NJ Legislature Supports Police Use of “Extra Lethal “Ammunition

AmmoLand Gun News

Trenton, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- For more than thirty years NJ Firearms Law has all but banned Citizen use, ownership or possession of hollow point type ammunition, but with the obligatory exemption for Military and Police.

It is true that Citizens can in fact buy, and use hollow points under extremely limited and exceptionally narrowly tailored circumstances, but even most cops aren’t aware of them.

Ask nearly any anti-gun politician or spokesperson for an anti-gun group and the inevitable answer justifying the law is predicated on utter ignorance and unsupportable rhetoric. Opponents will invariably exclaim that hollow point bullets are “extra lethal “ and “they are designed solely to cause devastating wounds, inflicting un-necessary pain and trauma“ and they “pose a grave threat “ or other variations of the meme.

Yet there’s that pesky exemption for the Military and Police?

The only conclusion one can reach is that the Legislature approves of and supports the issuance and potential use of these “extra lethal” rounds of ammunition by Police Officers in the performance of their duties, essentially suggesting and overtly approving that it’s perfectly acceptable for an alleged criminal to be shot by a Police Officer with them if the situation calls for it.

This means, it is the stated policy of the NJ Legislature that a person engaged in a criminal act, but not having yet had a trial or having been convicted of such an act in a Court of Law, can suffer “ un-necessary pain and trauma “ and suffer “ devastating wounds “ if an Officer decides to shoot the suspect for whatever reason.

Now, let’s shed the harsh light of scientific facts on the issue.
A hollow point bullet is not designed “solely to cause devastating wounds “ its design and construction is engineered to have the bullet expand on impact with a surface, any surface; including concrete, steel, wood, fabric and yes, flesh. By expanding on impact, the surface area of the bullet increases and causes the kinetic energy stored in the bullet to be dispersed over a greater surface area, that’s it!

Remember I mentioned fabric amongst the list of surfaces that will cause a hollow point to expand when it impacts? What are Police issue Kevlar Bullet Resistant Vests made from? That’s right, fabric. In fact, when Police issue Body Armor is tested by both the manufacturer and the government agency responsible for certifying its effectiveness, it’s tested against hollow point bullets!

Police Body Armor is actually much more likely to be more effective at stopping a hollow point bullet then a “full metal jacket“ type of bullet, which is the height of irony. Because of the Legislature’s incredible ignorance of the subject and their apparent willingness to swallow the baseless lies and fear mongering of Anti gunners..

..they’ve unintentionally created a more potentially deadly situation for those they claim to be trying to protect, Police and innocent Citizens.

I have in my custody an internal Ballistics Test Report from the NJ State Police that conclusively proves that the use of full metal jacket ammunition in a defensive shooting situation is exponentially riskier in terms of the likelihood of over penetration and or “target pass through“ with the significant potential to injure innocent people well outside the area of the shooting.

A study performed by the NYPD found the same thing and validated the findings of the NJ State Police, that the use of full metal jacket style ammunition was much more likely to result in the unintended injury of innocent bystanders due to the ability of the round to strike its intended target, generally retain its shape and energy, pass through the target and continue on its path to strike something else.

As opposed to a hollow point bullet whose design ensures that upon impact it expands and deposits its energy in its original target, thereby becoming significantly less likely to hurt or kill an innocent bystander.

The New Jersey Legislature cannot have it both ways.
They can either admit that if they truly believe that hollow point style ammunition actually is “extra lethal“ and all the other assorted, overheated adjectives they use to describe them, and their approved use against criminals then certainly seems like a clear cut case of “extra judicious“ force.

Or they can simply admit they made a mistake, take responsibility for it and fix it by treating hollow point ammunition just like any other bullet.

More articles, commentary and information by Dan Robert available at That Every Man Be Armed.com

Sierra Bullet 30 Caliber 125 grain HP MatchKing

Sierra Ammunition

Sedalia, MO --(Ammoland.com)- Sierra is pleased to introduce the newest member of our MatchKing line; the 30 caliber 125 grain HP MatchKing.

This uniquely designed flat based bullet was designed in conjunction with AAC (Advanced Armament Corporation) and Remington Arms for the new .300 AAC Blackout cartridge designed for the AR platform. This bullet has also proven to be exceptionally accurate in bolt action rifles and other .30 caliber AR chamberings.

The jacket was specifically designed to handle velocities ranging up through common .30 caliber midlevel cartridges. The #2121 will be available for sale in Jan 2012.

About:
For over 60 years Sierra Bullets has been dedicated to the manufacture of the most accurate bullets in the world. This commitment to performance has established a “Tradition of Precision” for which Sierra is known throughout the world. Visit: www.sierrabullets.com

Advanced Ballistics Concepts Multi-segmented Bullet

Advanced Ballistics Concepts

Denver, CO --(Ammoland.com)- Recognizing that more than 90 percent of shots fired by handguns and hand-held firearms miss their targets, Advanced Ballistics Concepts, LLC (ABC), a ballistics research and development company, today announced the company has invented the first multi-part bullet that immediately unlocks and expands to a predetermined diameter and pattern of spread upon leaving the tip of a rifled barrel.

This new wide envelopment bullet – enhanced with ABC’s patent-pending Triple Threat Technology (T3) – significantly improves a shooter’s hit probability in ultra-close and mid-range engagements because the bullet produces a “spider web”-like effect prior to impact.

T3 bullets are similar to multi-pellet buckshot in that both deliver multiple strike points. However, a T3 round enhances performance because the bullet expands up to 4x faster than buckshot. The bullet design also allows each segment to have a greater mass which in turn produces greater stopping power.

T3 is the first bullet to interconnect three separate segments with Kevlar strings that expand like a spider web to a predetermined diameter and spread pattern that not only dramatically improves the accuracy and hit probability, but does so without disrupting the normal flight path of a spinning bullet. T3 bullets employ a proprietary “accelerated radial spread” that compensates for most, if not all, of typical shooter error.

“According to national law enforcement statistics, more than 90% of shots fired in life and death situations miss their mark,” said Todd Kuchman, Co-Founder and President of ABC.

“Our research shows that these missed shots are the result of ‘last second twitch’ which occurs to some extent whenever a gun is fired, particularly in highly stressful situations. Because every T3 bullet offers a wide shot profile, it compensates for marksman’s error which significantly increases hit probability.”

While improved hit probability is the primary benefit of T3 rounds, safety also played a large role in the design of the technology.

“No one wants to cause collateral damage when discharging a firearm, particularly in the confusion of a threatening situation,” continued Kuchman. “That’s why the T3 bullet is the first to offer SMART-STOP™ technology, a proprietary braking system that can be configured to stop the bullet after hitting a typical household wall or live target.”

ABC is preparing to offer its T3 bullets in three distinct categories: non-lethal (aka: T3 Stinger), semi-lethal (aka: T3 Stunner) and fully-lethal (aka: T3 Stopper) variants. Each variant is optimized for use by the company’s primary target markets: military, police, hunters and personal gun owners. By offering the three variants, ABC supports the blended use of T3 bullets (Smart-Stack) which eliminates the need for additional expensive weapons – such as shotguns – and Tasers that military and police typically have to carry to address varied threats. In addition, all T3 bullets are “backward compatible” to eliminate the need to purchase new firearms.

The company is currently focused on securing partnerships with manufacturers/distributors capable of bringing this innovative ballistic technology to the multi-billion worldwide ammunition/personal defense markets. Organizations interested in working with ABC can contact the company at (970) 396-4136 or visit the company’s website at www.abct3.com

About Advanced Ballistic Concepts
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Advanced Ballistic Concepts, LLC (ABC) is a ballistics research & development company founded by a highly motivated group of outdoorsmen/hunters, gun enthusiasts and scientists who set out to design a new type of bullet that can compensate for errors that typically occur in high-stress situations which historically result in more than a 90% miss rate. ABC’s patent-pending bullets with Triple Threat™ technology for handguns and hand-held firearms, combine the proven hit capability of multi-pellet buckshot with the accuracy of a spinning bullet to dramatically increase hit probability. For more information, visit www.abct3.com.

Sierra Bullets .338 caliber 225 grain SPT Pro-Hunter Bullet

Sierra Ammunition

Sedalia, MO --(Ammoland.com)- .338 caliber 225 grain SPT Pro-Hunter: Sierra is pleased to introduce the newest member of our Pro-Hunter line; the .338 caliber 225 grain SPT Pro- Hunter.

The flat based design and lighter weight of this projectile make it a great choice for medium & large game.

Combine that with Sierra’s world renowned accuracy, and you have a perfect choice for those hunter seeking a reduced recoil alternative where a heavier bullet is not required.

• .338 Caliber (.338 diameter)
• 225 grain SPT Pro-Hunter (Part # 2620)

About:
For over 60 years Sierra Bullets has been dedicated to the manufacture of the most accurate bullets in the world. This commitment to performance has established a “Tradition of Precision” for which Sierra is known throughout the world. Visit: www.sierrabullets.com

Sierra Bullet Smiths 25 caliber 70 & 90 Grain BlitzKing Bullets

Sierra Ammunition

Sedalia, MO --(Ammoland.com)- 25 caliber 70 & 90 Grain BlitzKing Bullets: Sierra is pleased to introduce the 2 newest members of our BlitzKing line; the 25 caliber 70 (flat base) & 90 (boat tail) grain BlitzKing bullets.

