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
How To: Handloading the .375 H&H Magnum
An eminently flexible cartridge, the .375 H&H Magnum is suitable for a wide array of species.
Ammunition
Hot Tips for Reloading the 7mm STW
Reloading the 7mm STW is not an overly complex process, but it's often necessary given the cartridge's lack of widespread popularity and availability. Here are a few tips for those looking to load their own.
Ammunition
Ammo: Choosing the Right Bullet Design
Comparing and contrasting bullet designs will demonstrate the different applications for the various types. There is a tool for every job, and a job for every tool.
Ammunition
Cartridge Debate: .17 HMR vs. .17 WSM
With lighter, faster projectiles, .17-caliber rimfires such as the .17 WSM and .17 HMR offer some advantages over more established rimfires like the .22 Long Rifle. But which is truly right for your intended use?
Ammunition
Reloading: How To Load Dangerous Game Ammo
Handloading for dangerous game is not inherently different than loading for other game species, the stakes are just higher, which means reliability is crucial.
Gun Articles
Reloading: Temperature Sensitive Powder?
Advancements in propellants have reduced their sensitivity to temperature fluctuations. But heat and cold still play a role in how much pressure powders produce when ignited.
Firearm Training
Shooting: Exterior Ballistics Explained
Exterior Ballistics is simply the portion of a bullet's flight once it leaves the muzzle until it hits the target. It is important for shooters to understand the forces at play during this window, if they have their sights set on accuracy.
Books
Ballistics: Understanding Barrel Harmonics and Accuracy
The manner in which a barrel whips, torques and contorts is referred to as "barrel harmonics." The idea of accuracy is simply a set of repeatable barrel harmonics.