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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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Defensive Handgun Reliability: One in a Thousand?

October 26, 2016 by The Arms Guide Guest Writer Leave a Comment

By: Richard Mann How should you determine ammunition reliability in your self-defense handgun? If you fire 100 rounds without issue, is this acceptable? Or, should it be 300, 500 or even 1,000? Gunsite Academy founder Jeff Cooper once wrote, “When a pistol is drawn and employed to save a man’s life, it absolutely must function. A reliability factor of 999 in 1,000 … [Read more...]

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Reloading 101: Projectile Selection

August 18, 2016 by AussieWombat 2 Comments

Let's start reloading! In the previous article I looked at some general issues relating to projectiles, but in this article I’ll focus on the various types of projectiles available and the process of selecting a projectile suitable for your specific shooting activity. Projectile Types There are numerous types of projectiles out there, and manufacturers seem to be coming up … [Read more...]

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