Created to fill the demand for the longer range varmint crowd taking over where our current .20-6mm BlitzKings leave off.

These bullets will be available in boxes of 100 bullets and 500 bullets as indicated below.

• .25 Caliber (.257 diameter)
• 70 grain (Part # 1605) & 90 grain BlitzKing (Part # 1616)

About:
For over 60 years Sierra Bullets has been dedicated to the manufacture of the most accurate bullets in the world. This commitment to performance has established a “Tradition of Precision” for which Sierra is known throughout the world. Visit: www.sierrabullets.com

Sierra Bullet Smiths 7mm 180 Grain HPBT MatchKing Bullet

Sierra Ammunition

Sedalia, MO --(Ammoland.com)- 7mm 180 grain HPBT MatchKing: Sierra is pleased to introduce the newest member of our MatchKing line; the 7mm 180 grain HPBT MatchKing.

In response to requests from top level F-Class shooters, Sierra has designed an all new MatchKing to provide a higher weight/higher B.C. alternative in our 7mm line.

This bullet’s 12 caliber secant ogive and lengthened boat tail make it the perfect choice for the discerning 7mm long range shooter.

Sierra recommends at least a 1 in 8 inch twist barrel to stabilize this bullet.

• 7mm (.284 diameter)
• 180 grain HPBT MatchKing (Part # 1980)

About:
For over 60 years Sierra Bullets has been dedicated to the manufacture of the most accurate bullets in the world. This commitment to performance has established a “Tradition of Precision” for which Sierra is known throughout the world. Visit: www.sierrabullets.com

ASYM's National Match 45 ACP Target Ammunition

ASYM Precision Ammunition

DURANGO, Colo. --(Ammoland.com)- ASYM PRECISION National Match Target ammunition is a match winning, extremely accurate load that tells the shooter just how well their tuned 45 can perform.

Featuring the Nosler 185 grain JHP – a bullet prized among serious bullseye shooters for its gilt-edged accuracy – the National Match Target is a mild shooting target round. Utilizing ASYM match brass, which is custom drawn brass made to ASYM’s specifications, and propelled by premium VihtaVouri powder, the round is loaded to 775 fps, a velocity proven to be a sweet spot in accuracy and function.

“As a custom 1911 maker whose customers expect uncommon accuracy, I looked to the Camp Perry National Matches for the inspiration behind our National Match Target ammunition. We built this round from the ground up using only premium components, assembled on state-of-the-art equipment customized to my own standards and hand-inspected and individually chamber checked as part of a quality control process that insures outstanding performance,” explained Stan Chen, president of Stan Chen Customs and ASYM Ammunition.

The National Match Target is available in a box of 50 or a case of 500 and will run in most 1911s using a stock 16 lbs. spring. For more brisk ejection, springs from 10 to 14 lbs. can be used.

The load is a premium target load and although it uses a JHP projectile, the bullet is not designed to expand at the given velocity. Those looking for a premium defensive load should consider the ASYM SOLID DEFENSE XTM (SDX) load featuring the Barnes solid copper TAC-XP bullet.

“Besides being the definitive accuracy load for competition, the National Match Target is an extremely pleasant load to shoot, especially in extended training sessions,” observed Chen. “So much so that we warn our customers to beware, because this round will make them fall in love with their 45 all over again.”

For more information on the National Match Target 45 ACP ammunition, the full line of ASYM PRECISION ammunition or to place an order, visit www.ASYM-Ammo.com.

Hodgdon’s 2011 Reloading Manual

Hodgdon Powder

Shawnee Mission KS, --(Ammoland.com)- Hodgdon The Gunpowder People is proud to announce the 8th Annual Reloading Manual.

The 2011 Hodgdon Annual Manual features so much more than any regular manual: 100 pages of rifle and pistol data with well over 5,000 shown loads, information on 29 Hodgdon, 19 IMR and 10 Winchester brand powders, 70 pages of articles on shooting and hunting from some of the top industry outdoor writers and 31 cartridge updates including the new 30 AR Remington and 338 Marlin Express.

The 2011 Hodgdon Annual Manual is the complete data resource for the two new Hodgdon powders; Hornady Superformance and Hornady LEVERevolution.

This pair of new technology, high speed propellants that are currently used in Hornady’s factory ammunition will provide the handloader a significant performance boost in many popular cartridges.

Look for Hodgdon’s most inclusive Annual Manual yet at favorite newsstands and gun stores in early 2011.

Cost is only $8.99 retail or $11.99 by ordering direct from Hodgdon at 913-362-9455, www.Hodgdon.com or write to 6231 Robinson, Shawnee Mission, KS 66202.

Ammosmith.Com

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin --(AmmoLand.com)- After several firings your brass may start to become brittle and drastically shorten your case life.

Annealing your cases will soften the case and prevent brittle brass.

In this video ammosmith.com demonstrates the annealing process using tools found around the house. By chucking a 12mm deep socket into a cordless drill you can evenly and safely apply the proper heat to the case using a propane torch.

Once the brass is heated properly simply dump it into your water bucket.

If you have any questions regarding this video or the process please sign up on our forum and post your question. www.ammosmith.com and click the forum link at the top of the page.

About:
Ammosmith.com Our Mission is to provide safe, accurate, content rich ammunition reloading video tutorials for use by all members of the ammunition reloading community. Our video library currently contains over 160 videos specific to reloading, casting/swagging, firearms and product reviews. With a library that extensive there is a good chance we have a video for most any reloading need. Our videos are laid out in an easy to understand manner where safety is always our primary concern.

Redding Offers 358/25 WSSM Reloading Dies

Redding Reloading Equipment

Cortland, NY --(AmmoLand.com)- Redding Reloading Equipment has responded to the requirements of Indiana Deer Hunters with the addition of the 358/25 WSSM to their line of regular production “Custom Series” reloading dies.
The new die sets are available as full length sizing , neck size and a three die deluxe set including both full length and neck sizing dies plus a seating die with crimp.

This wildcat cartridge has gained great favor as an alternative to standard handgun calibers under Indiana’s Regulation, allowing the use of cartridges with a bullet diameter of .357 or larger and a maximum case length of 1.625” to be used in rifles during their firearms deer season. It has the ability to be used in both bolt action and modern sporting rifle styles and produces sound terminal ballistics on whitetail deer.

Innovation on the part of the firearms owner has produced many great new cartridges which have over time become standards of our trade. Redding remains committed to supporting such innovation with a true “Custom” die operation, allowing individuals to work at improving their capabilities through wildcatting.

The Engineering Group at Redding requires only a chamber reamer drawing or 5 fired cases from the firearm in question to quote the production of dies for virtually any caliber and firearm which can be made with a 7/8 x 14 TPI die body. Prices are quoted on an individual basis depending upon the complexity of the chambering and any need for tooling.

Those seeking dies for a truly unique or obsolete cartridge should contact the Redding Custom Die Center in the company’s Engineering Department.

Redding offers numerous unique solutions to improve the accuracy, consistency and reliability of your handloaded ammunition. For more information and a current color catalog contact: Redding Reloading Equipment 1089 Starr Road Cortland, NY 13045, or visit us on the web at: www.redding-reloading.com.

Winchester Ammunition Dual Bond Bullet

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(AmmoLand.com)- Considered one of the most innovative products in Winchester Ammunition history, the Supreme Elite Dual Bond bullet line is expanding in 2010, adding .44 Rem-Mag and .45-70 Gov’t to the big-bore hunting lineup.

The .44 Rem-Mag features a 240-grain bullet and the .45-70 Gov’t features a 375-grain bullet. The ‘bullet within a bullet’ design delivers dramatic stopping power and massive tissue damage and is suitable for whitetail deer to large dangerous game, such as bear.

“The Dual Bond bullet is technologically unsurpassed by any bullet commercially available today,” said Brett Flaugher, vice president of domestic and international marketing and sales for Winchester Ammunition. “Anyone who shoots this bullet will experience the best Winchester has to offer in our slug and big-bore hunting lineup.”

The outer jacket is designed for maximum upset and to open up into six segments. The inner jacket works with the bonded lead core and forms another six segments at a controlled rate resulting in a an expansion with 12 segments and is 1.5 times larger than the original bullet diameter.

The heavy outer jacket is mechanically bonded to the inner bullet. The inner bullet utilizes a proprietary bonding process, which welds the lead core to a second jacket that results in a design that provides for a combination of knockdown power, deep penetration and significant tissue damage while retaining nearly 100% of the original weight. The Supreme Elite® Dual Bond® has a large hollow point cavity, which provides positive expansion at a variety of ranges and impact velocities. Combined, this patent pending technology results in lethal energy transfer on impact.

SKU  Description  Bullet Wt.

• *S44RMDB   44 Rem-Mag   240
• *S4570DB   45-70 Gov’t.   375
• S454DB   454 Casull   260
• S460SWDB   460 S&W   260
• S500SWDB   500 S&W   375
• SSDB12   12 ga. 2-3/4 slug   375
• SSDB123   12 ga. 3 in. slug   375
• SSDB20   20 ga. 2-3/4 in. slug   260
• SSDB203   20 ga. 3 in. slug   260

*New for 2010

For more information about Winchester Ammunition and its complete line of products, visit www.winchester.com.

