Fiocchi Announces Dedicated Crow Shotshells

Ornithologist Dr. J. Heckel has found that a single crow can be responsible for destroying at least 20 waterfowl eggs per year. Heckle’s research hints that quail plantations, turkey and upland hunters, along with waterfowlers can do their part to enhance game bird populations if they were to simply start hunting crow.

Enter premiere hunting shotshell manufacturer Fiocchi.

Fiocchi has developed a dedicated crow shotshell to maximize crow mortality with a wad that delivers an incredibly dense pattern in a shorter shot string than traditional shotshells.

Whether you are decoying birds into cornfields or hunting timber birds, Fiocchi’s new Caw Caw Cawtridge will deliver devastating results on this uncanny foe.

Up-and-coming YouTuber, TimJoe the Crowhunter, shared his experience with the industry-first shotshell created for crow-hunting enthusiasts.

“I’ve been hunting crows most of my life,” said TimJoe. “In fact, my family and I eat crow almost every day. This new Caw Caw shotshell puts more crow in our kettle and on the grill than anything else I’ve tried. Not only does it help keep us in vittles, but it also helps me feel like I am doing my part to save game birds. After all, you can’t live on crow alone; but if you want to try, check out my YouTube channel for some great crow recipes.”

Another unique feature of the Caw Caw Cawtridge that helps the novice and seasoned hunter alike is the integration of an App-based crow call built into every Caw Caw ammo box. Hunters can bring the box with them into the field and select one of three popular calls: Feeding Crow, Fighting Crows, or Dying Crow. Read more

NSSF Applauds Missouri Resolution Supporting Commercial Utilization of Lake City Army Ammunition Plant

NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, applauds Missouri state Rep. Aaron McMullen’s introduction of a concurrent resolution supporting the continued commercial utilization of Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. The resolution would mark the Missouri General Assembly’s support for the commercial utilization and urges the U.S. government to reject calls to end to program that allows the Lake City ammunition facility to remain fully staffed and able to operate at a sustained peak capacity to meet the ammunition needs of the U.S. warfighter.

“Lake City Army Ammunition Plant is undeniably a critical asset to our nation’s military readiness. The capability to supply our nation’s warfighters with the essential ammunition is made possible because commercial utilization invests in the skilled personnel and equipment, maintenance and training,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President & General Counsel. “Calls by certain politicians to end this program are incredibly short-sighted and dangerous. NSSF is grateful to Representative Aaron McMullen for his leadership to protect the critical role Lake City Army Ammunition Plant fulfills in our national defense.”

The U.S. Army began permitting commercial utilization over 20 years ago after officials realized during the ramp up to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan that the facility did not have the trained workforce and production capacity to meet the military’s surge in demand for ammunition to support the U.S. warfighter. The Department of Defense (DoD) was forced to buy ammunition from foreign countries. The U.S. Army wisely adopted commercial utilization to ensure military readiness. Read more

APEX Shotshells Shine in Outdoor Life’s ‘Best Turkey Loads of 2024’ Tests

APEX Ammunition’s 12-gauge Turkey TSS and Turkey Ninja TSS.410 bore received high praise in Outdoor Life’s recently released “Best Turkey Loads of 2024” tests.

In the 12-gauge category, the test team patterned nine different 12-gauge shotshells at 40 yards through three different shotguns. The APEX GT-3 TSS 3-inch, 2 ¼ ounce, No. 9 load delivered the “best overall pattern” of all the ammo tested, delivering up to 270 pellets in a 10-inch circle.

The APEX Turkey Ninja TSS dominated the.410 category and was named “best overall load”, producing “excellent patterns from all three guns” with up to 156 pellets hitting inside a 10-inch circle. Read more

Remington Ammunition’s New 22 Golden Hunter Rimfire Load Now Shipping

Remington Ammunition has announced the availability of its recently launched 22 Golden Hunter rimfire ammunition. Setting a new standard for rimfire hunting, the 22 Golden Hunter offers hunters a new and improved level of precision and performance.

“Big Green is excited to announce the next evolution of the 22 Golden Bullet is officially available,” said Remington Ammunition’s Rimfire Global Product Line Director Jason Slinkard. “Our latest 22 caliber rounds provide small game hunters with enhanced effectiveness, marking a significant advancement in our product line.”

The 22 Golden Hunter offers unparalleled performance in the field. Combining the trusted heritage of the 22 Golden Bullet with Remington’s enhanced rimfire technology, this ammunition is ideal for hunting squirrels, rabbits, varmints, coyotes, and more. This precision hollow point round is designed to reliably expand upon impact, ensuring a quick force transfer on target with optimal penetration.

Part No. / Description / MSRP

R21251 / Golden Hunter 22LR 40GR Plated Hollow Point / 100 rounds / $11.99 MSRP

R21253 / Golden Hunter 22LR 40GR Plated Hollow Point / 550 rounds / $54.99 MSRP Read more

NSSF Hails Bicameral Letter Protecting Lake City Army Ammunition Plant from Political Intrusion

NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, praised a bicameral letter signed by over 100 Members of Congress and U.S. Senators warning the Secretary of the Army not to risk military readiness to appease gun control special interests.

