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 Ammo: Handloading for Long Range Accuracy
Of all the factors that come into play in achieving long range accuracy, ammunition is among the most controllable. This offers handloaders unparalleled opportunity.
How To
Reloading Ammo: Dangerous Game Loads — Part II
Big-bore rifles need not be fed on dangerous game loads alone. With the right components cartridges can be tailored to chase after a variety of game.
Ammunition
Reloading Ammo: Dangerous Game Loads — Part I
Some shy away from producing dangerous game loads themselves, but this may be a mistake. Find out why you should load your own if heading on safari.
Gun Articles
Reloading Ammo: Keeping Your Powder Scale and Thrower on Solid Footing
Feeling a little shaky about your powder measurements? It could be you've got some bad vibrations getting in the way. Here are some thoughts on how to keep your loads accurate and rock solid with a look at the powder scale.
AR-15
Reloading Ammo: The Precise Business of Reloading AR Cartridges
Given the characteristics of the rifle, reloading AR cartridges requires some special considerations compared to other firearms to keep them safe and accurate.
How To
Reloading Ammo: Pitfalls of Using Old Pistol Reloading Data
While old reloading data can be useful, you must be careful applying the information to handguns rounds. Advancements in powders and components have made much of this info outdated.
Ammunition
Reloading Ammo: Cartridge Primers and Pressure Differences
Don’t assume that all cartridge primers are the same. The way each is formulated means their performance can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Ammunition
Get a Chronograph for Reloading
The more you reload ammunition, the more you need a chronograph. Find out why you should get a chronograph for reloading and what features to look for.