Philip Massaro
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Philip P. Massaro is the President of Massaro Ballistic Laboratories, LLC, a custom ammunition company, which is comfortably nestled in between the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains of Upstate New York. He has been handloading ammunition for 20+ years, and has loaded a wide range of pistol and rifle ammunition, from the lightest plinking loads through the heavy hitting cartridges designed for animals that are measure in tons. He is a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor by trade, a musician by choice, and usually reeks of Hoppes No. 9.
Gun Articles
Light And Right: Nosler M48 Mountain Carbon
Light as a feather, the Nosler M48 Mountain Carbon is more than just a dream to carry into the backcountry. It's also a dream to shoot.
Reloading
Reloading Tools: Accessorize Your Reloading Bench
Game-changing reloading tools that make the handloading much more enjoyable.
Ammunition
Norma Strike Series: Bench Performance Hunting Ammo
The bench results of the three bullets that make up the Norma Strike Series will make you a believer.
Ammunition
Why The .300 H&H Magnum Still Endures
The .300 H&H Magnum might be old, but it's certainly not dead.
Ammunition
Annealing Brass For Reloaders: Firing Up Your Case's Lifespan
Want more bang for your buck at the reloading bench? Learn the fine art of annealing brass.
Ammunition
Is There Much Future For The Belted Magnum?
Is the heyday of the belted magnum case over? Don't expect them to disappear overnight, but given some inherent design flaws don't expect any new renditions in the future.
Ammunition
Choosing A Big-Bore Cartridge And Rifle
Not all giants are created equal, so take your time in picking the right big-bore cartridge and rifle for your needs.
Ammunition
What To Do When Your Rifle Absolutely Hates All Factory Ammo?
No matter the factory ammo, some rifles are just plain dogs. Or are they? The right handload might change your perspective and the gun's performance.