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30 Super Carry Cartridge Named ‘Ammo of the Year’
Guns & Ammo magazine recently awarded Federal’s 30 Super Carry Handgun Ammunition as Ammo of the Year for 2022.
Winchester Awarded NGSW Tracer Manufacturing Study Contract
Winchester is very excited to begin executing this critical 6.8mm NGSW trace ammunition study at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant.
Federal’s 100-Year Celebration: Crushing Clays & Transforming Rifle Ammunition ~VIDEO
As part of the 100-year anniversary celebration, Federal Ammunition is featuring monthly online content celebrating Federal’s rich history. Check it out!
Winchester Launches Educational Ammo 101 Series
Winchester is launching its “Introduction to Ammunition-Ammo 101” series, a four-part series with in-depth illustrations.
Federal Ammunition Awarded 5-Year, $114M US Army Contract
Federal has been awarded a 5-year contract to produce the United States Army’s 5.56mm training ammunition valued at $114 million dollars.
SIG SAUER 9MM, 115gr, Elite Ball, FMJ Product Warning & Recall Notice
Sig Sauer has determined that portions of Lot No. JDAR0815 of SIG SAUER 9MM, 115gr, Elite Ball, FMJ (SKU E9MMB1-50), may have powder charge variations.
Winchester Announces New Ammunition Packaging
Winchester announces the launch of new packaging designs for its legendary ammunition products in rimfire, shotshell, and centerfire.
Winchester 300 Blackout Power-Point Ammunition Shipping Now
Winchester announces that it is now shipping one of its most versatile bullets, Power-Point, in 300 AAC Blackout.
Federal Sierra MatchKing 6.5 Creedmoor Named Most Accurate by Outdoor Life
Federal Gold Medal 6.5 Creedmoor, 140-grain Sierra MatchKing was named the Editors Choice for the most accurate load in 6.5 Creedmoor
Hornady’s .45-70 Gov LEVERevolution Round
Hornady LEVERevolution ammo has brought some excitement to the lever action hunting world. Not only is it accurate but it also performs well.
SAAMI Publishes 30 Super Carry Specs
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute voted to approve the Federal 30 Super Carry as an official new pistol cartridge.
When did .22 Shorts Become More Expensive than .22 LR?
The price of .22 rimfire Shorts was lower then .22 Long Rifle cartridges until 1987. Since then, it has been higher. The chart shows relative costs in the purchasing power of unskilled labor.
111 years of .22 LR Rimfire Prices
The cost of .22 Long Rife cartridges has been trending down, in how long an unskilled laborer has to work, for a long time. Here are the numbers from 1911 to 2022, in labor equivalent 2022 dollars.
Remington Announces Premier Bismuth Shot Shells
Remington Ammunition introduces Premier Bismuth loads as both waterfowl and upland hunters prepare for the 2022 season.
Federal Introduces New 22 WMR Punch Ammo
Expanding on the line of personal defense ammo for rimfire platforms, Federal Ammunition is unveiling its new 22 WMR Punch defensive round.
Inexpensive Methods of Testing Bullet Penetration by Old N Bold
Old N Bold offers an inexpensive way to test bullet penetration. Sheetrock layers are relatively inexpensive, easy to use, and consistent.
Ammo Prices Going Down? Federal .22 at Walmart, 6.5 cents/rd
A Yuma Walmart had 20 thousand rounds of .22 LR ammunition at 6.5 cents per round on the shelves. Is the ammunition bubble leaking?
Back InStock, Brownells Exclusive Products For New 6mm ARC Cartridge ~ VIDEO
Brownells has new stock on their line of exclusive barrels and complete uppers chambered in Hornady’s newly-announced 6mm ARC.
Winchester Awarded a $15 Million NGSW Ammo Plant Contract
Winchester is honored to have been awarded this NGSW ammunition manufacturing facility design project at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant
APEX Ammunition Congratulates Rob Keck on Kansas Governor’s Turkey Hunt Win
APEX Ammunition is pleased to congratulate Rob Keck on winning the Top Gun award at this year’s Kansas Governor’s One-Shot Turkey Hunt
CCI Blazer Brass Loaded in the All-New 30 Super Carry Cartridge
This new Blazer Brass introduction is a 115-grain, 30 Super Carry load intended for training with the all-new Federal Ammunition engineered cartridge intended for the conceal-carry market.
Speer Ammunition Adds New 30 Super Carry to Its Gold Dot Product Line
Speer Ammunition announces the addition of the new 30 Super Carry cartridge to its Gold Dot Personal Protection product family.
Federal Ammunition Announces Special Edition 100th Anniversary Shotshell Packaging
In celebration of Federal Ammunition’s 100-year anniversary and rich history of shotshell manufacturing, the company is releasing four commemorative shotshell packages.
Federal Recognized as Most Frequently Purchased Rifle Ammunition Brand
Southwick Associates’ 2021 “Hunting & Shooting Participation and Equipment Purchases Consumer Tracking Study” named Federal Ammunition the top rifle ammunition brand in 2021.
CCI Blazer Named Most Frequently Purchased Handgun Ammo for 2021
CCI’s sub-brand Blazer was recently named the most frequently purchased handgun ammunition brand by Southwick Associates.
Remington Ammunition Introduces NEW Turkey Loads for 2022
Part of Remington’s 2022 new product lineup, Premier Magnum Turkey High Velocity in 20 ga. and Premier TSS in 12 ga., 20 ga. and .410.
AMMO Inc Offers One Million Rounds of Ammunition to Ukraine
AMMO Inc. recently announced they are offering up one million rounds of ammunition to Ukraine in support of their fight against Russian invasion.
Federal Ammunition Sponsors NWTF’s 2022 Convention
Federal Ammunition recently hosted its annual Conservation Breakfast at the National Wild Turkey Federation’s (NWTF) 46th Annual Convention
Federal Announces 357 and 327 Magnum HST Line
Federal announces new line options to the HST product family with the addition of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum
