Reloading your own ammunition is a skill that can save money and allow for greater customization of your ammunition. It's a hobby that requires an attention to detail and understanding of safety considerations. Here's a basic list of equipment you'll need to get started with reloading: Reloading Manual: The first thing you should buy is...
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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What is brass trimming and how do I do it?
Brass trimming refers to the process of cutting back spent brass shell casings (often from centerfire rifle rounds) to the correct length for safe and effective reloading. This is a crucial step in the reloading process, as firing a round can cause the brass to stretch, and if left unchecked, this could potentially lead to...
Top 10 Excellent to buy reloading supplies?
Where are some good places to buy reloading supplies? There are many places where you can buy ammunition reloading supplies and tools both online and in physical stores. Tools (but not other supplies) are even available on Amazon. Here are some recommendations: Remember to handle all ammunition and reloading equipment with care and follow all...
The universal decap die and why would I use one?
The Universal Decap Die A universal decapping die is a tool that is used in the process of reloading ammunition. The main function of a decap die is to remove the spent (or fired) primer from a cartridge case. The primer is the small cap at the base of the cartridge that, when struck by...