Load development is a critical pathway that leads to “great things” for those of us that are obsessed with precision and accuracy. What’s difficult about load development is how time consuming it can be. Variables include brand of brass, powder type, powder charge, primer type, bullet type, bullet seating depth, and more. If you multiply […]
I do a lot of shooting with loads using brand new brass. And the results can be downright impressive! One challenge I’ve had with loading new brass (a frequent issue) is excessive neck tension. New brass necks tend to come a tad undersize (0.001″-ish). There are also situations where you’ll find dented or imperfect case […]
Recently, I had some GREAT times shooting with Seth Gardner of D-M Targets. Towards the end of our shooting trip, Seth setup a precision rimfire rifle, one of his Rimfire Spinner targets, and some small targets out to about 85 yards. 10 minutes later I exclaimed: I’VE GOT TO GET SETUP FOR PRECISION RIMFIRE! The […]
Breaking down ammunition is not what most reloaders want to spend their time doing! It’s typically a slow process, and can be quite taxing on the nerves as well (Example: breaking down 200 rounds with a hammer-type bullet puller). What’s more: many bullet pulling setups require caliber-specific parts. Enter the Frankford Arsenal Pile Driver which […]
Now that I have suppressors, I’m very interested in subsonic loads for pistols and rifles that I shoot frequently. I shoot a lot of 9mm, so I recently purchased a Bear Creek Arsenal threaded Glock 17 barrel that has performed really well! Therefore, the development of a reliable 9mm subsonic load was “top of list” […]
It’s time to take another look at the LEE Loadmaster! I’ve been working with this press since 2008, but haven’t yet shown an unboxing/setup story for it, and now is that time! Furthermore, we’ll do some upgrades while we’re at it! LEE Loadmaster: What’s In the Box The LEE Loadmaster comes with most everything you’ll […]
I really enjoy revolvers. I enjoy looking at them, taking care of them, loading ammunition for them, shooting them, and just generally appreciating them! So I thought it would be fun to share with you all my collection of Smith and Wesson revolvers. Model 1905 Snub Nose 38 Special, Rare 2″ Barrel This model 1905 […]
Berger has been busy developing and releasing new bullets, continuing to innovate in popular long range categories. I recently had the privilege to get my hands on some pre-release sample bullets for one of the exciting new bullets Berger is releasing: the Berger 30 Caliber 205 Grain Elite Hunter bullet, all-new for Spring 2020. In […]
It’s time for some updates on LEE press content (coming soon) and some updates on KMS Squared UFO Press Lights! Lots of great stories coming, and it’s always great to save some $$$ on top-quality gear. UFO-LM: A great Light for the LEE Loadmaster Just Got Better If you have a LEE Loadmaster, and are […]
High-volume loading is all about optimizing the process. If you want high throughput, you can’t afford to have any “bottlenecks” in your reloading workflow. And that’s where a bullet feeder comes in handy! In this article, I’ll continue where I left off (see Mark 7 Evolution Overview/Setup) with my Mark 7 Evolution “boot up”. This […]
There are some times when it pays to spend more for top quality. If you’re building a precision rifle, the action is one of the most critical investments you’ll make. I’ve long been wanting to try out an action from BAT machine, and now is that time! In this article I’ll give an overview of […]
I recently had so much fun loading 300 Blackout with Berry’s 220 grain plated bullets, it made me think about what else I could do with these bullets. Then it came to me: how about loading 7.62x39mm with them? Shortly thereafter I was setting up a reloading press to start experimenting. I was successful in […]
There’s no doubt: Suppressed 300 Blackout Subsonic shooting is a TON of fun! When I think of close-quarters shooting with an AR-15, 300 Blackout subs are my go-to ammunition. The problem? These subsonic 300 Blackout loads require 30 caliber bullets in the 190-250 grain range which can get real expensive real quick! In this article […]
Recently I’ve seen a HUGE surge in interest from people wanting to start reloading their own ammunition! This trend isn’t surprising given current world events which is a bit of a “wake up call” for gun owners that don’t yet load their own ammunition. Better late than never! In this article I’ll share some resources […]
These are no-doubt difficult times for everyone. It’s hard to believe how quickly and deeply the world has been affected by the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. My heart goes out to all of those suffering around the world. I thought this would be a good time to give a quick personal update, and also share some […]
Sometimes you get so accustomed to things you have a “double take” when they change. That was my reaction when I recently unboxed a LEE Pro 1000 reloading press. I noted several changes with the press, most obvious was the new die lock rings that came with the press. In this article, I’ll introduce you […]
