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

Newington, NH   – SIG SAUER, Inc. is now offering a 300 Win Mag round in its line of SIG HT™ premium-grade, copper hunting ammunition. This accurate hunting round features an all-copper bullet that delivers deep penetration and consistent 1.8x diameter expansion.  The 165gr 300 Win Mag bullet has a muzzle velocity of 3,110 fps with muzzle energy of 3,543 ft-lbs, making it an excellent choice for medium-sized game such as deer.

“The 300 Win Mag is such a popular caliber with hunters, we wanted to add this round to our environmentally-friendly SIG HT line,” said Bud Fini, Executive Vice President of the SIG SAUER Ammunition Division and Special Projects.  “All SIG HT offerings feature our proprietary, high-performance all-copper bullet which is now available in 300BLK, 223 Rem, 308 Win and 300 Win Mag loadings with additional chamberings to be added in the months ahead.” Read more

Federal Power-Shok Copper provides the same freezer-filling consistency of original Power-Shok with a non-lead bullet. The accurate, hollow-point copper projectile creates large wound channels, and the Catalyst lead-free primer provides the most efficient and reliable ignition possible.

  Features & Benefits
• New 120-grain 300 Blackout
• Lead-free copper bullet construction
• Hollow-point design expands consistently
• Accurate, reliable performance
• Large wound channels and efficient energy transfer to the target
• Federal brass
• Catalyst lead-free primer provides the most efficient ignition Read more