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Key Leadership Appointments Announced at RUAG Ammotec USA, Inc.
Tampa, USA, September 13, 2018 – RUAG Ammotec USA has announced key leadership appointments to drive new strategic growth initiatives for the U.S. market. Paul Lemke has been named General Manager for RUAG Ammotec USA, Inc. and Daniel Yaich has … Continue reading
Federal Premium Launches New Gold Medal Grand Paper Hull Shotgun Ammunition
ANOKA, Minnesota – September 13, 2018 – Federal Premium is proud to announce new paper-hull shotgun shells to its Gold Medal Grand product lineup. The look, feel, smell and performance of Gold Medal Paper shotshells made them the favorite of … Continue reading
Federal Premium Introduces Unprimed Brass for Handloaders
ANOKA, Minnesota – September 12, 2018 – Federal Premium offers a wider variety of unprimed brass for a full range of common rifle and handgun cartridges, including the all-new 224 Valkyrie. This product line includes seventeen various calibers sold in … Continue reading
Go West Trading Selects Laura Burgess Marketing to Launch Predator Ammo
Go West Trading’s Predator projectile for long range hunting and shooting transcends any current long-range projectile technology today. Unprecedented distances without destabilization make the Predator projectile capable of extending accurately effective range by 20 percent. Las Vegas, Nev. (September 2018) … Continue reading
Lyman® Products Exhibiting at the 2nd Annual NRA Carry Guard Expo
Lyman will be showing everything from reloading tools and presses to the latest in handgun accessories at booth #335. Middletown, Conn. (September 2018) – Lyman® Products will be exhibiting everything for the concealed carry customer at the National Rifle Association’s … Continue reading
Speer Bullets Adds to Lineup of Total Metal Jacket Rifle Bullets
LEWISTON, Idaho – TBD, 2018 –Speer Bullets offers new calibers of Total Metal Jacket (TMJ) rifle bullets for reloaders. Standard FMJ bullets sacrifice accuracy by adding a separate piece of jacket to cover the bullet base—or leave exposed lead. Speer … Continue reading
Shell Shock Technologies Sponsored Shooter John Vlieger has Several Strong Finishes in August Championship Matches
Westport, Conn. (August 2018) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC., an early stage technology and manufacturing company focused on developing innovative case technologies for the ammunition industry, is pleased to announce its sponsored shooter, John Vlieger, has had several strong finishes … Continue reading
Federal Premium Adds New Gold Medal Loads in 6.5 Creedmoor and 6mm Creedmoor
ANOKA, Minnesota – August 30, 2018 – Federal Premium has expanded its trusted Gold Medal rifle ammunition line with hot new loads in 6.5 Creedmoor and 6mm Creedmoor. This includes various new loadings of 6mm Creedmoor 105-grain Berger Hybrid and … Continue reading
Federal Premium Expands Load Options for Black Cloud with FLITECONTRL FLEX
ANOKA, Minnesota – August 20, 2018 –Federal Premium has added new shot size offerings to its improved Black Cloud line. This includes various new loadings of shot size No. 1 and No. 3 in both 12- and 20-gauge. Shipments of … Continue reading
Speer Releases Handloading Manual No. 15
LEWISTON, Idaho – August 8, 2018 – Speer Ammunition is pleased to announce its newest volume of handloading expertise. Decades of reloading knowledge and the latest recipes and techniques have been distilled into a single source: The Speer Handloading Manual … Continue reading
SAAMI Welcomes On Target Ammunition as Newest Member
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®) is pleased to announce that On Target Ammunition has been accepted as a Supporting Member. Based in Grain Valley, Missouri, On Target Ammunitionis a leading manufacturer of rifle and … Continue reading
SIG SAUER Introduces New 223 Rem and 308 Win SIG FMJ Rifle Ammunition
Newington, N.H. (July 31, 2018) – SIG SAUER continues to grow its Elite Performance line of rifle ammunition with the addition of 223 Rem and 308 Win full metal jacket (FMJ) rounds for training. SIG FMJ practice ammunition is ideal … Continue reading
Winchester Ammunition Awarded U.S. Army Order
EAST ALTON, Ill. (July 27, 2018) – The U.S. Army has recently awarded Winchester an $8.1 million order for 7.62mm ammunition under an existing “Second Source” contract. The ammunition will be manufactured in Winchester’s state-of-the-art facility in Oxford, MS with … Continue reading
Alliant Powder Releases Improved Green Dot
RADFORD, Virginia – July 27, 2018 – Alliant Powder, a leading manufacturer of smokeless propellant, offers clay target shooters a consistent, clean-burning option with the release of improved Green Dot. Shooters can now get the tight, consistent, long-range patterns … Continue reading
