Last time we talked about about ways to resize brass like a boss. This week, let’s look at some different approaches to the re-priming step. We’ll cover this from a “getting started” point of view. If you own something like a Dillon Precision Super 1050 progressive reloading press, you’ve spent somewhere approaching $2,000 and are […]
Squashing Brass: The Basics Of Resizing Rifle And Pistol Cartridge Cases
Every time you pull the trigger, lot’s of violent things happen inside the chamber of your gun. The primer ignites. The primer ignition sets flame to the propellant, which then begins to burn at an obscenely fast rate. It doesn’t technically explode (unless you’re using black powder) but it burns so fast you might think […]
What Equipment Do You Need To Reload Your Own Ammunition?
Last week we talked about the 10 basic steps of reloading your own ammunition. Now it’s time to spend a little money and purchase the basic set of equipment needed to reload your own ammo. Like any activity that requires and investment in equipment, there are a million and seven ways to accomplish the task […]
Hornady Lock and Load AP Progressive Reloading Press
If you have started the fun and adventurous hobby of reloading your own ammunition, otherwise known as cooking with explosives (OK technically, they’re high burn rate propellants), you might want to check out the Hornady Lock and Load. We’ve been using a Hornady Lock and Load AP progressive reloading press for about 2 years now […]