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These pages are devoted to hand reloading of pistol and rifle cartridges. Select the "Round" of interest and go to that page. (Note: Use this data at your own risk. Not responsible for injury or death resulting from any of the data on these pages. Hand reloading uses gunpowders and explosive primers. Wear protective goggles. Some guns are old or faulty and will blow up. I do not show specific gun or bullets. Different lengths of barrel will affect velocities. Different brand bullets of same type and weight will alter pressures and velocities (and performance), as will bullet seating depth and YOU must keep this in mind. Never start at or near a maximum load for just these reasons. H110 and Winchester 296 loads should not be reduced more than 3%. As of 2009 These Hodgdon and Winchester powders are identical, HP38=W231, H110=W296, and H414=W760. Some very light loads in large cases can explode.

These loads are all out of manufacturer's manuals (over 18 years) or tested with less than maximum loads. Some older 1995 manuals show higher amounts of powder than the new 2013 load manuals. That is because powder companies have changed ownership, manufacturer and sometimes formulation and the NEW powders are generally faster. Keep this in mind also. Your gun(s) may NOT handle maximum loads. Most loads shown ARE MAXIMUM loads. There are all kinds of ways you can harm yourself and/or your guns. The author is not responsible for injury and/or death resulting from this data. If in doubt, take a safety course on reloading)

LINKS to many other shooting related pages Over 300+ Alphabetically.

Select page for cartridge below:

• = = = = = = = = [ Pistol Loads ] = = = = = = = =
• Loads for the .32 S&W
• Loads for the .32 S&W Long/.32 Colt New Police
• Loads for the .32 H&R Magnum (2009)
• Loads for the .327 Federal Magnum
• Loads for the .32-20 Winchester
• Loads for the .380 Auto
• Loads for the .38 Super Auto
• Loads for the .38-40 Winchester
• Loads for the .38 S&W (Break-tops included)
• Loads for the .38 Special
• Loads for the .357 Magnum
• Loads for the .357 MAXIMUM
• Loads for the .357 SIG
• Loads for the 9 MM Luger
• Loads for the 10 MM
• Loads for the .40 S&W
• Loads for the 400 COR®BON
• Loads for the .41 Action Express
• Loads for the .41 Magnum
• Loads for the .44/40 cartridge
• Loads for the .44 Special
• Loads for the .44 Magnum
• Loads for the .45 ACP
• Loads for the .45 GAP (Glock Auto Pistol
• Loads for the .45 Schofield
• Loads for the .45 Colt
• Loads for the .454 Casull
• Loads for the .460 S&W Magnum 2007
• Loads for the .50 Action Express
• Loads for the .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum

• = = = = = = = = [ Rifle Loads ] = = = = = = = =
• Loads for the .204 Ruger Rifle 2008
• Loads for the .222 Remington Rifle
• Loads for the .22-250 Remington Rifle
• Loads for the .223 Remington Rifle
• Loads for the .243 Winchester Rifle
• Loads for the .270 Winchester Rifle
• Loads for the 7mm (7x57) Mauser Rifle
• Loads for the .30 M-1 Carbine Rifle
• Loads for the .300 Winchester Magnum Rifle
• Loads for the .300 Weatherby Magnum Rifle
• Loads for the .303 British Rifle
• Loads for the 7.62x39 Russian Rifle (SKS)
• Loads for the .308 Winchester Rifle
• Loads for the 30-06 Rifle
• Loads for the 30/30 Rifle
• Loads for the 8mm (8x57) Mauser Rifle
• Loads for the .35 Whelen Rifle 2004
• Loads for the .378 Weatherby Magnum Rifle Over 3,000 FPS with a 270 gr. bullet.
• Loads for the .45/70 Rifle
• Loads for the .458 SOCOM Rifle 2012
• Loads for the .50 BMG Rifle 2008

Select page for reloading topic:

• Using Trail Boss for reduced rifle and pistol loads with lead AND jacketed bullets: 2010
• Steps of Reloading
• Accessories you must have
• Discussion of Handloading Dies
• Bullet Pulling (disassembly of loaded rounds)
• Discussion of Powders (Brands and Types) Manufacturers, addresses, phone and e-mail info.
• Powder Burning Rate Comparison Chart Shows all major brands and types : from Hodgdon
• Ramshot Powder Burning Rate Comparison Chart
• Foot Pounds of Energy Calculations Find out power delivered to target
• Taylor Knock-Out Factor Calculations What it takes to knock-out big game
• Bench Presses - Types and styles
• Casting Your Own Bullets
• Selecting the Type Bullet for Best Purpose
• Bullet Manufacturers (Jacketed and/or Plated Commercial )
• Bullet Manufacturers (Cast Lead/Plated Commercial )
• Loaded Ammunition Manufacturers
• Extensive list of Shooting & related companies: Addresses and numbers.
• Accessories that are good to have
• Bullet Trap and Backstop you can make at home. Pictures and how-to.
• Gun Cart from Golf Cart you can make. Pictures and how-to.
• Speed vs. Powder Location in Case Makes a BIG difference
• Light loads in large cases can explode (2007 update)
• Case Fillers Keep powder against the primer for higher velocities & consistency
• FAQ's: And Answers from my e-mail pages (51-70) 2004
• FAQ's: And Answers from my e-mail pages (1-14) 1996
• FAQ's: And Answers from my e-mail pages (15-30)
• FAQ's: And Answers from my e-mail pages (31-50)
• The 4 Laws of Gun Safety Print out a copy and post by your guns.
• SABOTS The latest thing, nylon jacket to shoot .22 cal bullets in .30 cal guns.
• = = = = = = = = [Black Powder Muzzle Loading ] = = = = = = = =
• Black Powder page 1 and info. BP loads are volumn NOT weight.
• Black Powder Loads: Pistol BP loads are volumn NOT weight.
• Black Powder Loads: Rifle BP loads are volumn NOT weight.

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LINKS to many other shooting related pages Over 300+ Alphabetically.
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