APEX Ammunition and Woodhaven Custom Calls are excited to introduce NEXT LEVEL Ninja TSS shotshells – a new blend of Tungsten Super Shot for turkey hunting. The NEXT LEVEL Ninja features a combination of # 8.5 and # 9.5 TSS, offering the perfect balance between pattern density and knockdown power.

The result of feedback from avid turkey hunters and developed in collaboration with Woodhaven, this premium blend delivers optimized lethality at varied distances, ensuring versatility in numerous hunting situations. NEXT LEVEL Ninja is a lethal turkey load that bridges the gap between the original APEX Smalltown blend and Greenleaf blend – the perfect choice for hunters who prefer medium-sized shot blends.

“At APEX, we’re always pushing the boundaries to give hunters the best possible options when they take to the woods in pursuit of wild turkey,” said Jason Lonsberry, President and CEO, APEX Ammunition. “We’re excited to be back in the innovation process with our partners at Woodhaven Custom Calls. Our new NEXT LEVEL Ninja blend strikes the perfect balance –offering a ‘not-too-big, not-too-small’ solution for hunters looking for versatility. We can’t wait to see it in action this spring.”

“APEX continues to be the industry leader and innovator in the TSS market,” said Mike Pentecost, Founder and Owner, Woodhaven Custom Calls. “The popular Turkey Ninja loads (8.5 shot) that we launched back in 2020 have surely been, and will continue to be, a lethal load, and we are excited to bring a NEXT LEVEL Ninja blend (8.5 – 9.5 shot) to turkey hunters nationwide. I know the NEXT LEVEL will deliver superior performance and give hunters the perfect blend to hunt with.”

Why NEXT LEVEL Ninja?

Balanced pellet size – The perfect mix of dense patterns and hard-hitting power.

Unmatched versatility – Designed to perform across all hunting conditions.

Lethality at varied distances – Whether up close or at range, NEXT LEVEL gets the job done.

Available In:

• 12 Gauge (3.5″ 2-1/2 oz) – 931 pellets
• 12 Gauge (3″ 2-1/4 oz) – 854 pellets
• 20 Gauge (3″ 1-5/8 oz) – 608 pellets
• 28 Gauge (2-3/4″ 1-1/2 oz) – 569 pellets
• .410 Gauge (3″ 7/8 oz) – 376 pellets

With three distinct blends now in the APEX lineup – Smalltown (7.5 / 9 TSS), Greenleaf (9 / 10 TSS), and the new NEXT LEVEL Ninja Blend (8.5 / 9.5 TSS) —hunters can customize their load options to match their hunting style. Whether you prefer maximum pattern density, core tightness, or a perfect balance in between, APEX gives you the power to choose.

All NEXT LEVEL Ninja loads come in 5-round boxes, except for the .410 which comes in a 10-round box.

MSRP: $59.99 – $84.99

The NEXT LEVEL Ninja blend will be available exclusively at the Woodhaven Custom Calls booth (#1401) at the NWTF Convention in Nashville and online at ApexAmmunition.com. Read more

Length makes bullets heavy. And deadly. Does a pointed nose help or hinder?

When they caught up with the injured elephant, a right and a left from the client’s .600 double—7,500 foot-pounds each—had no effect. Quickly he reloaded, sent two more 900-grain bullets, then another pair, all into the head. By then, the fusillade had severely punished both elephant and hunter. Neither was yet prostrate when the professional hunter triggered his .450 No. 2. The elephant collapsed just four steps away. The .600’s solids had flattened on bone and stopped shy of the vitals. These days, high-velocity bullets that disintegrate on moose, elk, even deer before penetrating yield the same unsatisfactory result. A hunting bullet has two tasks: to hit and to kill. Target bullets need only hit. Since rifled barrels appeared in the 16th century, accuracy standards have tightened. Shooters expect ever-smaller groups on paper, and hits at greater distance. But for stopping elephants—or tumbling deer or elk—good accuracy is often just hitting a melon as far as you can throw it. Bullets that fly flat and nip tight knots far away gain you nothing in cover. They may even cost you kills. Read more

Oroville, CA – Coming soon to a shelf near you, RCBS has introduced die sets for multiple new and popular cartridges.

