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Winchester Blind Side Waterfowl Ammunition

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- In 2011, Winchester Ammunition revolutionized steel waterfowl ammunition with the launch of Blind Side, the most innovative steel waterfowl product in the company’s history.

“Before Blind Side ammunition, waterfowl hunters could only dream of steel shot that approached the performance of lead. Now, it’s a reality,” said Brett Flaugher, Winchester Ammunition vice president of marketing and sales.

“Our engineers spent years developing Blind Side and we’re taking it to the next level in 2012 by expanding the Blind Side line to offer more choices to hunters.”

For 2012, Blind Side ammunition will be offered in the following gauges, shell lengths and shot sizes (new offerings in bold):

Gauge Shell Length Oz. Shot Velocity Shot Sizes

• 12 3 1/2” 1 5/8 1400 BB, 1, 2, 3
• 12 3” 1 3/8 1400 BB, 1, 2, 3, 5
• 12 2 3/4” 1 1/4 1400 2, 5
• 20 3” 1 1/16 1300 2, 5

Blind Side ammunition combines ground-breaking, stacked HEX Shot technology and the new Diamond Cut Wad in the most deadly Winchester waterfowl load available. The HEX Shot pellets, shaped much like dice, literally stack together inside the shell, resulting in up to 15 percent more pellets in every shell.

Loaded with 100 percent HEX Shot, hunters get more pellets on target, a larger kill zone and more trauma inducing pellets than ever before – meaning quick kill shots. The shot is designed to hit waterfowl like high-velocity tumbling bricks – preventing over penetration and maximizing energy deposit and knock down shock within the bird.

With a company heritage dating back to 1866, Winchester Ammunition was there for the taming of the American West, the Allied Forces’ victory in World War II and through the years, millions of fond memories made in the great outdoors. Known as The American Legend, Winchester is a global leader in sporting, law enforcement, military and personal defense ammunition production. Winchester continues to raise the bar with new products like Blind Side waterfowl and PDX1 Defender™ personal defense ammunition.

For more information about Winchester Ammunition, visit www.winchester.com, or connect with The American Legend™ on Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterAmmunition.

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HPR .223 Remington Ammo

HPR Ammunition

Payson, AZ --(Ammoland.com)- HPR (High Precision Range) is manufactured in Payson, Arizona and is positioned in the market as a high quality and innovative brand. HPR is introducing their .223 caliber.

From the competitive shooter to the varmint and predator hunter, HPR’s new line of .223 ammunition will leave you confident of your shot.

HPR Ammunition is American Made. Components, including brass, primers, powder, and projectiles are assembled in the USA. Furthermore, personal inspection, and hand packaging is performed by US Citizens in Payson, Arizona.

HPR offers the .223 in 4 varieties: 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket, 60 Grain Soft Point Match Grade, 60 Grain V-MAX Match Grade and 75 Grain Boat Tail Hollow Point Match Grade.

These loads feature extreme accuracy, HPR’s proprietary HyperClean technology, and a powerful punch for the targets and varmints in your sights. While HPR mainly uses new brass, these four particular offerings feature factory processed Mil Spec brass that boasts tremendous accuracy. This accuracy makes them the choice of Match shooters and a favorite of many 3-gun competitors.

HPR .223 Remington Specifications

HPR .223 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket

• Caliber: .223 Remington
• Bullet Weight: 55 Grain
• Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket
• Muzzle Velocity: 3276 f/s
• Velocity at 100yds: 2939f/s
• Muzzle Energy: 1311 ft/lbs
• Energy at 100yds: 1005 ft/lbs

HPR .223 60 Grain Soft Point Match Grade

• Caliber: .223 Remington
• Bullet Weight: 60 Grain
• Bullet Type: Soft Point Match Grade
• Muzzle Velocity: 3015f/s
• Velocity at 100yds: 2669 f/s
• Muzzle Energy: 1211 ft/lbs
• Energy at 100yds: 949 ft/lbs

HPR .223 60 Grain V-MAX Match Grade

• Caliber: .223 Remington
• Bullet Weight: 60 Grain
• Bullet Type: V-MAX Match Grade
• Muzzle Velocity: 3085f/s
• Velocity at 100yds: 2733f/s
• Muzzle Energy: 1267 ft/lbs
• Energy at 100yds: 949 ft/lbs

HPR .223 75 Grain BTHP Match Grade

• Caliber: .223 Remington
• Bullet Weight: 75 Grain
• Bullet Type: BTHP Match Grade
• Muzzle Velocity: 2780f/s
• Velocity at 100yds: 2451f/s
• Muzzle Energy: 1287 ft/lbs
• Energy at 100yds: 1000 ft/lbs

The energy and velocity charts can be viewed at http://hprammo.com/specifications/.

About HPR:
HPR strives to include all American components to their cartridges. Other countries may be able to produce products cheaper at the expense of quality and the outsourcing of jobs but, HPR believes in American quality and American jobs. HPR is the first manufacturing facility to locate in Payson in more than a decade. They are growing quickly and becoming the pride of their community. For more information, visit www.hprammo.com

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