How many grains in a pound? It sounds like a question for an elementary school math quiz, but it's actually a pretty important query if you're into reloading ammunition. That's because the weight of gunpowder (or another propellant) is one of the factors that determine how much power your rounds will pack. Fortunately, there's no need to break out the old abacus to do the … [Read more...] about How Many Grains in a Pound? (Reloading Propellant)
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Why The 6.5 Creedmoor Is The Best Overall Cartridge
After the initial hype of the 6.5mm Creedmoor cartridge, it seems to have kept growing commercially in popularity, with 6.5 Creedmoor chambered factory rifles available from most of the large manufacturers and loaded ammo in this caliber readily available on most shelves in the US. This against a lot of critique among seasoned shooters and so-called experts calling it a … [Read more...] about Why The 6.5 Creedmoor Is The Best Overall Cartridge
6mm SLR, the Ultimate 6?
With the explosive growth in precision rifle, long range and racegun shooting sports the past few years, the constant search for a better or ultimate bullet for these purposes has also intensified, with guys necking down, wildcatting or blowing out the shoulders of every single cartridge they can find. The focus being especially on 6.5mm and 6mm bullets, as these seem to be the … [Read more...] about 6mm SLR, the Ultimate 6?
8.6 Creedmoor or 8.6 BLK or 8.6 Blackout?
What is a 8.6 Creedmoor? First off, it is now officially called the 8.6 BLK or 8.6 Blackout, dubbed such by the very creator Kevin Brittingham. Kevin, owner of Q and inventor of the .300 Blackout cartridge first came up the with idea of a .338 caliber cartridge like the .338 Federal, but better because it has a shorter 6.5 Creedmoor based case, so it could accommodate larger … [Read more...] about 8.6 Creedmoor or 8.6 BLK or 8.6 Blackout?
Suggested Reading for Reloading
Reloading can be as therapeutic as it can be cumbersome and frustrating, it al depends on your equipment, reloading bench layout, and sequence followed during reloading. This is why we suggest getting the best reloading book you can find, and study it carefully before investing in reloading equipment or a reloading kit, this will ensure you buy the right equipment for your … [Read more...] about Suggested Reading for Reloading