Initial configurations offer reduced weight, extreme consistency and rugged reliability

GARLAND, Texas – Texas-based ammunition manufacturer TV Ammo, Inc. (“True Velocity”) announced today the launch of its composite-cased 5.56x45mm cartridge, making the company’s advanced, lightweight ammunition available in the most widely consumed caliber in the U.S. commercial market.

Beginning in July 2023, True Velocity’s 5.56 round will be available for purchase at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s retail locations nationwide, as well as online at basspro.com and cabelas.com.

True Velocity will initially offer the 5.56 cartridge in the following three configurations, with additional options forthcoming: Read more

ANOKA, MN – Federal Ammunition’s HammerDown is in the industry’s only ammunition product line truly designed for optimal cycling and overall performance from the time-tested, lever-action rifle platform. Federal successfully launched Its HammerDown line in 2020, and today the product lineup includes options such as 357 Mag., 44 Mag., 30-30 Win., 45-70 Government, and more. Currently, the new 444 Marlin, 270-grain load is now available at select dealers. Read more

ANOKA, Minnesota –– Federal Ammunition announces new line options to the HST product family with the addition of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum. Continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers: Personal Defense HST | Federal Premium.

“When it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices,” said Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Nick Sachse. “A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.”

Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. To remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum boast a nickel-plated case for long-term corrosion resistance. The high-performance primer and primer seal ensures consistent ignition when it is needed most. Read more

Raffle features a pallet of Winchester ammunition

(Black Creek, GA) – Today, The Double D Foundation launched their Red, White, and Boom Raffle, which features a pallet (104 flats of 26,000 rounds) of Winchester AA 12ga ammunition valued at $16,000. Tickets are $25 each, 5 for $100, or 13 for $250, and all resources raised help the Foundation advance freedom through shooting sports.

“The Red, White, and Boom Raffle is perfect for a recreational or competitive shooter who wants the very best in performance and consistency,” said Cindy Daniel, Founder. “Even better, every raffle ticket purchased will help us safeguard the Second Amendment by growing participation in competitive shooting sports through grants to local teams and organizations.” Read more

ANOKA, Minnesota –– Federal is proud to introduce new Federal Action Shotgun, catering to the wants and needs for competitors within the growing sport of action shotgun. This specialized load was created to deliver a perfect balance of power, shoot-ability, and control needed in multi-gun competitions.

Federal Action Shotgun (federalpremium.com)

“Every aspect of this new ammo has been designed to help competitors run their shotgun stages more efficiently and effectively,” said Scott Turner, Federal’s Shotshell Product Line Manager. “First and foremost, this product is designed to address and eliminate hand-loading and magazine-feeding issues these athletes often encounter. Second, it delivers the quantity and power that action shotgun shooters were already seeking out. And finally, it uses the ideal components for the ultimate in pattern performance and reliability competitors can depend on.”

Action Shotgun features an overshot card and roll crimp that adds strength and rigidity to the mouth of the shell, allowing for improved cycling in both tube-fed and magazine-fed shotguns. The shell cup is made of brass-plated steel for reliable feeding and extraction to reduce the risk of jams. Read more

Cortland, NY….. Redding Reloading Equipment introduces a new 3-Die Set for the 41 Special. A 40-caliber, straight-walled rebated rim cartridge based on a shortened 41 Remington Magnum case which can be used in numerous different handgun and rifle actions. Redding took the lead when this cartridge was gaining attention in 2017 by introducing a special Profile Crimp die for use with the 41 Magnum die set. The 41 Special is now seeing a re-energization with the shooting sports community. With the ability to fit in the longer chambers of the 41 Magnum revolvers, the new cartridge will help shooters enjoy a day at the range or in the field without the heavy recoil of true magnum rounds. The enhanced level of interest demanded a dedicated die set for users of this unique cartridge. This die set will provide the needed capability to produce high quality loadings for hunting and shooting range requirements. Through the last 77 years, Redding Reloading die and die set families exemplify American Made quality and precision as produced in our one facility in Upstate, New York.

Redding continues to add cartridges to it standard product lines as consumer demand and industry support grows. It is also important to note that Redding continues to produce truly “Custom” die sets as well. The Engineering Group at Redding requires only a chamber reamer drawing or 5 fired cases from the firearm in question to quote the production of dies for virtually any caliber and firearm. Prices are quoted on an individual basis depending upon the complexity of the chambering and any need for tooling. Read more