Fiocchi Introduces Predator & Pest™ Sub-Gauge Shotshell Line

Ozark, MO — Fiocchi Ammunition proudly announces the launch of its all-new Predator & Pest™ shotshell line, purpose-built for sub-gauge hunters who demand serious performance. Designed specifically for .410 bore, 28 gauge, and 20 gauge, this innovative lineup delivers the much needed solution for raccoons, opossums, skunks, nutria, ditch tigers, and the ever-resourceful landfill rats.

At the heart of Predator & Pest™ is Fiocchi’s proprietary Duplex Density Matrix™, blending two unlikely partners: osmium, the densest naturally occurring metal known to man, and saltpeter, sourced from The Great Salt Lake, Utah. This historic compound dates back to the 1800s, when farmers relied on salt-based loads for rat and rodent control in the barnyards, minimizing collateral damage.

“With tungsten prices climbing faster than a raccoon up a corn crib, we challenged ourselves to think differently,” said Fiocchi product manager Ben T. Franklin. “The result is a payload that’s high on terminal performance, while modernizing a time-tested formula at a very affordable price point.”

The osmium component delivers unmatched density and downrange energy, while the saltpeter serves a dual purpose: a buffering agent to the osmium pellets, and a short-range peppering projectile. Together, the combination has earned a nickname among field testers – the Salt and Pepper Strafer.

Adding a little fire (quite literally) to the equation is Fiocchi’s PhosTrace™ Illumination Technology. This phosphorus-infused element ignites briefly upon discharge, allowing shooters to visually track the shot string in low-light conditions. Whether viewed with the naked eye or through thermal and infrared optics, the pattern streaks toward the target like a cruise missile on a mission.

“Predator & Pest provides instant shooter feedback,” said Franklin. “You’re not guessing where your pattern went… you’re watching it happen in real time.” Read more

Federal’s New Subsonic Rifle Target Loads Now Shipping

Federal Ammunition is now shipping its new Federal Subsonic target soft-point and hollow-point loads, designed to deliver effective performance and extreme accuracy at velocities that produce whisper-quiet shooting through suppressors.

Federal Subsonic

“For shooters who want noise reduction that’s real, not just relative, there’s finally a solution,” said Josh Vickers, Federal’s Centerfire Ammunition Product Manager. “Our team selected some of Federal’s most trusted and reliable target bullet designs and loaded them to muzzle velocities of 1,000 feet-per-second. At just below the speed of sound, this eliminates the harsh supersonic crack of standard-velocity ammunition that suppressors can’t silence without sacrificing the precision or performance shooters need. Our 45-70 Government, 308 Win., and 30-30 Win. and options are now shipping and are shooting great.”

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Lyman’s Turbo Sonic 2500 Now Available

The Turbo 2500 is built for reloaders who don’t slow down. With increased capacity and powerful vibration, you can process more brass in less time—so you spend less time cleaning and more time shooting!

  • Clean more brass in less time with the Lyman Turbo 2500.
  • Heated tank and plastic basket deliver Superior Ultrasonic Performance.
  • Processes up to 900 9mm cases in less than 15 minutes.
  • Cleans cases inside & out, including primer pockets.

Available in 115V and 230V

For more cleaning and gunsmithing supplies, visit our website.

APEX 12-Gauge Greenleaf Turkey TSS Wins Outdoor Life Editor’s Choice Award

GW:  I know this ammo is expensive, but so is any other TSS ammo. The family business has folks that answer their phone, too.  Had concerns about damaging the bore on my old fixed choke .410 and they said go ahead and shoot it.  Incredible patterns at 40 yards.  Took a good gobbler with the ammo last season.  Wouldn’t bother experimenting with anything else!

Columbus, Miss. – APEX Ammunition’s 12-gauge Mossy Oak Greenleaf Turkey TSS, featuring a combination of #9 and #10 pellets, has won Outdoor Life’s Editor’s Choice award for best TSS load. After running numerous loads from various manufacturers through two shotguns during their 2026 turkey ammunition test, the APEX Greenleaf was the hands-down best at 60 yards due to “surprisingly good penetration” and “insane pattern density”.

