Category Archives: Ammunition

DARPA’s EXACTO 50 Guided Small Caliber Bullet

Posted on Tuesday, 15 July, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Teledyne Scientific have teamed up to design and develop a guided small caliber munition intended for precision shooting at extended ranges. The decision was made to use the .50BMG, which can be … Continue reading →

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Liberty Ammunition Has A July Deal For You.

Posted on Wednesday, 2 July, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

From July 4th through July 31st, 2014 receive 15% off all online purchases at store.libertyammo.com. In addition, individuals will receive a FREE Liberty Ammunition T-shirt if the order totals over $100. This is a $15 value free of charge! All … Continue reading →

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ATK Selected To Supply M2010 Sniper Rifle Ammunition

Posted on Tuesday, 13 May, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

The M2010 is a bolt action 300 Winchester Magnum (WinMag) precision rifle suitable for long range antipersonnel engagements. The weapon is magazine fed and fires a 190 grain projectile to a maximum effective range of 1200 meters. The U.S. Army … Continue reading →

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Ammo Review: Liberty Ammo Silverado Lead-Free .223 Hunting Round.

Posted on Wednesday, 19 February, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Liberty Ammunition, Bradenton, FL has introduced a line of hunting ammunition branded as Silverado. The first offering in that product line is a .223 Lead-Free high performance hunting round that could easily outperform some of the .3o caliber hunting ammunition. … Continue reading →

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Liberty Ammo’s Silverado .223–Upcoming Review

Posted on Monday, 10 February, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

  We’ve been dying to get some range time to see how well Liberty Ammo’s Silverado .223 shoots but the weather along the Eastern United States has been uncooperative at best. Based on ballistic gelatin tests, Silverado’s devastating effects belies … Continue reading →

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Liberty Ammunition Launches It’s First Round of Hunting Ammunition, Silverado, in .223

Posted on Tuesday, 7 January, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

Liberty Ammunition, responded to 9/11 by developing high performance ammunition for use by our military, allies and law enforcement. The company holds numerous patents  for high performance, lead-free ammunition. Using lessons learned and feedback from the field, Liberty Ammunition set … Continue reading →

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DId You Say Multi-Impact Bullet?

Posted on Tuesday, 7 January, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

I’m not entirely sure how credible this is, but Advanced Ballistics Concepts will be announcing the Mi-Bullet at SHOT SHOW 2014, in Las Vegas. The design allows for the projectile to expand as soon as it leaves the muzzle. It … Continue reading →

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Our Friends At Lucky Gunner Share First Impressions of PCP’s Polymer-cased Ammunition.

Posted on Monday, 6 January, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

The Joint Services and USSOCOM have had a weight reduction initiative in the works since 2007. One of the principal targets for weight reduction is ammunition. That need sparked development in the private sector for polymer-cased ammunition. Successful deployment means … Continue reading →

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Let Me Turn You On To Liberty Ammo

Posted on Wednesday, 11 December, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

Total ammunition performance is the sum of bullet geometry, composition, velocity and accuracy. We look to external ballistics and we look to terminal ballistics. For defensive purposes we want to limit penetration for safety, have a high degree of fragmentation … Continue reading →

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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Remington® Ammunition Facility Expansion

Posted on Thursday, 8 August, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

-Press Release – Madison, N.C. – Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”) broke ground today on the expansion of its operations at the Remington Ammunition Plant in Lonoke, Arkansas. Work on the expansion, which will include the construction of a new … Continue reading →

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300 Blackout Presentation

Posted on Sunday, 7 April, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

While at SHOT Show 2013, I happened by the Daniel Defense exhibit to check out their new 300 Blackout rifles: V5-300, V7-300 and ISR-300. Typical Daniel Defense, top of the line. In the process, I ran into a “sand crab”, … Continue reading →

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WINCHESTER® RECALLS 5.56MM M855 62 GRAIN PENE

Posted on Monday, 11 February, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

  2/5/2013 Olin Corporation, through its Winchester Division, is recalling one (1) lot of its 5.56mm M855 62 Grain PENE centerfire rifle ammunition. Symbol Number: ZGQ3308Lot Number: WCC10M106-004 Through extensive evaluation Winchester has determined the above lot of 5.56mm M855 … Continue reading →

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U.S.M.C. Fallback To Metal 5.56 Magazines

Posted on Monday, 26 November, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

Marine Corps Times reported, today, the U.S.M.C. has banned the use of polymer magazines. In a message signed by  Lt. Gen. Richard Mills, the Marine Corps’ deputy commandant for combat development and integration, the order goes into effect immediately. Scuttlebutt about sporadic … Continue reading →

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Did Someone Say 300 Blackout?

Posted on Friday, 23 November, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

Robert Beckhusen, wrote a great piece “Silent but Deadly: Special Forces Seek Quiet, Subsonic Bullets” published in WIRED 19-Nov-2012. In its latest round of small-business solicitations, the Pentagon’s Special Operations Command, or SOCOM, is seeking out subsonic ammunition. The reason, … Continue reading →

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Barnes Introduces TAC-XPD™ Defensive Ammunition

Posted on Monday, 12 November, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

Barnes launched the TAC-XPD line of Defense Ammunition, which they describe as: an “Optimized for Carry or Home Defense” solution. The ammunition is loaded with the Barnes TAC-XP bullets engineered and designed to deliver top performance when it is most … Continue reading →

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M855A1 Enhanced Performance Round (EPR)

Posted on Thursday, 6 September, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

M855A1 began to be issued on or about June 2010 to troops in Afghanistan. It will replace the M855 green tip as the standard issue round for the M4 and M16 carbines and rifles.

