Redding Reloading Equipment Adds New Die Set for 360 Buckhammer

Redding Reloading Equipment introduces a 3-Die Set for the recently announced 360 Buckhammer. A straight-wall cartridge based on the legendary 30-30 Winchester; the 360 Buckhammer will be at home in the deer woods across many regions of the United States. These die sets provide the needed capability to produce high quality loadings for hunting and shooting range requirements. Through its entire range, the Redding Reloading die and die set families exemplify quality and precision and have been designed, produced and tested at our 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. Those seeking dies for a truly unique or obsolete cartridge should contact the Redding Custom Die Center in the company’s Engineering Department. E-Mail: engineering1@redding-reloading.com>

RCBS Adds Die Sets for Popular New Rifle Calibers

Dies Now Available for 7mm PRC, .360 Buckhammer™ and .338 Weatherby® RPM

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. –– RCBS®, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, has added three new cartridges to its collection of full-length die sets: 7mm PRC, .360 Buckhammer™ and .338 Weatherby® RPM.

Announced late last year, the 7mm PRC is the hottest new rifle cartridge to hit the market for long range shooters and hunters, joining the ranks of other popular cartridges in the PRC family like the 6.5 PRC and .300 PRC. As more riflemen switch to the new 7mm cartridge, demand for handloading equipment is also increasing.

The .360 Buckhammer is a new straight-walled cartridge for lever-guns that’s aimed at the big woods whitetail hunter, while the .338 Weatherby RPM combines fire-breathing magnum performance with modern, heavy-for-caliber bullets.

All three of these two-die sets come with a full-length sizer die with an expander-decapping unit and a seater die with bullet seater plug. Each die comes with standard 7/8″-14 thread and the sets come in a green die set box. Read more

Brownells Celebrates New Website With Huge Giveaways & Deals

GRINNELL, Iowa — Brownells invites customers to help celebrate the grand opening of the new Brownells website starting Monday February 27 at www.Brownells.com.

The new version of www.Brownells.com is optimized for mobile devices and features upgraded search functions along with a blog and content section.

The centerpiece of the New Website Grand Opening celebration is the Gun Room Giveaway that will give one lucky winner everything to fully outfit a gun room – including guns, ammo, accessories, optics, magazines, tools and cleaning supplies – a total retail value over $12,000.

The Gun Room Giveaway is sponsored by SIG Sauer, Magpul, Hornday, Brownells, and others and contains products from many leading companies.

In addition to the grand prize, the Gun Room Giveaway offers a $1,000 Brownells gift card for second place, and a $500 gift card for third place.

Contestants can enter for their chance to win at the Gun Room Giveaway page until March 5, 2023. Read more

MTM CASE-GARD Ruger 10/22 Mag Storage Solution

Keeping track of, storing, and transporting Ruger 10/22 mags can be frustrating. They are small, tend to roll around, and can easily load up with dirt and debris that can impact operation. Now MTM Case-Gard, the first name in innovative polymer-based solutions for shooting and hunting enthusiasts, helps you take control of 10/22 rotary mag management with their new 10/22 Rotary Mag Case.

Made from a high-impact polymer, these hinged mag cases feature a clear lid for easy identification with a snap-closure to keep contents secure. Inside, the case is divided into six compartments to accept standard-size 10-round Ruger 10/22 rotary magazines. The case also fits .17 HMR and .22 WMR magazines.

The Rotary Mag Case is sized to fit in most range bags and boxes for safe transportation to the field or the shooting bench. At home, the cases easily stack for compact and organized storage.

To learn more about this and other innovative hunting and shooting equipment solutions, visit MTMCase-Gard.com.

CMP Acquires Surplus Ammunition, Plans Sales in Coming Months

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of .30 carbine, .22 pistol, M2 ball, and .22 Long Rifle surplus ammunition supply that will soon become available to CMP customers. Currently, the items are in the cataloging and assessment stage by staff members.

“The CMP plans to make the ammunition available to our loyal constituents sometime this spring, after the surplus ammo goes through all CMP in-processing procedures,” said Mark Johnson, CMP’s Chief Operating Officer and Director of Civilian Marksmanship. “Purchase limits and restrictions will be set to ensure that the mission of CMP is well served.”

