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
.300 Win. Mag.: The Answer To Most Hunting Questions
The .300 Win. Mag. is well-suited for hunting 95 percent of the world’s game. Phil Massaro explains why.
Ammunition
The .45 Colt: A Wheelgun Classic
Everyone loves the classic .45 Colt cartridge, and it’s still relevant after almost 150 years.
Firearm Training
Bullet Trajectory: Angle Shooting With Precision Rifles
Shooting downhill or on an incline requires an adjustment in trajectory. Here’s what you need to know to connect on those tricky angled shots.
Ammunition
Ballistics Basics: What Is Headspace?
What exactly is headspace, and how is it applied to different cases?
Ammunition
Tips For Reloading The .300 Norma Magnum
Is the relatively new .300 Norma Magnum a true heavyweight contender, and what can handloaders do with it?
Accessories
5 Dangerous Game Bullets To Bet Your Life On
When facing the most dangerous game animals on the face of the Earth, you don't want a bullet that goes to pieces when it matters most.
Ammunition
How To: Tips For Reloading the .223 Remington
The .223 Remington is a highly versatile cartridge that can be loaded to meet the shooter’s exact needs, but there are certain considerations to keep in mind.
Firearm Training
How To Use Natural Clues To Read The Wind
As with all aspects of shooting, particularly at long range, learning to properly read the wind requires practice and familiarity with the basics.