Remington Introduces Core-Lokt Tipped

Lonoke, Arkansas – – Remington Ammunition has announced the next generation of Big Green’s iconic deer hunting ammunition, Core-Lokt. For generations, American hunters have relied on Core-Lokt to put meat on the table and mounts on the wall. Now Remington is proud to announce that The Deadliest Mushroom in the Woods is getting even deadlier. New Core-Lokt Tipped brings improved accuracy and terminal performance to deer and big game enthusiasts across the country and around the world. Multiple centerfire rifle calibers are shipping now.

Core-Lokt Tipped takes the Deadliest Mushroom long-range by offering new and improved accuracy paired with trusted Core-Lokt on-game performance. Thousands of rounds in development resulted in Core-Lokt Tipped’s combination of true flight and flatter trajectory with devastating terminal energy. This new ammunition is sure to be the choice of serious hunters and will be available in 13 popular calibers ranging from 243 Win. to 300 WSM. Read more

Winchester Digital Platform for First-Time Ammunition and Firearms Buyers

EAST ALTON, Ill. —Winchester announces the launch of its new digital platform on Winchester.com built specifically for first-time ammunition and firearms buyers as well as those just getting started in the shooting sports and hunting.

“More than 12 million people since the beginning of 2020 purchased a firearm for the first time, and that is in addition to the more than 56 million people in the U.S. who currently target shoot,” said Matt Campbell, vice president of sales and marketing for Winchester Ammunition. “As an industry leader, we are committed to helping educate people about the many topics surrounding firearms, ammunition, safety and more. More and more people want to participate in the shooting sports and hunting. Our audience is diverse and growing, and this platform will be an excellent resource.” Read more

RCBS ChargeMaster Link with Bluetooth Delivers Hands-Free Reloading

RCBS® ChargeMaster Link with Bluetooth® Delivers Hands-Free Reloading

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. –– RCBS®, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, has announced the introduction of the new ChargeMaster™ Link powder dispenser. The Link is built off the rock-solid load cell and electronics found in the popular RCBS ChargeMaster Lite, but now offers best-in-class Bluetooth® technology to make reloading easier than ever. Read more

Berger Issues Safety Notice for 223 Remington 77 Grain OTM Tactical Ammunition

Mesa, AZ – Berger’s Load Development Team has determined that some 223 Remington 77 Grain OTM Tactical (Product # 65-23030) cartridges from Lot # P002745, P002745-1, P002745-2 & P002745-3 may cause function/ignition issues with AR-style gas operating platforms. Bolt action rifles are not affected.

Berger Ammunition Lot # P002745, P002745-1, P002745-2 & P002745-3 223 Remington 77 Grain OTM Tactical ammunition, Item #65-23030 was shipped to retailers on April 2nd, 2021 to April 22nd, 2021. Read more

Winchester Ammunition Awarded FBI Sniper Contract

EAST ALTON, Ill. — Winchester Ammunition is the award recipient of an exclusive 308 Winchester/7.62×51 NATO contract from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). With a five-year term and a value threshold of $5 million, the contract is the first of its kind in this caliber and is established in support of the FBI’s prestigious sniper program.

The Winchester 169-grain Sierra® boat tail hollow point .308 Winchester cartridge was selected as the sole source for deployment by the FBI after undergoing the agency’s rigorous testing protocol and examination process. The skillfully engineered Winchester .308 round was designated by the FBI as the overall best value product based on several important criteria.

“To the East Alton and Oxford teams responsible for this great win, thank you for your diligent work on this competitive and highly technical project,” said Brett Flaugher, president of Winchester. “This victory speaks to the talents and expertise of our team and I am very proud to see Winchester being selected once again by a premier national security organization such as the FBI.”

As the world’s largest small caliber ammunition enterprise, Winchester has supported America’s military, federal government and law enforcement for more than a century. It is an honor to carry on this legacy and continue to serve the brave men and women of the FBI via this award. Read more

Testing Bullet Integrity

By Glen Wunderlich

Charter Member Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)

Ethical deer hunters demand accuracy from their firearms and ammunition and go to great lengths to get it.  Many hours spent at the range in search of perfection can be a satisfying experience, as groups shrink to an acceptable size.  Because perfection is never really achieved, a certain amount of “good-enough” logic must be applied to come to any conclusion.

We may purchase ammo based on what others have said about it, or in some instances by merely appearances.  Today’s tipped bullets may be one such example, much like glitzy fishing lures designed to catch the eye of the buyers.  However, there is another aspect of ethics in play here beyond accuracy:  bullet integrity.  And, it is this component in a cartridge that is often ignored.

Ammunition manufacturers make claims about their designs and differences touting their products’ unique ability to retain weight, to penetrate sufficiently, and to expand upon impact – most desirable features for several reasons.  Because most of Michigan’s hunters are looking to put meat on the table, it doesn’t make much sense to destroy much of it with bullets that are more suited for varmint hunting.  For that very reason, I have tested various ammunition to get past the advertisers’ hype and what I’ve discovered recently was eye-opening.

The trick is to fire bullets into something that will hold them, allowing the shooter to extract and examine them.  While ballistic gel is commonly used for this purpose, it is expensive and somewhat cumbersome to reuse it.  I’m not against it for any other reason than my innate cheapness, so I repurpose wet newsprint/magazines tied in bundles instead.  Although not necessarily scientific, I get a reasonable facsimile of performance when comparisons are made weighing and measuring recovered bullets.

Here is an account of my latest experiment, which drives home the point of bullet integrity.  I had inherited some old-school Remington bronze point ammunition in .300 Winchester Magnum and was amazed to see that it would pass through a 5/8-inch thick steel plate at 250 yards.

