Key Difference between Steel and Brass Ammo: Which Is Better
Here we have brass on the left and aluminum case ammo on right. The choices between aluminum and brass case ammo largely depends upon availability, price and your application. Billions of rounds have been produced with brass cases. Aluminum cases appeared in the 1980’s. Aluminum case ammo to the best of the authors knowledge has […]
Key Difference between Steel and Brass Ammo: Which Is Better
When choosing ammunition for your firearm, there are many factors to consider. One being the decision between steel and brass-cased ammo. Both have benefits and disadvantages, so it’s important to understand their differences. Read on as we take a closer look at steel and brass case ammo. Steel Case Ammo: Pros and Cons Steel case […]
A Complete Guide on How to Store Home Ammunition Properly
First keep your ammunition in a location that is DRY, COOL & DARK. There is a right and wrong way to store ammunition? Some people may put their ammo in a car trunk or closet. However, this can lead to reliability and performance issues. If your ammo is intended for personal protection, you most certainly […]
The Artistic Beauty of Brass Annealing
Many precision shooters; benchrest, target, varmint & long-range hunters strive to make the most accurate reloaded ammunition possible. Proper brass cartridge case neck annealing provides consistent bullet to neck tension increasing accuracy and extends brass life. Correct annealing rejuvenates the cases neck to the ductility close to that when manufactured. Please note, PROPER and CORRECT, […]
Bullets and Cartridges: Everything You Need to Know
Its important when choosing a firearm and ammunition that both are compatible and the ammunition is correct for the application. Ammunition is available for various needs such as personal protection, hunting, target shooting, informal plinking. If you are not well-versed in firearms, the topic of ammunition might seem unimportant, confusing or intimidating. It’s important to […]
Why Anneal Case Necks?
Being an ammo reloader you’ve considered case neck annealing in the past but had some trepidation. Judging brass annealing temperature by color is just a wild guess. Without case annealing they usually fail with a split neck after 5 to 7 firings. A benchrest shooter set a 600 yard 5 shot group record of .861” […]
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In 2008 I had about 1000 7.62mm X 51 military cases, some from match rifles, others from machine guns all needing neck annealing. Shopping around revealed annealers from $500.00 to over $800.00 this was way over budget for a device performing only one function. Having tool & die design background work began for a practical, […]
Headspace Gauge
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Primer Seating Depth – SALES PROMO.
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BULLET T.I.R. – SALES PROMO.
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] This is a check for bullet TIR (total indicated runout) on loaded rounds. Quickly and precisely performed with the Ultimate Cartridge Check System. Those wanting precision accuracy from their reloaded ammunition find this […]
