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.
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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 Advancements in powders and components have made much of this info outdated.
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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.
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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.
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Reloading Ammo: Ponderations on Progressive Presses
There comes a time for many reloaders when the volume of their ammunition needs outgrows the function of their single-stage press. That's when it becomes time to start looking at progressive presses for handloading.
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Reloading Ammo: Shaping Up Loads through Gunpowder Structure
Stick, ball, flake — propellant comes in all shapes and sizes. Master ballistician Phil Massaro helps you figure out exactly which gunpowder type best suits your next reloading project.
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Reloading Techniques that Save Headaches or Worse
When it comes to reloading techniques, there are some tricks and tips master ballistician Phil Massaro has picked up that make it safer and more efficient.
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Reloading Ammo: An Abbreviated Look at Reloading Short Magnums
Ever since the .308 came out, shorter cartridges have been all the rage. But short-action rounds present reloaders with a unique set of challenges in getting the most out of the cartridges. Here's a primer on reloading short magnums.
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Reloading Ammo: The Straight Spin on Barrel Twist Rates
When chewing over potential bullet weights, it is key to take a firearm's barrel twist rate into consideration. It can determine the best bullet for your intended application.