Applied Ballistics Future of Radar
In this video Bryan Litz, a highly regarded ballistician for Barnes, resents his use of Doppler radar. Background: The application of Doppler radar systems to collect precise external ballistic data was pioneered by Infinition Inc of Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Applied Ballistics, Bryan Litz, Doppler, radar
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SAAMI Ballistic Instrumentation Group Workshop
A 2-Day Technical Seminar and Training Course Presented by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute. With special thanks to our corporate sponsors Nosler Inc., PCB Piezotronics / MTS Systems Corporation, Oehler Research, Inc, Kistler Instrument Corporation Location: Bend, … Continue reading
SIG SAUER Introduces Match Elite Pistol Competition Ammunition
Newington, N.H. (July 10, 2018) – SIG SAUER is pleased to introduce Match Elite pistol competition ammunition. Available in 147gr 9mm Luger, the soft-shooting, low-recoil Match Elite load features coated nickel cases and fast, clean-burning powder for exceptional performance and … Continue reading
Federal Ammunition Unveils New Enhanced Mobile Ballistics App
ANOKA, Minnesota – July 9, 2018 – Federal Ammunition’s new enhanced mobile app is a powerful tool to help hunters and shooters streamline and maximize all facets of the shooting experience.“Technology drives everything at Federal Ammunition,” said Federal Senior Digital … Continue reading
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Tagged Ballistic App, Federal Ammunition
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Federal Ammunition Launches Enhanced New Website
ANOKA, Minnesota – July 6, 2018 – Federal Ammunition’s new website makes it faster and easier to choose the right loads, learn about industry-leading products and the technology behind them and find the best deals on ammo. Our redesigned site … Continue reading
Creedmoor® Sports Releases .30 Carbine Rifle Ammunition
Introduced in the 1940s for the U.S. Military, the .30 Carbine Rifle Ammunition remains a good choice for hunting and self-defense. Anniston, Ala. (June 2018) – Creedmoor Sports, the leader in precision rifle equipment and gear, is proud to introduce … Continue reading
Winchester Ammunition Launches New Web Site and Enhanced Ballistics Calculator
EAST ALTON, Ill. June 25, 2018 – Winchester Ammunition announces the launch of the new Winchester.com, its most dynamic digital platform in the brand’s history. The new website is fully loaded with enhanced technologies and functionality and also features an … Continue reading
Ammunition Depot Grab-and-Go Tactical Sling Packs
Ammunition Depot Tactical Sling Packs come pre-loaded with a variety of ammo choices for anytime you need to grab and go! Boca Raton, Fla. (June 2018) – Ammunition Depot introduces their Tactical Sling Pack, combining a rugged sling pack with … Continue reading
Ammunition Depot Introduce The Prepper and The Prepper Battle Pack
Optimized for easy identification, long storage life and ready to use today or tomorrow. Boca Raton, Fla. (May 2018) – Ammunition Depot takes their Latin lessons seriously with their new The Prepper and The Prepper Battle Pack products. “Si vis … Continue reading
Federal Premium Introduces Gold Medal Sierra MatchKing 224 Valkyrie
ANOKA, Minnesota – May 24, 2018 – Federal Premium launches a new load in 224 Valkyrie aimed at long-range target shooters with its release of 90-grain Sierra MatchKing. The bullet design has been shot to win more matches than any … Continue reading
FBI 9MM Contract Awarded to Winchester Ammunition
EAST ALTON, Ill., 5/23/2018 – Winchester Ammunition was recently awarded a contract from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for its Duty and Frangible training 9MM pistol ammunition. Winchester also received a contract from the FBI as the primary source … Continue reading
SIG SAUER Launches Components Line for Precision Handloaders
Newington, N.H. (May 21, 2018) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is now manufacturing premium pistol and rifle ammunition components for precision handloaders at its state-of-the-art ammunition facility in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Elite Performance Ammunition shell cases are engineered to exacting tolerances and … Continue reading
Ammunition Depot Partners with Laura Burgess Marketing
Ammunition Depot hires Laura Burgess Marketing (LBM) to grow customer base through public and media relations. Boca Raton, Fla. (May 2018) – Ammunition Depot has signed Laura Burgess Marketing for public and media relations. Ammunition Depot, a Florida-based online distributor … Continue reading
Now on Shelves, The Remington Golden Saber Black Belt 45 Auto
