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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.

Reloading Technique: How To Properly Skin A Cat

A dissertation on reloading technique and practices.

Reloading: It’s All About The Base

For some hunting rounds, the backside of the bullet is just as important as the front.

Reloading: Shooters World Powders & Propellants

A look at the Shooters World line of propellants, European powders available for American reloaders.

Terminal Ballistics: An Excerpt From The Ballistics Handbook

This excerpt from The Ballistics Handbook provides a general overview and history of terminal ballistics.

So, You Want A .50-Caliber Rifle?

Some shooters love lots of recoil and big slugs, if that’s you, it may be time to get a .50-caliber rifle.

Reloading: The Cost Of Components

The cost of reloading components just took a significant uptick, is bullet building still worth it?

Montana Rifle Company Review: Judging The Junction

The author takes a look at the Montana Rifle Company and its American-made Junction rifle.

The Barrel: An Excerpt From The Ballistics Handbook

This excerpt from The Ballistics Handbook discusses barrels, twist rates and how they influence bullet flight from muzzle to target.