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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).

Redding Releases a Number of New Precision Reloading Die Sets

Redding is synonymous with precision reloading and has introduced a number of new precision reloading die sets that are sure to keep shooters on target.

Reloading Ammo: Groovy Bullet Groove Trends

There have been a number of advancements in bullet design in the modern day. One of the most elegant and effective has been the advent of the bullet groove.

BATF Pulls Proposed Ban of Green Tip Ammo

The Federal agency, at least for now, has stepped away from its attempt at banning M855 ammunition, a popular and affordable military surplus round utilized by many AR-15 shooters.

Reloading Ammo: Annealed Brass the Hot Way to Extend Case Life

There is a simple technique that adds a ton of life to your cases – annealing. Of course, there are some tricks to annealed brass, which custom ammunition manufacturer Phil Massaro unveils in this blog.

Black Hills Ammunition's New Cartridges

Whether it's a match bullet you're after or something for long-distance hunting, Black Hills Ammunition's new 2015 cartridges could have the answer with four new precision loads looking to be right on target.

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