Remington’s New Nitro Dove Loads Are Ready for Fall

Remington Dove

July 31, 2026 — Remington announces the availability of its new Nitro Dove Loads. The speedy new dove loads deliver excellent patterns at high velocities with Remington’s consistent round shot, Power Piston wad, and Unibody hull. The four new loads include two 12-ga. loads with a muzzle velocity of 1,350 fps, and two 20-ga. loads with a muzzle velocity of 1,300 fps. These new products are now being delivered to dealers nationwide.

“Dove hunting is incredibly popular in our great nation because it marks the unofficial start of the fall hunting season, offers a highly social hunting experience, and provides fast-paced shooting action,” says Ronnie Evans, Remington’s Shotshell Product Manager. “Our new Nitro Dove loads are made to take down fast-moving game birds, no matter the time of the season. Nitro Dove gives you consistent patterns, high velocities, and Nitro performance downrange. This helps ensure fewer birds are lost, which results in more doves in your bag.”

The new Nitro Dove loads are packed with features including American-made lead shot that delivers dense patterns which knock birds out of the sky. The load’s unique one-piece wad protects and cushions the shot column for dependable patterns, and Remington’s proven Unibody hull maintains smooth performance and cycling in any shotgun. The loads are available in four configurations and are sold in 25-round boxes.

Find it at: Nitro Dove Ammo | Shotshell | Remington.

Part No. / Description / MSRP

28765 / 12-gauge, 2-3/4-inch, 1-1/4-ounce, No. 8, 1,350 fps, 25-count / $22.99

28763 / 12-gauge, 2-3/4-inch, 1-1/4-ounce, No. 7.5, 1,350 fps, 25-count / $22.99

28768 / 20-gauge, 2-3/4-inch, 1-ounce, No. 8, 1,300 fps, 25-count / $22.99

28767 / 20-gauge, 2-3/4-inch, 1-ounce, No. 7.5, 1,300 fps, 25-count / $22.99

Remington Ammunition products are available at dealers nationwide and online. For more information on Remington ammunition and to sign up for product news and special offers, visit www.remington.com.

About Remington: From muskets to modern day, generations of hunters and shooters have trusted Remington ammunition and accessories. Loaded in Lonoke, Arkansas, by American workers, our wide array of pioneering sporting and hunting ammunition promises to get the job done every time the trigger is pulled. At Remington, we’re here for everyone who loads a round of ammo into a handgun, rifle, or shotgun. Founded in 1816, Remington has played a significant role in American history, fighting and winning wars, providing food for millions, and uniting countless generations at the range and in the field. Remington is proud of every round that rolls off the factory line. An ammunition brand of The Kinetic Group, owned by CSG, a globally diversified industrial group based in Prague (Czech Republic), Remington is bringing a renewed focus to ammunition, innovation, and quality – all while staying true to Remington’s legendary h

Apex Introduces Dove Stratified Loads in Lead and Steel

Apex dove

July 16, 2026, Columbus, Miss. – Apex Ammunition is excited to introduce dove loads in its Stratified™ line of hard-hitting, superior patterning shotshells. Featuring layered shot sizes of either L3 high-antimony lead or S3 steel pellets, the Dove Stratified series is designed to deliver optimal performance at variable ranges – with dense close- and mid-range patterns and increased terminal energy at longer distance – to bring down those speedy highfliers.

“Our move into lead and steel dove loads is the result of tremendous demand from retailers and our customers in the upland community who want Apex’s consistent quality and performance in loads for smaller, more fragile game birds like dove and quail,” said Jason Lonsberry, President and CEO, Apex Ammunition. “We are excited to now offer affordable, high-quality lead and non-toxic steel options for these hunts.”

Features of Apex Dove Stratified:

  • Layered Shot Payload – Optimized for both close birds and long-range fliers
  • Deadly Pattern Density – Increased pellet count on target
  • Customer-Driven Innovation – Built on real-world feedback from the field
  • Assembled in the USA – Premium components, loaded for peak performance

Dove Stratified L3 Lead

Available in 12- and 20-gauge loads, the Apex Dove Stratified features L3 high-antimony lead shot for a harder, rounder pellet and enhanced pattern efficiency.

MSRP per 25-round box:

12 Ga, 2 ¾” 1 ¼ oz #7 and #8 L3 Lead Shot $19.99

12 Ga, 2 ¾” 1 ⅛ oz #7 and #8 L3 Lead Shot $18.99

20 Ga, 3″ 1 ⅛ oz #7 and #8 L3 Lead Shot $18.99

20 Ga, 2 ¾” 1 oz #7 and #8 L3 Lead Shot $16.99

Dove Stratified S3 Steel

The 12- and 20-gauge Dove Stratified S3 Steel shotshells are loaded with premium S3 zinc-plated steel to ensure pellet consistency and superior pattern performance.

MSRP per 25-round box:

12 Ga, 2 ¾” 1 oz #6 and #7 S3 Steel Shot $18.99

20 Ga, 2 ¾” ¾ oz #6 and #7 S3 Steel Shot $16.99

All Apex shotshells are produced under heightened quality control processes designed to ensure the most consistent performance possible from shot to shot.

About Apex Ammunition: What started in 2017 with a few handmade shells for a hunting trip with friends has become an obsession to provide wingshooters with the absolute best performing ammunition possible. Founded by U.S. Veterans and hunting enthusiasts in the great state of Mississippi, Apex Ammunition pioneered the commercial application of ultra-high-density Tungsten Super Shot to create the hardest hitting, most accurate shot loads in the business. The driving principle behind the company’s continued quest for innovation and better performance is its commitment to delivering a hunting experience like no other. For more information, visit ApexAmmunition.com.

Kent Announces Southern Reserve Dove High-Performance Shells

Kent

July 13, 2026 — Kent Cartridge introduces Southern Reserve™ Dove, a purpose built load designed for fast shooting and uncompromising performance on dove fields.

Built with high brass heads and Kent’s proprietary Diamond Shot, Southern Reserve™ Dove is designed for hunters who demand consistency when the action is fast. Diamond Shot is graded beyond standard lead shot and polished through a proprietary process to create highly uniform pellets that deliver exceptional pattern consistency. Combined with balanced payloads and tuned velocities, Southern Reserve™ Dove produces dense, even patterns, strong ignition, and dependable cycling shot after shot. Whether birds are crossing hard, dropping into the field, or streaking overhead, it provides the repeatable performance dove hunters can trust.

Balanced payloads and tuned velocities deliver dense, uniform patterns that stay effective on fast, high flying birds. This is controlled, repeatable performance that holds together when birds cut angles and opportunities come and go in seconds.

Southern Reserve™ Dove stands apart as a true top shelf load. It is built for shooters who expect consistency, demand performance, and know the difference when it shows up on target.

Available loads include:
12ga 2 3/4″ 1 1/8 oz 7.5 shot at 1350 fps
20ga 2 3/4″ 1 oz 7.5 shot at 1255 fps
28ga 2 3/4″ 3/4 oz 7.5 shot at 1300 fps
410 bore 3″ 2/3 oz 7.5 shot at 1150 fps

A load worthy of the experience.

Founded in 1997, Kent® Cartridge produces several lines of high-quality shotshells for hunters and competitive shooters, including Fasteel®2.0, FastLead®, Kent Bismuth®, Kent Elite®, ProTrial® Field Blanks, Steel Dove®, TealSteel®, Tungsten Matrix®, and Ultimate® Turkey. For more information, visit the Kent Cartridge website at www.kentcartridge.com.

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