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
Reloading: Does Perfect Ammo Mean Becoming A Control Freak?
In reloading, your ultimate pursuit might be absolute control over your handloads … just don’t fall too far down the rabbit hole.
Ammunition
Reloading Bench: Reloading The Obsolete Cartridge
If you’re having trouble finding factory ammunition or brass for rifles chambered in obscure or obsolete cartridges, don’t fret: You can make your own.
Ammunition
Cartridges: The .30-06 Springfield Family Tree
In addition to being a capable cartridge in its own right, the .30-06 Springfield has spawned a talented brood of offspring.
Gear & Ammo
Reloading: Cup-And-Core, The King Of Deer Bullets?
There's no need to overthink deer bullets. Classic cup-and-core bullets still do the job.
Ammunition
Reloading Dangerous Game Cartridges: Life in the .40s
Is reloading your own dangerous game cartridges a good idea? Phil Massaro takes several .40-caliber rifle cartridges to the Dark Continent to find out.
Ammunition
Reloading: Accuracy's Unsung Hero — Powder
There are a ton of great powders out there for reloaders — and not all of them are new.
Ammunition
Classic Cartridges: Is The .30-06 Springfield All You Need?
More than 100 years after its introduction, the venerable .30-06 remains one of the best all-around hunting cartridges. Period.
Ammunition
How To: Crimping Handgun Cases
Handloading ammo for your favorite handgun shouldn’t be difficult, but you should never skimp on the crimping process.