Grand Island, NE — Reloading rewards patience with precision, control, and cartridges built to exact specifications — but getting started can feel like a long shopping list. Hornady® Manufacturing has spent decades refining the tools handloaders rely on, and this quick guide breaks down the essential equipment every new reloader needs on the bench before their first pull of the handle.

At the center of any reloading setup is the press. A single-stage press is the traditional starting point for learning the fundamentals of each step, while a progressive press like the Hornady® Lock-N-Load® AP™ lets a reloader size, prime, charge, and seat in one motion — a natural upgrade once the basics are second nature. Either way, Hornady’s patented Lock-N-Load® bushing system is built into presses and accessories across the line, letting handloaders switch calibers quickly without sacrificing the fit and alignment each step depends on.

No press does its job without a matching set of dies, and Hornady dies are machined for precise alignment and smooth, repeatable function — the difference between a cartridge that chambers cleanly and one that doesn’t. From there, case care tools keep brass reloadable for multiple cycles: cleaning, trimming, deburring, and chamfering equipment keeps case mouths uniform and consistent, extending the life of every piece of brass on the bench.

Precision measuring tools round out the essential kit. Read more

 

Kent Cartridge is recalling specific lots of select 12 gauge and 20 gauge shotshell ammunition due to the potential for excessive chamber pressure when fired. The issue is limited to the product code and lot number combinations identified below.

Kent Cartridge has determined that affected ammunition could generate excessive chamber pressure during firing. Excessive chamber pressure may damage the firearm, render it inoperable, and expose the shooter and bystanders to a risk of serious personal injury.

Out of an abundance of caution, consumers are urged to immediately discontinue use of any product identified in this recall and follow the instructions provided below.

Products Included in This Recall

A product is affected only if both the Product Code and corresponding Lot Number match one of the combinations listed below.

Product Line	Product Code	Affected Lot Number(s)
Ultimate® Turkey	C123TK50-4	IH215
Ultimate® Turkey	C123TK50-5	IH216
Ultimate® Turkey	C203TK36-4	IH219
Ultimate® Turkey	C203TK36-5	IH218
Fasteel®+	CC203FSP28-3X5	IH137, IH475, IH594, IH707
Ultimate® FastLead	CC203UFL36-5	IH527
Ultimate® FastLead	K123UFL50-5	IH222, IH459
Ultimate® FastLead	K203UFL36-5	IH561
Steel Dove®	K20SD24-6	IH497, IH535
TealSteel®	KTS20328-6	IH196, IH220, IH304, IH537, IH630, IH717

All other product codes and lot numbers are not affected by this recall.

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Franklin Armory, one of America’s leading manufacturers of innovative firearms, accessories—and now ammunition—today announced Rabbit Rounds™, a new multiple-projectile cartridge designed to more effectively harvest smaller game with the ubiquitous AR-style Modern Sporting Rifle (MSR).

Franklin Armory’s patent-pending Rabbit Rounds feature four spin-stabilized projectiles, encased in a multi-piece, self-discarding sabot. Rabbit Rounds are available in 5.56x45mm for use with AR-pattern firearms chambered in .223 Remington, .223 Wylde, and 5.56 NATO. The company plans to bring Rabbit Rounds in additional popular hunting calibers to market soon.

Rabbit Rounds provide coyote, wild pig and other medium-sized game hunters with an alternative to more cleanly harvest smaller game with non-expanding, shotgun-like pellets. Each 45-grain Rabbit Round projectile assembly provides more than double the typical shotshell speed and power, achieving 3,150 feet-per-second muzzle velocity and 992 ft-lbs. of energy from a 16-inch AR-15 rifled barrel. The imparted spin-stabilization on Rabbit Round’s four hard-hitting lead projectiles maintain an effective pattern beyond 40 yards, increasing hit probability on fast-moving targets over single projectile ammunition.

“Rabbit Rounds allow your AR to fire super-velocity, spin-stabilized shot,” said Franklin Armory President Jay Jacobson. “This ammunition greatly expands the sporting capabilities of .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO firearms.”

Rabbit Rounds are available directly from Franklin Armory and through certified dealers. Read more

Winchester announces the launch of its new 7-part, Big Game Ammo 101 video series. The first episode, The Complete Lineup Tested, is now live on the Winchester Ammunition YouTube Channel.

