Category Archives: Ammunition

Winchester® Ammunition announces the launch of its redesigned website for its Law Enforcement products.

Posted on Monday, 31 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

EAST ALTON, Ill. (August 28, 2020) — Winchester® Ammunition announces the launch of its redesigned website for its Law Enforcement products.The new website utilizes cutting-edge technology and additional features including a mobile-first design. The site is also optimized for search … Continue reading →

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Shell Shock Technologies Sponsored Shooter John Vlieger Takes Home High Overall at the TPS USPSA at CMP Alabama Sectional 2020

Posted on Wednesday, 19 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Vlieger also took home first place in the Open Division, finishing with 983.5884 match points and a time of 113.10. Westport, Conn. (August 2020) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC., an early-stage technology and manufacturing company focused on developing innovative case … Continue reading →

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Federal Launches Virtual Shows for Its Buy Group Partners and Distributors

Posted on Monday, 10 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

ANOKA, Minnesota – August 7, 2020 – Federal developed a series of virtual sales shows to support its Buy Group customers. This effort is due to many of the industry’s sales shows being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting … Continue reading →

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Competition Season Continuing Strong for Federal Ambassador Dakota Overland and Team Federal

Posted on Friday, 7 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

ANOKA, Minnesota – August 6, 2020 – Federal brand ambassador and competitive shooter Dakota Overland takes home the Ladies Division title at the recent 2020 Magpul Governor’s Match in Cody, Wyoming. The teenager bested 15 other female competitors in that … Continue reading →

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Federal Awarded High-Performance Ammunition Contract for US Army Next Generation Carbine Technologies Program

Posted on Monday, 3 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

ANOKA, Minnesota – July 31, 2020 – Federal Ammunition is proud to announce a contract award to supply high-performance 7.62x51mm NATO and other novel ammunition for the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Carbine Technologies (NGCT) program. This suite of ammunition utilizes … Continue reading →

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RCBS 6mm ARC SB T/C Die Set Now Available

Posted on Monday, 3 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – July 31, 2020 – RCBS, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, announced today that it has begun shipping the 6mm ARC SB T/C Die Set, a new addition to the AR … Continue reading →

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CCI Introduces a New Line of MeatEater Series Rimfire Ammunition

Posted on Friday, 31 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

EWISTON, Idaho – July 30, 2020 – MeatEater’s Steven Rinella relies on high-quality rimfire ammunition to put small game on his plate. That’s why CCI partnered with this renowned conservationist, author and hunter on an exclusive new line of ammunition, … Continue reading →

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International Firearms, Ammunition Manufacturer Pledges Ongoing Mental Health Awareness Support

Posted on Friday, 31 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Las Vegas, NV (July 2020) – Armscor International, Inc. has partnered with Walk the Talk America to provide funding for mental health awareness in the form of a $2,500 ongoing monthly donation. “We are humbled by this gesture from Armscor,” … Continue reading →

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Federal Ammunition Awarded $13.8 Million Delivery Order from the U.S. Army

Posted on Thursday, 30 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Federal Ammunition Awarded $13.8 Million Delivery Order from the U.S. Army ANOKA, Minnesota – July 29, 2020 – Federal Ammunition was recently given a new $13.8 million delivery order based on its contract awarded in 2017 by the U.S. Army. … Continue reading →

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New RCBS Rebel Single Stage Press Now Available

Posted on Monday, 27 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – July 24, 2020 – RCBS, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, announced today that the new Rebel Single Stage Press is now available and shipping to retail partners. Constructed from a … Continue reading →

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Speer Ammunition Awarded Record $112M Contract with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Posted on Tuesday, 21 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

LEWISTON, Idaho – July 20, 2020 – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has selected Vista Outdoor’s Speer Ammunition brand as the awardee for their 9mm Service Ammunition. CBP is one of the world’s … Continue reading →

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RCBS Reloading Kits Now Shipping to Retail Partners

Posted on Tuesday, 21 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Five New Kits Designed to Simplify Reloading Needs and Help Save Cost OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – July 20, 2020 – RCBS, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, announced today it has commenced shipping of five … Continue reading →

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World Champion Josh Froelich Appears on “It’s Federal Season” Podcast

Posted on Friday, 17 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

ANOKA, Minnesota – July 16, 2020 – In 2018, Federal’s sponsored shooter Josh Froelich enters his first IPSC Shotgun World Shoot in France. After six days and thirty stages, Froelich wins the Open division and leaves a World Champion. It … Continue reading →

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Winchester Debuts New Retail Store at SCTP National Championship

Posted on Thursday, 16 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

EAST ALTON, Ill. (July 15, 2020) — It is the largest youth shooting sports event of the year with more than 2,000 of the top young clay target shooters from across the country. Considered the Super Bowl of youth shooting, … Continue reading →

