| Everything seems to be going up in price. | | | | bullet types should also befollowed according to |
| Ammunition prices have increased along with | | | | the manuals. Maximum and minimum powder |
| theprices for guns and everything associated with | | | | charges are listed for aparticular load. Usually the |
| it. Practice makes people better at anythingthat | | | | larger weight bullets used in a particular case |
| they may attempt. To be proficient at hand | | | | require a reducedamount of powder. Don't try to |
| gunning or rifle shooting takes a lot ofpractice. | | | | load ammo hot with more powder than is |
| Some say that you can do a lot of your | | | | required in themanuals. You will be asking for |
| practicing with smaller arms like the 22 rimfire and | | | | trouble. Stuck cases and blown primers are some |
| the pellet or BB gun in place of shooting the larger | | | | of theresults of this practice. It is a good practice |
| firearms To become adept andknow your | | | | to weigh each and every load in the process. |
| favorite firearm you have to spend a great | | | | Volume powder dispensers have a tendency to |
| amount of time with that firearm. Youhave to | | | | be inaccurate when large volume cases arebeing |
| memorize the trigger squeeze and become | | | | loaded. Single stage presses are the best choice |
| knowledgeable with every aspect of yourfirearm. | | | | for those just starting out. They arealso a good |
| Shooting from different angles and positions | | | | choice for experienced hand loaders. Keep your |
| requires knowledge about that firearm. | | | | powder and primers in a cooldry place. Heat tends |
| Reloading is not for everyone. It requires strict | | | | to increase pressures in specific loads. African |
| adherence to safety procedures and rules thatwill | | | | hunters have realizedfor years that high |
| make your loaded ammunition safe and accurate. | | | | temperatures can increase pressures inside of |
| Those that are drawn to reloading willfind that it is | | | | their loads which mightresult in ammo failure. The |
| very rewarding. Shooting sessions can be longer | | | | best policy is to obtain several hand loading |
| because your ammunitionprices are less expensive | | | | manuals and tayloryour loads carefully and safely |
| due to the hand loading process. You can fine | | | | to your specific firearm and ammunition needs. |
| tune loads for yourparticular firearm. Most guns | | | | Some gunsare inherently weaker than others and |
| will shoot one particular type of ammo better | | | | need to be operated at lower pressures in order |
| than others. Ifyou can fine tune and narrow your | | | | toremain safe for the shooter. Gun failures are |
| search for ammo components that will fit your | | | | not uncommon if correct reloading informationis |
| gun yourrewards will result in better accuracy and | | | | not followed. |
| pride in the knowledge that you have helped | | | | Be safe and have fun enjoying a hobby that can |
| createloads for your guns. Pride exists from the | | | | be both financially beneficial and rewarding. |
| fact that you have created a load that has | | | | Some pistol bullets can be used safely in rifle |
| helpedyou hit your target with better results. The | | | | reloading. You can create loads that mightbe hard |
| load that you have created for a hunting trip | | | | to obtain in your area. Brass should last the |
| whichenables you to bring a hunt to a quick | | | | course of several reloading sessions |
| closure can bring an immense sense of pride. | | | | Always check all components before the final |
| Allsteps to reloading in reloading manuals must be | | | | loading process. If any component is foundwanting |
| strictly followed. Any short cuts or missedsteps | | | | discard it and replace it with a new or better |
| can result in dangerous ammunition or ammo that | | | | functioning item. Adherence toreloading instructions |
| will not load or function in yourfirearm. | | | | in manuals and books will be rewarded with loads |
| A clean and safe work place is the first starting | | | | that arecomparable to the ammunition created by |
| point. Lee sells adequate loading suppliesthat are | | | | the large ammunition companies. In some |
| relatively inexpensive and do quite a good job. | | | | casesthe hand loads may be better. The better |
| Pay attention to powders listed in themanuals and | | | | hand loading equipment can last for years and |
| don't interchange them. The choice of primers and | | | | cangive you that much time in enjoyment. |