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Are Hollow Points Good for Hunting?

Hollow point bullets are perhaps the most popular and effective choice for deer and other big game hunting.  While hollow points are excellent bullets for hunting, it does depend on the quarry. Since 1984, Powder Valley, the leader in ammo reloading supply, has been offering sportsmen and those interested in self-defense the best prices on […]

What Is FFFG Powder?

FFFG powder is a fine-grained propellant used primarily in small caliber black powder revolvers like the 1851 Colt Navy revolver. Here at Powder Valley, we carry a large selection of high-quality powders and other vintage shooting supplies for reloaders. What Is FFFG Powder? To fully understand what FFFG powder is, let’s first look at how […]

Are Berger Bullets Good for Hunting?

Berger bullets are among the best bullets for hunting on the market, particularly for deer hunting. They are accurate and quick-expanding for a swift and ethical kill. While these are excellent long-range bullets, they also perform well at closer ranges. Hunters demand that ammunition produce successful and repeatable results. That’s what they get with Berger […]

Brief History of Lapua Brass

Imagine a brand of ammo that’s accurate up to 1500 yards. One that achieves a perfect score in 300 meter competitions. One that’s just as proficient at putting food on the dinner table as winning awards at shooting events. Does that sound like the kind of ammunition you’re looking for? If so, then we’d love […]

Brief History of Berger Bullets

Whether you’re looking to prove your marksmanship or bag a trophy deer, nothing works better than Berger bullets. That’s because of Berger’s unique design, which combines the following three elements: A sloped “boat tail” configuration for improved aerodynamic performance. An ultra-narrow front profile to minimize wind drift. A lightweight design that penetrates deep into the […]

A Brief History of Winchester Arms

Since our founding in 1984, Powder Valley has offered professional shooters and sportsmen, and women the finest in reloading equipment at the best possible prices. We are particularly proud to be a premier supplier of Winchester powders and reloading supplies and look forward to serving the growing market of gun aficionados who prefer the storied […]

History of Remington Ammunition

More than 200 years ago, Eliphalet Remington II handcrafted a rifle barrel at his father’s forge. From those humble beginnings, the Remington Firearms company grew to be an international leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of quality rifles, shotguns, and handguns. Since 1984, Powder Valley Inc. has supported Remington aficionados with Remington bullets for […]

Reloading Ammo vs. Factory Ammo: What Are the Differences?

As compared to factory ammunition, reloading ammo is much less expensive and more time-intensive. The primary advantage of reloading your ammo is that it lets you shoot more for the same cost or less. Factory ammo has the advantage of being convenient and because of its consistent manufacturing process, often gives you repeatable results. With […]

How does shotgun ammo differ from rifle ammo

Shotgun ammo differs from rifle ammo in three primary ways: Let’s look at these three differences in greater detail. Shot Pattern A shotgun shell is packed with small metal balls similar to BBs. When the weapon is fired, these projectiles exit the weapon at high velocity and spread out into a broad pattern as they […]

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