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.
Ammunition
Can You Trust Handloads For Dangerous Game?
Do you trust your reloading skills enough to bet your life on them in a dangerous game situation?
Gear & Ammo
Measuring Up: Leupold RX-2800 TBR/W Laser Rangefinder
Able to account for wind and effective out past 1,600 yards, the Leupold RX-2800 TBR/W more than goes the distance.
Ammunition
The Importance Of Getting Youths Involved With Reloading
Satisfying has handloading itself, passing on your passion for reloading keeps the next generation shooting straight.
Ammunition
Creating Brass For Rare And Obsolete Cartridges
Creating brass for rare and obsolete calibers is easier than you think. Here's what you need to know to create your own at home.
Hunting Rifles
Mauser's Money-Wise M18 Bolt-Action
The Mauser M18 gives every shooter the chance to own one of the iconic German gunmaker's rifles.
Ammunition
If You Had To Pick Just One Cartridge, What Would It Be?
Choosing an all-around cartridge requires a bit of honest soul searching.
Ammunition
Loading the .308 Winchester
Whether for long-range shooting or hunting, the .308 Winchester comes into its own when handloaded.
Gun Articles
Tips for Transporting Firearms In And Out Of Country
Gear, tips and secrets for transporting firearms from a vagabond rifleman.