Upon first consideration, it would seem to be a decent idea to use handloads for self-defense. A person experienced in handloading could choose the right combination to create tailored ammunition which would be far more effective in a real-world situation than the standard ammunition available for purchase in a store. However, there is a risk.
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A Good “Stuck at Home” Project – Reloading Berdan Primed Steel Cases
Published: May 3, 2020 { 16 comments }With everyone stuck at home, and the supply channels short of ammunition, a lot of folks are turning to reloading.
Lyman Takes Over Mark 7 Automated Presses – Builds First New Dies in 40 Years! – SHOT Show 2020
Published: January 29, 2020 { 2 comments }This past year Lyman Products acquired Mark 7 reloading, and it is a huge jump for one of the most recognized names in shooting sports. Mark 7 started out making automation systems for Dillon presses. We covered them in our SHOT Show vids back in 2012ish. As the company grew, and more and more small [...]
Reload Your Holiday Wish List with These 6 Must-Have Reloading Supplies
Published: December 8, 2019 { 4 comments }Your relatives might not know the difference between wet and dry tumbling, or the benefits of a carbide sizer die, but that doesn’t mean you should leave reloading supplies off your list to Santa. Now, I can’t help you explain to your grandma how an overall length gauge works, but I can tell you what I’m asking for this year, so at least we can confuse our relatives together.
Mini 12 Gauge Shells Are Getting SAAMI Specifications
Published: September 26, 2019 { 4 comments }The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, or SAAMI, just gave the mini shell its official blessing, in part due to Federal Ammunition.
Bullets Matter in Handgun Accuracy – RMR’s 9mm 124 JHP MPR (.3555”)
Published: July 6, 2019 { 13 comments }With great ammo, you can turn a $400 handgun into one that shoots as well as a gun that costs many thousands. The opposite is true as well. Sometimes cheap ammo can turn a handgun that cost many thousands of dollars into one that shoots about as well as a cheap one.
Dillon 550 Conversion Kit – Walking Through the Setup
Published: June 15, 2019 { 3 comments }Getting a new reloading press is a pretty exciting thing! And there is so much to do – from finding the right work area and getting the machine assembled, to deciding what caliber(s) you want to start making. If you are new to handloading then there is also the overwhelming nature of the complexity of the task and the volumes of information to sift through. We’ve all been there!
Maximize Your Accuracy with the RCBS Competition Die Set
Published: April 19, 2019 { 3 comments }Scroll through any forum for ammunition reloaders, and you’ll often see the same advice for newbies: start small. Don’t buy an expensive die set until you know how to use a basic set from Lee or Hornady. This is good advice, generally speaking, but if you buy basic now and then decide to upgrade later, your final bill will be even higher. That’s why I was drawn to the Competition die set from RCBS.
Start Reloading the Right Way With Lyman’s 50th Edition Reloading Handbook
Published: April 9, 2019 { 0 comments }Rolling your own is cheaper than buying new ammo. You may even get a more accurate and reliable round. The bad news? If you don’t get it right, every time, you can blow up your gun. You have to start with the correct procedures and data. Lyman reloading handbooks have the latest data on modern [...]
Lyman’s New Offerings for 2019 – SHOT Show 2019
Published: February 5, 2019 { 0 comments }Quick overview of Lyman’s new for 2019 reloading products