunition has not gotten too expensive already, ATK is raising ammo prices between 5-9% on all of its lines.
I hope everyone has […]

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Federal Brings Out New Vital-Shok Loadings With The Barnes Tipped Triple Shock

March 26th, 2008 · No Comments

Federal Premium® has again extended its offering of the Barnes Tipped Triple-Shock X- BulletTM, this time featuring a new Delrin tip.
This lead-free bullet is a proven performer in the field, and offers improved expansion and deep penetration. The new Barnes offering is an extremely accurate bullet specially designed to reduce pressure and barrel fouling. Its […]

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CCI Segmented Hollow-Point Available in .22 WMR and .22 LR

March 25th, 2008 · No Comments

CCI’s unique Segmented Hollow-Point (SHP) bullet is now available in 22 Win Mag and a 22 Long Rifle subsonic load.
This offering is ideal for bigger targets that require a larger wound area and makes perfect sense in the 22 WMR. The flat-shooting SHP is designed to break up into three sections on impact for even […]

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RCBS Introduces a High Capacity Case Trimmer for Handloading

March 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

RCBS has introduced a new high capacity case trimmer for handloading and reloading. The High Capacity Case Trimmer is designed to handle big bore cases such as the .50 BMG and .416 Barrett cartridges.
The High Capacity Case Trimmer is backed by the RCBS lifetime warranty. The RCBS is available through the RCBS website […]

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Winchester Ammunition Introduces a New Line of Safari Loads

March 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

Winchester Ammunition has introduced a new series of ammunition designed for big game hunters.
From Winchester Ammunition:
When Africa calls, so does the need for being equipped with the proper ammunition to take down the game on your hunting list-and being prepared for game that may not be. Winchester’s new Safari Ammunition line was engineered to not […]

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Winchester Ammunition Introduces Low Noise .22 Long Rimfire Cartridge

March 20th, 2008 · No Comments

Winchester Ammunition introduced a new .22 Long rimfire cartridge desgined for accuracy and low noise. The SUPER-X CB-match .22 Long round pushes a 29 grain bullet at 770 fps.
From Winchester Ammunition:
New for 2008, Winchester® offers a highly accurate rimfire load designed to feed and function in single shot rifles chambered for the vintage .22 […]

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Winchester Ammunition Introduces the XP3 Bullet in .325 WSM

March 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Designed to take larger North American game, Winchester Ammunition introduced the XP3 bullet in a .325 WSM cartridge. The heavy 200 grain bullet promises “deep penetration through thick, tough skin, heavy muscle tissue and bone” and a “high retained weight.”
Winchester has not yet published any ballistics information on this cartridge.
From Winchester Ammunition:
For 2008, Winchester® […]

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