Alex Robinson, Editor-in-Chief of Outdoor Life, had this to say in their patterning and penetration video:

“The real standout here was the APEX Greenleaf load which had a bunch of those little #10 pellets stacked alongside the #9 TSS. Those things shot incredible patterns. They penetrated enough at 60 and….for all-around turkey hunting with a 12 gauge, it’s kind of impossible to beat. That’s the best load that I’ve ever tested.”

The high pellet count of the 12-gauge APEX Greenleaf load (1,096) delivers extreme pattern density for better shot coverage with the smaller #10 shot filling the gaps, especially at longer ranges, for increased lethality.

“The massive payloads of our Greenleaf shotshells deliver exceptional retained energy and the blend of #9 and #10 pellets creates an ultra-consistent, hard-hitting spread when it matters most,” said Jason Lonsberry, President and CEO, APEX Ammunition. “We always appreciate the time and effort the Outdoor Life team puts into their annual turkey ammo test and are honored to be recognized once again for our efforts to deliver top-level performance to our customers.”

All APEX shotshells are loaded under heightened quality control measures designed to ensure the most consistent performance possible from shot to shot. Clean burning powder and APEX’s Tungsten Propulsion Wad System are used in all APEX TSS loads to deliver the tightest patterns possible and maximum barrel protection.

For more information on the Greenleaf line, see: APEX Ammunition.

About APEX Ammunition: What started in 2017 with a few handmade shells for a hunting trip with friends has become an obsession to provide wingshooters with the absolute best performing ammunition possible. Founded by U.S. Veterans and hunting enthusiasts in the great state of Mississippi, APEX Ammunition pioneered the commercial application of ultra-high-density Tungsten Super Shot to create the hardest hitting, most accurate shot loads in the business. The driving principle behind the company’s continued quest for innovation and better performance is its commitment to delivering a hunting experience like no other. For more information, visit ApexAmmunition.com.

Hornady Has Dangerous Game Handgun Bullets for Reloaders

Hornady® is proud to announce the availability of Dangerous Game Handgun (DGH™) bullets for reloaders.

Offered in 9mm 138 gr, .38 Cal. .357 165 gr, 10mm .400 200 gr, .44 Cal. .430 240 gr, .45 Cal. .452 300 gr and .50 Cal. .500 500 gr, these new component bullets provide handgun hunters with purpose-built performance for large and dangerous game applications.

Engineered for deep penetration and maximum weight retention, DGH™ bullets are designed to perform when it matters most. Built to the same exacting standards as all Hornady® components and proudly made in the USA, these heavy-for-caliber offerings deliver the strength, reliability and consistency serious handgun hunters demand in high-stakes environments.

For more information on these new offerings, please visit: https://www.hornady.com/bullets/dgh#!/. Read more

Boone & Crockett Member Spotlight—John M. Olin

Olin and SI cover

John Olin was a business titan who understood that if there was no game left to hunt, consumers would have little use for his company’s Winchester firearms, or Western ammunition. He stood at the crossroads of industry and science, using the weight of the Olin Corporation to help fund the future of conservation.

By Steve Wagner

Since its inception, the Boone and Crockett Club has been a bridge between science, conservation, and hunting. After all, without science-based conservation, there would be no hunters—and thus no hunting industry.

In 1887, Theodore Roosevelt’s original cast of Club members included George Bird Grinnell, owner and editor of Forest and Stream, essentially the Wall Street Journal for that era’s sportsmen. Others ran companies deeply vested in the commercial success of hunting, such as leather-goods magnate Bronson Rumsey, and Archibald Rogers, whose freight services buoyed manufacturing supply chains and retail product distribution. Today, the corporate connection continues with Johnny Morris of Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s, past-Club president Tony Caligiuri of Boyt Harness Co., and CJ Buck of Buck Knives, just to name a few.

Nestled between the Club’s early pioneers and its modern-day CEOs, there was John Olin.

