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Been reloading for a while? Then you may want to
check out the information here. We'll help you get the most out of your handloads.
Safety
Recommendations
As a reloader, you are dealing with and manuacturing explosive materials;
handline powders and primers that can, if misused, explode or burn, causing
property damage, serious personal injury—even death! Later, when you
shoot the ammunition you've produced and checked, you will be the person
closest to the gun, the one most likely to be injured if improperly loaded
ammunition causes your gun to malfunction.
Reloading Books&Instruction
Protect yourself by seeking out certified reloading instruction courses and
studying books that describe safe reloading techniques in detail. When using
smokeless powders, use only the exact type and quantity described at alliantpowder.com.
And always store and use your smokeless powders in accordance with the guidelines
listed in the Reloading Safety area
of this site.
Keeping
a Log
One of the easiest and cost-effective ways to improve your reloaded ammo's
performance is to keep a log—especially if you are using a multi-stage
press to produce several rounds at a time.
Similarly, knowing the primers, propellant and case
specs can prove beneficial when trying to maintain consistent rounds time
and again.
Here are two sample logs you can use for record keeping:
Improving
Your Rounds
Here are a few recommendation on improving the accuracy of your rounds:
- Use benchrest die set
- Trim case necks to consistent thickness and length
- Deburr flash holes
- Weigh bullets and cases
- Check runout of loading cartridge
Teaching
Others
One way to become a knowledgeable, more informed reloader is to take a certified
reloading course. Instruction is a valuable way to give back to learn more
about the safe way to reload ammunition that meets your exacting needs.
Here are links to instruction information on the
web:
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