Metallic Cartridge Handloading covers all aspects of the reloading process: cartridge case; maintaining, improving and loading the case; seating and reading of primers; loading of propellant; bullets and loading of bullets; accurate load development; internal & external ballistics; bullet making & casting; and handloading press. This is not a reloading manual containing specific recipes for various loads; it is a how-to book that covers the entire detailed process of cartridge reloading.

Do you want to get started in Handloading your own ammunition, but need a step-by-step guide that does a little better at explaining why you're doing things? Just need a little overview on the basic steps before you start buying gear? Need some guidance on what all this stuff is supposed to do for you? This booklet might help you out! At least, I hope it will... It's supposed to. This book will not give you loads for your particular cartridge - there are hundreds of other books for that. This book will give you the basics, and help you understand the actual mechanics of cleaning, depriming, sizing, trimming, powder measuring, and seating a bullet.

If you've ever wanted to reload ammunition but didn't know where to start this book is for you. You'll find detailed chapters about primers, cartridge cases, gun powder, and bullets, explaining in layman's terms what they are, variations you'll encounter and the characteristics of each. You'll also learn the different facets of case preparation: which are necessary and which are optional, and how to do them. You'll learn some characteristics of gunpowder and which types work best with bulk measurements. There'll be detailed photos and explanations teaching the process of reloading ammunition. From there you'll be shown how you can gear up to reload your own ammunition even if you don't have much money or space.Although most of the book is geared toward metallic cartridge reloading there's also a chapter on reloading shotgun ammunition. It too, will show you the steps involved and how to become operational with very little money and minimal space requirements.After reading this book the novice reloader will: (a) be capable of making informed choices when purchasing their equipment and components; (b) be able to understand the reloading process and why certain steps are taken or omitted; (c) have a safe, profitable and enjoyable experience from the very beginning.

Starting from the very beginning, The Practical Guide to Reloading Ammunition will help readers understand the gear they need - and what can wait. Chapter by chapter, the book explains the entire process from brass cleaning to final inspection. Loaded with pictures and illustrations, the process is made simple and clear. With this book, readers will be reloading their own cost-effective ammunition quickly and safely.

Make Your Own Ammo and Save Money Too! Now in its 10th edition, The ABCs of Reloading has taught countless firearms owners safe, reliable methods of creating their own ammunition. This long overdue new edition brings detailed reloading instruction to shooters who want to improve accuracy, save money and ensure themselves a constant supply of ammo regardless of supply and demand on retail shelves. Reloading expert and frequent Gun Digest contributor Phil Massaro lays out the basics of reloading and then digs further into the details in a fresh approach that introduces beginners to this valuable hobby while helping those already familiar with reloading take their skills and knowledge to the next level. As a bonus, long-range shooters searching for tips on making ultra-consistent ammo using high B.C. bullets and fine-tuning for precision accuracy will greatly benefit from Massaro's insight into that topic as well. Massaro's coverage of the vast array of reloading gear and components that have been introduced during the past decade alone makes this edition invaluable for the enthusiast who might be overwhelmed with questions. From the very basic questions of "How does a cartridge work?" and "What components do I need to get started?" to more advanced information on understanding cartridge pressure, headspace and using a chronograph to check your work, this is THE book to help shooters sort it all out.

Patterson's Guide to Reloading Basics Practical Ammo Reloading Guide for Shooter's The cost of ammo goes up over time. If you are on a budget, and practice shooting often than you know it cost a big chunk of money to keep buying ammo for your practice. What if you can reuse the shells and make your own ammo? Would that save money? Sure it would, but there is a learning curve that you have to overcome first. You will need to learn how to reload and do it safely and appropriately, so no one gets injured or harmed in the process. The actual process of reloading is never simple as 1-2-3 if it was, I am sure you won't need to buy a book to learn how to do it. The process is delicate, time-consuming but the reward and savings are truly great. For me the enjoyment of reloading my own shells and the satisfaction of accuracy I achieve out weights everything else. I am sure once you get started, you will enjoy and the same satisfactions as well. I shared a lot of images and YouTube videos in this book; I did that to give you a visual and mental view of the process along with words. Sometimes reading a process from a book can be confusing but when you see an image or watch a video of that same process being done on the screen, it becomes much easier to understand then follow and duplicate the process. My goal in this book is to teach you the very basics of reloading along with all the safety measures you need to take and practice this way the job is done properly and done right. In This Book I Show You How to: The Basics of Reloading Benefits of Reloading What equipment you need What kind of Press to use Basics of cartridges Types of bullets What Powder to use What Primers to use Reloading Step by Step How to inspect cases How to clean your cases How to lubricate your cases How to resize How to do trimming, priming and Crimping Short shell reloading Proper care and maintenance Enjoy reloading!

In Reloading for Handgunners, the reader will learn the benefits of serious handgun ammunition reloading (decreased cost, increased reliability) in an accessible, step-by-step way. In addition, the reader will learn how to avoid the costly, wasteful errors that plague many reloaders, experienced and novice alike. Finally, the reader will enjoy the vast experience and unique style that have made Patrick Sweeney the country's leading guru on tactical and competition shooting and ammunition. Features: Shortcuts, hints and tips (from a certified master gunsmith, film consultant, and certified Armorer Instructor) to reload your own ammunition and avoid costly errors Loading data for the most popular and asked-about calibers Specialty loading info for: Competition: IPSC/IDPA, Bullseye, Steel Challenge, Cowboy Hunting: heavy magnums and big bores