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Federal Ammunition Introduces New Force X2 Personal Defense Shotgun Loads

Posted on Tuesday, 14 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

ANOKA, Minnesota – July 13, 2020 – New Personal Defense ammunition from Federal turns shotguns into the ultimate defensive platform. Force X2 copper-plated 00 FX2 buckshot pellets are specially engineered to split into two equal-size pieces on impact. Shipments of … Continue reading →

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Steinel’s 9mm 124gr SCHP Tailormade Ammo for your EDC Subcompact Pistol

Posted on Wednesday, 8 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

I had the opportunity to review Steinel’s 9mm Defensive Ammunition a tailor made load for the subcompact pistol platforms. It’s 960 fps muzzle velocity mitigates the risk of over penetration but retains devastating terminal performance with its advanced bullet design. … Continue reading →

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Ready for Summer: New Federal Merchandise

Posted on Monday, 6 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

ANOKA, Minnesota – July 1, 2020 – Demanded by hunters and shooters across the country, Federal Ammunition has launched a comprehensive line of high-quality branded gear for sale direct to consumer, alongside the company’s ammunition products. The new merchandise includes … Continue reading →

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SIG SAUER’S ELITE PERFORMANCE 300 BLK

Posted on Thursday, 2 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

I’m not part of the reloading occult. You know who you are? You’re like SAAB drivers. I do not live to develop secret loads with extreme spreads of 12 fps and standard deviations of 5 fps at 72.7 °F., fired … Continue reading →

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Winchester Ammunition Expands Line of Components and Features New Packaging

Posted on Tuesday, 30 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

EAST ALTON, Ill. (June 29, 2020) — Winchester® Ammunition is expanding its component line with a variety of new bullets, primers, wads and several new types of brass shellcases. The components will also be available in new bold packaging designs … Continue reading →

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Competition Season Off to a Strong Start for Federal and CCI Sponsored Shooter Grant Kunkel

Posted on Friday, 26 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

ANOKA, Minnesota – June 25, 2020 – Federal and CCI Ammunition sponsored shooter Grant Kunkel used products from these trusted brands to win big in both Rimfire and Pistol Caliber Carbine at two recent championship events. “Grant is in his … Continue reading →

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CCI’s Newest Clean-22 Option is Optimized for Suppressed Firearms and Packed in Convenient Cartons

Posted on Thursday, 25 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

LEWISTON, Idaho – June 24, 2020 – CCI Ammunition is proud to announce new Clean-22 Suppressor 22 LR rounds, packaged in CCI’s new easy-to-pour, bulk-pack cartons. Shipments of this new product have begun to arrive at dealers. This new ammunition … Continue reading →

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Federal Ambassador Dakota Overland Wins the Ladies Division at the 2020 USPSA Multigun National Championship

Posted on Wednesday, 24 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

ANOKA, Minnesota – June 23, 2020 – Federal brand ambassador and competitive shooter Dakota Overland takes home the Ladies Division title at the recent 2020 USPSA Multigun Nationals Match in Frostproof, Florida.“The match itself wasn’t ladies focused, however I won … Continue reading →

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Steinel Ammunition Brass Spike Ammo for .50 Beowulf Uppers Now Available

Posted on Friday, 19 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

The Steinel 12.7 x 42mm 414 grain Spire Point ammo offers superior consistency with tight standard deviations in velocity. Twinsburg, Ohio (June 2020) – Steinel Ammunition, a premium manufacturer of self-defense, hunting, and target ammunition, announce the release of their … Continue reading →

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Winchester Introduces New Wildcat Super Speed

Posted on Friday, 19 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

EAST ALTON, Ill. (June 18, 2020) — Winchester® Ammunition, a longtime leader in rimfire ammunition manufacturing, introduces its new Wildcat® Super Speed® ammo in 22 Long Rifle. The new round utilizes the versatile copper-plated Dynapoint® hollow-point bullet, with a higher … Continue reading →

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Steinel Ammunition 45 ACP 185gr. Defensive SCHP Redefines Accuracy and Reliability

Posted on Thursday, 18 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Superior accuracy and industry-leading expansion for a totally reliable defensive round. Twinsburg, Ohio (June 2020) – Steinel Ammunition, a premium manufacturer of self-defense, hunting, and target ammunition, introduce its premier 45 ACP self-defense round. Using a 185 grain, lead-free, solid … Continue reading →

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Federal Ammunition Now Offers 350 Legend in Its Fusion Line

Posted on Tuesday, 16 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

ANOKA, Minnesota – June 15, 2020 – The 350 Legend cartridge offers higher velocities than any straight-wall, deer-hunting cartridge. Federal initially launched the 350 Legend cartridge into its product catalog by offering two soft-point 180-grain options in its Power-Shok and … Continue reading →

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Winchester Awarded U.S. Department of Defense Contract

