HEVI Ammunition’s Tom Takedown Rebate Program

HEVI recently announced its Tom Takedown rebate program, where diehard wild turkey hunters can get up to $100 back after buying some HEVI turkey loads. This promotion runs through May 31, 2026.

To take advantage of this rebate, customers must purchase HEVI’s HEVI-13, HEVI-Metal Turkey, Magnum Blend, Magnum Blend Reduced Recoil, HEVI-X Strut or HEVI-Bismuth Turkey to receive a $5.00 rebate per box or HEVI-18 to receive $7 per box back.

A minimum purchase of two (2) boxes is required, with a maximum rebate of $100.00 per person or household. Valid purchases must be made from March 1 through May 31, 2026. The deadline for submission of this rebate offer is June 30, 2026.

Loaded with 12 g/cc tungsten, HEVI-13 offers 20 percent more effective range and energy than lead turkey payloads. The high-density material also yields higher pellet counts for better pattern density and an excellent number of lethal hits on target. Read more

Federal’s Spring Savings Slam Turkey Load Rebate Program is Underway

 

Federal Ammunition’s Spring Savings Slam rebate for hunting springtime gobblers is underway, and the promotion will run until May 31, 2026. Wild turkey hunters can now buy Federal Premium turkey loads and get up to $100 back.

To take advantage of this rebate, customers must purchase Federal’s Strut-Shok to receive a $3.00 rebate per box or buy Federal Premium® Grand Slam, 3rd Degree, Grand Slam Realtree 40th Anniversary Edition, HEAVYWEIGHT TSS Realtree 40th Anniversary Edition, HEAVYWEIGHT TSS Rob Roberts Limited Edition, HEAVYWEIGHT TSS to receive $5 per box back.

A minimum purchase of two (2) boxes is required, with a maximum rebate of $100.00 per person or household. Valid purchases must be made from March 1 through May 31, 2025. The deadline for submission of this rebate offer is June 30, 2026. Read more

CCI’s New Blazer Brass Clean-Fire Suppressor Now Shipping

CCI Ammunition is proud to announce its all-new Blazer Brass Clean-Fire Suppressor, a new product line engineered to deliver optimal performance through suppressed handguns and carbines. Featuring subsonic velocities, Total Metal Jacket bullets, and lead-free primers, Blazer Brass Clean-Fire Suppressor ammunition is now shipping and currently being delivered to retailers nationwide.

Blazer Brass Clean-Fire Suppressor

“Suppressor shooters want ammunition that runs clean, performs consistently, and minimizes maintenance,” said Senior Product Line Manager Chris Laack. “New Blazer Brass Clean-Fire Suppressor delivers reliable subsonic performance while significantly reducing fouling in both the barrel and suppressor.” Read more

Federal Realtree 40th Anniversary Ammunition Now Shipping

Federal Ammunition has officially begun shipping its Federal Realtree 40th Anniversary ammunition, commemorating four decades of Realtree’s iconic camouflage patterns with a special limited-run version of Federal Premium® HEAVYWEIGHT TSS and Grand Slam turkey loads.

Realtree Limited Edition

“Realtree has played a major role in modern turkey hunting for 40 years, and this ammunition is a fitting way to celebrate that legacy,” said Federal’s Shotshell Product Line Director Dan Compton. “By pairing our proven HEAVYWEIGHT TSS and Grand Slam turkey loads with Realtree’s camouflage, we’re giving turkey hunters a commemorative option that delivers the excellent performance they rely on in the field. Plus, the Realtree 40th Anniversary Edition packaging just looks cool.”

HEAVYWEIGHT TSS shotshells feature Tungsten Super Shot payloads that provide the highest pellet counts possible. At 18 g/cc, the tungsten-alloy is 56 percent denser than lead for the most energy and highest velocities at extreme range. Its rear-braking FLITECONTROL FLEX wad performs flawlessly through both ported and standard turkey chokes, delivering the most consistent, deadly patterns possible. The limited-run packaging features Realtree Legacy camouflage.

