ANOKA, Minnesota – In 2013, Federal Premium® made law enforcement’s top duty round available to the public, creating the ultimate Personal Defense® load: HST®. This year, the product line is even stronger thanks to a new load in 380 Auto, which is an excellent option for concealed carry pistols. Shipments of this new ammunition are currently being delivered.

HST ammunition provides consistent expansion, optimum penetration and terminal performance that raise the bar for micro-size handguns. Its specially designed hollow point won’t plug, and the jacket and core hold together to provide almost 100 percent weight retention. The construction ensures micro-size handguns deliver the power needed for personal defense situations. Read more

Iola, Wisconsin –There have never been more bullet choices for today’s shooters and hunters, and in Understanding Ballistics: Complete Guide to Bullet Selection, ballistician Philip P. Massaro expertly breaks down every facet of proper bullet selection for hunting, competition, target shooting, and self-defense. Understanding Ballistics covers both factory-loaded ammo and components for handloading. It is the definitive resource to help shooters better understand bullet properties and performance and properly choose the best one for their needs. The book is available now at www.gundigeststore.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other major and specialty retailers. Read more

SEDALIA, MO – Starline Brass has recently introduced 2 new cartridges to meet the growing demand for their superior reloading products. Starline has added the .30 carbine and 9mm Steyr to their large product line, which now exceeds 80 calibers. Read more

Lyman Products – an innovator in the field of case preparation and reloading has released all new Ammo Checkers. Lyman’s new Ammo Checkers check the quality and consistency of both reloaded rounds and purchased ammo. A must for shooters to ensure an easy and consistent feed. You can’t afford misfeeds, so get the easiest “no-go” gauge available today!

These Ammo Checkers are gauges that allow a reloader to quickly confirm that their ammunition will fit in their chamber. Machined from solid blocks of 6061 T6 aircraft grade aluminum and cut with custom tooling to SAAMI minimum chamber dimensions. Ammo Checkers are available in three designs covering most common handgun and rifle calibers. One gauge will work with a variety of calibers. Just drop your loaded rounds in the ammo checker, and if the round fits into the gauge, it will fit in the gun’s chamber. Each caliber is clearly engraved on the gauge. Bright orange anodizing makes them easy to find on your reloading bench.

Handgun Ammo Checker (#7833000) MSRP: $29.95
(Fits: 380 Auto, 9mm Luger, 38 Super, 40 S&W, 45 ACP, 38/357, 44 Spl, Mag, and 45 Colt)

Small Rifle Ammo Checker (#7832321) MSRP: $39.95
(Fits: 204 Ruger, 22 Hornet, 223 Rem, 22-250, 300 AAC Blackout, 7.62×39)

Large Rifle Ammo Checker (#7833002) MSRP: $39.95
(Fits: 243 Win, 270win, 30-30 Win, 308 WIn, 30-06, 300WSM)

Applied Ballistics Munitions (ABM Ammo) has announced a brand new cartridge addition to their Ammunition lines, the 260 Remington. ABM Ammo is listening to their customers and has added this line due to its popularity in precision rifle and tactical shooting. Upon initial release, ABM is offering two rounds available in this cartridge.

The Match Ready™ 260 Remington 140gr Berger Match Hybrid Target load combines class-leading ballistic coefficients with match grade accuracy. Using the highest BC 6.5 mm caliber bullet offered by Berger, this load features less wind deflection and more energy on target than the competition. This round is unrivaled as a long range 260 Remington factory ammo option. Read more