It had become time to see how the ammo performed in my test, as described. For comparison, another handload with Nosler’s time-tested Partition bullets would be the competitor.  Both were shot through a chronograph with the bronze point speeding along at 3008 feet-per-second (fps) and the Partition bullet at 2850 fps directly into the bundles.

Peeling back layers of paper we searched for the Remington bronze point and found an enormous wound channel – about the size of a golf ball.  At the end of the line was a small fragment of the 180-grain bullet – not even worth measuring or weighing, because most of it had disintegrated into parts unknown.  And, because of what it did to steel, I assumed it would be the toughest of the pair and remain relatively intact.  So much for assumptions.

The Nosler Partition bullet, fired under the same conditions, was retrieved in a perfect mushroom shape twice its original diameter and largely intact with recovered weight at 150 grains or 83 percent of its original weight.  Plus, the mushrooming effect produced a wound channel over twice its original diameter.

Recovered Nosler Partition Bullets

Penetration of the two offerings was similar, so the question is which bullet would a hunter prefer?  Of course, there will be different answers based on a hunter’s objective when heading afield.  But, without such a test, we’d never know if a particular bullet fits our needs.

Someday the ammo supply will be such that smart hunters would be wise to purchase different samples in an effort to unwrap the mystery of their projectiles.  The experiment is easy, inexpensive, fun, and practical with the possibility of opening some eyes.

Big Green Ammo is Back On Shelf

Lonoke, Arkansas –– Remington, America’s iconic ammunition manufacturer, recently released a video giving shooters and hunters an update on the company’s Arkansas manufacturing plant. Following the company’s recent “Where’s the Ammo” video, Remington Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink is back to give another update on Big Green’s increasing output.

In the video, Vanderbrink reaffirms the company’s commitment to quality, safety, and increasing production while showing where Remington ammo has recently been found on-shelf across the country.

“Our team knows we’ve got work to do.” said Vanderbrink. “We’re continuing to hire local manufacturing jobs, continuing to produce ammo 24/7, and continuing to revitalize Big Green as more ammo goes out the door daily.”

Interested shooters, hunters and reloaders are encouraged to follow Remington on YouTube for future updates.

To be the first to hear about product availability, exciting new products and everything Remington ammo, visitors to www.remington.com are encouraged to sign up for Remington’s e-newsletter or follow Remington on social media.

Winchester Ammunition Recall

Olin Winchester, LLC is recalling the following lots of 9mm Luger 115 grain Full Metal Jacket and 115 grain Jacketed Hollow Point pistol ammunition.

https://winchester.com/Support/Customers/Winchester-9mm-Luger-115-gr-Recall

Symbols: Q4172, RED9, USA9JHP, USA9MMVP, USA9W, WW9B

Lot Numbers:
SC03LD44, SC03LD45, SC03LD46, SC03LD47
SC13LD1, SC13LD6, SC13LD18, SC13LD44, SC13LD45, SC13LD46, SC13LD47
SC52LD44, SC52LD45, SC52LD46, SC52LD47
SC62LD44, SC62LD45, SC62LD46, SC62LD47
SC72LD44, SC72LD45, SC72LD46, SC72LD47
SC92LD44, SC92LD45, SC92LD46, SC92LD47
SD10LD1, SD10LD3, SD10LD6, SC10LD12, SD10LD18, SD10LD46, SD10LD47
SD50LD1, SD50LD3, SD50LD6, SD50LD11, SD50LD12, SD50LD18, SD50LD46, SD50LD47
SD60LD1, SD60LD3, SD60LD6, SD60LD11, SD60LD12, SD60LD18
SD70LD1, SD70LD3, SD70LD6, SD70LD11, SD70LD12, SD70LD18
SD80LD1, SD80LD3, SD80LD6, SD80LD11, SD80LD12, SD80LD18

The Symbol designations and locations of the Lot Numbers are depicted in the photographs below.

NOTE: If ammunition of the above Symbols was purchased before March 25, 2021, it is NOT subject to the recall. Read more

Beretta USA Brings Sako Cartridges to the US

Accokeek, MD – Beretta USA is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new generation of Sako Cartridges into the US market. This launch will include six new and innovative cartridge families developed by Sako, including TRG Precision, the innovative, lead-free Powerhead Blade, Gamehead Pro, Gamehead, Speedhead, and Super Hammerhead.

Since 1928, Sako Cartridges has strived to maintain the same uncompromising combination of performance & craftsmanship found in their rifles. Utilizing the latest computer aided R&D and CNC manufacturing methods, each case goes through a series of automatic and manual inspections to ensure the high-quality cases become the most accurate and consistent cartridges available to the modern shooter.

In addition, due to a proprietary heat treatment method and zero impurities of the case material, Sako cartridges have the industry’s highest reloadability and pressure resistance, maximizing the lifespan and safety of any rifle.

“The whole team at Sako is excited to introduce our range of ammunition into the US market. With a diverse group of products including the TRG line of Precision Cartridges and the innovative Powerhead Blade lead free family, Sako Cartridges are made using world class components to give reliability, accuracy, and repeatability – no matter if you’re on the range or in the back country,” Phillip Jones, Rifle, Ammunition, and Premium Guns Product Manager, said.

The TRG Precision is an open tip, boat tail match bullet developed solely for competition and precision long-range shooting. Using only the finest components, the TRG Precision provides the ultimate consistency and extreme accuracy and is available in .260 Rem, 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, .338 Lapua Mag.

The new lead-free Powerhead Blade was developed to meet the needs of the most demanding hunters. With its Blade Tip, 100% pure ductile copper, and 5-Stage terminal architecture, the Sako Powerhead Blade offers excellent performance for various game sizes and is available in 6.5 Creedmoor, .300 Win Mag, .30-06 SPRG, and .308 Win. Read more

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