Congressional Study on Guns and Crime
A Congressional Research Service (CRS) report shows that while gun ownership climbed from 192 million firearms in 1994 to 310 million firearms in 2009, crime fell—and fell sharply. The exhaustive report is here…
Category: Ammunition
Advantages of Granular Powder in Muzzleloaders
By Glen Wunderlich
For those of us that handload their own ammunition, the resulting accuracy can be quite satisfying. Even though modern factory ammunition rivals that of the do-it-yourselfer, shooters that want to squeeze the most from a given firearm, still build their own loads. With muzzleloaders, however, each of us becomes a handloader of necessity.
Although many facets of muzzleloading have changed over the past 150 years, – including powder, primers, projectiles and firearms – we still handload each charge one at a time. Traditionalists use genuine black powder, while the modern hunter may opt for black powder substitutes, which minimize the potential for fouling and corrosion.
One of the most popular muzzleloading powders on the market today is Hodgdon’s Triple Seven powder. The modern powder can produce some of the most consistent results and that’s what accuracy-minded handloaders want. This fuel comes in various configurations – pellets of various weights and granular in sizes of FFg and FFFg.
Before getting into granular formations, a few words about the handy pellets are in order: pelletized powder is not consistent. When weighed, they can vary as much as several grains. Add to this malady the fact that the pellets can be damaged by bouncing them around, they become even more inconsistent. Not so with granular. Read more
PCP Ammo Set to Release Limited Production .308 Polymer Cased Ammo
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After several years of engineering research, development, testing, and production planning, PCP Ammunition is pleased to offer its .308 polymer cased ammunition to the commercial market. This is the first time in history that a ammunition manufacturer has offered high performance polymer cased rifle ammunition to the commercial market. Prior to this initial civilian release PCP Ammunition was recently awarded contracts with the US Government Department of Defense to deliver advanced lightweight polymer sub-sonic ammunition and an improved .50 caliber precision round. Read more
Colorado Senator Quits in Sneaky Maneuver
State Senator Evie Hudak resigned her seat Wednesday, just before gun-rights Americans were prepared to submit petitions to boot the lefty Democrat from office. The move enables the Dems to appoint another anti-Second Amendment politician, thus retaining the Dem’s majority. Details of the maneuver are here…
Nosler® Unveils World’s Most Powerful 6.5mm Commercial Cartridge
Bend, OR — Like many shooting enthusiasts, the Nosler family has always dreamed of introducing a new rifle cartridge to the industry; that time is finally here with the arrival of the 26 Nosler®.
The goal of the new 26 Nosler® cartridge was to introduce something to the shooting sports industry that took full advantage of new technology available to shooters including the advance of optics, reticle systems and of course high Ballistic Coefficient (B.C.) bullets such as the AccuBond® Long Range™ line. The old boundaries are about to be pushed to new limits.
The 26 Nosler® cartridge was designed to take advantage of the inherently accurate and high B.C. 6.5mm (.264) caliber bullets, and is capable of shooting the Nosler® 129 grain, AccuBond® Long Range™ bullet at a blazing 3400 fps out of the muzzle. Zeroed at 350 yards, the 26 Nosler® has a Point Blank Range of 0-415 yards. Loaded with the 129gr ABLR, the 26 Nosler® retains as much velocity at 400 yards as the 260 Remington® produces at the muzzle. Read more
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Alliant Powder announces Power Pro 1200-R
RADFORD, VA – Shooters who burn through .223 rounds can quickly replenish their ammunition with Power Pro® 1200-R from Alliant Powder®. Released in early 2013, the new propellant is specifically formulated for high-volume .223 handloaders who use a progressive press. It meters extremely well, and its double base provides consistent ignition and performance across temperature and humidity extremes. Read more
Norma-USA® Introduces TAC-22 Rimfire for 2014
GW: Sure would like to see some of this on the shelves. On the fast side of sub-sonic, it should be a fine round for small game.
November 2013 – Norma USA, the exclusive US distributor for the legendary Swedish manufacturer of superior hunting and target ammunition is proud to introduce Norma-USA® TAC-22 rimfire ammunition. The high quality, .22 LR in 40 grain with a lead round nose, is built with the finest components and powder combination to deliver superior accuracy for hunting or target shooting. The new TAC-22 has a target velocity of 1100 FPS with target energy of 110 ft. lbs. Read more
Coalition Asks Attorney General for Action to End Impasse Over “Sporting Purposes”
A coalition of organizations led by NSSF and representing millions of sportsmen and women has written U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to request that the Justice Department, through ATF, finalize and begin to implement the necessary policy to apply the “sporting purposes” exemption to the definition of armor-piercing ammunition set forth in the Gun Control Act of 1968.
With the recent signing into law by California Gov. Jerry Brown of the first state ban on traditional lead ammunition for hunting, the ability of manufacturers to bring non-lead ammunition to market is increasingly crucial to the continued vitality of hunting and recreational shooting. Read more
Winchester® Ammunition to Celebrate Legendary Firearm with Win1911™ Ammunition Line
EAST ALTON, Ill. (Nov. 18, 2013) —The Model 1911 pistol is an American icon. Since its wide use in World War I, the M1911 pistol has become one of the most popular pistols of the last century – being made by almost every American firearm manufacturer. Winchester® Ammunition has now released The Win1911™ line as a functional ammunition line to accompany the M1911. Read more