Category: Ammunition

NSSF Condemns USFWS Proposed Rule to Ban Traditional Ammunition, Fishing Tackle on New Refuge Openings

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, condemns the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Proposed Rule that would ban the use of traditional lead ammunition on 48 new distinct hunting opportunities across approximately 3,000 acres of National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs). This is another illustration of the Biden administration’s Department of the Interior (DOI) and USFWS kowtowing to anti-hunting activists by promulgating policies that lack sound scientific data.

“This is the latest example of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service creating rules that punish hunters, threaten conservation funding and advance special interests without sound scientific evidence that traditional lead ammunition is causing detrimental wildlife population impacts,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “This administration is ignoring its promise to ‘follow the science.’ In fact, it is ignoring the need for scientific evidence in order to advance an antigun and anti-hunting agenda. The need for Congress to pass the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act has never been more urgent.”

The USFWS announced three national wildlife refuges are proposing to expand opportunities for hunting. These refuges are Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge in Alabama, Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge in Florida and Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Minnesota. The proposed rule, appearing in the Federal Register, includes proposals to phase out lead ammunition at eight national wildlife refuges. USFWS claims to follow the best available science yet offers no peer-reviewed site-specific scientific data to demonstrate traditional ammunition is causing detrimental wildlife population impacts. Read more

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Federal Ammunition Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum, 327 Federal Magnum

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

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Double D Foundation Red, White, and Boom Raffle

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

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Federal Ammunition Introduces New Action Shotgun Ammo

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

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Redding Reloading Equipment Introduces New Die Set for the 41 Remington Special

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

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The Association Supports the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Decision to Reject CBD’s Petition

Washington D.C. – The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies supports the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to reject a Center for Biological Diversity’s petition to undertake a national rulemaking concerning lead ammunition and tackle on the National Wildlife Refuge System (Refuge System).

Considering state fish and wildlife agencies exercise primary statutory authority for management of species within their borders across all types of land, including those within the Refuge System, we greatly appreciate Director Williams’ commitment to coordinate closely with AFWA and the States on a workable path forward that considers all available science, relies on broadly tested and utilized state approaches and programs, and supports participation in hunting and angling.

We acknowledge this is an important issue, and we firmly believe that continued expansion of hunting and fishing opportunities on America’s lands and waters is essential to our nation’s system of conservation and the wellbeing of people, fish, and wildlife. With more people relying on our natural resources for mental and physical health, subsistence harvest, and recreation, increasing the ability of state agencies and their partners to ensure the sustainable management of fish and wildlife and their habitats is more important than ever.

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Federal Ammunition Adds New Train + Protect 10mm Ammo

ANOKA, MN – Federal recently added a new line extension to its popular and versatile Train + Protect product line—which features packaging that honors any shooter’s birthright to bear arms—with a new load in 10mm Auto. The full-power 10mm offering features a Versatile Hollow Point (VHP) bullet to deliver both precise, practical performance at the range, and instant, reliable expansion on impact.

Train + Protect | Federal Ammunition (federalpremium.com)

“With the popularity of our Train +Protect products and customers desire to have a good all-around option they can use for training as well as protection, we’re expanding the line with 10mm auto,” said Federal’s Handgun Product Line Director Nick Sachse. “10mm has seen a resurgence in recent years and we continue to receive requests for more options in the cartridge.”

Summary of features include: New 180-grain 10mm Auto load; VHP bullets based on proven Federal versatile hollow-point design; Reloadable Federal brass case; Extremely reliable primer; Loaded to produce consistent performance on the range and in defense situations; 50-count boxes; MSRP: $57.99. Read more

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Kent Cartridge Announces Fasteel + Ultra-high-Performance Shotshells

Kearneysville, WV — Kent Cartridge, a trusted manufacturer of superior shotgun ammunition for over 25 years, is pleased to introduce Fasteel®+, an innovative, hard-hitting shotshell line for waterfowlers. Building on the legacy of the wildly popular Fasteel 2.0 line, Fasteel + uses two sizes of steel pellets in one shell to deliver unsurpassed patterns with devastating on-target lethality.

The layered-shot payload in Fasteel + consists of a layer of larger Precision-Plated Steel™ Shot pellets loaded on top of a layer of smaller pellets. Aerodynamic testing shows the smaller shot drafts in the wake of the larger shot, tightening patterns and delivering more energy into the target. Zinc-plated pellets team with nickel-plated heads to resist corrosion and make Fasteel+ a true all-weather performer. Custom-blended powders ensure reliable ignition and outstanding velocities, no matter what conditions you hunt in.

Kent Cartridge’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Jeff Barry, is excited about the performance of Fasteel +. “Now hunters can have the best of both worlds, energy from the larger pellets and pattern density from the smaller pellets,” Mr. Barry remarked. “Hunters will see a difference in lethality right away, all while maintaining the premium performance and affordable prices Kent Cartridge has long been known for.” Read more

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Hodgdon Announces Hodgdon High Gun

Hodgdon is pleased to announce the release of Hodgdon High Gun, a shotshell powder designed for loading 12-gauge shells.

“We know consumers are looking for shotshell powders and fast-tracked the release of two new powders for 2023.” says Justin Schrader, Hodgdon senior ballistician. “We identified this need for 12-gauge powder and moved this powder to the head of the line, along with Hodgdon Perfect Pattern.”

Hodgdon High Gun is a flattened-spherical shotshell powder designed for light-target, handicap and super handicap loads in a 12-gauge shotgun. This powder also closely duplicates Remington Nitro 27 factory loads. High Gun’s geometry results in a powder that meters consistently, has excellent ignition and burns clean enough to throw uniform patterns clay after clay.

This new Hodgdon shotshell powder is available immediately at retailers selling reloading products. The powder is available in 1-pound and 8-pound canisters. Read more

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Hodgdon Announces Hodgdon Perfect Pattern

Hodgdon is pleased to announce the release of Hodgdon Perfect Pattern, a shotshell powder designed for loading 12-gauge shells.

“We know consumers are looking for shotshell powders and fast-tracked the release of two new powders for 2023.” says Justin Schrader, Hodgdon ballistician. “We identified this need for 12-gauge powder and moved Hodgdon High Gun to the head of the line, along with Hodgdon High Gun.”

Hodgdon Perfect Pattern is a fast-burning, flattened-spherical shotshell powder designed for light and extra-light field and target loads for the 12-gauge shotgun. Its geometry and density results in excellent ignition, clean burning, superb metering and low charge weights that deliver consistent patterns with mild report and low recoil.

This new Hodgdon shotshell powder is available immediately at retailers selling reloading products. The powder is available in 1-pound and 8-pound canisters. Read more

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