Grand Slam shotshells feature Federal’s FLITECONTROL FLEX wad system, which works in both standard and ported turkey chokes, opening from the rear to deliver controlled payload release and extremely consistent patterns. The high-quality copper-plated lead pellets are cushioned with an advanced buffering compound to provide dense shot strings and ample energy to crush gobblers. The limited-run packaging features Realtree Original camouflage.

Part No. / Description / MSRP
PFCX157FRT 5 / Realtree Grand Slam 12-gauge No. 5, 10-count / $27.99
PFCX258FRT 5 / Realtree Grand Slam 20-gauge No. 5, 10-count / $23.99
PTSSX193FRT 9 / Realtree HEAVYWEIGHT TSS 12-gauge No. 9, 5-count / $93.99
PTSSX259FRT 9 / Realtree HEAVYWEIGHT TSS 20-gauge No. 9, 5-count / $81.99
PTSS419FRT 9 / Realtree HEAVYWEIGHT TSS 410-Bore No. 9, 5-count / $61.99 Read more

Understanding Bullet Construction and Margin of Error

Courtesy of the Boone and Crockett Club

Bullet construction

Why bullet design matters almost as much as practice and proficiency
By Chad Carman

Discussions around bullet selection rival debates over net versus gross and even caliber choice itself. Any online forum, Facebook group, or campfire conversation will offer endless testimonials of animals killed at extreme distances, steep angles, or with equipment that appears mismatched to the task. Those stories are real, and they matter. As a good friend of mine puts it, not many animals survive a bullet placed in the right spot. A well-placed shot through the heart and lungs will kill, regardless of construction. That truth has not changed.

Make no mistake, shot placement remains king. However, bullet construction determines what happens when things don’t go as planned.

Despite the ever-increasing number of hybrid bullet designs on the market, nearly all modern big-game hunting bullets fall into three foundational categories: cup-and-core, bonded, and monolithic copper. You will find combinations that blur those lines, especially as manufacturers apply polymer tips to nearly every option. Even so, understanding the underlying architecture remains critical to making ethical shot decisions in the field, based on conditions, distance, and the animal pursued.

The best bullet is not the most expensive option on the shelf or the one with the highest advertised capability. It is the bullet a hunter is willing to practice with, understands intimately, and can place with confidence when conditions are imperfect

Cup and Core

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Cup and core bullets consist of a lead core seated inside a copper alloy jacket that is mechanically joined but not bonded. This is the most traditional and widely used hunting bullet design in North America, and for good reason. Lead is an ideal material for controlled expansion. In cup-and-core designs, thinner jackets allow the bullet to upset rapidly upon impact, creating large wound cavities and efficient energy transfer. These bullets are typically accurate, affordable, and highly effective at common whitetail distances. Read more

Winchester’s Super Suppressed Ammunition Available at Retailers Nationwide

CLAYTON, MO — Super Suppressed® is a premiere line of subsonic ammunition offered by Winchester®. With offerings in centerfire handgun, rimfire, and centerfire rifle, Super Suppressed is one of the most comprehensive subsonic ammunition product lines in the industry. Consumers can find Winchester Super Suppressed products at all major outdoor retailers carrying firearms and ammunition as well as local gun shops and ranges.

For those looking to maximize the performance of their suppressors, subsonic ammunition is a must. Winchester Super Suppressed® ammunition offers clean and reliable performance. It is engineered to keep suppressors cleaner by nearly eliminating lead vaporization from the bullet base. The jacket of the open-tip rifle bullets fully encapsulates the bullet base, while handgun bullets use a unique brass disc that encloses the base of the bullet, both features protect the lead core from high temperature exposure that can cause lead fouling.

