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.

Calculated Reloading Bench Upgrades

A few costly, but worthwhile, additions to your reloading bench.

Reloading Rimfires 101

A rundown on reloading rimfires with the help of the Sharpshooter .22 LR Reloader Kit.

The Cost Of Hunting Rifles

Are the most expensive hunting rifle models worth their price?

The Deal With Reloading Data

Why is there so much variation among reliable sources of reloading data?

Broad Strokes: Finding A Universal Powder

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A Ring For Every Occasion: Scope Rings And Base Systems

A guide to scope rings, base systems and other scope-mounting solutions.

The Big Boys: Reloading Big-Bore Cartridges

Reloading big-bore cartridges from .416 Rigby to .505 Gibbs.

The Perfect Travel Companion

Choosing a rifle suitable for the traveling North American hunter.