Federal Ammunition has expanded its Fusion and American Eagle rifle product line by adding 22 Creedmoor loads. The Fusion bullet option is a 75-grain bonded Soft Point, and the American Eagle bullet is a 75-grain Total Metal Jacket (TMJ). Both tout a muzzle velocity of a blistering 3,300 feet-per-second (fps). These new loads are currently being delivered to dealers nationwide.

Find them here: Fusion Rifle 22 Creedmoor and American Eagle Rifle 22 Creedmoor.

“The screaming 22 Creedmoor can push heavier 22-caliber bullets more than 3,000 fps for flat trajectories, long-range accuracy, and hard-hitting power on coyotes and other predators,” said Josh Vickers, Federal’s Centerfire Rifle Ammunition Product Manager. “To help shooters get the most from 22 Creedmoor, Federal is offering the high-velocity cartridge in a 75-grain American Eagle TMJ that’s perfect for the range and a 75-grain Fusion that gives hunters the terminal performance they need.”

Fusion rifle ammunition offers the largest expansion and highest weight retention in head-to-head comparisons against the competition. With a molecularly bonded jacket and a pressure-formed core, Fusion transfers maximum energy on target. Its copper jacket is electro-chemically bonded to the core, resulting in a perfectly uniform jacket. Its skived, pre-programmed nose provides consistent expansion. Fusion is well-known for excellent accuracy and maximum weight retention for deep penetration. Read more

Columbus, Miss. – Apex Ammunition and 24.7 Hunt introduce the new Cold Front™ Waterfowl series of shotshells in 12- and 20-gauge. Built through a partnership between Apex and 24.7 Hunt, Cold Front loads are engineered for the day waterfowl hunters long for – the first big migration push riding a cold front south.

Combining Apex’s relentless focus on performance with the authenticity and hunting culture of 24.7 Hunt, Cold Front delivers dependable results when conditions become unpredictable.

Featuring Apex’s premium graphite-coated, zinc-plated steel shot and a Limited Bore Contact WAD System, Cold Front is designed to maximize velocity retention, improve pattern consistency, and reduce energy-robbing friction as the payload travels down the barrel. The result is a cleaner launch, more uniform patterns, and greater confidence when birds commit.

“We’ve enjoyed a strong relationship with the team at 24.7 Hunt for years, built on mutual respect, a shared passion for hunting, and a commitment to growing our outdoor community,” said Jason Lonsberry, President and CEO, Apex Ammunition. “What makes 24.7 Hunt special is their ability to connect with hunters at every level while actively creating opportunities to introduce new people to the sport we all love. When the opportunity arose to build a product together, it was a natural fit. Cold Front represents the best of both organizations’ authentic hunting culture paired with Apex’s relentless pursuit of performance. We couldn’t be more excited to bring this product to market and look forward to seeing hunters experience it this season.”

“Every duck hunter knows the feeling of watching a cold front on the forecast. It’s what we wait for all season because we know it can change everything overnight. That excitement is what inspired Cold Front. We wanted to create more than just another shotgun shell; we wanted to build something every duck hunter could relate to before they ever pulled the trigger. There wasn’t a better company to bring that vision to life than Apex. They’ve built a reputation on producing dependable, high-performance ammunition when one shot is all that matters, and we had complete confidence they could deliver the same standard for waterfowl hunters. Reuniting with Apex made this collaboration feel like coming back home, and we’re excited to build on that relationship for years to come. We believe Cold Front combines the performance hunters demand with a story every duck hunter understands, and we can’t wait to see it in the marsh this season.” – Ranar Moody Jr., Founder, 24.7 Hunt

12 Gauge | 3″ | 1-1/4 oz | #2/4 Graphite-Coated, Zinc-Plated Steel | 1450 FPS
Retail Price: $31.99 per 25-round box

20 Gauge 3″ | 1 oz | #2/4 Graphite-Coated, Zinc-Plated Steel | 1300 FPS
Retail Price: $29.99 per 25-round box

Cold Front Advantage

• Graphite-Coated, Zinc-Plated Steel Shot – Promotes consistent pellet performance and improved corrosion resistance.
• Limited Bore Contact WAD System – Reduces friction for improved shot-to-shot consistency and tighter, more reliable patterns.
• Improved Velocity Retention
• Enhanced Pattern Consistency
• Premium Performance – Every shell is loaded to the exacting standards that have made Apex a trusted name among serious hunters nationwide.
• Built by Apex. Field-tested with 24.7 Hunt.

About Apex Ammunition: Driven by a passion for hunting and a relentless pursuit of performance and innovation, Apex Ammunition manufactures premium shotshells designed to help hunters experience their best shot. In 2017, Apex pioneered the commercial application of tungsten super shot (TSS): first with handcrafted waterfowl loads, followed by Apex turkey loads that have become legendary among hunters. Since those early days, Apex has grown rapidly, but the mission remains unchanged: to build the best-performing ammunition to help customers have the best hunting experience possible. From the first handloaded shell to every box that carries the Apex name, the standard remains the same. Performance first. Always. For more information, visit ApexAmmunition.com.

RCBS has announced the launch of a new generation of its Vibratory Case Polisher, delivering faster, more convenient brass cleaning with upgrades designed for today’s reloader. Proudly Made in the USA, the redesigned polisher produces professional-quality, ready-to-reload brass in minutes.

The new polisher features an upgraded lid with built-in sifting capability for faster media separation, a quick-detach bowl for easy removal, and an improved motor that powers through large batches of rifle and pistol brass with ease. A single one-gallon load cleans up to 1,000 9mm Luger cases or 450 .223 Remington brass cases with a weight capacity of 11 lbs.

Paired with RCBS cleaning media, the new Vibratory Case Polisher produces bright, polished brass that’s ready to reload — helping handloaders spend less time cleaning and more time pulling the trigger. Read more

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.

How to Determine if Your Ammunition Is Affected Read more

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