Handloading for competition has an extremely readable format. Developed in 2007 by dennis demille and dave emary, the 6. In it, he gives the url of a free download article on handloading for the m1am14. Handloading for competition midsouth shooters blog. Just like the competitive ar15, this book is designed for easy access and clear identification of each topic. With proper care you should receive many years of service and satisfaction. From the author and publisher of the competitive ar15. This leaflet discusses properties of smokeless powder and offers recommendations for its storage.
The most obvious areas for concern are open flames and heat sources. Now, for those rainy days when theres nothing better to do for hours and hours and these are low times needed a shooter can. Beginners guide to reloading ammo 2020 pew pew tactical. The new and improved digital reloading guide 8, designed for the best user experience. Complete guide to producing high performance ammunition for competitive rifle shooters. The standard rcbs, which has a long, thin stem rod that flexes enough to approximate a floating seating ram, actually did best for him. Free zediker download reloading for the m14 gun hub. The primer, the powder, the bullet and the brass case. I consider this the absolute best book out there on the subject. Handloading for competition making the target bigger. Smallgame huntingdemandssmallgroupsto ridthefarmersnorthfortyof annoyingwoodchucks,anditis yourjobasahuntertotakesuch. This free form allows handloaders to document their tool settings, bushing size, powder charge, load specs coal etc. For example, i shoot uspsa handgun and i like using heavy 147 gr bullets since they feel more like a push when shooting. You have just purchased and are about to operate one of the finest powder measures available.
I am in the middle of reading glen zedikers book, handloading for competition. October 21st, 2015 free printable reloading data sheets and box label templates. Weve seen bits and pieces of this over that past few months, but it is nice to have it all in one place. Another big reason is to use different bullets, especially for hunting or competition shooting. When a cartridge is fired, the primer ignites the powder, the powder then propels the bullet out of the barrel. This information is intended to increase the knowledge of all concerned individuals and groups regarding smokeless powder. Learn reloading match grade ammunition easily basic to advanced match level instruction precision long range shooting and hunting book 4 jon gillespiebrown. All shooting is performed on state approved firing ranges under the supervision of. Visit for more information on the book itself, and also free article downloads. Handloading for competition ebook edition buyzedikerbooks.
I had the same gripes, except that for me the languageorganization was more like 7 out of 10. This short action design was created to maximize case capacity and a wide range of loading lengths, while still fitting in standard short action magazines. Zediker has conveniently provided a detailed summary of his book on the web, complete with table of contents, sample pages pdf format, and dozens of illustrations. Handloading or reloading is the process of making firearm cartridges or shells by manually assembling the individual components case, primer, propellant, and projectile such as bullet, slug or shots, rather than purchasing massassembled, factoryloaded ammunition the term handloading is the more generic term, as it refers to manual assembly of ammunition using components from any source. I prefer to not deconstruct sentences and contemplate what he heck he was trying to say. The main goal in handloading for competition is to identify a load that meets your precision parameters and then replicating this load as closely as possible, over and over again, in somewhat large quantities. Home forums ammunition, gear, and firearm help handloading and reloading pdf reloading books discussion in handloading and reloading started by dcraig07, feb 14, 2015. Here are a few tips and suggestions on how to load great ammo for your boltaction, precision rifle with the least amount of work.
Now we are working really hard to bring the game to windows phone devices soon. Ten major sections and one hundred separate segments detail all aspects of developing and producing ammunition for high power rifle. Ammunition handloading has become increasingly popular in recent years. Danny reminded me that glen zedikers excellent handloading for competition book has been available since 2001 and this may still be the best guide in print for those getting started in precision reloading. Free printable reloading data sheets and box label. Although i have been reloading hunting ammo for almost a half century, it was a real education to watch. Available for android, iphone, ipod touch, and ipad.
