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.
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Father’s Day Gift Guide, Part 2: Five Gifts Under $75
Published: June 10, 2016 { 3 comments }This is the second of three articles in this Father’s Day Gift Guide series. Each article has a maximum price ($125.00 or less, $75.00 or less and $25.00 or less). Have a Happy Father’s Day!
Reloading: Priming For Success
Published: June 9, 2016 { 9 comments }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 [...]
Reloading: All About Primers
Published: May 8, 2016 { 12 comments }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 [...]
Reloading: Trimming Cartridge Cases
Published: April 10, 2016 { 6 comments }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.
Reloading: Brass Resizing
Published: April 2, 2016 { 25 comments }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.
Reloading: Brass Cleaning and Preparation To Load
Published: March 17, 2016 { 35 comments }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.
Reloading: The Gear You Need And What It’ll Cost You
Published: March 12, 2016 { 49 comments }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.
Reloading: The Reloading Process
Published: February 27, 2016 { 7 comments }We’re continuing the introduction to the reloading process with an in-depth look at the process. Here are the steps, explained and demystified.
Reloading: Want To Reload Your Own Ammo? Basic Questions to Consider
Published: February 13, 2016 { 57 comments }The big joke about reloading your own ammunition is that you save money. Sure, the monetary cost of each cartridge is less if you shop smart for reloading components like powder, primers, and bullets. But you will end up shooting more, and then there’s all the cool gear that you’ll want to add to your reloading workshop…