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Big Horn Armory (BHA) release their 2021 Rev. 2 Handloading Manual featuring big bore handloading data for BHA's lever-action rifles and AR500 platforms.

The post Big Horn Armory 2021 Handloader Manual Rev. 2 Now Available appeared first on AmmoLand.com.

When you have a cartridge loaded with a monolithic machined brass bullet, what else would you test it against?

The post Brass-on-brass violence: Testing .50 cal BMG rounds against brass plates (VIDEO) appeared first on Guns.com.

When dealing with a mystery barrel, an easy way to measure the twist rate of the rifling is a must.

The post A quick primer on calculating the twist rate of a barrel (VIDEO) appeared first on Guns.com.

While you can build a muzzleloader — whether a shotgun, rifle, or pistol — with relatively little coin there are a few tools that you will need to get started.

The post Building a muzzleloader: Tools needed for the task appeared first on Guns.com.

Redding Reloading Equipment introduces new die sets for reloaders looking to utilize the 24 Nosler cartridge.

The post Redding Reloading Equipment releases new die sets for 24 Nosler appeared first on Guns.com.

Though introductions of powders, components, presses and the like may not be as thrilling as the latest firearms, there were plenty of hot introductions for handloaders.  Here are some of our favorites from the show floor.

The post Reloaders Rejoice: New products at SHOT 2018 (PICS) appeared first on Guns.com.

Colorado-based Phoenix Weaponry has debuted their hard-hitting new rifle for those who like ARs and .45-70s but haven't been able to blend them into one platform.

The post Phoenix Weaponry announces their new .45-70 Auto round and rifle (VIDEO) appeared first on Guns.com.

Whether you are getting into reloading or serious data collection about your ammo, at $79 to $100, the Caldwell Chrony is an unbeatable deal.

The post Budget Gear Review: Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph appeared first on Guns.com.

Hunters and shooters have traditionally taken up the craft of handloading ammunition in order to mitigate the inherent costs of high volume shooting.

The post A fully illustrated beginner’s guide to handloading appeared first on Guns.com.

Though the price may seem steep, the RCBS Case Cleaner-2 is easily worth the investment for high volume shooters and reloaders.

The post Gear Review: RCBS Ultrasonic Case Cleaner 2 offers bigger, better cleaner for shooters, reloaders appeared first on Guns.com.

In terms of ballistics and particularly muzzle velocity, the .357 Magnum becomes a whole new animal when chambered in a long gun.

The post Is .357 Magnum a Safe Bet For Deer Season? appeared first on Guns.com.

I see a niche for D Dupleks slugs for brush country hunting where ranges are close and conditions do not often offer a textbook perfect broadside shot.

The post Ammo Review: D Dupleks slugs for smoothbore shotguns and big game appeared first on Guns.com.