Ten major sections and one hundred separate segments detail tools selection, options, and use, propellants, testing methods, pressure problems, cartridge and bullet selection, winning loads, and much more. Overall, we recommend glen zedikers handloading for competition, though the book definitely could use some updating. Im surprised to see no recommendation of the military htest page 4. The new digital format allows for 5 different ways to explore the nosler reloading guide 8. There are only four components to a rifle or pistol cartridge. The 6mm creedmoor 6cm was the second most popular cartridge used by these top shooters, with 20% of the topranked shooters choosing to run it. From zediker publishing if thats so, why dont you take this book now. A guide to practical precision in producing highperformance ammunition. Precision shooting magazine published a reloading guide with a ton of great information.
An indepth detailed look at handloading for competition discussing everything from equipment selection and load data to loading procedure taken from some of the most knowledgeable people in the shooting world. Case head expansion should be checked using calipers that are capable of. Keep your reloading bench clear of clutter and only allow components needed for the job at. Handloading for competition updatesextras reloading for the match m14. The cartridge case is the foundation for a good handload. For example, i shoot about 14001600 match cartridges a year in competition. In the section on case preparation, fred sinclair says this is where most of your time will be spent at the reloading bench, but the effort is generally well worth it. Redding reloading is now providing advanced handloaders data sheets in printable pdf format. Seating bullets more deeply into the case will increase pressure. Shown above is just one small section that covers ejectors.
Special segments with david tubb and scott medesha. The 6mm creedmoor has 25% more case capacity than the 6mm dasher and other cases based off the 6br, which means you can typically run a little. Reloading like a pro tips from top precision rifle shooters. Open the book to any spread and theres something there to enjoy, whether youve read everything preceding it or not. Its ten major sections and one hundred separate segments detail all aspects of. Based on sheas calibers, i would use ramshot competition to feed the shotgun and. The preceding is a adapted from information contained in from glens books topgrade ammo and handloading for competition. Being new to fclass shooting, i went to school on two nra master shooters when it came to reloading matchgrade ammunition. Dave milosovich ran the wilson, rcbs competition seater, and an rcbs standard seater for comparison in the precision shooting reloading guide. Of course there is no shipping cost or charge on ebooks. We agreed that a good resource covering more than reloading basics is sorely needed.
Handloading for competition is a brand new book by the author and publisher of the competitive ar15. Ar15, best ar15 assembly book, best ar15 books, top rated ar15 books, how to build an ar15, building an ar15, builders guide, ar15 builders guide, ar15 building manual, ar15, ar15, ar15 books, glen zediker, handloading, reloading, handloading for competition. Zediker handloading for competition making the target bigger. The days of using just a pdf download to explore pages and pages of reloading data are gone. Its a guide to practical precision in producing highperformance ammunition. How to develop accurate, highperformance handloads for rifles and handguns proper priming will assure reliable ignition. Standard premium competition micrometer yes no micrometer setting. Download our introduction to handloading pdf to use on your smart phone, tablet or print it out to have it as a quick and handy reference on your work bench. How to develop accurate, highperformance handloads for. Our videos are strictly for documentary, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Competition model 3br powder measure congratulations. These are not the only options, of course, any number of mediumburning rifle powders and shotgun powders would work for this combination, but these two fill the bill nicely.
It was only behind the 6mm dasher in terms of popularity. Handloading for competition, by glen zediker jake probst on march 10, 2012 at 17. In pistol cartridges, the tested col should be followed closely. Section handloading for competition sinking to new depths powder and port pressure pinching m1 corollaries erosion gages contents the standard a case for the m14 fit ammunition pains in the neck aberrant behavior section 9 pay attention reloading for the match m14 i need to say something here just so youll all know.
381 644 440 1537 360 1231 662 337 192 1048 1340 614 225 1266 1387 568 729 478 895 521 300 175 493 638 280 1193 827 123 247 1205 169 1069 1277 337 1309 437 1073 309 351 457 251 1197 812 943 703 692 937 898