Reviving Winchester

Born in 1892, Olin began his career in 1913 as a 21-year-old chemical engineer for his father’s Western Cartridge Co. Read more

Nosler’s ASP Loads Ideal for Today’s Lever Action Rifles

Bend, OR – Nosler®, Inc. a global leader in the manufacture of premium bullets, cartridge cases, ammunition, firearms and suppressors, is proud to highlight the versatility of its ASP™ (Assured Stopping Power) ammunition line with loads that are an excellent option for today’s lever-action rifles.

As modern lever guns continue to grow in popularity, shooters are rediscovering the versatility of classic revolver cartridges. Nosler’s ASP™ Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) loads in .38 Special, .357 Magnum and .44 Remington Magnum provide dependable expansion, controlled penetration and consistent accuracy. These new offerings from Nosler are well suited to lever-action carbines used for hunting, personal defense, and training.

Each ASP™ bullet features a skived jacket designed for reliable expansion and effective weight retention across a wide range of impact velocities. Nosler’s tight manufacturing tolerances and strict attention to detail ensure accuracy and reliability in every round. When fired from a rifle, these classic cartridges benefit from increased velocity and improved ballistic performance compared to a revolver.

Available Now:

ASP™ Revolver Ammunition

    • 38 Special— 125gr ASP™ JHP
    • 357 Magnum— 125gr ASP™ JHP
    • 44 Rem Mag— 240gr ASP™ JHP

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Winchester Spring Turkey Rebate is Live

CLAYTON, MO — The Winchester Ammunition Spring Turkey rebate is live now through May 31, 2026. The rebate includes all Winchester turkey loads to provide turkey hunters with variety and savings of $5 per box or up to $100.

A minimum purchase of two boxes is required with a maximum rebate amount of $100 per household. Purchases are valid March 6, 2026, through May 31, 2026. Offer expires and all requests must be postmarked no later than June 16, 2026.

Winchester offers a complete lineup of premium turkey hunting shotshells in a variety of shot types for any hunter’s needs. New for 2026, Winchester launches Long Beard® Tungsten. Long Beard® Tungsten takes effective range to the next level to create the most lethal turkey ammunition available today. Available in 12 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge, and .410 bore, Long Beard® Tungsten offers some of the tightest patterns and longest effective shot capability for devastating on target performance.

For complete details on Winchester rebates, visit Winchester.com/rebates.

Browning Ammunition Spring Turkey Rebate is Live

The Browning Spring Turkey rebate is live now through May 31, 2026. The rebate includes all Browning TSS Tungsten Turkey loads to provide turkey hunters with savings of $5 per box or up to $100. Read more

Remington Ammunition Announces Strut N’ Save Shotshell Rebate

 

Remington Ammunition recently announced its Strut N’ Save rebate, which offers consumers the chance to buy Remington Turkey shotshell ammunition and get up to $100 back. This promotion runs through May 31, 2026.

To take advantage of this rebate, customers must purchase Remington’s Nitro Turkey to receive a $3.00 rebate per box or Premier Magnum Turkey, Premier Magnum Turkey High Velocity, Final Strut HD, or Premier TSS to receive $5 per box back.

A minimum purchase of two (2) boxes is required, with a maximum rebate of $100.00 per person or household. Valid purchases must be made from March 1 through May 31, 2026. The deadline for submission of this rebate offer is June 30, 2026. Read more

HEVI Ammunition’s Tom Takedown Rebate Program

HEVI recently announced its Tom Takedown rebate program, where diehard wild turkey hunters can get up to $100 back after buying some HEVI turkey loads. This promotion runs through May 31, 2026.

To take advantage of this rebate, customers must purchase HEVI’s HEVI-13, HEVI-Metal Turkey, Magnum Blend, Magnum Blend Reduced Recoil, HEVI-X Strut or HEVI-Bismuth Turkey to receive a $5.00 rebate per box or HEVI-18 to receive $7 per box back.

A minimum purchase of two (2) boxes is required, with a maximum rebate of $100.00 per person or household. Valid purchases must be made from March 1 through May 31, 2026. The deadline for submission of this rebate offer is June 30, 2026.

Loaded with 12 g/cc tungsten, HEVI-13 offers 20 percent more effective range and energy than lead turkey payloads. The high-density material also yields higher pellet counts for better pattern density and an excellent number of lethal hits on target. Read more

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