Federal Ammunition was recently awarded contracts to supply two Canadian law enforcement organizations with rifle and shotgun ammunition for duty and training purposes. These agreements will supply the Department of National Defense (DND) with 300 Blackout duty and training rounds, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) with 12-gauge slugs and buckshot duty loads.

“We are pleased to provide these organizations with our product lines,” said Randall Watkins, Sales Director, Law Enforcement and Government at Federal. “We look forward to growing our trusted ammunition product lines within Canada’s DND for use both domestically and abroad.”

Federal’s 110-grain Tactical Bonded 300 AAC Blackout cartridges will fulfill the DND’s requirement for supersonic rounds with a maximum round count of 330,000. Federal’s 108-grain Semi-Jacketed Frangible 300 AAC Blackout cartridges will fulfill their training rounds requirement with a maximum round count of 530,000. Read more

Berger 6.5mm 140 Grain OTM bullets have been selected for loading in the M1200 6.5 Creedmoor Special Ball Long-Range Ammunition for United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

Capstone Precision Group, manufacturers of Berger Bullets and Ammunition, will load Berger 140 Grain OTM’s in several million M1200 6.5 Creedmoor rounds in their Mesa, Arizona Manufacturing facility. Capstone was awarded the M1200 contract as an approved supplier for the Special Operations Unique Munitions Requirements (SUMR) program.

M1200 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge requirements are to deliver exceptional long-range precision and reliability while suppressed, when fired from USSOCOM’s advanced semi-automatic weapon platforms capable of engagements beyond 1,500 meters. Berger will ensure premium quality 6.5mm 140 Grain OTM projectiles are loaded in M1200 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition for USSOCOM special operators deployed worldwide. Read more

Factory-primed nickel alloy rifle cases bring Shell Tech’s lightweight, corrosion-resistant NAS³ platform to precision, hunting, and duty-grade custom rifle ammunition assembly.

Eubank, Ky. – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC (SST), a leading innovator in the ammunition industry, today announced the launch of NAS³™ Primed Cases in .308/7.62x51mm and 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington, expanding the company’s rifle case lineup with a factory-primed option built for shooters who assemble their own precision, hunting, and duty ammunition.

Like all NAS³ cases, the new primed rifle cases are constructed from SST’s proprietary nickel alloy body paired with a stainless-steel head, a two-piece design engineered to be up to 50 percent lighter than traditional brass while offering roughly twice the tensile strength and greater elasticity. The nickel alloy construction also delivers strong corrosion resistance and smooth, consistent feeding and extraction. By arriving factory-primed, the new cases eliminate a manual step in the case-preparation process, allowing shooters to move directly to charging and seating projectiles.

Built for the .308 Winchester and 7.62x51mm NATO platforms, the new NAS³ .308 Win./7.62x51mm Primed Cases are aimed at precision rifle competitors, hunters, and duty-focused shooters who demand consistency at distance. The cases’ uniform wall thickness and tight dimensional tolerances support tighter velocity spreads and more consistent accuracy at standard SAAMI pressures across a wide range of .308-class projectiles, from lightweight varmint loads to heavier hunting bullets. Read more

CCI’s new High Bar Air Gun Slugs are designed to deliver enhanced accuracy and terminal performance for modern air rifles. CCI Ammunition is shipping to retailers nationwide, with all four options now available. The new slugs are built with the same precision and consistency as CCI’s legendary rimfire bullets.

Find them at: High Bar Air Gun Slugs.

“Modern air guns, such as Pre-Charged Pneumatic (PCP) rifles, are more capable than ever, and ammunition performance has to keep pace,” said Dan Compton, Product Director at CCI. “CCI High Bar Air Gun Slugs bring our proven standards of precision and consistency to the air gun category, giving shooters greater accuracy and effective terminal performance in the field.”

The all-new product line features CCI’s legendary 22-caliber Segmented Hollow Point and standard hollow-point designs, which are optimized for accuracy and terminal performance. The new 22-caliber slugs are offered in 30- and 35-grain and are packed in convenient 100-count packaging.

Part No. / Description / MSRP
ARS22HP / .22 Cal, 30-grain, Hollow Point / 100-count / $16.99
ARS22HP35 / .22 Cal, 35-grain, Hollow Point / 100-count / $16.99
ARS22SHP / .22 Cal, 30-grain, Segmented Hollow Point / 100-count / $16.99
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Columbus, Miss. – Apex Ammunition is excited to return as an exhibitor at this year’s Ducks Unlimited Expo in Memphis, TN. The three-day show celebrating conservation and all things waterfowl will be held July 31 – August 2, at the Renasant Convention Center. Apex will have its newest Waterfowl Stratified S3 Steel loads on display in addition to its award-winning Waterfowl TSS and TSS/S3 Steel Blend loads.

Apex will also be launching a new waterfowl line with 24.7 Hunt this fall and is excited to welcome the 24.7 Hunt team to Booth #1209 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturday during the expo in celebration of the new collaboration. Stop by to meet both teams, learn more about the partnership, and see the latest from Apex Ammunition.

“Ducks Unlimited’s steadfast commitment to the conservation, restoration and management of wetlands and associated habitats is critical to healthy waterfowl populations in North America, and we are proud to support their cause,” said Jason Lonsberry, President and CEO, Apex Ammunition. “Both of our organizations are passionate about preserving natural habitat and working to help waterfowl hunters have the best experiences possible. That means skies filled with waterfowl and the most reliable ammunition to bag a legal limit.”