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PNW Arms Releases Cold Tracer Technology

Posted on Wednesday, 29 August, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

PNW Arms LLC hails from Potlatch, ID. The company was founded in 2008 with the expressed mission of making superior quality ammunition. PNW Arms has developed cold tracer technology, which it plans to offer in the commercial market sometime in the … Continue reading →

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Zombie Max™ Ammo Plant being auctioned to benefit HAVA

Posted on Thursday, 28 June, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

Hornady Manufacturing® is offering an opportunity to bid on the second of only two unique Zombie Max™ Ammo Plants in an online auction, with all proceeds benefiting Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA), a nonprofit organization that helps disabled combat veterans … Continue reading →

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Setpoint Ammunition – Gourmet Fodder for Your Precision Rifle

Posted on Tuesday, 6 March, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

It’s not simply me that’s excited about Setpoint Ammunition; in December 2011, the company was awarded the esteemed 2011 Entrepreneur Excellence Award for “Greatest Potential” from the NorthFront Entrepreneur Alliance Group (NEAG). Setpoint’s arrival means that shooters don’t have to … Continue reading →

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PCP Ammunition Says Polymer Cased Ammunition Ready For Prime Time.

Posted on Saturday, 28 January, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

PCP Ammunition, located in Orlando, FL is just a hop-skip-and-jump from USSOCOM, and it is even closer to FOG HORN’s southern bat cave. The company has developed a patented process for manufacturing high performance ammunition using a polymer case. PCP’s … Continue reading →

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SETPOINT AMMUNITION – Custom Precision Ammunition

Posted on Tuesday, 10 January, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

Tactical and precision shooters have known for quite some time that precision shooting systems are only as good as their four major components: rifle, optics, ammunition and shooter. Finding the right ammunition to optimize weapon performance lead many professionals to develop … Continue reading →

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Daniel Defense Will Offer Its M4 V5 in 300 Blackout In 2012.

Posted on Saturday, 31 December, 2011 by twobirdsflyingpub

Daniel Defense, headquartered in Black Greek, GA announced that in 2012 it would introduce a version of its highly successful M4 V5 chambered in 300 Blackout. Daniel Defense started its trek into the military market when its M4 Rail™ was … Continue reading →

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Setpoint Ammunition Wins ‘Greatest Potential’ Award

Posted on Thursday, 22 December, 2011 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Press Release OGDEN, Utah, Dec 22th, 2011 – Setpoint Ammunition was awarded the esteemed 2011 Entrepreneur Excellence Award for “Greatest Potential” from the NorthFront Entrepreneur Alliance Group (NEAG) at the third annual “Entrepreneur Excellence” Awards Banquet.  The NEAG was … Continue reading →

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More On The 300 AAC Blackout…

Posted on Tuesday, 6 December, 2011 by twobirdsflyingpub

One of our readers, and industry insider, shares this photo with us. The important thing to note is not just the group size – it’s the platform used to achieve it. This level of repeatable accuracy would be difficult to … Continue reading →

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Reader Question 300 AAC Blackout – Why Do You Use A 50 Yard Zero?

Posted on Sunday, 4 December, 2011 by twobirdsflyingpub

Thank you for your question and your permission to share it with other readers. It’s a great question!         I use a 50 yard zero for two reasons: I use the 300 AAC almost exclusively with a … Continue reading →

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Remington’s 300 AAC Blackout

Posted on Saturday, 26 November, 2011 by twobirdsflyingpub

Just exactly what is a 300 AAC Blackout? Just exactly what is a 300 AAC Blackout? It’s a caliber that had its beginnings as the 300-221, a wildcat cartridge popularized by J.D. Jones of SSK Industries as the 300 Whisper®.  … Continue reading →

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300 AAC Blackout Preview – Full Review Coming This November.

Posted on Friday, 28 October, 2011 by twobirdsflyingpub
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Using Remington’s New 300 AAC Blackout Cardtrige, Staff Sgt. Daniel Horner Takes 1st Overall in the Tactical Optics Div of 2011 USPSA Multigun National Championship

Posted on Monday, 24 October, 2011 by twobirdsflyingpub

Las Vegas, NV – Staff Sargent Daniel Horner of the US Army’s Marksmanship Unit used the new 300 AAC Blackout cartridge to win 1st overall in the Tactical Optics division of the 2011 USPSA Multigun National Championship, held outside of … Continue reading →

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Hornady Is Up To Something And It’s Coming October 14, 2011…

Posted on Saturday, 8 October, 2011 by twobirdsflyingpub

The folks at Hornady Manufacturing are definitely up to something, but we’ll have to wait until October 14, 2011 to find out. Wait just a minute now! Is this some kind of a rerun of The Mechanic?

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Remington’s 300 AAC Blackout Ammunition Now Commercially Available.

Posted on Thursday, 23 June, 2011 by twobirdsflyingpub

Remington is now delivering 300 AAC Blackout ammunition under the Remington Express® label. A total of six loads are planned, two loads are nearly ready and will be offered later in the year; three additional loads are in development. Visit … Continue reading →

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Advanced Armament Company 300 Blackout at SOFIC 2011…

Posted on Wednesday, 1 June, 2011 by twobirdsflyingpub

Photo Courtesy of AAC When Eugene Stoner designed and developed the M16, he probably did not envision the genius of his work. There is not a weapon system in production today that delivers the functionality, flexibility and reliability found in … Continue reading →

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A Weapon is Only as Good as the Ammunition Fired and Liberty Ammunition is on the Cutting Edge.

Posted on Tuesday, 24 May, 2011 by twobirdsflyingpub

I’ve you’ve been alive over the last 9 years you know the DoD has been struggling with the lethality issue; much if not all of it has been fomented by the media in response to baseless allegations that the M4 and M9 … Continue reading →

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