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Reloading 101: Smokeless Powders

February 1, 2017 by AussieWombat Leave a Comment

Perhaps the most important decision in reloading is which powder to choose. I will avoid using the term “gunpowder,” as the purists out there will point out that this term should be reserved for what is usually referred to as black powder, the original gunpowder. Modern cartridge based firearms use so-called “smokeless” powder as the propellant, so that is what I will be … [Read more...]

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Reloading Equipment – Chronographs & “Power Factor?”

December 31, 2016 by AussieWombat 5 Comments

Want to start loading better ammo? You're going to need a chronograph. In this article I want to look specifically at chronographs and their role in the reloading process.  But first, let’s talk a bit about “Power Factor.” Power Factor Put simply, power factor is a measure of the recoil force exerted by a round of ammunition when it is fired.  For recoil operated … [Read more...]

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