New die sets include offerings for the 22 Creedmoor, 25 Creedmoor, 338 ARC, 8.6 Blackout, and 400 Legend. Additional product info can be found below.

From RCBS’s Group A series of rifle cartridge dies on every handloader’s bench, the ultimate precision of the MatchMaster line of dies, to historic cartridges supported by the company’s Legacy series of dies, RCBS has the industry’s widest assortment of dies for any and every cartridge and reloading operation.

More new products:

SKU	Die Set	MSRP
10101	22 Creedmoor Full Length Die Set	$94.45
10108	MatchMaster 22 Creedmoor Full Length Bushing Die Set	$194.95
10110	MatchMaster 22 Creedmoor Neck Bushing Die Set	$194.95
23701	25 Creedmoor Full Length Die Set	$51.95
26101	338 ARC Full Length Die Set	$64.45
25501	8.6mm Blackout Full Length Die Set	$94.45
22004	400 Legend 3-Die Taper Crimp Set	$74.95

Additionally, RCBS is now manufacturing 13 new seater dies in the MatchMaster series of precision reloading dies. These dies are for the following cartridges: 22 Creedmoor, 222 Rem, 6MM Rem, 257 Roberts, 6.5MM Grendel, 6.8MM Western, 7×57 Mauser, 280 Rem, 280 AI, 28 Nosler, 300 BLK, 7.62×39, and 338 Win. More information can be found on www.RCBS.com.

Fiocchi, a global leader in defensive, target, and hunting ammunition, is elevating its acclaimed Hyperformance Match series in 2025 with the introduction of three new loads tailored for long-range competition shooters. Among these, the 6.5 PRC and 7 PRC stand out as the ultimate calibers for precision enthusiasts looking to dominate on the range and in the field.

Since its debut, Fiocchi’s Hyperformance Match ammunition has earned its place in the long-range shooting community. Known for its ultra-precision construction, premium components, and factory performance standards that rival custom handloads, this series is engineered for shooters who demand nothing less than perfection. For 2025, Fiocchi takes things to the next level with the incorporation of Nosler’s cutting-edge RDF™ (Reduced Drag Factor) projectile.

The RDF™ bullet’s advanced design starts with an extended boattail, reducing drag and enhancing trajectory for unparalleled downrange performance. The compound ogive further boosts its ballistic coefficient, ensuring minimal wind drift and exceptional accuracy at extreme distances. The bullet’s self-centering profile makes it less sensitive to seating depth, offering consistent precision straight out of the box. And with its ultra-small meplat requiring no additional trimming or pointing, the RDF™ delivers unmatched performance, ready to impress even the most discerning marksmen.

Fiocchi is offering its new Hyperformance Match with Nosler’s RDF™ in the following load configurations:

• • 6mm Creedmoor: 105-gr., 3025 fps, #6CMRD
  • 6.5 PRC: 140-gr., 2980 fps, #65PRCRD
  • 7mm PRC: 185-gr., 2750 fps, #7PRCRD

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Fiocchi, a global leader in premium ammunition for defense, sport shooting, and hunting, is proud to announce the launch of CovertX—a groundbreaking new ammunition series tailored for concealed carry practitioners and defense professionals. This revolutionary product raises the bar in performance, reliability, and innovation.

Building on nearly 150 years of ammunition expertise and a reputation for delivering the highest quality of products, Fiocchi engineered CovertX to meet the unique demands of modern CCW users. Designed from the ground up, CovertX offers unmatched terminal performance by optimizing bullet design and powder selection for compact and micro-compact handguns, without sacrificing the power of full-sized platforms. Read more