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.
Gun Articles
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.
Accessories
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.
Gun Reviews
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.
Gear & Ammo
How To Reload Today’s Longer Bullets
Some issues and fixes for when it comes to dealing with the bearing surface of today’s longer bullets.
Gear & Ammo
Measure Twice, Load Once: Weighing Powder Charges
Whether you want your handloads to perform as consistently as possible or just enjoy having all your fingers, it pays to weigh your powder charges.
Ammunition
Solving Anomalous Accuracy And Reliability Problems
Solutions to common accuracy and reliability problems that often seem inexplicable.
Ammunition
Premium Projectiles From Lesser-Known Companies
A closer look at some premium projectiles from lesser-known companies like Lehigh Defense, Badlands Precision and Hawk Bullets.
Gear & Ammo
Reloading With New Brass Versus Old Brass
A discussion on the particulars of brass condition when it comes to handload performance.