Monthly Archive for September, 2011

Using a Chronograph to Test Your Reload Velocity

Sooner or later you are going to wonder what are the optimum reloading recipes for your reloaded rounds. Just how fast ARE those bullets travelling in FPS (feet per second)?

This is where the chronograph comes in handy. The chronograph is an affordable and easy to use instrument that measures the speed in FPS (feet per second) of a bullet shot out of your gun.

By using a chronograph, you are able to accurately see and record bullet velocities so you can adjust your reloading recipes accordingly.

In the past few years, the cost of chronographs have plummeted, making them a must-have tool for most reloaders.
In the video tutorial below, we will learn more about how to set up and and use a chronograph, how they work, and how they can help us as we reload our own ammunition.

All About Primers

Questions about primers are some of the most popular questions asked by new reloaders.
Many want to know what primer is proper for what cartridge, what primers are better than others, how do I safely handle and store primers, etc.
The video below is a good overview of primers, their handling, and their storage. If you are new to reloading, please watch carefully