Winchester Low-Noise, Low-Recoil 12ga Ammo

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Getting someone started in shotgunning doesn't have to 'hurt'.  Winchester has a new line of AA Target Ammo that offers up to 50% less recoil and 50% less noise than standard loads.  While we wouldn't use this for serious competition or hunting, it should be great for close-range trap or skeet practice, self-defense practice, and cowboy action.  With a price comparable to standard loads, it's worth a try if you've got new or recoil adverse shooters. 

Fiocchi 12ga Tracer Ammo

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New for 2011, Fiocchi has a new 12ga "Tracer" product.  Their new Cyalume ammo is non-pyrotechnic, non-toxic, and biodegradable.  Intended as a training aid for wing-shooting sports, it provides a visible indication of the shot pattern in daylight conditions.  The ammo is in stock now and we hope to get a video of it in action next week.

Centurion .22 Long Rifle Ammo Test

With the current shortages of common ammo, including bricks of domestic .22 long rifle, we’ve begun to see new ‘brands’ start to appear.  One new brand (at least new to us) is “Centurion” .22 ammo now being sold in 500 round bricks.

This ammo is manufactured in Mexico and given the ‘A‘ headstamp on the brass it’s probably safe to assume it is made by Aguila.

We ran this ammo through a .22 Lever Action Henry rifle with a 4x scope at 50 yards to see how it’d group (10 rounds).  While shot from a bench, we didn’t use any special rests.  As a comparison, we also shot 10 rounds of Remington ‘Walmat Special’ .22lr ammo under the same conditions.

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