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
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.
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.