The CMP intends on maintaining a surplus ammo inventory large enough to support CMP Matches for the next several years and to provide discounted surplus ammo to competitors attending CMP events. All sales will include set limits to remain in compliance with guidelines specified in the Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of the Army and the CMP. Read more

14,000 Rounds of Ammo in Brownells Super Barrel V Giveaway

GRINNELL, Iowa –– Brownells Super Barrel V is here, giving Brownells customers their chance to win 14,000 rounds of Winchester 5.56 ammo – a retail value of more than $7,000.

Starting Wednesday, February 8, contestants can enter several different ways at the Brownells Super Barrel page for their chance to win the enormous barrel full of 55 grain FMJ ammunition.

By itself, the ammo weighs as much as 484 12-ounce cans of America’s favorite macro brew, or the equivalent of more than 500 bags of tortilla chips.

A range day with family and friends and this much 5.56 ammo would be way more fun than the biggest tailgate party in pro football history.

Entries will be accepted until 11:59 pm February 15. Then one lucky winner will be chosen to receive the enormous barrel full Winchester ammunition.

For more information, and a chance to win, visit the Brownells Super Barrel page. Read more

SAAMI Announces Acceptance of 360 Buckhammer

Lonoke, Arkansas –– Remington Ammunition is proud to announce that The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI) has announced the acceptance of the groundbreaking 360 Buckhammer as an official new cartridge.

“The acceptance of cartridges by SAAMI is crucial in the process of making new loads legitimate for American hunters and shooters,” said Remington Senior Director of Engineering Jared Kutney. “Whitetail hunters needed a straight wall cartridge that functions flawlessly in a lever action rifle, and we’re thrilled to have 360 Buckhammer accepted by the high standards set by the organization.” Read more

APEX Ammunition Introduces Mossy Oak Greenleaf Turkey TSS Blend

Columbus, Miss. (February 6, 2023) – APEX Ammunition, makers of award-winning, handloaded, ultra-high-density Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) shotshells, is pleased to introduce its newest ammunition for turkey hunters – the APEX Mossy Oak Greenleaf Turkey TSS Blend.

Available in 3-inch 12-gauge 2 1/4 oz. loads and 3-inch 20-gauge 1 5/8 oz. loads, these premium “duplex” shells feature a combination of No. 9 and No. 10 TSS delivering an exceptional payload of 1,096 pellets in the 12-gauge shells and 774 pellets in the 20-gauge. With an industry-leading density of 18.1 grams per cubic centimeter, the APEX tungsten super shot loads hit with devastating energy. Each meticulously handloaded shell features clean-burning powder and APEX’s one-piece tungsten-grade wad system engineered to deliver the tightest patterns possible and maximum barrel protection. Read more

SAAMI Announces Acceptance of New Cartridges

SHELTON, Conn.—SAAMI®) has announced the acceptance of three new rifle cartridges for SAAMI standardization. SAAMI is the organization at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by creating standards that ensure safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition, and components.

Click on the cartridge name to open the introduction package.

7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge – The 7mm PRC was introduced by Hornady Manufacturing Co. with a 180-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 2,950 fps and a Maximum Average Pressure of 65,000 psi.

360 Buckhammer – The 360 Buckhammer was introduced by Federal Cartridge Company with a 200-grain bullet traveling at velocity of 2,170 fps and a Maximum Average Pressure of 50,000 psi.

400 Legend – The 400 Legend was introduced by Olin Winchester with a 215-grain bullet traveling at velocity of 2,230 fps and a Maximum Average Pressure of 45,000 psi.

For further information on these new cartridges, please visit https://saami.org/technical-information/cartridge-chamber-drawings/.

Winchester Awarded U.S. Army NGSW Ammunition Production Contract

EAST ALTON, IL — Winchester, the largest manufacturer of small caliber ammunition for the U.S. military, today announced that the U.S. Army has awarded the company a contract to manufacture, test, and deliver 5 million 6.8mm Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) cartridges.

The NGSW cartridges will be produced at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) in Independence, Mo., the United States’ only government-owned, contractor-operated small caliber ammunition production facility.

“The award of Lake City’s first production order of the 6.8mm NGSW cartridge represents several years of hard work, dedication, and collaboration between Winchester, the U.S. Army, and industry partners,” said Brett Flaugher, President of Winchester. “The Winchester team is honored to have been entrusted with the opportunity and responsibility of producing the ammunition which will keep our nation safe for years to come.” Read more

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