Winchester Ammunition prides itself in being a leader of conservation
Winchester Ammunition is involved with numerous partnerships at local, state and national levels. For more than 12 years Winchester has been a proud sponsor of Whitetails Unlimited. During this partnership Winchester has contributed funding to support P.O.L.I.T.E (Permission of Landowner in Order to Enter) and Chronic Wasting Disease projects. In addition, the Winchester Library is housed at Whitetails Unlimited headquarters and Winchester supports many local and state Whitetails Unlimited chapters. For more information about Whitetails Unlimited visit www.whitetailsunlimited.com.

Extreme Shock Ammunition

CLINTWOOD, VA --(AmmoLand.com)- In regards to self-defense with a firearm, you always plan for the worst case scenario. That’s why it’s best to choose a bullet that will put the maximum advantage in your corner. Extreme Shock frangible ammunition is the logical choice.

However, before going into the reasons why, I cannot stress heavily enough on the importance of training. A person who has practiced once a week with a .32ACP will beat a person who carries, but has never fired a .44 Magnum. Whichever firearm you decide to use, you must practice firing hundreds of rounds in realistic scenarios. Marksmanship and Tactics win gunfights. I cannot teach these things in this article, but I can recommend solid ammunition.

The important question to be asked, of course, is: What makes a good self-defense ammunition?

Simply put, the point is not to wound or kill your attacker. The point is to stop him in his tracks from hurting you. This is commonly referred to as either “Stopping Power” or “Knock-Down Power”. This is a bullet’s ability to incapacitate an assailant – the greater the ability, the less chance your attacker will be able to do you harm after he is shot.

Extreme Shock 9mm AFR ammunition in Perma-Gel Bullet fragments to release ALL of it's energy.

Extreme Shock frangible bullets usually expand and stop in the human body, and thus the attacker absorbs all of the bullet’s kinetic energy than if the bullet had merely zipped through him and left two small holes. This is pure “Stopping Power”.

A common concern for people when trying to decide which bullet to choose for self defense is over-penetration inside the home. Extreme Shock’s lead-free, frangible ammunition is designed to transfer ALL (100%) of its kinetic energy into the target thus maximizing your “Knock-Down Power” and stopping the threat.

The Extreme Shock Air Freedom Round (A.F.R.) was designed for use by the US Air Marshalls on board aircraft and is the ideal round for the home defense firearm. The bullet is specifically engineered not to over-penetrate a target. The added benefit of the AFR is that it will not ricochet and thereby reduces the likelihood of incurring secondary casualties.

Extreme Shock also has a proven track record. It has been adopted by various government and law enforcement agencies. When facing an attacker, the reliability of one’s self defense ammunition can be a matter of life or death. Extreme Shock has endured and passed rigorous government testing and certification. Thus you can be assured that Extreme Shock ammunition is reliable.

“But,” you say, “there’s no way it’s THAT important to have a frangible bullet over my favorite lead-core round.” That may be well and true. I know you’re not planning on missing, and that you figure you’ll be able to put a couple of shots center-of-mass with no problems…but.

Do not overestimate your ability when the bullets start flying. There won’t be a perfect Weaver stance involved, trigger discipline will degrade, and carefully aimed shots will be non-existent- due to adrenaline or situation.

So we find ourselves back at the original question; what makes a good self-defense ammunition?

1. You are safer because your attacker is incapacitated after one or two shots and thus unable to do you injury.
2. Innocent bystanders and third parties are safer because frangible bullets will not exit the body and go on to injure someone else.
3. The ricochet danger is eliminated thus reducing secondary casualties stated above.
4. Furthermore, frangible bullet’s stopping power takes the target down quickly so that they won’t be spraying wild lead core bullets around again endangering uninvolved third parties
5. This ammunition is reliable. You entrusting your most valuable possession to it’s dependability, your life.
6. Lastly, use of Extreme Shock will strengthen your defense in court in the ensuing aftermath. Use of Extreme Shock shows that you had concern for the safety of others, used the minimum of force to eliminate the threat ( you didn’t use a magazine of ammo), and reduced your collateral damage.

It is my hope that no one who reads this article ever finds themselves in a situation that warrants the use of a firearm to defend him or herself. But remember, Plan for the worst. Be safe, stay vertical.

To learn more about the full range of products offered from Extreme Shock Ammunition, please visit www.extremeshockusa.net, call Extreme Shock USA at (276) 926-6772

Remington Premier AccuTip 450 Bushmaster Ammunition

Remington Arms Company, Inc.

Windham, ME --(AmmoLand.com)- Precisely the Big-Game Bullet of Your Dreams. It’s the most accurate, polymer-tipped big-game bullet available today.

Along with match-grade precision, it delivers an unprecedented combination of laser-flat trajectory and devastating terminal performance. Accutip™ bullets expand quickly – producing an awesome level of transferred energy – to dispatch medium and big game with lightning authority.

A thicker jacket and harder lead core regulate weight retention and optimize penetration. Make the switch and, trust us, big game won’t know what hit ‘em.

In honor of the 450 Bushmaster’s debut on our supremely accurate R-15 platform, we’re loading it with perhaps the most accurate .45-caliber bullet ever devised. Featuring our Power Port™ tip, this 260-grain AccuTip bonded projectile delivers exceptional flight characteristics for ultimate downrange precision and sustained energy.

Its bonded construction, high-strength cartridge-brass jacket and spiral nose cuts combine to drive huge, uniform mushrooms through the toughest game with ease.

About Remington Arms Company, Inc.
Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, NC, designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 65 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

Extreme Shock Trophy Game Hunting Ammunition

Extreme Shock Ammunition

CLINTWOOD, VA –-(AmmoLand.com)- Extreme Shock Ammunition, known for producing the world’s most advanced ammunition, has successfully produced the perfect round for Trophy Game Hunting.

Extreme Shock has accomplished what other bullet makers have been trying to do for years–design a hunting bullet that gives 3-4 inches of clean penetration into the animal before fragmenting to release 100% of it’s energy into the soft tissue. The Trophy Game is designed to penetrate through thick hide and dense bone then fragment when it impacts soft organic tissue and fluids.

Unlike other bullets that pass through the game, Trophy Game bullets deliver 100% of their kinetic energy inside the target, making for a safe, fast, and humane harvest with no loss of meat.

The Extreme Shock Trophy Game Hunting line of bullets exhibits superior performance in the target or through the intervening brush. Empirical testing clearly shows that the round nose bullet at moderate velocities travels through brush with minimal deflection. They also tend to follow a straight path inside an animal on their way to the vitals, which is why they are preferred for hunting extremely large game. The Trophy Game bullets are made with controlled expansion features which will work with absolute reliability.

About:
Extreme Shock™ is the safest, most technologically advanced small arms ammunition produced in the world. Extreme Shock™ offers superior performance with enhanced safety features that greatly exceed that of lead core ammunition.

To learn more about the full range of products offered from Extreme Shock Ammunition, please visit www.extremeshockusa.net, call Extreme Shock USA at (276) 926-6772

Extreme Shock Razorite Ammunition Lubricity Coating Process

Extreme Shock Ammunition

CLINTWOOD, VA –-(AmmoLand.com)- Extreme Shock Ammunition, known for producing the world’s most advanced ammunition, is happy to introduce Razorite–a new coating process for ammunition that will improve performance like never before!

Razorite is a revolutionary bullet coating process developed by our Extreme Shock technicians utilizing new aerospace technology and materials, giving the utmost in lubrication at all temperatures.

The benefits of the Razorite process are:

• Enhanced Accuracy, First shots stay on Zero
• High Temperature tolerance
• Non corrosive
• Higher Consistent Velocity
• Increased Penetration
• Improved barrel life of your firearm.

The Coating has to be applied to unseated projectiles at the Extreme Shock Virginia facility on specially adapted, precision machinery. Once coated, the bullets are then returned to be loaded to your specifications.

About:
Extreme Shock™ is the safest, most technologically advanced small arms ammunition produced in the world. Extreme Shock™ offers superior performance with enhanced safety features that greatly exceed that of lead core ammunition.

To learn more about the full range of products offered from Extreme Shock Ammunition, please visit www.extremeshockusa.net, call Extreme Shock USA at (276) 926-6772

Hornady Ammunition

Grand Island, Nebraska --(AmmoLand.com)- Hornady® Manufacturing was honored with a 2009 Davey Award for the new GMX® bullet and ammunition television commercial.

The Davey Awards honor the finest creative work from the best small firms, agencies and companies worldwide. Winners are chosen from over 4,000 entries from across the US and around the world. Judges include top-tier media, advertising, and marketing professionals from the world’s leading organizations and firms.

“GMX® bullets and ammunition are fantastic new additions to the Hornady® line, and we’re extremely proud to see our marketing efforts for these great new products recognized with a Davey Award.” said Neil Davies, Hornady Sales and Marketing Manager.

The winning GMX® spot is the first full HD, fully animated TV commercial for Hornady. Produced by Master Track Productions of Lincoln, Nebraska, the GMX® spot can be viewed on the Hornady YouTube channel. The 30-second spot is also widely aired during outdoor programming on The Sporstsman Channel, Outdoor Channel and Versus.

The Hornady® GMX®, or Gilding Metal eXpanding bullet is an expanding monolithic solid bullet that is tougher and fouls less than traditional solid copper bullets.

Founded in 1949, Hornady Manufacturing Company is a family owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska. Proudly manufacturing products that are “Made in the USA”, by over 300 employees, Hornady Manufacturing has become a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool and accessory design and manufacture.

