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Reloading Ammo: Annealed Brass the Hot Way to Extend Case Life

There is a simple technique that adds a ton of life to your cases – annealing. Of course, there are some tricks to annealed brass, which custom ammunition manufacturer Phil Massaro unveils in this blog.

Black Hills Ammunition's New Cartridges

Whether it's a match bullet you're after or something for long-distance hunting, Black Hills Ammunition's new 2015 cartridges could have the answer with four new precision loads looking to be right on target.

Gallery: 5 New Defensive Ammo Choices

Buy the best carry handgun you can afford and it’s still only as good as the ammo you load it with. When it comes to self defense, it’s important to trust that your ammunition will do the job. Here are five defensive ammo loads you can trust your life to.

Reloading Ammo: Smokeless Powder Temperature Sensitivity

Pressure spikes and drops due to temperature have long been a bane of a reloader's existence. However, advancements in propellants have mitigated the variable of smokeless powder temperature sensitivity, in many respects.

Inside Look at How a Silencer Works

Ever wondered how a silencer works? Well, SilencerCo and the American Suppressor Association give you a good idea with this animated graphic of the operation of the firearm accessory.

Shooting Mats: Go Prone in Comfort

The lowdown on three rifle cases that convert into shooting mats.

Burris Introduces Cost-Saving Tactical Optics Kits

Nowadays, it's pretty easy to spend more on a scope than a rifle. But Burris is trying to defray the cost of optics by offering some of its popular aiming solutions as affordable all-in-one kits.

Suppressor Q&A: Versatility vs. Efficiency

Many people are confused when purchasing a suppressor because they assume a suppressor’s caliber has to match the weapon’s caliber. In reality, you don’t necessarily care about caliber with suppressors.

StealthGearUSA Onyx Holster Review

Designed for hot weather, the StealthGearUSA Onyx outperforms conventional concealed carry holsters year round.

Photo Gallery: 7 Rock-Steady Rifle Bipods

The need for a bipod becomes all too evident in the field when squeezing off a shot at 100 yards or more. Today’s models are ultra-versatile and utilitarian.

Reloading Ammo: Cartridge Shoulder Bump − How Much Do You Really Need?

Cartridge shoulder bump is sometimes overlooked in the reloading process. But if special care is taken when resizing that element of the brass you can be rewarded with much more accurate ammunition and longer shell life.

Is M855 Ammunition Set to be Banned?

The BATFE released a white paper last week that could make the popular military surplus M855 ammunition a thing of the past.

Three New On-Target Optics from Steiner

Steiner has added a good share of new optics to its catalog for 2015. Here are three innovative additions that appear ready to get shooters on target.

Suppressor Q&A: Point of Impact Shift

Many shooters express concerns with POI, or Point of Impact, shift when using a suppressor. Unfortunately, a lot of people aren’t 100 percent sure what that is, even though it’s a very simple concept.

Five Things I’ve Learned Reloading Ammunition

When it comes to getting down and dirty at the reloading bench don’t learn from your own mistakes. Instead, allow custom ammunition manufacturer Philip Massaro help you avoid them through his lifetime of experience.

Video: Magpul Introducing Glock Magazines

Magpul has released a ton of new products in 2015, but none could hit a wider swath of the shooting world than the company's new Glock Magazines.

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