Ammo News & Press Releases

Long-range precision shooting demands more than skill and technique; it requires a specialized set of tools and equipment designed to maximize accuracy and consistency over extended distances. Whether you’re a seasoned marksman or an aspiring sharpshooter, having the right gear is crucial for achieving success on the range or in the field. In this long-range […]

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A pair of aces and a pair of eights – the Dead Man's Hand, made famous by a true legend of the old west, Wild Bill Hickok. The renowned lawman, sharpshooter and expert gambler spent his final moments at a poker table, where he was shot in the back by a man who fell victim […]

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SK Arms adds a fourth model to its exquisite Gods of Olympus Engravers Series with the Athena. A member of the twelve Olympians, Athena was a Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and reason. The latest edition to the series is available for purchase now and will begin shipping in September 2024. The SK Arms Gods […]

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Let’s face it: we currently live in a world where guns rule supreme. But that doesn’t mean you can run around pistol-whipping fools for no good reason. In this edition of Fight Club, we ask if we inject a gun into the fray, is it still a fair fight? Our answer is a solid Yup! An […]

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Long-range shooting continues to be all the rage, and there's little wonder why. Engaging and hitting a target 1,000 yards and beyond is challenging, satisfying and downright fun! However, the financial barrier to entry for this sport can be somewhat high for those of us who have to work for a living. Still, there are […]

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Beretta introduced the Model 84 in 1976. Destined to fulfill the needs of spies, femme fatales, and off-duty cops, the Italian import boasted an unusually large magazine capacity for that period. Its 13 + 1 payload made it popular with both Narcos and Narcs during the cocaine wars. It was sleek, sexy, and had great […]

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Here at Skillset, we pride ourselves on sharing as much mindless trivia as possible. Will this mindless intel help you win on the Jeopardy stage? We’re guessing the answer is no, but it’ll definitely help hone your skills for a trivia night at the local bar! Party In Your Mouth When you unwrap a burger […]

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In the long, storied 3-gun career of Daniel Horner, you don’t see a lot of firsts these days. But Horner made history again with an unprecendted win at the 2024 USPSA Multi-Gun Nationals. Not only did he defend his own title in the Modified Division, but he did it running SIG’s latest battle rifle. Horner […]

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Springfield Armory is listening to its customer base, first with the Echelon and now with the Prodigy. The Echelon pistols recently released in Desert FDE and OD Green colors, becoming a huge hit for people like me who prefer non-black guns. The latest release from Springfield is the Prodigy pistol in Coyote Brown cerakote. EXPERT […]

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Those who grew up in the 1980s may remember the TV show MacGyver, with Richard Dean Anderson playing the title role and righting wrongs worldwide. MacGyver was known for his unique on-the-fly defense creations and for being a quick-thinking engineer, crime fighter, and quick-thinking engineer. MacGyver escapes numerous dangerous situations to live another day by using […]

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Photo Of The Day  with a lovely mish-mash of firearms used by the armed forces of the United Kingdom and Sweden. The Royal Marines recently participated in the BALTOPS 2024 exercise, a significant annual NATO-led maritime exercise held in the Baltic Sea. This year’s exercise took place along the Swedish coastline, close to the capital Stockholm. The Royal Marines conducted various amphibious operations, showcasing their ability to operate in diverse and challenging environments.

We’re back again with another roundup of fresh firearms-focused podcasts in TFB Podcast Roundup 139. Each week we’re bringing you a new set of podcasts from across the web that cover a wide variety of topics including gunsmithing, hunting, precision shooting, war stories, competition shooting, gun industry news, and much more. In addition, we’re also featuring the most recent episode of TFB’s own Behind The Gun Podcast which airs every week on Thursday mornings. If you’d like to check out the full episode list for TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast, you can find it here on the TFB website  or on your favorite podcast app. Sit back, relax, and enjoy listening to this week’s selection of gun podcasts.

When you are in the heat of the moment of a competitive rifle match, or staring through your glass at a trophy elk, the last thing you want to engage in is a math problem. Is my drop at this distance 10 MOA? How many clicks was that again?... Vortex Optics understands your pain and is now offering Custom Turrets  for their Razor HD LHT and Viper HD riflescopes to match your ammo, rifle, and environment all in harmony.

Remember the Good Old Days Of Army Surplus, when the post-Cold War stuff from Europe was widely available? Remember all that old Flecktarn pattern camo kit from Germany? It was dope stuff, and if you’ve got some of it still around, B5 now had a combo kit to dress up your AR-15 to match.

Federal Ammunition has just secured itself another high-profile government contract. According to an announcement from the American ammo manufacturer, it’s secured a 12-month contract to provide 7.62x51mm rifle ammunition to SOCOM.

SK Customs Unveils Gods of Olympus, Athena, to the 1911 Series Lineup

Photo Of The Day  and today we have the pleasure of sharing more of the work of Holt Works Photography . It’s pretty clear, we have a Zenith Firearms ZF5 with a Yankee Hill Machine suppressor. The sight is an Aimpoint ACRO P-2 mounted on a Reptilia Corp. Pretty much a dream gun for a lot of people, including myself.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we looked at some of the obstacles of carrying in tricky situations. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here  to check it out. This week, I wanted to take a deeper look at the best way to size up a carry gun for yourself and some of the factors you should consider when looking at various carry guns. For new people, it can be overwhelming to look through the endless options and choose what's right for them. Let's take a closer look at how to choose a carry gun.

The rimfireologists at Volquartsen have just unveiled a smaller version of one of their rimfire pistol platforms. The new Mini Scorpion-X follows a familiar design, but comes with a scaled-down form factor, thanks to an all-new upper.

The laws for Canadian shooters just keep getting tighter and tighter. This summer, the RCMP is sending out a memo to licensed firearms owners and letting them know that as of September 1, a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) is required to buy firearms barrels and handgun slides.

The AR is chambered for 5.56/.223, but .300 Blackout is a popular alternative cartridge. Here is the history of .300 Blackout vs 5.56 NATO.

few calibers strike the balance of affordability, soft recoil, and excellent accuracy of the ultra-common Blazer Brass 9mm 115gr FMJ.

American Rounds has started installing ammunition vending machines in retail outlets around the United States.

The latest Federal Ammunition, 45 Colt, 250 Grain load is now available at select dealers.

I also like both Lancer magazines for my Farnam Signature 7.62x51. Lancer makes both a 20-round and a 25-round version. I use both regularly, and both run just fine.

Hornady offers a wide range of case prep tools available to produce high-quality brass consistently.

The .308 Winchester has proven itself as a versatile, reliable, and highly capable cartridge. Whether you're hunting in the Midwest, competing in a multi-gun match, or shooting long-range targets, the .308 delivers.

G9 Defense premium defensive ammunition, is pleased to announce the .308 Win 145gr Barrier Blind Solid Copper Hollow Point ammunition.

One thing that we haven't covered yet is shotgun shotshell reloading. The equipment is different & you need a reloading machine that is made for shotgun ammo for best results.

Alliant is owned by Vista Outdoor, which also owns several other companies that produce loaded ammunition, including CCI, Federal, and Remington.