About:
Founded in 1949, Hornady Manufacturing Company is a family-owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska. Proudly manufacturing products that are “Made in the USA” by over 300 employees, Hornady Manufacturing has become a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool and accessory design and manufacture. Visit: www.hornady.com

Winchester Ballistic Silver Tip Lead Free Ammunition

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(AmmoLand.com)- Winchester® Ammunition is taking varmint hunting to a new level, using fragmenting copper core technology, to incorporate a lead-free bullet in both .223 Rem and 22-250 Rem in the Ballistic Silvertip® line.

This truly innovative lead-free load brought to you by Winchester and Nosler® features a plastic tip to reduce tip damage and promote long-range performance, and a gilding metal jacket. The fragmenting copper core is engineered to explode on impact.

“The technology behind this bullet is evident on impact,” said Brett Flaugher, vice president of domestic and international marketing and sales. “Winchester and Nosler continue to work together and offer the most innovative ammunition, and this bullet will clearly stand out in 2010.”

20 rds. per box – 200 rds. per case.

The Winchester Ballistic Silvertip lead-free bullet will meet the increased customer demand in regions with lead-free regulations, as well as the growth of varmint hunting across all parts of North America.

For more information about Winchester and its complete line of products, visit www.winchester.com.

Winchester is Proud to be a Leader in the Shooting Sports
Winchester Ammunition pledged $500,000 to permanently endow the NRA’s Marksmanship Qualification Program, thus becoming the exclusive sponsor of the officially renamed Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program.

The Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program is a self-paced shooting development program. Open to adults and youngsters alike, the program measures an individual’s shooting proficiency against established par scores in 13 courses of fire across three disciplines: pistol, rifle and shotgun.

By supporting the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program, Winchester is providing everyone the chance to explore the benefits that hunting and the shooting sports have to offer. To learn more about the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program, please call 800-672-3888 ext. 1505 or visit www.nrahq.org/youth.

HyperCav Bullets

Cedar Hill, MO - -(AmmoLand.com)-Hypercav (HC) has integrated the worlds’ first “Ported” ammunition. Patent(s) Pending, the design incorporates small ports perpendicular to the base of the hollow point cavity, allowing the air, which normally becomes trapped after contact with the target to escape, allowing the target tissue to immediately fill the cavity causing the bullet to begin expanding just after impact.

Hypercav Hollow Point Bullets

The result is a bullet that is more reliable on expansion over a wider range of in-field conditions.

“Failure to expand (FTE) issues have long plagued the ammunition industry. As effective as HP ammo is, it’s no better than ball ammo if it doesn’t expand. The porting of the HP cavity increases reliability by venting the trapped air, which otherwise would have to be compressed by tissue material to a critical level, thus causing the bullet to begin expansion. During that time, energy is being lost, and many times so much so that the bullet never reaches that “critical mass” moment, and thus no expansion.

It’s a simple matter of physics.” Says ‘They’ (Yes, his real name)- The product designer.

This is a true advance in HP design, and is applicable to literally ALL handgun and rifle HP ammo classes.

Testing and evaluation is ongoing, but to date, results have been very promising. Currently, several manufacturers are looking at this project, and soon, we should see bullets with the new designation; “JHPHC”.

“There are many great bullet designs on the market today. With this simple idea, we can make all ammunition…better.”

Please see website of more information. www.hypercavbullets.com

Team Sinclair Breaks Records With F-Class Nationals Wins

Sinclair Ammunition Reloading Supplies

Butner, NC --(AmmoLand.com)- The entire crew at Sinclair International, the premier supplier of ammunition reloading supplies, precision reloading tools and shooting accessories are bursting with pride over the fantastic performance of Team Sinclair at the recent F-Class Nationals.

Shooting in the F-T/R (tactical rifle) class “Team Sinclair”; Brad Sauve, Jeff Rorer, Derek Rodgers, and Paul Phillips raised the bar by winning both the 600 and 1000 yard events while breaking their own National records at both distances!

With three of the four team members shooting their .308 rifles off of Sinclair F-Class Bipods, they totaled 784-40X at 600, and 774-20X at 1000 yards.

“These gentlemen really know how to shoot and it gives us a great deal of satisfaction that our bipods were a part of their success,” said company President, Bill Gravatt.

Sinclair’s F-Class Bipod is specifically designed for the needs of F-Class shooters. It provides an extremely strong, stable, and comfortable platform for almost any rifle with a sling swivel stud. The F-Class Bipod adjusts from 5.5″ to 10.25″ with separate, no-notch, sliding height legs and a locking tilt feature.

About:
Sinclair International is the world’s premier supplier of high-quality reloading tools, components and accessories plus unique target shooting and hunting supplies. Stocking more than 10,000 items, the company supplies reloaders, shooters and hunters worldwide. To order, or for more information, call 800-717-8211 or visit sinclairintl.com and mention AMMOLAND.

Hornady Ammunition

Grand Island, Nebraska --(AmmoLand.com)- The California Grizzlies, a civilian junior rifle team shot Hornady 223 Rem 75 gr BTHP match bullets to make history by taking the 2009 National Trophy Infantry Team Match (NTIT), August 4th at Camp Perry, Ohio.

The Grizzlies are the first-ever junior team to win the event, and the first time a civilian team beat out a military team in 79 years.

Congratulations to the outstanding young shooters who make up the California Grizzlies and their monumental achievement, Hornady is proud to have played a part in helping them make history.

About:
Founded in 1949, Hornady Manufacturing Company, a family-owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska, has become a world leader in innovative bullet, ammunition, reloading tools and accessories.

Winchester Ballistics Calculator

East Alton, IL - -(AmmoLand.com)- The new Winchester® Ammunition Ballistics Calculator is the most innovative program on the market, using cutting-edge technology to offer ballistics information for shooters and hunters.

The Winchester Ballistics Calculator allows users to choose their type of ammunition and compare up to five different Winchester products with easy-to-read, high-tech ballistic charts and graphs. You can customize shooting conditions by entering wind speed and outside temperature, adjust zero marks for sighting in – then print the ballistics for later reference on the range or in the field. The calculator is now live at www.winchester.com/ballistics.

“The Winchester Ballistics Calculator is the most interactive program on the market and is available to anyone who visits our site,” said Greg Kosteck, director of marketing for Winchester Ammunition. “The technology used in this program makes understanding ballistics and bullet performance easy; and it’s the ideal resource for shooters and hunters.”

Winchester teamed up with Quilogy, a St. Charles, Missouri-based IT and Marketing consulting company, to develop the state-of-the-art ballistics calculator. The ballistics calculator was built using Microsoft Silverlight, a cutting-edge technology that integrates seamlessly into a Web browser and allows the user to run highly advanced software applications over the Web.

For more information about Winchester Ammunition and its complete line of products visit www.winchester.com.

About:
Winchester® Ammunition is an industry leader in advancing and supporting conservation, hunter education and our country’s proud shooting sports heritage. For more information about Winchester and its complete line of products, visit www.winchester.com.

Winchester Ammunition Ballistics Calculator

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL - -(AmmoLand.com)- The Winchester Ballistics Calculator allows users to choose their type of ammunition and compare up to five different Winchester products with easy-to-read, high-tech ballistic charts and graphs.

You can customize shooting conditions by entering wind speed and outside temperature, adjust zero marks for sighting in — then print the ballistics for later reference on the range or in the field.

About:
Winchester® Ammunition is an industry leader in advancing and supporting conservation, hunter education and our country’s proud shooting sports heritage. For more information about Winchester and its complete line of products, visit www.winchester.com.

CNN’s Lou Dobbs Tonight reported last week on the ammunition shortage affecting retailers and shooters across the country. The piece — titled “The Obama Effect?” — included remarks from NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel Lawrence G. Keane

RCBS Reloading

OROVILLE, Calif. – -(AmmoLand.com)- RCBS, maker of reloading equipment and precision shooting products, introduces a new Pistol Bullet Feeder Kit to its popular progressive metallic reloading press.

The unit will be available summer of 2009 and carries an MSRP of $495.95.

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RCBS Pistol Bullet Feeder Kit

Feeder Kit Increases Load Rate By 50-Percent
The Pistol Bullet Feeder Kit is designed to fit on most 7/8″-14 threaded progressive presses and features an 110VAC operated collator unit that orients the bullets to drop into the feed mechanism. The hopper holds approximately 200 bullets. The kit also contains adapters to load 9mm/.38 Spl/.357 Mag, 10mm/.40 and .45 ACP jacketed/FMJ pistol bullets. Load rate increased at least 50%. NOTE: For use with jacketed or FMJ bullets only.

Product Highlights
• Hopper holds approximately 200 bullets
• Bullets are oriented to drop directly into feed mechanism
• Adaptors allow loading of 9mm/.357, 10mm/.40 & .45 caliber pistol bullets
• Adjustable collator height
• RCBS Two year warranty

Progressive Reloading Increases Efficiency
Anyone who loads large volumes of cartridges knows the importance of efficiency—and most likely loads on a progressive press. RCBS has long been known to offer some of the most trusted, reliable reloading equipment available. If you see the signature RCBS green on a reloader’s bench, you know they mean business.

For more information on RCBS products, or to purchase online, visit www.rcbs.com

About:
RCBS is a leading provider of quality reloading equipment and precision shooting products. For more information or to view the complete line of RCBS products, please visit www.rcbs.com.