Tune in to watch Winchester and its team of experts test big game loads, covering accuracy, terminal performance, ballistics and, how to choose the best bullet for your next hunting experience.

“Whether you’re after elk, deer, or other big game, this series is designed to help hunters choose the right ammo with confidence,” said Jason Gilbertson, Senior Director of Marketing for Winchester Ammunition. “Ammunition is a critical piece of gear on any hunt. It’s important to understand how bullet technologies differ and can be applied on various big game species. This is an in-depth series that cuts to what matters most when selecting ammunition.”

Click here to watch the video

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Columbus, Miss. – Apex Ammunition is excited to introduce new Waterfowl Stratified™ S³ Steel shotshells in 12- and 20-gauge loads.

Featuring layered shot sizes of Apex S3 zinc-coated steel in #BB / #2 (12-gauge only), #2 / #4, or #4 / #6 combinations, each Stratified load is designed to deliver devastating performance at multiple ranges – with dense mid-range patterns and increased terminal energy at longer distances for confident kills.

“The Waterfowl Stratified™ Series was developed in direct response to our most dedicated hunters asking for a smarter, harder-hitting shell for ducks and geese,” said Jason Lonsberry, President and CEO, Apex Ammunition. “By combining multiple shot sizes in a single payload, this shell ensures you get tight pattern coverage up close and hard-hitting knockdown at distance, making it ideal for the unpredictable nature of waterfowl hunting.”

FEATURES

• Layered Shot Payload – Optimized for both close-in birds and long-range flyers
• Deadly Pattern Density – Increased pellet count on target
• Customer-Driven Innovation – Built on real-world feedback from the field
• Assembled in the USA – Premium components, loaded for peak consistency

If you’re chasing mallards, teal, or high-flying honkers, Stratified delivers the kind of pattern performance and stopping power serious waterfowlers demand.

Experience Your Best Shot™. Only from Apex.

MSRP:

Waterfowl Stratified S3 Steel – #BB / #2 – 12-Gauge $27.99 (per 25-round box)

Waterfowl Stratified S3 Steel – #2 / #4 – 12-Gauge $27.99 (per 25-round box)

Waterfowl Stratified S3 Steel – #4 / #6 – 12-Gauge $27.99 (per 25-round box)

Waterfowl Stratified S3 Steel – #2 / #4 – 20-Gauge $26.99 (per 25-round box)

Waterfowl Stratified S3 Steel – #4 / #6 – 20-Gauge $26.99 (per 25-round box) Read more

ANOKA, Minnesota –– Federal Ammunition introduces its new Cosmic shotshells that light up nighttime clay target courses with a UV-fluorescent Podium wad and neon colors on the shells and box that glow under black light. The new 12-gauge load features 1?-ounce No. 8 shot at 1,145 feet per second, which is one of the most popular loads for clay target shooting. These new loads are shipping to dealers nationwide.

Find it here: Cosmic. Read more

Winchester® 2026 Rebate for Personal Defense Ammunition

CLAYTON, MO — Winchester® announces that for a limited time consumers can earn 25% back for each box of Winchester® Waterfowl loads purchased between July 24, 2026 – November 30, 2026. The offer is only valid on qualifying purchases. Total maximum rebate amount is $150.00 per household. This offer expires and all requests must be postmarked no later than December 16, 2026.

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Winchester® 2026 Rebate for Waterfowl Ammunition is LIVE

CLAYTON, MO — Winchester® announces that for a limited time consumers can earn 25% back for each box of Winchester® Waterfowl loads. The offer is only valid on qualifying purchases made between August 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026. Maximum rebate amount is $150.00 per household. This offer expires and all requests must be postmarked no later than January 16, 2027. Read more

 

 

Winchester® 2026 Rebate for Rifle Hunting Ammunition is LIVE

CLAYTON, MO (August 26, 2026) — Winchester® announces that for a limited time consumers can earn 25% back for each box of Winchester® hunting rifle ammunition. The offer is only valid on qualifying purchases made between July 24, 2026 – November 20, 2026. Total maximum rebate amount is $35.00 per household. This offer expires and all requests must be postmarked no later than December 16, 2026.

Eligible brands: Read more