The letter to Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth warned that succumbing to political pressure from New York Attorney General Letitia James to end the commercial utilization of ammunition produced at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Mo., could have potentially devastating effects on military readiness. A Defense Department contract allows the plant to maintain peak readiness of machinery and skilled personnel by funding the cost through commercial utilization. Previously, the U.S. Army found machines that had been mothballed and a reduced skilled labor force when the U.S. military and allied nations needed ammunition produced at peak levels to sustain the War on Terror.

“Ensuring our military forces are equipped with the ammunition they need to defend our nation should never be a political football for gun control special interests or the politicians supporting their radical agenda,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President & General Counsel. “The short-sighted and ham-fisted attempt to force gun control policies at the expense of military readiness is unfathomable to most. Fortunately, our nation’s military readiness is a priority for over 100 Members of Congress and U.S. Senators who signed this letter urging the Army Secretary to put military readiness ahead of special-interest partisan politics.” Read more

SAAMI Announces Acceptance of Two New Cartridges

The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute®, Inc., (SAAMI®) has announced the acceptance of two new rifle cartridges for SAAMI standardization. SAAMI is the organization at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by creating standards that ensure safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition and components.

Click on the cartridge name to open the introduction package.

22 Advanced Rifle Cartridge – The 22 ARC was introduced by the Hornady Manufacturing Co. with a 75-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 3,075 fps and a Maximum Average Pressure of 52,000 psi.

22 Creedmoor – The 22 CM was introduced by the Hornady Manufacturing Co. with an 80-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 3,250 fps and a Maximum Average Pressure of 62,000 psi.

Further information on these new cartridges can be found here.

APEX Ammunition Introduces 28-Gauge Mossy Oak Green Leaf Turkey TSS Blend

APEX Ammunition is pleased to introduce the new 28-gauge Mossy Oak Green Leaf Turkey TSS Blend to its legendary line of turkey shotshells.

Available in 2 ¾” 1 ½ oz loads, these premium “duplex” stacked loads feature a combination of No. 9 and No. 10 Tungsten Super Shot delivering an unrivaled payload of 665 ultra-dense 18.1 g/cc pellets in a 28-gauge shell. Handloaded for ultimate quality control and performance, this sub-gauge turkey round delivers a devastatingly dense pattern that hits with exceptional energy and knockdown power. Each shell features clean burning powder and APEX’s Tungsten Propulsion Wad System engineered to deliver the tightest patterns possible and maximum barrel protection.

“The sheer density of TSS and its lethal performance in the field has been driving the resurgence of sub-gauge guns, and we are seeing high demand for 20- and 28-gauge turkey ammunition and even .410 loads for turkey,” said Jason Lonsberry, President and CEO, APEX Ammunition. “Once word got out about the performance of our Mossy Oak Green Leaf Turkey TSS Blend in 12- and 20-gauge last spring, there was immediate demand for a 28-gauge version which we’re happy to now offer.”

Designed for maximum penetration at extended ranges, APEX Turkey TSS loads are currently available in multiple gauges – 10 ga., 12 ga., 16 ga., 20 ga., 28 ga., and.410 bore – and a variety of shot sizes, shell lengths and blends.

MSRP:

$54.99 (per 5-round box) Read more

CMP Hosts Highpower Warm-Up Matches in Ohio and Alabama in June

Those highpower rifle competitors looking for the chance to earn true competition practice before the annual National Matches kicks off this summer should sign up for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) new series of Highpower Warm-Up Matches – held on the ranges of Camp Perry in Ohio and at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama. The series offers a first-hand preview of CMP’s highpower (HP) events that will be presented on the National Matches schedule in July.

“We already had a weekend event in June at Camp Perry and wanted to add additional matches,” said Christina Roguski, competition program coordinator. “We also wanted to bring back a version of the HP Regional Event that used to be held in Talladega. We thought having similar events at the two locations would be great for our competitors and our staff to prepare for Nationals.”

The Highpower Warm-Up Matches will fire at Camp Perry, June 20-23, while Talladega’s Warm Up event will take place June 27-30. All Warm-Up matches will be held on CMP’s outdoor line of electronic targets.

Competitions on the schedule at both locations include: Read more

Firearms and Ammunition Sales Ends with a Strong 2023 Fourth Quarter

Ankeny, IA (, 2024) – 2023 firearm sales were on track to come in depressingly below 2022 sales. The number of June, July, August, and September NICS checks were 19.6%, 17.0%, 13.1%, and 8.2% lower respectively than 2022 checks for the same months…National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW)

This all changed in  when a sudden and unexpected 8.3% jump in NICS checks moved the needle. 2023 Firearms sales — as estimated by NICS checks — were expected to come in 10% lower than 2022 numbers. They actually came out only 4% below — an astounding recovery. Read more

Browning Ammunition SUB22 Subsonic Rimfire Now Available

Arnold, Mo. – Browning Ammunition SUB22, a subsonic 22LR ammunition purpose built for use in semi-auto pistols equipped with a suppressor is now available.

Ideal for target shooters and small game hunters using a suppressed pistol, SUB22 ammunition features more reliable functioning in semi-auto pistols while also achieving maximum noise suppression.

• Designed to remain subsonic through pistol length barrels
• Optimized to function in suppressed semi-auto pistols
• Black copper plated lead round nose bullet
• 100 round box Read more

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