C. Rodney James
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C. RODNEY JAMES has been a shooter and reloader for more than forty years. Rodney’s technical and historical articles have appeared in Gun Digest, Handloader's Digest, Guns Illustrated, Shooter's Bible, Guns Magazine and AFTE Journal, the publication of the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners. He is the author of the 6th and 9th Editions of The ABCs of Reloading.
Gun Articles
Rifling Evolution: Cutting Through The Spin On Twists
Here we examine the twists and turns of early rifling development.
Ammunition
Brief Discussion on the Extreme Range of .22 Ammunition
The .22 rimfire reigns supreme when it comes to American shooters. But just exactly what are these nifty little rounds capable of at the extreme end of their range? You'd be surprised.
How To
.22 Shooting: Measuring Field Accuracy
Here's a useful way to determine the accuracy of your rimfire .22 under field conditions.
Ammunition
Rethinking the Power of the .410
For those who think of the .410 as a weak sister to heavier gauges, this is not the case.
Lethality
Penetration tests in plywood sheets and...
Ammunition
Primers: An Important Factor in Precision Reloading
The purpose of primers is to ignite the main powder charge. However, there are more considerations than mere caliber and type when looking at the ignition end of a cartridge.
How To
Brass Basics: Case Selection and Prep
When buying cartridge cases for reloading, the first thing you want to be sure of is that you have the right one for your gun. This article will teach you how to approach case selection, case headstamps, case cleaning and storage.