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.
Concealed Carry
Revolver Review: Freedom Arms Model 97 ‘Packer'
A specialty handgun, the Freedom Arms Model 97 'Packer' is equally practical in its purpose (it can save your bacon) as it is elegant to handle and shoot.
Ammunition
Do Hornady A-Tip Bullets Change The Long-Range Game?
Boasting a uniform aluminum tip, does the Hornady A-Tip represent the next big advancement in long-range bullets?
Ammunition
Reloading: How To Choose The Right Bullet
Bullet options for when aerial ballistics and terminal ballistics matter.
Ammunition
How To Start A Reloading Bench
Exactly what equipment do you need to create a functional and efficient reloading bench?
Ammunition
Reloading The Old Reliable .30-06 Springfield
Easy like Sunday morning, reliable as a well-aged Labrador the .30-06 Springfield continues to serve reloader well.
Gun Articles
Heirloom-Worthy Performance Of The Rigby Highland Stalker
Beauty is only half the allure of the Rigby Highland Stalker. Its accuracy and reliability are what cement the bolt-action as worth passing down generation to generation.
Ammunition
How Much Is Too Much When It Comes To Handloading?
Handloading is all about creating personalized options, but going overboard can get messy.
Gun Articles
Ruger 77/22: Built For Performance And The Long Haul
Ruger’s 77/22 offers big game styling in a rimfire configuration. Hands down, it might be the only plinker you'll ever need.