Federal Premium Cape-Shok Ammunition Line

FederalPremium.com

ANOKA, Minn. – -(AmmoLand.com)- Federal Premium’s Cape-Shok™ line caters exclusively to large and dangerous game hunters. This year, a 286-grain Barnes® Banded Solid in .370 Sako Magnum and 500-gr .458 Lott Triple-Shock® X-Bullet™ option make this line even more complete.

When Stopping Game is a Must
Those who head out after the world’s largest and most dangerous game demand the ultimate in performance. Tough bullets that get superior penetration are the only option. Using second-rate ammunition could result in missing a trophy, or worse.

“Barnes bullets have built a reputation for their performance in the field,” said Drew Goodlin, director of new product development. “That’s why we load these in our Cape-Shok line. The new Barnes Banded Solid option is a great fit for the .370 Sako Magnum. These high energy loads deliver big-time performance and penetration suitable for a variety of game.”

The Barnes Banded Solid is made from a copper/zinc alloy that stays together even under extreme conditions. It won’t deflect or disintegrate when it contacts heavy bone.

The .370 Sako Magnum is also known as the 9.3x66mm in Europe and is a .30-06 necked up to .366 caliber. It is built on a standard action that allows additional rounds in the magazine and performs very well on large and dangerous game.

A new Barnes Triple-Shock X-Bullet in .458 Lott is also now available. These bullets are known for their all-copper construction, great penetration and excellent weight retention. This means they’re perfect for the thick hides and heavy bones of large game.

Available now:
Part No. / Description

• P370A / 370 Sako Mag 286-gr Barnes Solid 2550 fps
• P458LA / 458 Lott 500-gr Barnes Triple-Shock 2280 fps

For more information on the new Cape-Shok loads, or the entire Federal Premium lineup, go to www.federalpremium.com.

About:
Here at Federal Premium® Ammunition, we understand that your time in the field is a hard-earned reward for dedication all week. You’ve paid your dues and it’s time to connect with your true passion—the outdoors. Our ammunition advancements help you to be a more effective hunter and shooter. Choose Federal Premium because you won’t accept anything less than the best.

Ammunition To Go

Ammunitiontogo.com

Brenham Tx. - -(AmmoLand.com)- Ammunition To Go is a full line ammunition store that stocks new factory, military, custom loaded and surplus ammunition.

Ammunitiontogo.com is the one and only source for a full line of Incendiary, Raufoss, and Tracer ammo.

Ammunitiontogo specialize in stocking all the current military surplus ammo available today.

We are a distributor for many manufacturers, so if there is something you are looking for and do not see it on this site, please e-mail us or give us a call at 979-277-9676 and we will order it for you.

If you love hunting and shooting and love to find the best ammunition or bullets at the lowest prices possible, all you have to do is visit the Ammunition To Go web page.  On Ammunitiontogo.com you will have the pleasure of finding a huge number of different ammunition.

Red Tracer Ammunition

At Ammunitiontogo.con we sell many types of ammo for the following weapons:

• Pistols
• Rifles
• Shotgun
• Handguns
• Semi Auto
• Full Auto Class 3

They deal with many manufacture companies, so if you can’t find what you are looking for on their web page, they can probably get it for you.

Ammunition To Go sells the following list of ammo brands:

• A.L.S. Technology
• Aguila Ammunition
• Alexander Arms
• Armscor Precision
• Brenneke Slugs
• Brown Bear Ammunition
• CCI / Speer Gol
• Centurion Ammunition
• Corbon Ammunition
• DPX Ammunition
• ELEY Ammunition
• Extreme Shock
• Federal Ammunition
• Federal Law Enforcement
• Fiocchi Ammunition
• FM Optics
• FN Ammunition
• Glaser Safety
• Golden Bear Ammunition
• Hornady Ammunition
• Igman Ammunition
• Independence Ammunition
• Lightfield Law
• MAGTECH Ammunition
• Military Surplus Ammunition
• N.A.M. Exploding
• NobelSport Shotshells
• PMC Ammunition
• PowRBall Ammunition
• Prvi Partizan
• Remington Ammunition
• RIO Ammunition
• Scarecrow Exploding Ammunition
• Sellier & Bello
• Silver Bear Ammunition
• Speer Lawman Ammunition
• Winchester Ammunition
• Winchester Rang
• Wolf Ammunition

Even though this site’s main products are bullets and ammo, they also sell a great selection of Smoke Grenades, Tracers, Rifle Scopes, Accessories for AR15, Gun Cases and more.  New offers and special products are always being posted on Ammunition To Go, so you might want to check it out pretty often.

You can visit them at Ammunitiontogo.com

Ammunition To Go is open:
Mon. – Thurs.: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. CST.

Please feel free to call, fax, or e-mail them at anytime.

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(AmmoLand.com)- Winchester® Ammunition designed its 2009 new products to meet the demands of all hunters and shooters and will provide innovative introductions in shotgun slugs, bigbore handgun hunting, lead-free loads, centerfire rifle for whitetail hunters, as well as personal protection rounds.

Winchester® Supreme Elite® Dual Bond™
The new Winchester® Supreme Elite® Dual Bond™ will redefine bullet technology for big bore handgun hunting, as well as the shotgun slug product lines. The ‘bullet within a bullet’ design results in a 12 segment upset, which delivers dramatic stopping power and massive tissue damage. The Dual Bond is suitable for whitetail deer to large dangerous game and is available in the following: 20 ga 2¾ in. 260g DJHP

• 20 ga 3 in. 260g DJHP
• 12 ga 2¾ in. 375g DJHP
• 12 ga 3 in. 375g DJHP
• 454 Casull 260g DJHP
• 460 S&W 260g DJHP
• 500 S&W 375g DJHP

Bonded PDX1™ Personal Protection
The new Winchester® Supreme Elite Bonded PDX1™ is engineered to maximize terminal ballistics, as defined by the demanding FBI test protocol, which simulates real-world threats. The bullet technology, which was chosen by the FBI as their primary service round in 40 S&W, is now available in a full line of popular handgun calibers. The new Winchester Bonded PDX1 is offered in 9mm, 40 Smith & Wesson, 45 automatic and .38 Special. 9mm Luger +P 124g

• 9mm Luger 147g
• 40 S&W 165g
• 40 S&W 180g
• 45 Auto 230g
• 38 Special +P 130g

The Xpediter™
Winchester® Ammunition is pleased to announce the Xpediter™. The Xpediter, part of the Supreme line, is Winchester’s fastest lead 22 long rifle varmint and small game round. Muzzle velocity of 1,640 feet per second

• Bullet weight: 32 grain
• Nickel plated shell case
• Plated hollow point
• 50 round plastic pack

Super-X® Power Max Bonded™
Super-X® Power Max Bonded™ is specifically designed for the whitetail deer hunter and takes the time-proven jacketed bullet design to a new level of performance at an affordable price. Protected hollow point PHP design

• Lead core bonded to jacket with proprietary process
• Massive frontal area of mushroom is more than double original diameter
• Lead remains bonded to jacket after impact

New Super Target Load
Winchester® Ammunition is adding a 12-gauge, 2¾-inch, 1-ounce load to the Super-Target line. 12 ga., 2¾ in. and 1 oz.

• Shot sizes: 7.5, 8 and 9
• 1,180 Feet Per Second
• 25 rounds per box

Winchester® E-Tip® Line
To continue meeting all of the demands of hunters across North America, Winchester is expanding its E-Tip line by producing lead-free ammunition in: .270 Winchester

• .300 Win. Mag
• 7mm

Winchester® Super-X® .223 (Tin Core)

The new .223 is a part of the Winchester® SUPER-X® line. This product uses a patented tin core technology to achieve a totally lead-free bullet. Muzzle velocity: 3,050 feet per second

• Bullet weight: 55 grain
• Rounds per box: 20

Xpert® Game and Target Steel Shot
Winchester has added the following loads to the Xpert® Game and Target Steel Shot line: 12 gauge, 2¾ inch, 1–1/8-ounce, #6 and #7 shot, muzzle velocity of 1,280 feet per second

• 28 gauge, 2¾ inch, 5/8-ounce, #6 and #7 shot, muzzle velocity of 1,300 feet per second
• 410 gauge, 3 inch, 3/8-ounce, #6 shot, muzzle velocity of 1,400 feet per second

Super-X .22 Rimfire Line (Tin Core)

Winchester® Ammunition will offer three lightning-fast, lead-free rimfire bullets, chambered for both .22 Win. Mag and .22 Long Rifle (LR) cartridges, beginning in 2009. 28 grain JHP .22 Win. Mag

• 30 grain THP (Tin Hollow Point), .22 LR
• 30 grain TRN (Tin Round Nose), .22 LR

About:
The company who brought to life “the Gun that Won the West” is the same company who today continues to supply sportsmen with the best sporting ammunition in the world.

In December, 1980, the company’s board of directors authorized the restructuring of the Winchester Group to allow Olin to better focus more of the company’s resources on Winchester’s sporting and defense ammunition business. With this restructuring, Winchester’s U.S. sporting arms business, which had been part of the company for nearly half a century, was set up as a freestanding operation. In July, 1981, it was sold to the U.S. Repeating Arms Company in New Haven, Connecticut, which now produces Winchester brand rifles and shotguns under license from Olin Corporation.

In 1991, Olin’s Winchester Division again played a part during a war. When the Persian Gulf War broke out, Winchester provided a large amount of the ammunition used by U.S. troops during this conflict.

