(Grand Island, Nebr.) — The Hornady® Ballistic Development Group (BDG), a specialty research and design group at Hornady Manufacturing, has developed a new line of match bullets for the ultimate in precision and long-range shooting.

By drawing on years of research and experience with existing products like the ELD-X® and ELD® Match bullet lines, state-of-the-art equipment including Doppler radar, high-speed camera systems, plus investment in advanced manufacturing machinery, processes and quality control measures, the BDG has developed the A-Tip™ line of match projectiles.

The most striking visual feature of the A-Tip™ bullet is its long, uniform, precision-machined aluminum tip.

“We wanted to incorporate aluminum tips in a full line of match bullets for years because we can make longer tips than we can with polymer materials,” said Joe Thielen, Assistant Director of Engineering. “This longer tip is a key component that helps move the center of gravity of the bullet rearward, thus enhancing in-flight stability and reducing dispersion. The problem has always been the cost to produce a tip like this, but we’ve developed a cost-effective process for manufacturing these aluminum tips while staying affordable for serious match shooters.” Read more

From the No. 1 Brand in Handgun Ammunition, Federal is proud to introduce new Syntech Defense. These loads produce dynamic terminal performance with a hollow-point bullet that separates into three segments and a deep-penetrating core on impact. Shipments of Syntech Defense ammunition have been delivered to dealers.

The original Syntech changed the range forever. Now, the technology is also revolutionizing protection. The bullet in Syntech Defense has a core that penetrates 12 to 18 inches through bare ballistics gel and heavy clothing — a critical benchmark in self-defense situations and the best terminal performance of any round in its class. The segments create three secondary wound channels, each more than 6 inches deep, adding to the terminal effect.

Like all Syntech loads, an advanced polymer jacket eliminates lead and copper fouling and drastically reduces damaging heat and friction in the barrel. Its Federal exclusive Catalyst primer provides hot, extremely reliable ignition without the use of lead. Read more

Cedar Springs, MI – New for 2019, Applied Ballistics Weapons Division (ABWD) is proud to announce the release of the new EnABELR (Engineered by Applied Ballistics for Extreme Long Range) cartridge. The EnABELR is a medium capacity, magazine feedable cartridge available in both .375 and .338 caliber.

The .375 caliber version of the EnABELR has been selected for Phase 2 of the Extreme Sniper Strike Operations (ESSO) program, a government funded project to develop a high performance, extreme long-range sniper weapon system [link to original ESSO PR].

Bryan Litz, Chief Ballistician for Applied Ballistics and Berger Bullets states that: “The EnABELR Cartridge and the new Berger .375 caliber Solids [http://www.bergerbullets.com/berger-bullets-announces-new-elr-match-solid-projectiles/] were optimized for use in the ESSO application which requires high performance, as well as reliability over many rounds in adverse conditions. In addition to meeting the needs of the military, these are also favorable properties for the serious competition shooter as well.” Read more

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER, Inc. adds to its Elite Match ammunition line with the addition of a 30-06 Springfield round. Featuring a 175gr Sierra MatchKing® bullet, the SIG SAUER 30-06 Win Open Tip Match (OTM) round has a muzzle velocity of 2,700 fps with a muzzle energy of 2,833 ft-lbs.

“Our 30-06 Springfield Elite Match load is designed to excel in today’s modern firearms as well as older rifles such as the M1 Garand and delivers the accuracy and reliability shooters have come to expect from SIG SAUER Elite Ammunition,” said Brad Criner, Senior Director, Brand Management and Business Development, SIG SAUER Ammunition. “Given the resurgence in popularity of the M1 Garand and numerous vintage rifle matches being held across the country, there is significant demand for this cartridge.” Read more

ANOKA, Minnesota – Federal is excited to announce new Fusion component bullets, which will let handloaders craft their own loads with the bullet design that forever changed hunting ammunition. Shipments have been delivered to dealers.

Fusion component bullets provide the largest expansion and highest weight retention in their class. With a molecularly fused jacket and a pressure-formed core, Fusion transfers maximum energy on target and provides tag-filling accuracy. Now available in a full array of the most popular bullet diameters and weights.

