If you’ve been reading the previous installments in this series, you’re probably already familiar with the basics of cartridge reloading. In that respect, shotshell reloading isn’t dissimilar from rifle reloading…
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If you’ve read the previous two installments in this series, the introduction to reloading and the basics of pistol handloading, you’re probably already familiar with some of the steps that…
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Pistol cartridges are among the most popular cartridges loaded by shooters. Their ease of use and low cost make it very easy to load practice ammunition much cheaper than you…
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The news of President Biden’s ban on the importation of Russian-made ammunition sent shock waves through the gun owner community. At a stroke, up to 40-45% of the ammunition sold…
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The 7.7x58mm Japanese or 7.7x58mm Arisaka cartridge was developed by Imperial Japan for use in its machine guns and rifles beginning in the 1930s. It was intended to replace the…
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The .450 Marlin grew out of an attempt to create a modernized version of the venerable .45-70 cartridge. While the .45-70 can be loaded to higher pressures in order to…
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History is full of hunters and shooters trying to eke as much performance out of their firearms as possible. Old cartridges are improved with modern metallurgy and modern powders to…
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When it comes to the marketing of cartridges, Remington doesn’t have a great track record. Many of the most popular hunting cartridges around today bear the name of its great…
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The early 2000s saw a resurgence of popularity in large-bore revolvers, as manufacturers came up with new ways to refresh their revolver lineups. Among the developments were a number of…
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With two separate proposed rules, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) aims to crack down on both 80% receivers and rifle-type pistols. The effect on gun owners…
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The 1950s were the heyday of the magnum cartridge, with numerous new magnum cartridges being unveiled during that decade. Some have faded back into obscurity, while others remain with us.…
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One of the more confusing aspects of cartridge nomenclature comes when discussing cartridges developed in the 19th century. Very often the cartridge name has nothing at all to do with…