Huntsville, AL – Engineered in conjunction with law enforcement professionals, for law enforcement professionals, the new Golden Saber Black Belt load is now shipping in 9mm Luger, 40 S&W and 45 Auto. In tests measuring terminal performance through ordnance gelatin … Continue reading
Federal American Eagle Recognized as Today’s Top Rifle Ammunition Brand
ANOKA, Minnesota – May 11, 2018 – A recent report conducted by Southwick Associates identifies the top rifle ammunition brand in today’s current marketplace as Federal Ammunition’s American Eagle brand. These results were tallied when HunterSurvey.com and ShooterSurvey.com surveyed more … Continue reading
Federal Introduces Syntech Action Pistol Competition Handgun Ammunition
ANOKA, Minnesota – May 10, 2018 – Federal Ammunition is pleased to introduce all-new Syntech Action Pistol, the official ammunition of the USPSA. Shooters who compete at the highest levels need ammunition built for the demands of their discipline. Syntech … Continue reading
Winchester USA Forged Available in Two New Pack Sizes
EAST ALTON, Ill., May 8, 2018 – Winchester became the first United States manufacturer to introduce steel shellcase pistol ammunition in 2016 with its USA Forged™ line. USA Forged is made in the USA. In 2018, Winchester will offer USA … Continue reading
Winchester to Feature Innovative New Products Including WWII Victory Series Commemorative Ammunition at NRA Annual Meetings
EAST ALTON, Ill., May 3, 2018 – Winchester will be a major exhibitor at the 2018 NRA Annual Meeting, May 4-6, in Dallas, Texas. Attendees are encouraged to stop by Booth #6806 to learn about Winchester’s exciting 2018 new product … Continue reading
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Tagged NRA Annual Meeting, Victory Series, Winchester
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SIG SAUER Introduces New SIG 365 Ammunition
Newington, N.H. (May 2, 2018) – SIG SAUER, Inc. introduces new, high-performance SIG 365 Elite Performance Ammunition in 115gr 9mm SIG V-Crown® and SIG FMJ loads. Designed for optimal performance in short barrel, concealed carry pistols, such as its namesake … Continue reading
National Rifle Association (NRA) Endorses 2nd Amendment Lawsuit Filed by Ammunition Depot and California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA)
Ammunition Depot stands up for America’s Second Amendment Rights and access to ammunition. Boca Raton, Fla. (April 30, 2018) – Ammunition Depot has joined the California Rifle & Pistol Association with support of the National Rifle Association (NRA) in filing … Continue reading
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Tagged Ammunition Depot, California Rifle & Pistol Association, NRA
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FBI Awards Contract for up to $19 Million of Specifically Designed Federal Premium Training Ammunition
ANOKA, Minnesota – April 26, 2018 – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has awarded Vista Outdoor a contract to supply FBI and other Federal Government Agencies with a high-performance Federal Premium 9mm handgun training round specifically designed to support … Continue reading
Lyman® Products Reloading Kits Include Essential Tools to Start Reloading
Built around Lyman®’s new 2018 reloading presses, the Brass Smith Ideal™, Victory™ and All-American 8™, are new reloading kits that provide everything to get started on a rewarding new hobby. Lyman Products Ideal Reloading Press Kit Middletown, Conn. (April 2018) … Continue reading
Shell Shock Technologies Sponsored Shooter John Vlieger Places 2nd Overall at USPSA Area 6 Championship
Vlieger placed second in Open Division and Second Overall at the 2018 USPSA Area 6 Championship, held in Okeechobee, Florida, April 12 – 15, 2018. Westport, Conn. (November2017) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC., an early stage technology and manufacturing company … Continue reading
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Tagged Shell Shock Technologies, USPSA Area 6 Championship
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Federal Premium Adds to Lineup of American Eagle Rifle Ammunition
ANOKA, Minnesota – April 12, 2018 – Federal Premium is pleased to announce it has added new calibers and grain weights to its full line of American Eagle rifle ammunition. Shipments are being delivered to dealers.American Eagle rifle ammunition offers … Continue reading
Federal Premium Ammunition Rejoins National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers
ANOKA, Minnesota – April 10, 2018 – Federal Premium Ammunition is pleased to announce the company has renewed its membership in the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) and will attend the group’s 2018 Expo and Annual Meeting … Continue reading