Congressional Sportsmen Foundation: Tracking The Capitols Report

Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation

Any Capital City, USA - -(AmmoLand.com)- Welcome to the inaugural issue of the weekly “Tracking the Capitols” report. Tracking the Capitols is intended to keep you informed on the most pertinent and timely federal and state legislation affecting hunting, fishing, and conservation issues currently being tracked by the CSF and NASC policy team. Subscribers to the CSF electronic mailing list will receive this report in their email inbox every Tuesday morning.

ON CAPITOL HILL
HR 510 Introduced in US House Would Change FAET Collection
The legislation introduced by former Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) and current Co-Chairs Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Rep. Dan Boren (D-OK) along with current Vice-Chairs Rep. Mike Ross (D-AR) and Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL) would allow the firearms and ammunition industry to pay the FAET on a quarterly basis, the same payment schedule as every other industry supporting conservation. Currently firearms and ammunition manufacturers must pay the FAET bi-weekly.

IN THE STATES

Kansas HB 2049 Establishes Hunter Safety Orientation Program In Public Schools

Representative Larry Powell of the Kansas Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus co-sponsored this bill to allow for hunter safety orientation programs in public schools.

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Nebraska LB 503 Amends Nebraska Shooting Range Protection Act

Sponsored by Senator Chris Langemeier, LB 503 is for an act relating to recreational activities; to amend sections 13-910, 15-258, and 16-226, reissue revised statutes of Nebraska, and section 14-102, revised statutes cumulative supplement, 2008; to adopt the Nebraska shooting range protection act; to change provisions relating to the political subdivisions tort claims act; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.

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Utah SB 13 Prohibits Administering Substance To Wildlife

Utah Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair, Senator Margaret Dayton, introduced SB 13 and The Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee recommended this bill in order to prohibit a person from administering a substance to wildlife, except in certain circumstances. Enacts 23-13-19, Utah Code Annotated 1953.

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Five States Have Pending Ammunition/Bullet Serialization Legislation

Nine different ammunition/bullet serialization bills have been filed since January in the states of Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York.

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Winchester Introduces Supreme Elite Bonded PDX1 Ammunition

Winchester Introduces Supreme Elite Bonded PDX1 Ammunition

East Alton, IL - (ShootingWire.com)- The new Winchester® Supreme Elite Bonded PDX1™ is engineered to maximize terminal ballistics, as defined by the demanding FBI test protocol, which simulates real-world threats. The bullet technology which was chosen by the FBI as their primary service round in 40 S&W is now available in a full line of popular handgun calibers. The Bonded PDX1 is engineered to maximize terminal ballistics, as defined by the demanding FBI test protocol, which simulates real-world threats. The new Winchester Bonded PDX1 is offered in 9mm, 40 Smith & Wesson, 45 automatic and .38 special.

Winchester Bonded PDX1 technology is superior to competitive personal protection loads with features that include:

· Proprietary bonding process-Welds lead and jacket together to work as a unit controlling expansion and providing superior retained weight.

· Hollow point-Works with the bonding process for outstanding performance through tough barriers and impact velocities/ranges.

· Jacket notching-Six segments help promote positive, consistent and programmed expansion at a variety of impact velocities.

· Copper alloy jacket-Contoured for maximum upset over a wide range of velocities/ranges.

· Nickel plated shellcase-Helps ensure positive gun function through smooth chambering and shellcase ejection.

Offerings:

Symbol  Line  Grain  Jacket

• S9MMPDB  9mm Luger +P  124g  JHP Bonded
• S9MMPDB1  9mm Luger  147g  JHP Bonded
• S40SWPDB  40 S&W  165g  JHP Bonded
• S40SWPDB1  40 S&W  180g  JHP Bonded
• S45PDB  45 Auto  230g  JHP Bonded
• S38PDB  38 Special +P  130g JHP Bonded

For more information about Winchester® Ammunition and its complete line of products, visit www.winchester.com.

Winchester is Proud to be a Leader in the Shooting Sports

About:
Winchester® Ammunition has been the exclusive ammunition sponsor of the USA Shooting Shotgun Team since 1999. The mission of the USA Shooting organization is to prepare American athletes to win Olympic medals, promote the shooting sports throughout the United States and influence other shooters to become interested in international competitions. Winchester has taken the initiative to become a leader in advancing and supporting conservation, hunter education and our country’s proud shooting sports heritage. To receive more information about the U.S. Shooting Team, visit www.usashooting.org.

Brownells Gun Parts Catalog

Rifle Caliber / Bullet Twist – -(AmmoLand.com)- The information below will help you select the best barrel twist for your specific needs, providing of course there are multiple choices. If you’ll be shooting one bullet weight, choose a twist from the chart just fast enough to stabilize it. Too fast a twist simply overspins the bullet and may result in reduced accuracy. So if you’re going to be using several bullet weights, be sure to select a twist that will stabilize the heaviest one, since lighter bullets will also be stabilized.

By way of explanation, the numbers in the Twists column indicate how far the bullet must travel through the bore to make one full revolution. This is determined by the rate of rotation of the rifling. For example, a 9″ twist barrel spins the bullet one full turn when it travels 9 inches through the bore. In a 16″ twist barrel, the bullet makes on revolution in 16 inches. So at the same bullet velocity, the 9″ twist is faster (spins the bullet faster) than the 16″ twist. Consequently, as the chart reflects in the .224 CF section, the 9″ twist is necessary for stabilizing heavier bullet weights.

Again looking at the .224 CF section, if you’re planning to shoot 55-grain bullets, the 14″ twist is ideal. This twist is also the best choice for 52-and 53-grain match bullets driven at moderate velocities. But if you’re also contemplating shooting a 60-grainer, go with the 12″ twist, since it will stabilize all the bullets you’ll be using. As you can see from the 15″ and 16″ twists, higher velocities also spin the bullet faster and my enable a slower-than-recommended twist to stabilize a marginally overweight bullet.

More Free Gun Cheat Sheets…

As a general rule:

• The higher the velocity, the slower twist is required.
• The lower the velocity, the faster twist is required.

CLICK TO VIEW Calibers & Twists Charts at Brownells.com

About:
Brownells is the world’s largest supplier of firearm parts, gunsmithing tools, equipment and accessories. Stocking more than 30,000 items, the company supplies armorers, gunsmiths, and shooters worldwide. All of their products are backed by a 100% satisfaction, unconditional, lifetime guarantee. To order, or for more information, call 800-741-0015 or visit Brownells.com

Winchester Super-X Power Max Bonded - A New Bonded Bullet For Whitetail

Winchester Ammunition – -(AmmoLand.com)- Introduces its 2009 line of centerfire rifle ammunition. Super-X® Power Max Bonded(TM) is specifically designed for the whitetail deer hunter and takes the time-proven jacketed bullet design to a new level of performance at an affordable price. Winchester’s proprietary bonding process welds lead to a copper alloy jacket where the two act together during expansion for improved penetration and retained weight.

“The bonding technology improves bullet performance with increased retained weight and deeper penetration, while still providing a quick and lethal knock-down,” said Glen Weeks, Centerfire Product Manager for Winchester Ammunition. “For any whitetail hunter who is interested in bullet strength and penetration, the new Power Max Bonded is it.” 

Key features of the Super-X bullet include:

- Protected hollow point PHP design
- Lead core bonded to jacket with proprietary process
- Massive frontal area of mushroom is more than double original diameter
- Lead remains bonded to jacket after impact

Super-X Power Max Bonded will be offered in the following calibers and bullet weights, with expected store delivery set for June of 2009:

Cartridge – Grain – Muzzle Velocity – Symbol

• .270 Win – 130 PHP – 3060 – X2705BP
• .270 WSM – 130 PHP – 3275 – 270SBP
• .30-30 Win – 150 PHP – 2390 – X30306BP
• .308 Win – 150 PHP – 2820 – X3085BP
• .30-06 Sprg – 150 PHP – 2700 – X30061BP
• .300 WSM – 150 PHP – 2970 – X300SBP
• .300 Win Mag – 150 PHP – 2960 – X30WM1BP

PHP = Protected Hollow Point

For more information about Winchester Ammunition and its complete line of products visit www.winchester.com.

About:
Winchester Ammunition is proud to be a leader in conservation

Winchester Ammunition prides itself being a leader in conservation efforts. The company is involved with numerous partnerships at local, state and national levels. For more than 12 years Winchester has been a proud sponsor of Whitetails Unlimited. During this partnership Winchester has contributed funding to support P.O.L.I.T.E (Permission of Landowner in Order to Enter) and Chronic Wasting Disease projects. In addition, the Winchester Library is housed at Whitetails Unlimited headquarters and Winchester supports many local and state Whitetails Unlimited chapters. For more information about Whitetails Unlimited, visit www.whitetailsunlimited.com.

Brenneke Ammunition

Germany – The German firm Brenneke®, long known for their superb shotgun slugs, is now introducing their revolutionary Quik-Shok® Copper centerfire rifle bullets to U.S. hunters in loaded cartridges.

The Brenneke Quik-Shok Copper bullet is a completely lead-free design, providing a combination of excellent penetration with “controlled fragmentation” that results in a more powerful terminal effect than conventional rifle bullets can produce-regardless of bullet material.

While a conventional rifle bullet expands slowly and progressively during penetration, creating a single wound channel, the Quik-Shok Copper expands very quickly upon contact, then separates into four segments that continue to penetrate deeply. The result is a highly dynamic terminal action that creates expansion far larger than the bullet’s initial caliber, four wound channels versus just one, increased hemorrhage and more primary shock and blood loss than ordinary bullets can generate.

