If you spend any time around bolt-action rifles, you’ll hear shooters toss around terms like “short action” and “long action.” It sounds simple enough—one is short, the other is long—but there’s a lot of myth and half-truth floating around this subject. The reality is more nuanced, and once you understand how cartridge length, magazine dimensions,...
Category: Reloading
Reloading is estimated to be practiced by roughly 12% of all firearms users. Some reload to save money (over time, after you get over the initial investment of getting set up), others reload to build cartridges that are no longer commercially available. Still others realize that reloading also allows the user to adapt their ammunition to suite specific shooting scenarios, weapons, and preferences, enhancing accuracy, consistency, and performance. Adjusting factors such as the powder charge, bullet weight, and seating depth, enabling a level of personalization that factory-loaded ammunition does not provide. This level of precision and customization not only improves overall firearm efficacy but also deepens the user’s understanding and mastery of their weapon. That and it’s just plain fun!
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Guide to Reloading .50-70 (.50-70 Government) Ammunition
If you've arrived at this page, you may be thinking about reloading .50-70 (.50-70 Government). Perhaps you've recently acquired a Springfield Trapdoor, Spencer, or perhaps a Rolling Block rifle in .50-70 Government and you may be wondering how you're ever going to shoot that thing. A reasonable first question that should come before that is...
Ammo Daddy Press: Hand-Building Paper Shotgun Shells
If you're a shotgun enthusiast or a seasoned reloader looking for a unique and rewarding experience, hand-building paper shotgun shells could be your next project. The process involves using a specialized reloading press like the Ammo Daddy to craft your own shotgun ammunition with paper hulls. In this article, we'll dive into the fascinating world...
Bullet Shapes: An Exploration of Massive Impact
The diversity in bullet shapes and materials is a testament to the advancements in ammunition technology and the specificity of needs across different shooting applications. The bullet's design influences its trajectory, penetration, range, and overall ballistic performance. The correct bullet for a particular task depends on the intended application, whether for self-defense, hunting, or target...