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Reloading: Powder, Propellants, and Pressure

When it comes to reloading, the powder is the biggest variable. Not only do you need to worry about the exact amount of powder in a charge, you also need to consider the type of powder. By my rough count, and this is not at all official, there are somewhere around 150 types of powder on the market.

Depending on your equipment setup, there are a number of ways to re-prime cases for reloading.

Reloading: Priming For Success

SERIES Part 1: Want to Reload Your Own Ammo? Basic Questions to Consider Part 2: The Reloading Process Part 3: The Gear You’ll Need and What It’ll Cost You Part 4: Brass Cleaning and Preparation to Load Part 5: Brass Resizing Part 6: Trimming Cartridge Cases Part 7: Repriming the Cartridge Case Part 8: Powder, Propellants, and Pressure Part 9: All About Primers Part [...]

Choosing the right primer for the job is a bigger deal than you might expect.

Reloading: All About Primers

SERIES Part 1: Want to Reload Your Own Ammo? Basic Questions to Consider Part 2: The Reloading Process Part 3: The Gear You’ll Need and What It’ll Cost You Part 4: Brass Cleaning and Preparation to Load Part 5: Brass Resizing Part 6: Trimming Cartridge Cases Part 7: Repriming the Cartridge Case Part 8: Powder, Propellants, and Pressure Part 9: All About Primers Part [...]

OK, so maybe this isn't the most precise way to trim your cartridge cases...

Reloading: Trimming Cartridge Cases

We’re continuing our coverage of reloading with an in-depth look at the options available for trimming up cases. This is how you ensure your recycled brass will fit in your gun.

The resizing step does exactly what the name implies. Using a die like this Hornady .308 resizing die, you squish the fired case back into its original dimensions.

Reloading: Brass Resizing

If you plan to reload, you will have to get very familiar with your brass. Here we talk about how to resize cases, and what to watch out for. There are a lot of variations from the various manufacturers, and several things you must watch for.

A vibrating tumbler will get your brass clean. The dryer sheets shown here help collect some of the dirt so the cleaning media lasts longer.

Reloading: Brass Cleaning and Preparation To Load

Reloading has many steps. Some of them aren’t as sexy as others. But today, we’re getting down and dirty cleaning brass. There are numerous ways to do it, and numerous gadgets that can help.

What do you really need to reload your own ammunition? Read on to find out...

Reloading: The Gear You Need And What It’ll Cost You

The first question prospective reloaders always ask me is, “How much will it cost me to get started?” The problem with that question is that it depends. It depends on whether you want to reload for rifle, pistol, or both. It depends on the number of calibers you want to reload. But more than anything, it depends on your personal definitions of needs and wants.

The circle of reloadling life...

Reloading: The Reloading Process

We’re continuing the introduction to the reloading process with an in-depth look at the process. Here are the steps, explained and demystified.

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Reloader’s Holiday Gift Guide

Reloading is a gear heavy sport! So there are always options for that reloader on you list. Sneak a peak at their set-up and see what they’re missing. And then check out our suggestions–we’ve got something for every price range.

Reloading: Is it Worth it?  The Frugal Novice Weighs In

Reloading: Is it Worth it?  The Frugal Novice Weighs In

Looking at the costs of reloading, the frugal novice asks herself: is it really worth all the hassle?