The principles of the Brenneke Quik-Shok Copper have been successfully researched and field-tested for well over 20 years. Traditional lead-based bullet designs are not adequate to create a lead-free projectile with exceptional accuracy, good velocity and fast, humane effectiveness on big game. The Brenneke Quik-Shok Copper’s distinctive design addresses these concerns, the result be ing a projectile with effectiveness that meets or exceeds that of any lead-based construction.

The Brenneke Quik-Shok Copper will initially be offered in 155 grain weights for the .30-06 and the .308. Additional calibers are planned. The .30-06 loading produces 2,953 fps velocity and 3,001 ft. lbs. of energy at the muzzle, while the .308 generates 2,789 fps and 2,675 ft.lbs. at the muzzle.

While best known in the U.S. for their slugs, Brenneke has manufactured rifle bullets since 1898, and tens of millions of Brenneke bullets have been sold around the world. The firm pioneered many elements of bullet construction taken for granted today, including one of the first boat-tail designs in 1910 (the Brenneke TIG®, or “torpedo tail”), and a sharp cutting edge “wadcutter” bullet in 1930. Both of these designs continue to be manufactured today. The new Quik-Shok Copper is the latest in a long line of projectile innovation that dates back over 100 years.

See the new Quik-Shok Copper at Brenneke’s booth no. 6842 at the SHOT Show 2009.

Fiocchi’s Extrema .32 Auto XTP Is A Top Performer For Self-Defense

Fiocchi Ammunition – The new.32 Auto XTP 60-grain hollow point cartridge has become the choice of those carrying self-defense handguns chambered for the .32 Auto round — and with good reason! Part of the high-quality Fiocchi Extrem line, Fiocchi Ammunition has spared no effort in choosing only the finest quality components for its ammunition.

Fiocchi’s Extrema .32 Auto XTP

Loaded with the highly acclaimed XTP bullet, Fiocchi chose this bullet for its Extrema .32 Auto cartridge due to this bullet’s three main benefits controlled expansion, terminal penetration and superb accuracy. XTP bullets are famous for their ability to expand reliably across a wide range of velocities and still retain their weight. Special features in the nose facilitate and control expansion upon impact. This unique bullet’s specially engineered cannelure ensures the jacket and bullet core remain locked solid during expansion to retain bullet weight. Further, tests have shown that XTP bullets consistently deliver deep, terminal penetration. Finally, the XTP is widely recognized as one of the most accurate pistol bullets ever made.

A look at the ballistics of this cartridge bears this out. When fired from a 4-inch barrel, Fiocchi’s Extreme .32 Auto XTP 60-grain hollow point races out of the muzzle at 1,000 fps while producing 133 ft./lbs. of energy. At 50 yards, little ground is lost as the little .32 caliber bullet is still zipping along at 926 fps and generating 114 ft./lbs. of energy. Though well beyond self-defense range, at 100 yards velocity is still an impressive 867 fps while its energy is rated at 100 ft./lbs.

For more information on Fiocchi’s Extrema .32 Auto XTP 60-grain hollow point ammunition or Fiocchi’s full line of rifle, pistol, rimfire, shot shell and unique rounds contact: Fiocchi Ammunition, 1662 Nevada Way, Boulder City, Nevada, 89005   702-293-6174 or visit www.fiocchiusa.com.

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Winchester Ammunition

Winchester - Consumer demand for Winchester® Ammunition’s E-Tip® lead-free bullet is growing among big-game hunters in states that have lead-free regulations. To continue meeting all of the demands of hunters across North America, Winchester Ammunition is expanding its E-Tip line by producing lead-free ammunition in .270 Winchester, .300 Win. Mag and 7mm.

Winchester Ammunition Expands Lead-Free E-Tip Line

The E-Tip bullet was co-developed with Nosler® and features an E2 energy expansion cavity, which promotes consistent upset at a variety of impact ranges. The bullet is made of a copper alloy instead of pure copper, which helps prevent barrel fouling and provides for a high-performance sporting bullet that is lead-free.
The polycarbonate tip, like that featured on XP, Accubond-CT® and Ballistic Silvertip® bullets, prevents deformation in the magazine, boosts aerodynamic efficiency and initiates expansion. The E-Tip’s high quality and consistent performance provide unsurpassed penetration and weight retention. It is an excellent choice even in the states that do not require the use of lead-free products.

Key features of the Winchester E-Tip bullet include:
-   E2 cavity promotes expansion at long and short ranges and improves accuracy
-   Copper alloy metal lead-free design provides near 100 percent weight retention and helps prevent barrel fouling compared to pure copper bullets
-   Polycarbonate tip resists deformation, improves down-range ballistics
-   Boat-tail design reduces drag and provides a more efficient flight profile for higher retained energy at long range
-   Lubalox® coating helps prevent barrel fouling
-   Availability: Now

E-Tip is loaded exclusively by Winchester and is available in the following calibers:
*The 2009 products are in bold.
Bullet Grain Symbol
270 WSM 130 gr. S270SET
270 Winchester 130 gr. S270WET
30-06 Springfield 180 gr. S3006ET
30-06 Springfield 150 gr. S3006ETA
300 WSM 180 gr. S300SET
300 WSM 150 gr. S300SETA
300 Win Mag. 180 gr. S300WMET
300 Win Mag. 150 gr. S300WMETA
308 Winchester 150 gr. S308ETA
7 MM Rem. Mag. 140 gr. S7RMFT
7 MM WSM

“Hunters should feel confident when they load-up with Winchester E-Tip,” said Glen Weeks, Winchester Ammunition Centerfire product manager.

For more information about Winchester and its complete line of products, visit www.winchester.com.

Winchester is Proud to be a Leader in Conservation
Winchester Ammunition prides itself in being a leader of conservation. The company is involved with numerous partnerships at local, state and national levels. For more than 12 years Winchester has been a proud sponsor of Whitetails Unlimited. During this partnership Winchester has contributed funding to support P.O.L.I.T.E (Permission of Landowner in Order to Enter) and Chronic Wasting Disease projects. In addition, the Winchester Library is housed at Whitetails Unlimited headquarters and Winchester supports many local and state Whitetails Unlimited chapters. For more information about Whitetails Unlimited, visit www.whitetailsunlimited.com.

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Winchester Dual Bond Ammunition Revolutionizes Bullet Design

Winchester Ammunition

Winchester - The new Winchester® Supreme Elite® Dual Bond will redefine bullet technology and innovation in 2009. This groundbreaking technology will be introduced for big bore handgun hunting, as well as the shotgun slug product lines.

“Offering the Dual Bond bullet design as both a shotgun sabot slug and big bore handgun bullet sets a new standard in bullet technology,” said Glen Weeks, Winchester Ammunition Centerfire Product Manager. “No other product on the market matches its design or performance characteristics. Dual Bond is clearly one of the most innovative bullet designs in the history of Winchester.”

The bullet within a bullet’ design results in 12 segments which deliver dramatic stopping power and massive tissue damage. The Supreme Elite Dual Bond is suitable for whitetail deer to large dangerous game, such as brown bear.

Why the dual jacket?
The outer jacket is designed for rapid and maximum upset and opens up to six dramatic segments. The inner jacket works with the bonded lead core and forms six additional segments at a controlled rate resulting in a mushroom that is 1.5 times larger than the original bullet diameter.

The heavy outer jacket is mechanically bonded to the inner bullet. The inner bullet utilizes a proprietary bonding process which welds the lead core to a second jacket which results in a design that provides for a combination of knockdown power, solid penetration and significant

tissue damage while retaining nearly 100% of the original weight. The Supreme Elite Dual Bond offers a large hollow point cavity, which provides consistent upsets at a variety of ranges and impact velocities. Combined, this patented technology results in lethal energy transfer on impact.

Big-Bore Handgun Hunting Offerings:
Symbol Line Grain
S454DB 454 Casull 260g DJHP
S460SWDB 460 S&W 260g DJHP
S500SWDB 500 S&W 375g DJHP

Shotgun Sabot Slug Offerings:
Symbol Line Grain
SSDB12 12 ga. 375g DJHP
SSDB123 12 ga. 375g DJHP
SSDB20 20 ga. 260g DJHP
SSDB203 20 ga. 260g DJHP
DJHP = dual jacketed hollow point

For more information about Winchester and its complete line of products, visit www.winchester.com.

Winchester is Proud to be a Leader in Conservation
Winchester Ammunition prides itself in being a leader of conservation. The company is involved with numerous partnerships at local, state and national levels. For more than 12 years Winchester has been a proud sponsor of Whitetails Unlimited. During this partnership Winchester has contributed funding to support P.O.L.I.T.E (Permission of Landowner in Order to Enter) and Chronic Wasting Disease projects. In addition, the Winchester Library is housed at Whitetails Unlimited headquarters and Winchester supports many local and state Whitetails Unlimited chapters. For more information about Whitetails Unlimited, visit www.whitetailsunlimited.com.

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Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL - -(OutdoorWire.com)- Winchester® Ammunition introduces its 2009 line of centerfire rifle ammunition. Super-X® Power Max Bonded is specifically designed for the whitetail deer hunter and takes the time-proven jacketed bullet design to a new level of performance at an affordable price. Winchester’s proprietary bonding process welds lead to a copper alloy jacket where the two act together during expansion for improved penetration and retained weight.

