Ammunition News

federalammo.jpg

Latest Stories

Friday 13Th

Hornady Primer Facility Explosion Claims The Life Of One Worker

On Friday Oct. 13 an explosion at the chemical compounding building at a Hornady Manufacturing facility west of Grand Island, NE, claimed the life of one worker. A nearby hospital treated two others for non-life-threatening injuries—concussion symptoms and smoke and fume inhalation.

Czechoslovak Group Acquires Federal, CCI, Hevi-Shot, Remington Ammo & Speer

Vista Outdoor announced a definitive agreement to sell its Sporting Products business to Czechoslovak Group (CSG) on Oct. 1. The all-cash transaction includes ownership transfer of some of the industry’s biggest names in ammunition, including Federal, CCI, Remington Ammo, Speer and Hevi-Shot.

Remington Ammunition Raises $15K For Arkansas Children’s Foundation

Breaking clays to beat childhood cancer and disease, participants and sponsors raised more than $15,000 for the Arkansas Children’s Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing children’s hospitals and disease research.

Remington Recalls Core-Lokt Tipped Loads

A safety recall has been issued by Remington Ammunition for three lots of Core-Lokt Tipped Remington .300 Win. Mag. cartridges. Affected lot numbers are N16OCA373, N17OAA373 and N22OCA373 and bullet weight is 180 grains.

Picking A Propellant For Your Handloads

Choosing the best propellant for the application is critical to optimal load performance. Here, we provide guidance on navigating the oceans of smokeless propellant options.

The Gun Cotton Cartridge: An Austrian Attempt To Replace Blackpowder

Students of firearm history know that smokeless powder was invented in 1886, but few know that the Austrian military was experimenting with an entirely different propellant designed to replace blackpowder, and these tests were being conducted decades before.

CBC Global Ammunition Acquires SinterFire

CBC Global Ammunition announced it has acquired SinterFire, a pioneer in lead-free bullet technology, adding to the family of firms that also includes MagTech Ammunition, Sellier & Bellot, MEN, CBC Brazil and CBC Defense.

Shotshell Innovation At Winchester Ammunition

Winchester is one of the industry leaders when it comes to shotshell ammunition. The company stays on top of the market by innovating with its shot, powder, primers and other components.

Handloads: A Just-Right .41 Mag.

The .41 Remington Magnum perseveres, despite being pinched between the .357 and .44 magnums.

Preview: Winchester Big Bore Ammunition

New for 2023 from Winchester Ammunition is the Big Bore line designed for knock-down power for hunting as well as personal defense.

Page 5 of 50

Interests



Get the best of American Rifleman delivered to your inbox.