USRS Newsletter - 6/2/26

New Product Announcement: American-Made Ammunition Coming Soon -

We're excited to announce that US Reloading Supply will soon be adding loaded ammunition from Freedom Munitions to our product lineup.

Proudly 100% American-made and American-owned, Freedom Munitions manufactures its ammunition in Lewiston, Idaho, where every step of the process—from loading equipment and components to finished cartridges—is controlled in-house. Their vertically integrated manufacturing approach helps ensure consistency, reliability, and quality in every round. Freedom Munitions also utilizes an in-house ballistics laboratory and underground testing facility to verify performance before products leave the factory.

Our initial order includes some of the most popular handgun and rifle calibers on the market:

• .380 ACP
• 9mm Luger
• .40 S&W
• .38 Special
• .357 Magnum
• .44 Special
• .44 Magnum
• .45 ACP
• .223 Remington
• .308 Winchester

Whether you're heading to the range, preparing for competition, or simply replenishing your ammunition supply, these are the calibers shooters use every day.

Once the shipment arrives and inventory is processed, these products will be added to our website and made available for purchase. Quantities on this first order are limited, so be sure to check back soon, as we plan to expand our selection and inventory as we move forward.

This is another exciting step in our continued effort to expand the products and brands available to our customers. We appreciate your support and look forward to bringing you even more quality products in the months ahead.

American-made loaded ammunition from Freedom Munitions is coming soon to US Reloading Supply!

Have a caliber you'd like to see us carry in the future? Let us know—we're always interested in hearing what our customers want to see next.

The .250-3000 Savage: The First 3,000 FPS Cartridge -

When the .250-3000 Savage was introduced in 1915, it achieved something no commercial sporting cartridge had accomplished before: a muzzle velocity of 3,000 feet per second. At a time when velocity was becoming a major focus of firearms development, this milestone captured the attention of hunters and shooters across the country and secured the cartridge's place in firearms history.

The .250-3000 Savage was developed by the innovative firearms designer Charles Newton in partnership with Savage Arms. Newton was a strong advocate of high-velocity cartridges, believing that increased speed resulted in flatter trajectories and improved field performance. His work on the .250-3000 would help shape the direction of cartridge development for decades to come.

Originally chambered in the popular Savage Model 99 lever-action rifle, the cartridge fired an 87-grain bullet at the then-unprecedented velocity of 3,000 feet per second. In fact, the cartridge's name reflects this achievement. The ".250" referred to its caliber, while "3000" proudly advertised its groundbreaking muzzle velocity.

The introduction of the .250-3000 marked the beginning of the industry's fascination with high-speed cartridges. Hunters appreciated the cartridge's flat trajectory, which reduced the need for precise range estimation in the field. This made it particularly effective for deer-sized game and varmints, helping it gain a loyal following among sportsmen throughout North America.

As time went on, many shooters discovered that heavier 100-grain bullets often provided superior performance on deer and similar game animals. While these loads typically fell short of the cartridge's original 3,000 feet per second benchmark, they delivered excellent accuracy, reliable terminal performance, and mild recoil. As a result, the .250-3000 developed a reputation as an efficient and highly practical hunting cartridge.

Although newer cartridges eventually entered the market offering greater velocity or energy, the .250-3000 Savage remained respected for its balance of performance and shootability. It demonstrated that effective hunting cartridges did not necessarily require heavy recoil or large powder charges. Instead, careful design and efficient use of available case capacity could produce impressive real-world results.

Today, more than a century after its introduction, the .250-3000 Savage remains one of the most historically significant sporting cartridges ever developed. It stands as a milestone in the pursuit of velocity and a testament to the ingenuity of early cartridge designers. While modern cartridges may surpass it on paper, the .250-3000's influence can still be seen in countless hunting rounds that followed, making it a true pioneer in the evolution of high-performance rifle cartridges.

New news article! -

We just posted a news article on our website explaining Roll-Sizing a little bit. 

This and all of our other articles can be found in our news archive. Please click the following link, if you would like to check it out. - News Archive

That's it for this week folks. Stay safe out there and thanks for reading!