“Tag: shotshells”

Browning Ammunition has announced that it will be expanding its BPT Performance Target line in 2017. A 12-gauge Handicap No. 7½ load—designed chiefly for trap shooters, as well as dove and quail hunters—will be joining the rotation. The 2¾-inch shell will be loaded with 1-1/8 ounces of shot.

The Hodgdon Powder Company—long-famous for its deep roots as well as its innovative measures in powder development—has continued to deliver the goods for the reloading community. IMR Red is just one of a series of five new powders introduced in 2017.

Here are three new, high-velocity shotshell loads worth considering before you put a lead on your first pheasant this fall.

Shotshell technology has come a long way in the past few years. Case in point: Browning’s BXD Waterfowl loads, which pack several premium features into one shell.

Contributor Brad Fitzpatrick tests the first 28-gauge load to wear the Buckmark logo on the clays course and in the field.

Hevi-X sits right at a sweet spot where performance and price meet to offer the average waterfowl hunter a premium shell he can afford to shoot.

Rio Ammunition is releasing new packaging for its made-in-Texas “Patriot Pack” of 100 shotgun shells that proudly displays continued support for the NRA and the shooting sports.

Federal Premium has announced the addition of several new shot size offerings to its improved Black Cloud FS Steel with FliteControl Flex lineup, including various new No. 1 and No. 3 loads in both 12- and 20-gauge.

Federal’s redesigned Speed-Shok shotshells are now available in sub-gauge and high-velocity 12-gauge loads, and include several new features that improve performance.