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.

Legends Never Die: Reloading Old-School Projectiles

Why old-school projectiles remain a valuable resource to reloaders in the 21st century.

Testing The Henry Model X In .360 Buckhammer

A review of the new .360 Buckhammer chambering and the Henry Model X lever-action rifle.

Using Chamber Concentricity To Fit Ammo To Your Rifle

Leave that shoulder alone! Here’s how to fit ammo to your rifle using chamber concentricity.

Kimber Mountain Ascent Caza Review: Light Is Right

A lightweight and accurate bolt-action rifle, the author takes a closer look at the Kimber Mountain Ascent Caza.

Reloder TS 15.5: Nullifying The Thermometer

Alliant Powder Reloder TS 15.5 is aiming to nullify your need for a thermometer as a handloader.

Custom Rifles: How To Build “The One”

When it comes to building your perfect custom rifle, it all starts with your dreams and the action.

Why You Need A Chronograph

If you want to crunch the numbers to check if your handload’s velocity expectations match reality, you’re going to need a chronograph.

A Different Twist: Bradshaw BRSS Review

A review of the Bradshaw BRSS, a rifle that offers a new twist on the bespoke Hoenig rotary action.