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Reloading Ammo: Dangerous Game Loads — Part I

Some shy away from producing dangerous game loads themselves, but this may be a mistake. Find out why you should load your own if heading on safari.

Reloading Ammo: Keeping Your Powder Scale and Thrower on Solid Footing

Feeling a little shaky about your powder measurements? It could be you've got some bad vibrations getting in the way. Here are some thoughts on how to keep your loads accurate and rock solid with a look at the powder scale.

Reloading Ammo: The Precise Business of Reloading AR Cartridges

Given the characteristics of the rifle, reloading AR cartridges requires some special considerations compared to other firearms to keep them safe and accurate.

Reloading Ammo: Pitfalls of Using Old Pistol Reloading Data

While old reloading data can be useful, you must be careful applying the information to handguns rounds. Advancements in powders and components have made much of this info outdated.

Sig Sauer Releases New Supersonic .300 Blackout Ammo

Sig Sauer has introduced its second rifle round and it plays perfect compliment to the ammo of which the company kicked the lineup off.

Reloading Ammo: Cartridge Primers and Pressure Differences

Don’t assume that all cartridge primers are the same. The way each is formulated means their performance can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Get a Chronograph for Reloading

The more you reload ammunition, the more you need a chronograph. Find out why you should get a chronograph for reloading and what features to look for.

Lyman's New Ultrasonic Case Cleaner Might Be Just Right

Looking for the right-sized ultrasonic case cleaner? Then Lyman’s new 1200 Turbo Sonic might be right down your alley.

Reloading Ammo: Ponderations on Progressive Presses

There comes a time for many reloaders when the volume of their ammunition needs outgrows the function of their single-stage press. That's when it becomes time to start looking at progressive presses for handloading.

Reloading Ammo: Shaping Up Loads through Gunpowder Structure

Stick, ball, flake — propellant comes in all shapes and sizes. Master ballistician Phil Massaro helps you figure out exactly which gunpowder type best suits your next reloading project.

Reloading Techniques that Save Headaches or Worse

When it comes to reloading techniques, there are some tricks and tips master ballistician Phil Massaro has picked up that make it safer and more efficient.

The Easy-to-Read Pro-Touch 1500 Reloading Scale

With a large touch screen, Lyman's Pro-Touch 1500 Reloading Scale looks to have all the user-friendly features needed for long reloading sessions.

Reloading Ammo: An Abbreviated Look at Reloading Short Magnums

Ever since the .308 came out, shorter cartridges have been all the rage. But short-action rounds present reloaders with a unique set of challenges in getting the most out of the cartridges. Here's a primer on reloading short magnums.

Getting the Lead Out with RCBS's New Progressive Presses

The long-time ammunition reloading company has come out with two new progressive presses that really look to help reloaders pick up the pace.

Reloading Ammo: The Straight Spin on Barrel Twist Rates

When chewing over potential bullet weights, it is key to take a firearm's barrel twist rate into consideration. It can determine the best bullet for your intended application.

.338 Lapua Mag: The Ultimate Long-Range Round?

The .338 Lapua Mag. dates to 1983, when Research Armament Industries, in the U.S., outlined plans for a sniper cartridge driving a 250-grain .338 bullet at 3,000 fps. The sleek FMJ missile would penetrate five layers of body armor at 1,000 meters (1,094 yards).

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