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AussieWombat

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AussieWombat A former military officer, now a retired civilian pilot and electronics engineer with a passion for target shooting. When not travelling, I keep busy instructing at the local pistol club and enjoy bringing new shooters into competitive pistol shooting.

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Reloading 101 – Adjusting Reloading Dies

May 26, 2017 by AussieWombat 11 Comments

Even once you've selected all your preferred reloading equipment and begun using it, perfecting your reloaded ammunition can be surprisingly complex. I’ve had a number of questions, both from EMs and in person at the range, regarding the correct ways to adjust reloading dies. These are not simple questions, as pretty much every type of press and reloading die is slightly … [Read more...]

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Reloading – Developing Your Loads

May 12, 2017 by AussieWombat 1 Comment

Developing the ideal load for your individual needs and firearm is the most challenging part of the reloading process. In this article I’ll cover the process that I have used to get to that “sweet spot” for my own reloaded pistol ammunition. The First Step Whilst it may seem an obvious step, actually determining your priorities for the “ideal” load is essential. Unless you … [Read more...]

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Reloading 101: Safety First

May 9, 2017 by AussieWombat 4 Comments

By its very nature, reloading ammunition involves working with dangerous materials, specifically gunpowder and primers. If approached with common sense and discipline, not unlike any other part of shooting, the dangers are minimal and can be handled by anyone. As well as these tips, reloading press manuals will generally have specific safety advice, and of course this takes … [Read more...]

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Reloading 101 – Why is Crimping Different for Semi-Autos and Revolvers?

March 7, 2017 by AussieWombat 2 Comments

In my previous article, I indicated the generally accepted preference for roll crimps in revolver ammunition and taper crimps in semi-auto ammunition, and briefly mentioned the potential problems that can be caused by incorrectly crimped ammunition in both types of handguns. But why is there a difference?  n a word: “headspace.” I don’t want to get into a detailed discussion … [Read more...]

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Reloading 101: Projectiles

March 5, 2017 by AussieWombat 6 Comments

Let's look at the specifics of the actual loads, starting with the selection of projectiles. I’m going to focus on projectile selection for handguns as the process of selecting projectiles for rifle loads is a complex issue involving long range ballistics including topics such as supersonic, transonic and sub-sonic aerodynamics, not to mention the specific nature of the … [Read more...]

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Reloading 101 – Crimping (Revisted)

March 4, 2017 by AussieWombat 5 Comments

I have covered some general issues as well as some specific issues relating to semi-automatics and revolvers. In this article, I’ll be looking at some different types of projectiles, and their related crimping considerations. Crimping Considerations for Projectiles When I discussed projectiles, I identified some basic variations on projectile types, but omitted … [Read more...]

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