Posted on Tuesday, 16 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

EAST ALTON, Ill. (June 15, 2020) — Winchester® Ammunition has recently been selected for a $38 million contract, this time by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). The selected 9mm frangible ammunition will be used for close-quarter battle (CQB) combat … Continue reading →

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Federal Sponsored Shooter Tucker Schmidt Wins the 2020 Pigg River Precision PRS Matc

Posted on Thursday, 11 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

ANOKA, Minnesota – June 10, 2020 – Sponsored competitive shooter Tucker Schmidt takes home a title at the Pigg River Precision PRS Match in Rocky Mount, Virginia shooting Federal Premium Gold Medal 6mm Creedmoor. “My rifle and ammunition combo were just … Continue reading →

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Federal Ammunition Introduces New Black Cloud TSS 20 Gauge

Posted on Tuesday, 9 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

ANOKA, Minnesota – June 8, 2020 – Duck and goose hunting entered a deadly new age with the introduction of Black CloudTSS. Now hunters can get that same performance in a new 20-gauge load that blends No. 3 FLITESTOPPER Steel … Continue reading →

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Put FMJs In Their Place

Posted on Monday, 8 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

The shooting sports run on a steady diet of full metal jacket handgun ammunition. Ranges soak up countless millions of FMJ rounds as shooters of all stripes train, plink and compete—and it’s not hard to see why. FMJs are accurate, … Continue reading →

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Hornady’s New 6mm Advanced Rifle Caliber (ARC)

Posted on Friday, 5 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Hornady developed the 6mm ARC around the AR15 platform. The new cartridge exhibits superior performance with its higher ballistic coefficient. The 6mm ARC retains a lightweight but performs as well as the .308.  Neal Emory and Jayden Quinlan discuss the … Continue reading →

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Federal Adds New Trophy Copper 280 Ackley Improved to Its Exclusive MeatEater Rifle Ammunition Lineup

Posted on Friday, 5 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

ANOKA, Minnesota – June 4, 2020 – Extract maximum performance from your favorite cartridge with Federal Premium Trophy Copper, the freezer-filler rifle ammunition of MeatEater’s Steven Rinella. Nineteen cartridge options are available in the Trophy Copper product line. Options span … Continue reading →

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Shell Shock Technologies Sponsored Shooter John Vlieger Takes Home High Overall at the Low Country Battle at The Beach – 2020 South Carolina Section Championship

Posted on Friday, 5 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Vlieger finished with 933.6052 match points and a time of 100.39. Westport, Conn. (June 2020) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC., an early-stage technology and manufacturing company focused on developing innovative case technologies for the ammunition industry, is pleased to announce … Continue reading →

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Introducing the new 6mm ARC

Posted on Thursday, 4 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Tested, selected and fielded by a specialized group within the U.S. DoD for its multipurpose combat rifle program, the versatile 6mm ARC does what larger cartridges can and everything that smaller cartridges can’t. Designed to meet the needs of the … Continue reading →

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RCBS Continues Support of National 4-H Shooting Sports Program

Posted on Wednesday, 3 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – June 2, 2020 – RCBS, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, announced today it has named the National 4-H Shooting Sports Program as the recipient of its 2020 youth shooting sports … Continue reading →

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Federal Custom Shop Now Offers Fourteen Options of Centerfire Cartridges for Big Game Hunting

Posted on Friday, 29 May, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

ANOKA, Minnesota – May 28, 2020 – Federal Custom Shop products are for hunters and shooters who demand ammunition tailored for their individual needs at the highest level of quality, or who can’t find the right ammunition on the retail … Continue reading →

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New Product from Hornady – Coming June 3rd!

Posted on Thursday, 28 May, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub
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Winchester Ammunition Launches The Yackley 5 Short Film

Posted on Thursday, 28 May, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Winchester Ammunition Launches The Yackley 5 Short Film EAST ALTON, Ill. (May 27, 2020) — Winchester® Ammunition announces the release of The Yackley 5 short film, a high-end production featuring one of the most dynamic families in the shooting sports … Continue reading →

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Steinel Ammunition Co., 9mm 124gr Subcompact Carry SCHP round for EDC.

Posted on Tuesday, 26 May, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Ohio manufacturer, Steinel Ammunition has built a reputation on producing the finest hard to source unique  military surplus ammo. In March the company announced a premium 9mm defensive round, a first for Steinel.  What is unique about this first offering … Continue reading →

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National Police Ammunition Introduces its New 9mm Solid Copper Hollow Point +P HELO Defense Round

Posted on Friday, 22 May, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Based on the same HELO bullet used by law enforcement, the HELO Defense round is available for responsible citizens. Miami, Florida (May 2020) – National Police Ammunition (NPA), the world’s leader in lead free ammunition, is pleased to announce the … Continue reading →

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