Apex will have many of its waterfowl ammunition offerings for sale at the show, including the following: Read more

RCBS and Hodgdon Powder Company have announced a series of reloading seminars to be held at the 2026 US National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio. Designed to serve the full spectrum of competitors — from first-time reloaders and handloaders supporting junior shooting teams to experienced reloaders seeking the latest products and techniques — these seminars represent a new level of reloading engagement at this storied competition.

Four seminars will be held from Saturday, July 25 to Friday, July 31, 2026. Attendees will connect directly with RCBS and Hodgdon’s expert staff, be eligible to win exciting door prizes, and receive exclusive offers on the companies’ popular reloading products.

Full information on each seminar is listed below.

RCBS and Hodgdon would like to thank the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), Camp Perry and all affiliated highpower organizations and competitors for their support.

Team-Oriented Highpower Reloading Seminar – One Session

Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 8:00 AM EST

This four-hour, introductory-to-intermediate session is tailored for individual shooters, coaches, parents of junior competitors, and shooting team support personnel. Attendees will gain practical knowledge to produce high volumes of accurate, reliable, and cost-effective ammunition for team use. The agenda will include an overview of components, reloading equipment, process, techniques and tips, reloading resources, and a Q&A session. Read more

Federal Ammunition has launched its summertime Protect & Save rebate, allowing consumers to save on select Federal Premium® Personal Defense handgun ammunition through August 31, 2026. Qualifying handgun products include HST, Hydra-Shok, Hydra-Shok Deep, Practice & Defend HST, HST Micro, and Hydra-Shok Low Recoil.

To take advantage of the rebate, customers must purchase at least two boxes of qualifying Federal Premium Personal Defense handgun ammunition between July 1 and August 31, 2026. Eligible purchases qualify for a rebate of 20 percent of the purchase price, excluding taxes, fees, shipping, and handling charges. The maximum rebate is $200 per person or household. Rebate submissions must be received by September 30, 2026.

Hydra-Shok has been trusted for self-defense since 1989. Hydra-Shok Deep builds on that time-tested platform with design improvements to meet modern performance measurements. The bullet features a more robust center post and a core design that penetrates to optimal depths through the barriers most commonly encountered in self-defense situations.

HST is the duty load of choice for law enforcement officers throughout the world. Its specially designed hollow point won’t plug while passing through a variety of barriers, and the bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100 percent weight retention through even the toughest materials.

For complete details on rebates, visit: https://www.federalpremium.com/this-is-federal/rebates-and-promotions.html. Read more

Kent Cartridge introduces Southern Reserve™ Dove, a purpose built load designed for fast shooting and uncompromising performance on dove fields.

Built with high brass heads and Kent’s proprietary Diamond Shot, Southern Reserve™ Dove is designed for hunters who demand consistency when the action is fast. Diamond Shot is graded beyond standard lead shot and polished through a proprietary process to create highly uniform pellets that deliver exceptional pattern consistency. Combined with balanced payloads and tuned velocities, Southern Reserve™ Dove produces dense, even patterns, strong ignition, and dependable cycling shot after shot. Whether birds are crossing hard, dropping into the field, or streaking overhead, it provides the repeatable performance dove hunters can trust.

Balanced payloads and tuned velocities deliver dense, uniform patterns that stay effective on fast, high flying birds. This is controlled, repeatable performance that holds together when birds cut angles and opportunities come and go in seconds.

Southern Reserve™ Dove stands apart as a true top shelf load. It is built for shooters who expect consistency, demand performance, and know the difference when it shows up on target.

Available loads include:
12ga 2 3/4″ 1 1/8 oz 7.5 shot at 1350 fps
20ga 2 3/4″ 1 oz 7.5 shot at 1255 fps
28ga 2 3/4″ 3/4 oz 7.5 shot at 1300 fps
410 bore 3″ 2/3 oz 7.5 shot at 1150 fps Read more

Safari Club International (SCI) and the Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation filed a motion to intervene in support of the New Jersey Fish and Game Council’s well-reasoned denial of a petition seeking to ban use of traditional lead ammunition for hunting in the Garden State.

Petitioners Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action—founded by former Humane Society CEO Wayne Pacelle—called for a broad ban on use of traditional ammunition for hunting. Petitioners alleged that traditional ammunition threatens wildlife, public health, and the environment. However, the New Jersey Fish and Game Council rejected the petition, finding that it lacked sufficient scientific support and failed to justify the proposed regulatory changes.

SCI’s motion to intervene explains that the petitioners did not present credible scientific evidence demonstrating population-level harm to wildlife or documented impacts to habitat or human health resulting from the use of traditional ammunition. Read more

The collectible 250th Anniversary Commemorative Ammunition Series from Winchester is now available at retailers nationwide. Winchester is offering this unique series as a celebration of America being a symbol of freedom, hope, and indomitable spirit for 250 years.

Each unique package pays tribute to the United States and tells the story of how Winchester is woven into the fabric of American heritage. With only 15,000 units available, this limited-edition series will be sought after by patriots and Winchester collectors across the nation.

USA 250th Anniversary Commemorative Ammunition Series themes:

• • Pioneering America – 30-30 Win 170GR Power-Point®
  • American Hunter – 270 Win 150 GR Power-Point®
  • Defending Freedom – 45 Auto 230GR FMJ
  • Committed to Conservation – XPERT® Waterfowl 12 GA 3″, 1550 FPS, 1-1/8 OZ#2
  • Building Traditions – AA® 12 GA 2-3/4″, 1145 FPS 1-1/8 OZ #8

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