Archive for Ammunition
CCI TNT Green .17 HMR Ammunition
Posted by: | CommentsCCI expanded the .17 HMR line with the TNT Green. The TNT Green offers a 16 grain non-lead bullet zipping along at 2500 fps. If you are hunting varmint-sized critters, and either want or are required to be lead-free, check out the CCI TNT Green.
From CCI:
CCI® TNT® GreenTM CCI’s TNT® GreenTM is perfect for hunting prairie dogs or pesky small critters. This year, we bring this advanced non-lead bullet to the 17 HMR platform. Designed with the rimfire specialist in mind, these ammunition options are optimized for those hunters needing non-lead options. They also feature clean-burning propellants that keep actions cleaner. Accurate, hard- hitting and deadly, the TNT Green bullet boasts outstanding, devastating performance for hunters. 17 HMR has been a popular choice for varminters everywhere, and this new bullet provides explosive performance every time.
Fusion Offers New Rifle Hunting Cartridges
Posted by: | CommentsFusion introduced four new centerfire rifle cartridges designed specifically for deer hunting. The new cartridges are available in .22-250, 7mm-08, 7.62×39, and .35 Whelen. The bullets used are boat-tailed soft points designed for deep penetration.
Fusion Introduces New .500 S&W Load
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Fusion introduced a new .500 S&W load at the 2010 SHOT Show. The load features a 325 grain bullet leaving the barrel at 1450 fps. This works out to be a bit more than 1500 ft-lbs of energy.
For those that are not familiar, Fusion is a line of ammo manufactured by Federal Premium, that was designed to provide consistent, reliable performance at a reasonable price.
From Fusion:
Fusion® Centerfire Handgun
Handgun hunting is a challenging sport. Next generation deer hunters choose Fusion® because of its unbelievably tough and accurate bullet technology. Fusion now offers several different products for rifle, handgun, shotgun and muzzleloader shooters alike. At an affordable price there’s no questioning why Fusion’s presence in the market has done more than turn a few heads. This year Fusion expands its handgun line to include a .500 S&W 325-grain option.
Speer Gold Dot Ammo for the .30 Carbine
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The M1 Carbine chambered in .30 Carbine is a popular choice with many people for a handy truck or home defense gun. More powerful than most handguns, yet handier and lighter recoiling than many rifles, it is easy to understand why it is popular in this role. Unfortunately, there have not been as many good choices for self defense ammunition as compared to other calibers. Speer wants to change that.
Speer is now offering a .30 Carbine load in the exceptional Gold Dot line of ammunition. Proved to be an effective bullet in many law enforcement and self defense shootings, the Gold Dot is the choice of many police departments and armed citizens. The new Speer load pushes a 110 grain Gold Dot hollow point bullet at 1990 fps (out of an 18″ barrel) for a muzzle energy of 967 ft-lbs.
Federal Vital-Shok TruBall Deep Penetrator Slugs
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At the 2010 SHOT Show, Federal Premium Ammunition introduced a new, deep-penetrating 12 gauge shotgun slug: the Vital Shok TruBall Deep Penetrator. The Deep Penetrator uses a copper-plated, hard lead core to ensure deep penetration. The 1 ounce slug is loaded in a 2 3/4″ shell and has a muzzle velocity of 1600 fps.
From Federal:
When you’re hunting animals with tough hide and bone like bear or hogs you need a robust, reliable slug to get the job done. When Federal Premium® set out to make the smoothbore slug more effective for the standard slug slinger, the Vital-ShokTM Slug TruBall® system was created. We’ve reinvented, redefined slug technology and that means you can upgrade without changing barrels. For 2010, we add a new 12-gauge TruBall Deep Penetrator slug. This is much harder (higher antimony) lead than the traditional TruBall and features a more distinct shoulder for extra toughness. They are designed for an impressive 18-20 inches of penetration.
Velocity Question on .22 Mag
Posted by: | CommentsI have a friend who has physical impairments preventing her from carrying a ‘normal’ caliber for self defense. Though .22’s aren’t generally held to be great at self defense, they beat not having any gun.
One of the guns she has considered is the Smith & Wesson 351C, which is a J-frame, 7-shot .22 Magnum revolver. Out of a 6″ revolver, CCI claims their .22 WMR Maxi-Mag 40 grain hollowpoints are making 1400 fps. The 351C has a barrel less than 1/3 that size.
Anyone chronnied this round (or similar) out of a 1 7/8″ barrel? I can’t imagine more than 1000 fps, and maybe less than that. If anyone has good info on velocities of the .22 Mag out of a small barrel please post a comment or e-mail me. Thanks!
LuckyGunner Drops Prices
Posted by: | CommentsNew efficiencies in the ordering and shipping processes have allowed LuckyGunner.com to drop prices on 50 round boxes of ammunition by $1/box.
LuckyGunner’s web site has real-time inventory tracking allowing you to see exactly what, and how much, is in stock. In other words, if you see 20 boxes, you can buy 20 boxes…no backorders here.
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New CorBon PH Line of Ammunition for 2010
Posted by: | CommentsAt the 2010 SHOT Show, CorBon announced a variety of African big game loads in the PH line. The PH line of ammunition features Barnes DPX and BBS bullets loaded in the traditional dangerous game calibers. The DPX bullet is the Barnes all copper hollowpoint, while the BBS is the Barnes Banded Solid bullet designed for deep penetration.
The new loads are chambered in .416 Remington Magnum, .416 Rigby, .404 Jeffreys, .458 Winchester Magnum, .458 Lott, .470 NE, .500 Jeffreys, .500 Nitro and .505 Gibbs. Each load offers an identical weight DPX and BBS bullet to match your needs. See the video featuring Peter Pi below.
