450 Rigby
Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet material and length will alter net case capacity, pressure and velocity results. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These data represents maximum loads in […] [Read More]
The .358-378RG - More Reality than Concept
Yesterday was a big day at Real Guns. UPS delivered the completed project rifle, with “.358-378 Real Guns” engraved on the barrel. If you haven’t been following this project, the original intent was to have a less than expert firearm enthusiast, that would be me, walk through the process of […] [Read More]
Weatherby's Mark V 460 Weatherby Magnum Part 2
Today was a good day to conclude coverage of the big Mark V Weatherby. There was a light snow fall last night that smoothed over the accumulated drifts and erased all of the animal tacks and human foot prints. The temperature had fallen below zero, the air was crisp, […] [Read More]
Christmas 2004 and Confessions of Evil Grandparents
Here it is, a couple of weeks before Christmas. A national election out of the way, thank God, but unfortunately many of the divisive issues persist and, in some cases, the losers still proclaim themselves the winners. Not only is the tail still attempting to wag the dog politically, there […] [Read More]
The RCBS Turret Press
When I was growing up, a buddy of mine was nicknamed Turret Head. I’m not sure of the name’s origins, but I do know this article has nothing to do with that bit of life time nostalgia. Every piece of reloading equipment has its share of compromises. The Ammo Master, […] [Read More]
500 S&W
Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet length will alter net case capacity, pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may […] [Read More]
The Seven Project Part IV The. 223 Remington Range Day
A box of Winchester 55 grain ammo, $5.49. A cup of range coffee, 50 cents. A video of your wife shooting your chronograph dead ? …..priceless. I may be reported missing by the time you read this, so I better be a little more precise in my explanation. I had […] [Read More]
500 Jeffrey
Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet length will alter net case capacity, pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may […] [Read More]
The Seven Project Part III "Even more handload Development"
I thought I’d jump right in with the heavy technology and flash some of the exotic equipment that made the .223 Remington workup possible. Here we have a picture of my pneumatically actuated, unidirectional coarse incrementing smokeless powder dispenser. It is manufactured by the famous Mustard company, as imprinted on […] [Read More]
The Seven Project Part II Handload Development
One good reason for handloading the .223 Remington would be it’s small size. Small cartridge size interprets into small costs for the most advanced bullet and powder technology, as well as small costs for material storage and process tools. Is this savings significant? On almost any Saturday afternoon, I can […] [Read More]