“The bonding technology improves bullet performance with increased retained weight and deeper penetration, while still providing a quick and lethal knock-down,” said Glen Weeks, Centerfire Product Manager for Winchester Ammunition. “For any whitetail hunter who is interested in bullet strength and penetration, the new Power Max Bonded is it.”

Key features of the Super-X bullet include:
- Protected hollow point PHP design (official ammo)
- Lead core bonded to jacket with proprietary process
- Massive frontal area of mushroom is more than double original diameter
- Lead remains bonded to jacket after impact

Super-X Power Max Bonded will be offered in the following calibers and bullet weights, with expected store delivery set for June of 2009:

About:
Winchester Ammunition prides itself being a leader in conservation efforts. The company is involved with numerous partnerships at local, state and national levels. For more than 12 years Winchester has been a proud sponsor of Whitetails Unlimited. During this partnership Winchester has contributed funding to support P.O.L.I.T.E (Permission of Landowner in Order to Enter) and Chronic Wasting Disease projects. In addition, the Winchester Library is housed at Whitetails Unlimited headquarters and Winchester supports many local and state Whitetails Unlimited chapters. For more information about Whitetails Unlimited, visit www.whitetailsunlimited.com.

For more information about Winchester Ammunition’s products, visit www.winchester.com

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Winchester Bonded PDX Ammunition

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL - -(ShootingWire.com)- The new Winchester Supreme Elite Bonded PDX1, which was chosen by the FBI as their primary service round, is now available in a full line of popular handgun calibers. The PDX1 is engineered to maximize terminal ballistics, as defined by the demanding FBI test protocol, which simulates real-world threats. The new Winchester Bonded PDX is offered in 9 mm, 40 Smith & Wesson, 45 automatic and .38 special.

Winchester Bonded PDX1 technology is superior to competitive personal protection loads with features that include:
 · Proprietary bonding process-Welds lead and jacket together to work as a unit controlling expansion and providing superior retained weight.

 · Hollow point-Works with the bonding process for outstanding performance through tough barriers and impact velocities/ranges.

 · Jacket notching-Six segments help promote positive, consistent and programmed expansion at a variety of impact velocities.

 · Copper alloy jacket-Contoured for maximum upset over a wide range of velocities/ranges.

 · Nickel plated shellcase-Helps ensure positive gun function through smooth chambering and shellcase ejection.

For more information about Winchester® Ammunition and its complete line of products, visit www.winchester.com.

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Winchester is Proud to be a Leader in the Shooting Sports
Winchester® Ammunition has been the exclusive ammunition sponsor of the USA Shooting Shotgun Team since 1999. The mission of the USA Shooting organization is to prepare American athletes to win Olympic medals, promote the shooting sports throughout the United States and influence other shooters to become interested in international competitions. Winchester has taken the initiative to become a leader in advancing and supporting conservation, hunter education and our country’s proud shooting sports heritage. To receive more information about the U.S. Shooting Team, visit www.usashooting.org.

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National Rifle Association of America

Fiocchi Ammunition

Ozark, MO - -(ShootingWire.com)- Fiocchi Ammunition’s Shooting Dynamics line, one of the most popular in the ammunition industry, is sure to become of even more interest to consumers with the new addition of Fiocchi’s 9mm Luger 158-grain full metal jacketed subsonic load.

Fiocchi’s Shooting Dynamics line encompasses a wide range of pistol and revolver caliber offerings encompassing lead round nose, full metal jacket, jacketed hollow point, full metal jacketed hollow point, and jacketed soft point bullets. This incredible variety of product offerings has made this line a favorite of shooters for more than twenty-five-years. Fiocchi, never resting on its laurels, continues to develop and improve upon its Shooting Dynamics handgun ammunition products with the goal of achieving the ideal synergy between shooter, firearm and ammunition. And the addition of the new Fiocchi 9mm Luger 158-grain, full metal jacketed subsonic round is certainly a welcome addition and achieves that goal.

Developed for the high volume shooter, Fiocchi’s popularly-priced new 9mm Luger subsonic round, just like all of the ammunition products in the Shooting Dynamics line, takes no back seat when it comes to performance.

Fiocchi’s 9mm Luger subsonic round leaves the muzzle of a 5-inch barrel at 940 fps, well under the sound barrier, while generating a powerful 309 ft./lbs. of energy. At 50 yards, the bullet loses little momentum while generating 893 fps velocity and 279 ft./lbs. of energy. At 100 yards, this quiet performer still produces 852 fps velocity and 254 ft./lbs. of decisive energy.

For more information on Fiocchi’s new 9mm Luger 158-grain, full metal jacketed subsonic ammunition or Fiocchi’s full line of rifle, pistol, rimfire, shot shell and unique rounds contact: Fiocchi Ammunition, 1662 Nevada Way, Boulder City, Nevada, 89005 †¢ 702-293-6174 †¢ or visit www.fiocchiusa.com.

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Cactus Tactical

Cactus Tactical - -(AmmoLand.com)- The main difference between rifle powders is shape and chemistry. The shapes of the powder granules make some powder drop better from a powder measure. Chemistry affects the burn rate and is dependent on case dimensions, bore size, and bullet weight. Most powders are designed for a specific range of loads, however some powders are very versatile like IMR 4895. It can be used in everything from a 223 Rem to a 458 Win Mag. Using a powder engineered for your cartridge will result in better accuracy and safer loads. All powder charges listed in a reloading manual for your cartridge and bullet weight have been tested and do not generate excessive chamber pressures.

Primers: Any primer will ignite the powder but some powders need a hotter or longer burn to start the powder burning at the proper rate. Example: Win 748 powder requires a Magnum primer for proper ignition. A Standard primer will still make a bang but the results will be inconsistent. Consult your reloading manual for recommended Standard or Magnum primers for the selected powder.

Ammunition manufacturers do a lot of research before they sell a specified cartridge. They find the best velocity, bullet weight, primer and powder that will result in safe, accurate loads. Reloading can refine this process and make your rifle shoot better groups. It also adds the versatility of using bullets that may not be available in factory loads. Always try to replicate factory load velocities for the desired bullet weights. Hot loads seldom improve accuracy and accelerate barrel wear. Slower velocities may not spin the bullet fast enough to stabilize it.

Brownell’s Professional Chronograph Xp

Tuning a load: A Chronograph is required. Buy a box of factory ammunition in the desired bullet weight. Chronograph 10 rounds, waiting at least 5 minutes between shots. Document the results; compute the average velocity and variations. Shoot 2- 5 shot groups at 100 yards or more (also 5 minutes between shots). Document the group sizes or save the targets. This will be the base line for your reloads.

Find a load in the reloading manual that replicates the average factory velocity (same weight bullet). Load 10 cartridges, two each in 1-grain increments starting at 2 grains below and going to 2

Bullet Depth Gauge

grains above listed powder charge. Use a Bullet Depth Gauge to measure for proper seating depth. Mark these loads and chronograph them starting with the lowest charge (5 min / shot). After each shot, inspect for flattened primers (high pressure indication). Do not fire heavier loads if you see signs of high pressure. Select the powder charge that replicates the average factory velocity. Load 20 cartridges with the selected charge (weighing each load). Chronograph 10 as before and shoot 2 -5 shot groups as before. Compare factory loads to reloads. Consistent velocities have a better potential for accuracy. If the reload velocities aren’t more consistent, then you need to try a different powder. If velocities are more consistent but group size is larger with reloads, then you have a bullet seating depth or case length problem. Once you see an improvement over factory loads, you can refine by adjusting the powder charge in 2/10-grain increments.

All powders develop higher pressures and velocities when cartridges are placed in a hot chamber. Most guns are more accurate after firing a few rounds to foul the barrel. NEVER mix different powders. NEVER use pistol primers in rifle cases. Anneal the brass case from shoulder to mouth. This softens the brass and allows the bullet to move forward before the pressure builds up resulting in less bullet jump shock, better pressure seal, and better accuracy. Use a Case Neck Length Gauge to measure the chamber for optimum case length. Weigh and trickle up all rifle powder loads. Store powder in a cool dry place. Light, heat and plastic containers not made for powder storage (milk jugs, Tupperware, etc) will accelerate aging. After a reloading session, return powder to the proper container.

Case Neck Length Gauges and Bullet Depth Gauges are now available from Cactus Tactical in all cartridges with .224, 7mm, and .308 diameter bullets. These tools are very easy to use and come with simple instructions. Unfortunately, they are only available for guns with direct in-line chamber access such as a bolt action, single shot, AR-15, etc.

About Cactus Tactical
Cactus Tactical Supply was formed in 1999 to support Phoenix, AZ customers of various firearms training facilities with their tactical equipment and ammunition supplies. They soon began serving local law enforcements agencies and military organizations as a natural extension of the original business charter. It was a small step after that to go nationwide via the Internet and provide a 24 hour web store to allow law enforcement officers, military personnel, tactical enthusiasts and the armed savvy civilian to buy their equipment at reduced prices. Expansions into mail order and store front customer capabilities have followed over the last few years. Cactus Tactical carries most of the top brands of equipment that are designed for hostile environments. The internet accessible web store currently displays over 3,000 individual items for immediate purchase.

Cactus Tactical is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. For more information on Cactus Tactical and Cactus Tactical products, log on to www.cactustactical.com or call 602-441-3924.

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