When you start looking for reloading powder, one of the first things you'll probably notice is that there are three companies who distribute the majority of powder throughout the country. There are other distributors and brands operating under different names, but if you purchase powder, there is a very strong chance it came through one of the following three … [Read more...]
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...]
Wanna go fast? There's no substitute for training, but getting good gear can help. What I'll look into for this article are the magwell and base pad by Speed Shooter Specialties. Recently I acquired a Smith and Wesson M&P9. For some reason, it just felt that the gun was lacking something, just a bit, in the grip area. As I was shooting, I noticed my hand gradually creeping … [Read more...]
Some time back I raised the topic of crimping as part of a discussion on reloading dies, and promised to address the issue more fully at a later date—which is now. What is Crimping? During reloading, cases are resized and the case mouth is expanded (belled) to accommodate a new projectile. Crimping is the final task which presses the case mouth back around the projectile. … [Read more...]
Buying a reloading press? You're in the right place. In my last article I started by discussing the most basic form of reloading press, the Single Stage Press. The next level of sophistication is the so-called Turret Press, which I’ll cover in this article. Turret Presses The basic single stage press is limited in that it can only hold one die at a time. This die … [Read more...]
Do you want to reload without investing a fortune on expensive—and expansive equipment? Then you may want to consider the Lee Loader. In early 2012 I had just turned 21. My YouTube career started in earnest. With my very first center-fire handgun, a Smith and Wesson Model 10, I decided to try my hand at loading my own ammo for it. As a starving college kid, I opted for the … [Read more...]
