Category: Ammunition

Kimber Opposes New York’s Proposed Microstamping Legislation

Yonkers, NY – Kimber Mfg., Inc., one of America’s leading firearms manufacturing companies located in Yonkers, has announced strong opposition to both the proposed microstamping legislation and its inclusion in the budget (AB 9055C) under consideration by the New York State General Assembly. In addition to the Governor’s office, Kimber has contacted the Mayor of Yonkers and a number of elected representatives regarding this issue. Read more

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Cabela’s donates more than $10,000 to USA Shooting Team

Cabela’s and its customers teamed up recently to raise nearly $11,000 for the USA Shooting Team to help with preparations for the 2012 Olympics this summer in London, England.   During a Spring Great Outdoor Days promotion, Cabela’s pledged a $2 donation to the USA Shooting Team for each case of Winchester Super Target shotshell ammunition sold. Cabela’s customers purchased more than 5,000 cases of the ammunition, nearly doubling internal expectations for the event.

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MidwayUSA Releases Mobile Master Catalog

COLUMBIA, MO -Every year for the past 10 years, MidwayUSA has released the Master Catalog, the perfect guide to thousands of products covering Just About Everything® for Shooting, Reloading, Gunsmithing and Hunting. This year, MidwayUSA announces the launch of a digital version, an online buying guide with high quality photos, comprehensive product information, firearm schematics and a detailed index to help you find exactly what you need. Read more

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Hornady® Recalls 7 Lots of 500 S&W 300 grain FTX® Custom™ Pistol Ammo

Grand Island, NE – Hornady® Manufacturing announced the recall of seven lots of 500 S&W 300 gr. FTX® Custom™ pistol ammunition. Hornady ballisticians have determined that some cartridges from Lot numbers 3101327, 3110256, 3110683, 3110695, 3110945, 3111388, 3111885, may exhibit excessive chamber pressures. Use of this product may result in firearm damage and/or personal injury. Read more

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Nosler Announces New Products for 2012

 
Bend, Ore.- 2012- Nosler® Inc., manufacturer of some of the world’s finest bullets, brass, ammunition and semi-custom rifles is proud to announce the largest new product introduction in the history of the company. Nosler’s 2012 offerings include two new ammunition lines, a new bullet line and several exciting additions to the already comprehensive brass, bullet, and ammunition lines. These new products will be available at participating dealers, retail sporting goods stores and online retailers. Please visit www.nosler.com for more details. Read more
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2012 to See Ammunition Growth

This from the people at Brownells:

Since this is our final WebBench for the year, we wanted to take a little time to review just how the year has gone… and what we expect to see happen in the upcoming year, 2012.

Well, we would have to say 2011 was the year for home defense and personal protection firearms with their related accessories and equipment.

With the of expansion of concealed carry through all the states – except for Illinois, which we understand is working on the issue [and New Jersey which will have to be sued into submission] – this interest in self-protection has fueled much of the firearms sales, training, and accessorizing. When you layer over that the really tough economic times that have been thrust upon us, you get a tsunami of new and re-engaged firearm owners in America. Read more

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