Mesa, AZ – Berger’s new 30 caliber 245 Grain Long Range Hybrid Target is the latest addition to the successful Long Range Hybrid Target (LRHT) product line. The 30 caliber LRHT boasts a high BC, jump-tolerant hybrid ogive profile that is Doppler Radar verified with less than 1% BC variation. A high Ballistic Coefficient is important for competitive shooters, long range hunters, and special operators. However, shot-to-shot BC consistency is the most critical aspect when engaging targets beyond 1,500 meters.

The new 245 Grain LRHT’s are born from a partnership with US Elite Forces. The objective the 245’s achieved is to increase long-range target hit percentage at 1,500+ meters. Optimized for use in large capacity cartridges such as the 300 Norma Magnum, 300 PRC, 300 Remington Ultra Magnum, and others, the 245 Grain LRHT is a heaviest-in-class solution for the longest of 30 caliber target and tactical applications. Access Berger’s Twist Rate Calculator and determine the optimal twist rate for your 30-caliber platform paired with the new 245 Grain LRHT. Read more

Mesa, AZ – Berger is eager to announce the addition of both 6.5 PRC and 300 PRC cartridges to the popular Elite Hunter ammunition line.

Berger Elite Hunter ammunition features a high BC, hybrid-ogive Elite Hunter bullet intended for serious hunters demanding an ethical, long-range precision solution. Elite Hunter bullets utilize Berger’s J4 Hunting Jacket, which allows 2-3” penetration before producing extreme hydrostatic shock and a massive wound cavity to the vitals. The Elite Hunter deposits its energy where most effective – inside the animal.

Berger 6.5 PRC, 156 Grain Elite Hunter Ammunition

Berger’s popular 156 Grain Elite Hunter projectile is heaviest-in-class and has immediately become a favorite for serious handloaders, and accuracy enthusiasts stalking mid-to-large sized game. New 6.5 PRC Elite Hunter ammunition proves that elk are no match for the 156 Grain bullet. Berger Elite Hunter ammunition is assembled with the finest premium cartridge cases, clean burning and temperature stable propellant, and Berger’s field-tested Elite Hunter projectiles. Spend time preparing for your next hunt on the firing line or in the field…instead of at the reloading bench with Berger Elite Hunter. Ships this Fall, 2022. Read more

EAST ALTON, IL — Winchester Ammunition has been awarded in three out of four categories on a recent Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 9mm ammunition contract. This annually renewable, five-year contract granted awards to Winchester in the following categories: FBI’s Duty/Service (Micro), Training – Reduced Lead and Frangible.

• Duty/Service (Micro) – Winchester 147 gr. Bonded Encapsulated +P; Maximum NTE Threshold: $10M
• Training – Reduced Lead – Winchester 147 gr. EFMJ; Maximum NTE Threshold: $4M
• Frangible – Winchester 90 gr. Frangible Lead Free +P; Maximum NTE Threshold: $2M

Awards were made based on a competitive, three-factor evaluation including technical merit, past performance and price proposals.

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.

ANOKA, Minnesota –– The FBI awarded Federal and Speer Ammunition in all four categories of its handgun ammunition bid. This prestigious award keeps 35,000 employees trained and ready for duty. Three of the rounds will be manufactured in the Anoka, Minnesota facility and the other will be built in Lewiston, Idaho.

Federal and Speer were the only brands to be collectively awarded in all four ammunition categories: Service (Full Size), Service (Micro), Reduced-Lead Training, and Frangible. Federal and Speer were the primary for the Training and Frangible rounds with secondary designations for the full size and micro service rounds.

“It is an honor that our brands continue to be selected for use by the most trusted law enforcement agency and value the products we make,” said Federal’s President Jason Vanderbrink. “The ongoing validation of the technology and performance found in every round of ammunition made by our highly skilled American workforce brings great pride to our company.”

This Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract is a one-year base contract with four possible option years. “We are excited to build the FBI the best bullets on the market for both duty and training,” said David Leis, Federal and Speer’s Vice President of Law Enforcement, Government and International Sales. “This is a win for our engineering team as the FBI will be utilizing new as well as refined bullet technology in their firearms for both service and training.”

Federal ammunition can be found at dealers nationwide or purchased online direct from Federal. For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com. For information on Speer visit www.speer.com.

EAST ALTON, IL (January 3, 2022) — Winchester, the largest manufacturer of small caliber ammunition for the U.S. military, announced that the U.S. Army has awarded the company a total of $20 million in cost-plus and firm-fixed-price contracts related to ammunition development, manufacturing facility requirements analysis and production capacity planning for the 6.8mm Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) program.

Work will be performed at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) in Independence, Missouri, the United States’ only government-owned, contractor-operated small caliber ammunition production facility. These projects were awarded under Winchester’s $8 billion contract to operate LCAAP.

“Winchester is honored to have been selected by the U.S. Army to execute NGSW program activities at Lake City,” said Brett Flaugher, president of Winchester Ammunition. “The NGSW program represents our military’s significant investment in the future U.S. Warfighter, and the work being performed under these contracts is the genesis for generations of NGSW programs to come.” Read more

Marengo, OH – Lapua, world-renowned for producing the finest rimfire cartridges, is seeking candidates for Rimfire Performance Center Manager. The position will manage all aspects of the operation for the Lapua Rimfire Performance Center, located at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, OH. The Lapua Rimfire Test Center offers competitive shooters and consumers alike the opportunity to test-fire and match individual lots of Lapua premium ammunition to their target rifles and pistols.

Primary Responsibilities

• Promote the Lapua Rimfire Performance Center with support from the Lapua Marketing team
• Manage inbound and outbound shipments of test firearms
• Schedule customer appointments for live testing at the facility
• Provide customer support with incoming service calls, emails, and technical inquiries
• Perform ammunition tests with customer platforms and interpret test results
• Maintain the safety, functionality, and cleanliness of the Lapua Test Center

Requirements, Education and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Competitive shooting experience
• Mechanical aptitude Read more