RADFORD, Virginia –– The original high-performance clay target powder just got even better. Alliant Powder, a leading manufacturer of smokeless propellant, offers clay target shooters a consistent, clean-burning option with the release of improved Red Dot. Shipments of are being delivered to dealers.

Improved Red Dot now burns significantly cleaner and offers better flow characteristics with the same clay-crushing performance the world’s best shooters have trusted since 1932. It is optimized for 12-gauge target loads, offers Alliant Powder’s legendary lot-to-lot consistency and is proudly made in the U.S.A. Read more

Henrietta, NY — MagPump LLC has released its new 9mm Luger Magazine Loader, the fastest and most reliable 9mm magazine loader available on the market today. This hopper-fed, loose-ammo loader reduces loading time by more than 50 percent and eliminates hand fatigue caused by repetitive magazine loading.

Proudly made in the USA, the 9mm magazine loader is available in two models: the standard model, constructed of lightweight, durable polymer; and the ELITE model, which is CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum billet and black anodized with laser engraving.

The 9mm Luger features a 50-round capacity hopper and uses a pump-action lever to sort ammunition in either direction; built-in safeties prevent damage to ammunition during the loading process. The 9mm Luger loads up to 30 rounds in less than 30 seconds, and includes six adaptable retainers to fit various magazine brands. Read more

GW:  Until more manufacturers step up with some bullet options for the .452 diameter offerings, I still don’t see the advantage in handloading for this caliber.  However, if a person has an AR and wants to burn up some ammo, it could make sense.

Cortland, NY….. Redding Reloading Equipment introduces a new die set in 450 Bushmaster for 2018. They will be available in a 3 die configuration with a FL Sizing Die, An Expander Die and a Seating Die with included taper crimp. While originally intended for military and LE, CQB use the cartridge has found favor in a variety of hunting disciplines from feral hogs to whitetails and black bears.  A wide variety of bullets are available making this cartridge even more versatile in a handloaded form.  Although it was originally intended for MSR type platforms the versatility of the cartridge has now moved it into the realm of production bolt guns as well.

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 which can be made with a 7/8 x 14 TPI die body. Prices are quoted on an individual basis depending upon the complexity of the chambering and any need for tooling. Those seeking dies for a truly unique or obsolete cartridge should contact the Redding Custom Die Center in the company’s Engineering Department. E-Mail: engineering1@redding-reloading.com> Read more

Due to the increasing demand from consumers for fiber wad loads, Kent® Cartridge has added a new line of products to their extensive lineup with the addition of three new Elite Bio-Fiber™ shotshell offerings.

Elite Bio-Fiber shotshells are available for both target and hunting applications. Twelve and 20 gauge loads are available using proprietary Diamond Shot® technology. There are two loads in 12 gauge with Bismuth shot for waterfowl hunters, or anywhere non-toxic shot is required. Bio-Fiber™ lead and Bismuth shells use a biodegradable powder cap and fiber driving wad below the shot charge. Read more

LEWISTON, Idaho – – CCI Ammunition is pleased to announce an addition to its popular Mini-Mag rimfire product line. New Mini-Mag Segmented Hollow Point combines all of what made the original a favorite with a bullet engineered to split into three equal-size parts on impact, creating three distinct wound channels that quickly take down small game and varmints. Shipments are being delivered to dealers. Read more

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – – Bushnell, an industry leader in high-performance sport optics, announces the release of a new Bushnell Ballistics App powered by the proven and powerful Applied Ballistics Ultralite Engine.
The new Bushnell Ballistics App is a companion app to use with Bushnell riflescopes to calculate firing solutions for ammunition and rifle combinations. The app allows users to use current atmospheric data and AB Laboratory bullet data to calculate the hold-overs needed to make precise shooting solutions. Read more

LEWISTON, Idaho –– CCI Ammunition is pleased to introduce VNT 17 HMR, a long-range rimfire load that lets shooters devastate varmints or drill targets at extreme distances. Shipments are being delivered to dealers.

The loads feature a Speer VNT bullet with an extremely thin jacket and polymer tip that team up to offer flat trajectories, superb long-range accuracy and explosive terminal performance on impact. It’s the perfect combination for hunting varmints or shooting at the range.

Features & Benefits
• Speer VNT bullet design
• Very thin jacket combined with precision-built polymer tip
• Devastating terminal effect on varmints
• Flat shooting and highly accurate to maximize effective range
• Consistent CCI priming

Part No. / Description / MSRP
959CC / 17 HMR VNT 17-grain, 50-count / $17.95 Read more