MONA, Utah – August 4, 2025 – Barnes Bullets is proud to introduce Barnes Reserve, an exclusive new ammunition line that builds upon the company’s storied reputation for ballistic innovation. Designed specifically for hard-to-find and specialty hunting cartridges, Barnes Reserve represents the next evolution in Barnes’ pursuit of precision, performance and craftsmanship.

Now available exclusively through the Barnes Bullets website, Barnes Reserve combines decades of ballistic expertise with the finest components and meticulous hand-loading by Barnes Bullets’ in-house experts. Each cartridge is engineered with match-grade tolerances and undergoes rigorous testing to ensure the lowest standard deviations and exceptional accuracy in the field.

“We’re really excited to launch Barnes Reserve and offer this to our diehard fan base,” said Dale Evans, Marketing Manager at Barnes Bullets. “It was important to us to provide an option for shooters who demand more niche offerings in cartridges that traditionally haven’t received much manufacturer support. The Reserve line also gives us the flexibility to respond quickly to consumer feedback and create new products based on evolving demand. We’re proud to release this premium, handloaded option in perfect time before hunting season to help our consumers have the highest success in the field.”

Designed with discerning hunters in mind, Barnes Reserve offers a premium, handloaded solution for those seeking a decisive edge in the field. With ultra-consistent ballistic performance and handcrafted reliability, this new line ensures that every shot counts. Each round is carefully crafted and tested, delivering the unmatched results that have set Barnes Bullets apart in the ammunition industry. Created to fill the gap in hard-to-find hunting cartridges, the Barnes Reserve line reflects Barnes Bullets’ commitment to quality and dedication to meeting the demands of its loyal customers.

Ranging between $99 – $119 per box, the Barnes Reserve line is currently available in the following initial offerings.

257 Weatherby Magnum (101gr LRX)

6.8 Western (155gr LRX)

6.5-284 Norma (127gr LRX)

300 “Super” WSM (212gr Bore Rider)

7mm SAUM (145gr LRX)

300 SAUM (175gr LRX)

Available now exclusively at www.barnesbullets.com.

Cedar Park, TX (July 2025) – Filling a hole in the market while creating new holes in your targets, Black Collar Munitions is excited to announce a super quiet, uniquely affordable, and readily-available subsonic 308 Winchester ammunition offering!

Loaded in brand new brass, the Black Collar Munitions subsonic 308 Win bulk load fires 220 grain copper plated lead projectiles at 1,050 FPS. A very particular gunpowder is used, which optimizes both consistency and sound. When suppressed, this ammo is insanely quiet!

Sold in 100-round bulk packs for under a buck per round, this is the most affordable subsonic 308 ammo on the market. It’s also reliable, accurate, and consistent!

Steve of Black Collar Munitions says:

Supersonic 308 Winchester is about twice as capable as supersonic 300 Blackout, while subsonic loads are effectively identical – exact same projectiles, exact same velocities, possibly even quieter when suppressed. Unfortunately, subsonic 308 has always been a niche loading, typically too expensive to shoot for fun and hard to find in-stock. We set out to change that!

WARNING! We have decided to maximize subsonic performance by loading 220 grain projectiles. TEST WITHOUT A SUPPRESSOR FIRST to ensure projectiles are fully stable through your rifle. This means bullets are leaving ROUND holes in your target. We tested this ammo through four different, 1:10 twist 308 Win rifles from different manufacturers and all completely stabilized these projectiles out to at least 100 yards. It’s fair to say that 1:7 and 1:8 would be ideal twist rates, 1:10 has proven fully sufficient in our testing, and if your rifle has a slower twist rate than 1:10 we’d advise firing at least 10 rounds into a paper/cardboard target at 50-100 yards to ensure all bullets remain stable before attaching a suppressor.

Black Collar Munitions 220 grain subsonic 308 Win bulk ammo is in-stock and ready to ship! Find out more at the Black Collar Munitions website here: www.blackcollarmunitions.com/?product=308-winchester-subsonic

NOTE: this subsonic ammunition will not cycle most semi-auto firearms

HAYSVILLE, OHIO – July 15, 2025 – HOP Munitions’ 62-grain Solid Copper REX 5.56 cartridge continues to build its reputation as a go-to round for hog hunters, aerial wildlife control teams, and independent contractors across the country. One such professional, Tucker of Adaptive Improved Management (AIM), recently shared real-world performance results after extensive use of the round in both USDA Wildlife Services and private wildlife management operations.

“We specifically used the REX round for feral swine in our aerial program,” said Tucker. “From 20 yards to nearly 300 yards, the results were consistent and devastating. Whether it was juvenile pigs or 350-pound boars, we witnessed complete shoulder destruction, internal dislocation, and rapid incapacitation—even from shorter barrels like a 10.5-inch AR.”

Tucker’s field testing included night hunts, barrier testing, gel block evaluation, and high-adrenaline aerial engagements. He noted that even under challenging circumstances—such as pigs running at full speed—placing two rounds on target from a helicopter was enough to end the pursuit instantly.

Key findings from his experience include:

• Lethal Performance Across Distances: From 20 to 300 yards, the round maintained consistent terminal performance.
• Clean Expansion on Soft and Hard Targets: Even on smaller pigs, the round did not over-penetrate. Instead, it delivered full expansion and maximum trauma.
• Barrier-Defeating Capability: Gel block tests, both with and without barriers, consistently showed 14–16 inches of penetration with aggressive petal expansion.
• Short Barrel Compatibility: Accuracy and performance held steady from SBRs as short as 10.5 inches, making the REX round a versatile choice for mobile and aerial platforms.
• Reliable Terminal Ballistics: In larger swine, the round caused catastrophic damage to bone and tissue, including complete pass-through and mechanical disruption of vital zones.

“We attempted to find out when the round wouldn’t perform,” Tucker added. “But we couldn’t find a weakness. It did exactly what it was advertised to do—every time.”

Now operating under his own company, Adaptive Improved Management (AIM), Tucker continues to rely on the 62-grain Solid Copper REX for invasive species management.

Ammunition Specs:

Caliber: 5.56

Grain Weight: 62

Bullet Type: Solid Copper REX (Rapid EXpanding)

Muzzle Velocity: 2,870 fps

Muzzle Energy: 1,134 ft/lbs

Ballistic Coefficient: .300

Sectional Density: .177

Package Quantity: 20 or 50

For agencies and hunters seeking a dependable, non-toxic projectile that delivers deep penetration, rapid expansion, and consistent accuracy across barrel lengths, HOP Munitions’ REX round stands as a proven solution.

For bulk department orders, contact Tyler Flinn
Email: tyler.flinn@hopmunitions.com

Cell: (330) 749-5234