Firearm information for the enthusiast
Prologue 04/24/2022 – From my perspective, this project was enjoyable. Handloading is one of those aspects of firearm ownership that appears to hold more narrow of an appeal with each passing year. I guess this is because of how our interests in firearms are so varied; hunting, competitive shooting, self...
Handload Data 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...
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...
02/13/2020 So I got a job as a census enumerator. I wanted to do something for my community, in this case, make sure all of my neighbors were counted to assure we had appropriate representation in state and federal governments. My friends were shocked, my family was shocked. Then it...
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...
The Browning X Bolt Hunter in 30-06 Springfield proved to be a terrific combination. It shot well with factory ammunition, but handloads can sometimes tap into additional potential. In other circumstances, handloading is a path to bullet/powder combination not generally available over the counter. Five bullets were selected; a selection...
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...
The title suggests that a 45-70 Gov’t shooter can elect to use milder cartridges and still decisively kill deer and black bear; ammo that generates less recoil and ear splitting report. However, within five minutes of publishing, someone will pose the question, “Why would deer and bear need light 45-70...
After a long day of trying to get product questions answered by the Maria Callas and Enrico Caruso contingencies within manufacturers’ organizations, I thought I would sit back for a moment and enjoy the influences of my newest mix of heart medication and adjust to a healthier perspective. Ah yes,...