Walt Hampton

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Walt Hampton is a retired wildlife biologist and gunsmith and has been writing for outdoor publications since 1990. Send your questions to him at: [email protected] or write him at: 341 Horse Ford Lane, Independence, VA 24348. For a signed, first edition copy of Walt's book, Tales From Buck Mountain, send $20 to the address above. Be sure to include your mailing address. All proceeds from his book sales now go to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Performance Handloading: Handloading Sensitivity

Walt Hampton talks about factors that affect handloads - and reloading in general - in "Performance Handloading: Handloading Sensitivity," a Gun Digest Web Exclusive.

What's New in Handloading

Whether you handload to save money, improve accuracy or just have a hobby you have lots of options.

Favorite Handloads for Deer

Like anybody, Hampton has his favorite handloads. But at the end of the day, it’s best to load what you can shoot confidently.

Ammo: Long-Term Storage Tips

With the run on ammunition and threats from elsewhere, it pays to store your ammo right.

Loads for the Military Bring-Backs

The Mauser and the Arisaka both offer great opportunities for handloaders. Here are a few loads you can start with to bring these guns to life.

To Build a Rifle, Part II

Having a rifle made on order is a pretty big deal; you can get into some real money in a hurry if you’re not careful.  Putting together a rifle for yourself can be a rewarding experience and save you some cash.  All it takes is a bit of planning.

Build Yourself a Rifle – Part I

Having a rifle made on order is a pretty big deal; you can get into some real money in a hurry if you're not careful. Putting together a rifle for yourself can be a rewarding experience and save you some cash. All it takes is a bit of planning.

Changing Loads Means Research

Experimenting with different loads takes a little work, but the results are worth it.