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Best New Ammo Introductions for 2018 — SHOT Show 2018

Best New Ammo Introductions for 2018 — SHOT Show 2018

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There were enough new ammo introductions at the 2018 SHOT Show in Las Vegas to cover ever shooter’s palate, from the long-range warrior to the competitive pistol champion. Several manufacturers introduced brand-spanking new offerings for newly developed cartridges, like Hornady’s Precision Hunter in 6.5 PRC and Federal Premium with the 224 Valkyrie. There’s been quite a few exciting additions for competition shooters, too, with range-friendly loads from Federal and Inceptor that are capable of knocking down steel targets while reducing splash back from projectiles. There was even quite an assortment of new shotgun loads for wingshooters and turkey hunters.

Return of the .44 Auto Mag: Excel Arms Helps Resurrect an Icon — SHOT Show 2018

Return of the .44 Auto Mag: Excel Arms Helps Resurrect an Icon — SHOT Show 2018

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Among the unicorns of handguns, perhaps only the Bren Ten surpasses the .44 Auto Mag in the world of “ Guns that should have made it.” The Auto Mag has a long and storied history, with less than 9,000 total guns produced. It could easily be described as a great idea, poorly executed, with some bad business plans tossed in the mix. It is estimated that the original Auto Mag cost the company $1,000 in losses for each gun that went out the door. The last of the original Auto Mag chambered in .44 AMP was assembled in 1982. In 2015, a new company formed the Auto Mag LTD. Corp.purchased all the rights to the bring it back to the market.

Polymer-Jacketed Core Syntech Ammo: USPSA Ace Card — SHOT Show 2018

Polymer-Jacketed Core Syntech Ammo: USPSA Ace Card — SHOT Show 2018

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Syntech Ammunition was launched a few years back, specially designed as a high-quality training round. It keeps a lead core, but the jacket is polymer. The bullet is encased to keep any lead on steel contact from inside the gun, eliminating aerosolized lead and overall making a cleaner to shoot round. The construction also reduces splash back from steel targets.

Cartridge Showdown: 9mm Versus .45 ACP

Cartridge Showdown: 9mm Versus .45 ACP

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“Trying to stop a bad-guy with a nine mm is like trying to stop a charging buffalo with a twenty-two. Might as well use a fly-swatter”.

Such statements were common when I was a kid, and at the time there was some truth to them. Many experienced shooters, veterans, and L.E. officers still preferred the hard-hitting .45 ACP, (Automatic Colt Pistol) to the 9mm with its smaller, lighter and more streamlined projectile.

Put a Clip on Your Magazine and Say Goodbye to Pouches - SHOT Show 2018

Put a Clip on Your Magazine and Say Goodbye to Pouches – SHOT Show 2018

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Simple, cheap, and very handy. Recover Tactical’s clips allow you to carry spare mags on your belt. No pouch required.

Save Your Thumbs with the MagPump Magazine Loader - SHOT Show 2018

Save Your Thumbs with the MagPump Magazine Loader – SHOT Show 2018

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No one likes handloading magazines.  It’s tedious.  It’s time-consuming.  And it does a number on your thumbs.  With the MagPump magazine loader all that goes away.

Frangible .308 Breaching Ammo from Dark Horse - SHOT Show 2018

Frangible .308 Breaching Ammo from Dark Horse – SHOT Show 2018

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No longer will you need to carry a breaching gun with your AR. This frangible .308 round from Dark Horse will do the job.

Federal's .224 Valkyrie Storms the Market & Savage's 224 MSR-15 - SHOT Show 2018

Federal’s .224 Valkyrie Storms the Market & Savage’s 224 MSR-15 – SHOT Show 2018

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If you haven’t heard about the newest Federal premium round, you may be living under a rock. Released in December of 2017, the .224 Valkeryie is slowly gaining traction with long-range precision shooters. The cartridge is based on an .30 Remington/6.8 SPC case. The cartridge will work in your typical bolt-action rifle but it will also work in an AR.

Get Back to Basics: El Presidente Shooting Drill

Get Back to Basics: El Presidente Shooting Drill

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This week, we are diving into Friday with a classic pistol drill, the notorious El Presidente. Usually attributed to Jeff Cooper as the creator, this is one you need to master if you want to hang with the cool kids.

Ammo Incorporated Announcing 'Streak' Cold Tracer Rounds

Ammo Incorporated Announcing ‘Streak’ Cold Tracer Rounds

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Ammo Incorporated’s “glow” or “cold tracer” ammo Streak Visual Ammunition doesn’t burn and is safe to use indoors and out.