Features & Benefits

• Copper jacket is electro-chemically applied for perfect uniformity
• Tough, pressure-formed lead core
• Boat-tail design for excellent accuracy
• Skived, pre-programmed nose provides consistent expansion
• Maximum weight retention for deep penetration

Part No. / Description / MSRP
FB264F2 / 264 cal. 140-grain, 100-count / $31.95
FB277F2 / 277 cal. 130-grain, 100-count / $31.95
FB277F4 / 277 cal. 150-grain, 100-count / $33.95
FB284F1 / 284 cal. 140-grain, 100-count / $38.95
FB284F3 / 284 cal. 160-grain, 100-count / $38.95
FB284F4 / 284 cal. 175-grain, 100-count / $38.95
FB308F1 / 308 cal. 150-grain, 50-count / $20.95
FB308F4 / 308 cal. 180-grain, 50-count / $20.95
FB338F1 / 338 cal. 200-grain, 50-count / $23.95
FB338F2 / 338 cal. 225-grain, 50-count / $23.95 Read more

Gold Medal Grand Plastic Loads Boost Performance on Clays

ANOKA, Minnesota –– Federal is broadening its Federal Premium Gold Medal Grand Plastic target shotshell line, offering competition clays shooters a whole new performance standard. Shipments have been delivered to dealers.

Gold Medal Grand Plastic delivers less felt recoil, more reliable ignition, improved shot hardness and excellent reloadability. Now there are even more options in the product line, with two new 24-gram international loads. Both feature the rigid PrimerLock head to improve primer sensitivity, SoftCell wad technology to cut felt recoil, and lead shot engineered to provide the optimum blend of hardness and density. The result is the most powerful and consistent patterns trusted by the world’s best shooters.

Features & Benefits

• 24-gram payload
• Two-piece wad utilizes SoftCell technology to decrease perceived recoil and produce more uniform patterns than one-piece designs
• Rigid PrimerLock head improves primer sensitivity, ensuring proper ignition in the event of a light hit
• Lead shot is engineered for the optimum blend of hardness and density for even patterns and maximum downrange power
• Integral base wad maximizes reloadability

Part No. / Description / MSRP

GMT119 7.5 / 12 gauge 2 ¾ inch 24 gram, 7.5, 1,335 fps 25-count / $11.95

GMT119 9 / 12 gauge 2 ¾ inch 24 gram, 9, 1,335 fps 25-count / $11.95 Read more

NEWINGTON, N.H. –SIG SAUER, Inc. adds 243 Win and 30-06 Springfield loads to its premium-grade, Elite Hunting ammunition line. These exceptionally accurate Copper Game rounds feature an all-copper bullet that delivers deep penetration and consistent 1.8x diameter expansion.

The 80gr 243 Win Copper Game round has a muzzle velocity of 3,425 fps and muzzle energy of 2,084 ft-lbs, making it an excellent load for hunting deer, antelope & coyotes.

The 150gr 30-06 Springfield round has a muzzle velocity of 2,920 fps and muzzle energy of 2,841 ft-lbs and is an effective, hard-hitting round for hunting hogs, whitetail and mule deer. Read more

Get Accuracy Through Any Rifle with Berger Hybrid Hunter Loads

ANOKA, Minnesota – – Federal unveils Federal Premium Berger Hybrid Hunter, loads that combine the profile of a low-drag match bullet and the terminal performance of a traditional hunting projectile for lethal accuracy at any range. Shipments have been delivered to dealers.

Berger Hybrid Hunter bullet weights have been fine-tuned to provide exceptional accuracy through any rifle. Ballistic coefficients exceed those of comparable designs thanks to a hybrid nose design that combines tangent and secant ogive features. The bullets are loaded with our finest nickel-plated brass, Gold Medal primers and specially formulated propellant for the best consistency and reliability.

Features & Benefits

• • Hybrid tangent-secant ogive bullet design
  • High ballistic coefficient
  • Superior accuracy across a wide range of firearms
  • Lethal and reliable terminal performance on medium and big game
  • Loaded to tight specifications with Gold Medal primers, nickel-plated brass and specialized propellant

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Olin Winchester, LLC (“Winchester”) is recalling three (3) lots of 38 Special 130 Grain Full Metal Jacket centerfire ammunition.Symbol: USA38SPVP

Lot Numbers: KF21, KL30 and KM52 Read more

Newington, N.H. – SIG SAUER, Inc. is now offering component cases in 270 Win and 30-06 Springfield for precision handloaders. These are the newest additions to the SIG rifle components line which include 223 Rem, 22-250 Rem, 243 Win, 270 Win, 30-06 Springfield, 300BLK, 300 Win Mag, 308 Win and 6.5 Creedmoor. Currently, all SIG SAUER rifle component cases are unprimed and available in bags of 50.

SIG SAUER pistol component cases are available, primed or unprimed, in bags of 100 in the following calibers: 380 Auto, 9mm Luger, 357 SIG, 38 Spl, 357 Mag, 40 S&W, 10mm, 45 Auto. Read more