Intended for target and range shooting, Winchester Super Suppressed® ammunition pushes velocities below the speed of sound to reduce decibel levels. Pairing subsonic ammunition with a suppressor optimizes noise reduction creating a safer and more enjoyable shooting experience. Read more

Federal Ammunition Launches Henry Cattleman Special Edition

Federal Ammunition launches a limited-edition, commemorative, collectible packaging to pair with Henry’s American Cattleman Tribute Edition Rifle. The new 150-grain, 30-30 Win. offering features a bonded soft-point bullet, and the nickel-plated case’s unique geometry ensures smooth, reliable feeding through the rifle.

“Whether you’re looking to hunt deer, hogs, and other big game, or just channel your inner cowboy, Federal and Henry Repeating Arms have the combination you need,” said Federal’s Marketing Director Brian Anderson. “The two iconic brands have collaborated on a new load for Henry’s American Cattleman lever-action rifle. We, at Federal, are excited about this collaboration.”

This new product, designed in collaboration with Henry Repeating Arms for its American Cattleman rifle, boasts a muzzle velocity of 2,390 fps. It features a bonded soft-point bullet that expands reliably and penetrates deep. The nickel-plated case is specially designed for more reliable feeding in lever-action rifles. It is packaged in 20-count boxes and is made in the USA. Read more

Redding Reloading Equipment’s Master Hunter and Master Hunter Deluxe Die Sets

Redding Reloading Equipment introduces a significant expansion to the Master Hunter Die Set and Master Hunter Deluxe Die Set product lines for (45) of the most popular cartridges in the industry today. Branded as Master Hunter Die Sets, these offerings include a carbide expander button as well as the patented Redding Competition Seat Die.

At Redding, we listen to our customers who continue to demand improved accuracy, performance, ease of handloading and increased flexibility at their reloading bench. The addition of a carbide expander button to the sizing die makes inside neck sizing smoother and easier without lubrication. The button also free floats on the decapping rod allowing for self-centering in the case neck improved concentricity.

The micrometer equipped Competition Seating Die allows for precise bullet seating depth to 1/0.001″. Alignment is enhanced by the cartridge case and bullet being completely supported and aligned in a precision ground sleeve before the bullet seating begins. This offers handloaders around the world the ability to load with high degree of precision and the convenience of fast and accurate changes in bullet seating depth, making it easier than ever to fine-tune your favorite loads. Read more

CCI’s New Blazer Brass Clean-Fire Suppressor Product Line

CCI Ammunition recently announced its all-new Blazer Brass Clean-Fire Suppressor, a new product line engineered to deliver optimal performance through suppressed handguns and carbines. The three subsonic loads feature Total Metal Jacket (TMJ) bullets, clean-burning powders, and lead-free primers to reduce fouling in suppressors. The new loads are 9mm Luger 147-grain, 40 S&W 180-grain, and 45 Auto 230-grain.

“Shooters who utilize suppressors want ammunition that runs clean, performs consistently, and minimizes maintenance,” said Handgun Product Line Specialist Gen Quale. “Blazer Brass Clean-Fire Suppressor delivers reliable subsonic performance while significantly reducing fouling in both the barrel and suppressor.”

Clean-Fire loads feature fully enclosed Total Metal Jacket bullets and lead-free primers designed to reduce heavy-metal fouling. Shooters will also benefit from less residue in both the barrel and the suppressor for easier maintenance, along with loads that meet power factor requirements for competitive shooting. Read more

Winchester’s New AA Super Spreader Target Load

CLAYTON, MO — Winchester Ammunition announces a NEW AA® Super Spreader target load, designed to give sport shooters a competitive edge on close-range targets.

Available in 12 gauge, AA® Super Spreader sporting clays loads throw larger patterns that substantially increase effectiveness on close-range targets. This new load from Winchester contains a hinged wad and specialized shot column that allows for a rapid but uniform spread once the pellets exit the barrel. Shooters will experience 70% larger patterns at 20 yards versus standard loads.

Key features of AA® Super Spreader:

    • Larger Patterns – Spreader wad quickly and uniformly distributes pellets
    • Hard-Hitting – Crushes close range, fast targets
    • Consistent and Clean-Burning – Best-in-class primer and powder

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