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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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The universal decap die and why would I use one?

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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...

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All about Reloading dies: How to setup and understand their function

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Reloading ammunition requires a deep understanding of tools called 'dies.' Each of the reloading dies performs a unique function in the reloading process, and knowing how to use them in the right order is critical for safe and efficient reloading. This guide explores different reloading dies, their functions, how to setup reloading dies, and their...

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What is bullet seating and how do I do it?

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Bullet seating is the process of pressing the bullet into the case of a cartridge during the reloading process. The depth at which the bullet is seated can have significant effects on the accuracy and safety of the cartridge. Here are the basic steps for bullet seating: Materials Required: Reloading press Bullet seating die Correct...

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What is chamfering? You should know.

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Chamfering brass refers to the process of beveling the inside and/or outside edge of a casing mouth. This process is done for a few key reasons: Ease of Bullet Seating: Using a chamfer tool helps ensure that the bullet can be seated smoothly into the casing. The beveled edge guides the bullet into the casing,...

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