ANOKA, Minn. –– Federal Premium offers hunters of its Vital-Shok Trophy Bonded Tip offering in 223 Rem, which has proven itself as one of the most effective cartridges available in this caliber. This ammunition is available at dealers world-wide.The .223 Rem Trophy Bonded Tip bullet retains more than 90 percent of its weight, penetrates deep, and shoots flat and accurately thanks to its high ballistic coefficient. The solid copper shank crushes bone, and exterior skiving on the nickel-plated bullet ensures optimum expansion at any range. The tough, bonded construction makes the new 223 Rem. load a perfect choice for medium-size game like antelope and deer. Read more

NSSF and SAAMI Recommend Not Attempting to Salvage or Use Submerged Ammunition

NEWTOWN, Conn. – Firearms owners who have seen their stored ammunition submerged by flood waters in areas across the U.S. are probably wondering if that ammunition can be salvaged and safely used. The answer, according to the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®) and National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), is to err on the side of caution and safety and not attempt to salvage or use ammunition that has been submerged. Read more

The newest hunting round in the Animal Instinct line, the 30-06 Springfield offers hunters blistering speed, accuracy and unmatched knockdown power

Bradenton, FL –Liberty Ammunition announces that its newest hunting round from its Animal Instinct line, the 30-06 Springfield, is now shipping. The Liberty Ammunition 30-06 Springfield exits a rifle at velocities greater than 3,500 FPS with a muzzle energy greater than 2,700 FPE. Read more

HSM Ammunition of Stevensville, MT has developed an all new line of hunting ammunition featuring world-renowned Sierra bullets. Sierra GameKing or Pro Hunter bullets are used exclusively with the 47 rifle calibers—from .243 Win. up to .375 RUM, and everything in between—offered by HSM in this new category of finest game-getting Game King ammo produced expressly for the dedicated American hunter. Read more

Savannah, GA – PolyCase Ammunition’s® Inceptor® Preferred Defense ammunition is now available in a .357 Magnum ARX® cartridge. PolyCase combined modern technology with tried and true performance resulting in lighter, faster bullets with excellent terminal performance. They have taken the industry by storm with their innovative polymer-copper projectiles loaded in high quality brass cases.The new Inceptor® Preferred Defense™ .357 Magnum is a highly effective personal and home defense round. This revolutionary, non-expanding patent-pending ARX® design feature leads to highly efficient transfer of energy, superior terminal performance, controlled penetration in fluid-filled targets and optimum maximum range to lessen the chance of collateral damage in a defensive shooting situation. The advanced materials used in the bullet militate against ricochet. The Inceptor® Preferred Defense™ .357 Magnum ARX® reduces recoil while the flat trajectory produces less muzzle lift, aiding in quick target re-acquision, and shooting to the point of aim.

Inceptor Preferred Defense™ Ammunition is produced by PolyCase in the United States, and distributed domestically and internationally and is available in the following cartridges: 380 Auto, 9mm Luger, 38 Special, 40 S&W, 45 Auto and 357 Magnum

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Several Federal Premium, Federal Power-Shok and Fusion Ammunition Cash-Back Rebate Programs Currently Running StrongANOKA, Minn. – – Federal Premium announced its launch of a special one-month offer for cash back on its most effective big-game hunting loads. Customers can now get as much as $20 cash back when they purchase up to two boxes of Trophy Bonded Tip or any other Federal Premium Vital-Shok rifle ammunition through the month of September 2016.

The ammunition purchase must be made between September 1, 2016 and September 30, 2016. See the back of the rebate coupon for full details and conditions. To download and view this coupon, visit www.federalpremium.com/news/promotions_rebates.aspx.

The company has several other rebate offers running through December 31, 2016.
· Big Buck Slug Rebate: Receive up to $10.00 cash back when you purchase qualifying Federal Premium Vital-Shok slug ammunition.

· Drop Ducks Like Rain Rebate: Get up to $110 back when you buy Black Cloud waterfowl ammunition by the case.

· Shoot Bucks, Save Bucks Rebate: Purchase up to two boxes of any Power-Shok rifle loads and receive up to a $5.00 mail-in rebate.

· Take 5 with Fusion: Purchase up to two boxes of any Fusion rifle loads and receive up to a $5.00 mail-in rebate. Additional rebate offers are also available.

For full details and downloadable coupons for all of these promotions, visit www.federalpremium.com/news/promotions_rebates.aspx.

Federal Premium is a brand of Vista Outdoor Inc., an outdoor sports and recreation company. For more information on Federal Premium, go to www.federalpremium.com.

Through the creation of Head Down Ammunition, Head Down Products is now able to provide a top-of-the-line ammo that lives up to the HD standard of quality, at affordable prices.”These tasks were not taken lightly. Head Down Products doesn’t endorse just anything. If we put our skull on it, or sell it on our website, you better believe we have tested it, and tested it again to make sure it meets our standard of quality and performance,” said Head Down co-owner Lee Queen.

In regards to the new hunting round, Head Down co-owner David Hunsucker explained, “We wanted a heavy, quality load that would put a pig in the dirt and keep him there. We also wanted a round capable of long distance accuracy that would enhance our Head Down rifles. We believe we have found just that with this custom HD .223 60gr V-Max.”

The first two items to be released 9/1/2016 are:

HD .223 60gr V-Max (50rds)
MSRP: $44.99
Intro Special: $35.99
HD .223 55gr FMJ. (1,000rds)
MSRP: $389.99
Intro Special: $349.99

Both items are currently available at www.HeadDownProducts.com