Addressing modern techniques, Barsness discusses the critical relationship between bullet seating depth and velocity. He provides practical tips for finding the ideal load, focusing on modern components and techniques to achieve top accuracy. 4.
Beyond components, Issue 274 examines the real-world platforms that fire these handloads, ensuring that lab data translates perfectly to the field. If you share with third parties
The October 2011 issue arrived at a time when precision rifle platforms and advanced handgun hunting were seeing massive surges in popularity. The editorial content of Issue #274 focuses heavily on achieving benchrest-grade consistency from standard field rifles, broken down into several foundational pillars. 1. Primer Selection and Ignition Reliability It tackles gas-check applications
Long before high-end polymer-coated projectiles dominated the market, Handloader was the premier authority on bullet casting. Issue #274 features deep-dives into alloy chemistry (such as balancing lead, tin, and antimony) to achieve the perfect Brinell Hardness Number (BHN) for specific pressure thresholds. It tackles gas-check applications, bullet sizing tolerances, and lubrication formulas designed to eliminate barrel leading in vintage and modern firearms alike. Historical Context: The 2011 Reloading Landscape bullet sizing tolerances
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Historical firearms expert Mike Venturino took on the daunting task of decoding the dense family of black powder and early smokeless Sharps cartridges.