: Terry Wieland discusses techniques for keeping vintage rimfire firearms functional with appropriate ammo. Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook : A detailed review of the 4th edition by Rocky Raab. Why This Issue Stands Out Unlike general firearms magazines, Handloader
5. "Mike’s Shootin’ Shack" by Mike Venturino: Reloader or Handloader?
John Barsness tackled the modern methodology of load development, emphasizing that bullet seating depth and velocity are more critical than traditional "one-size-fits-all" advice.
The cover of Handloader Issue 274 featured a Dan Wesson Razorback in 10mm, and the issue contained a detailed article on loading for this powerful and popular pistol cartridge. A review of the issue suggests that while the 10mm article was comprehensive, it was not without its critics, with some experienced handloaders noting that it overlooked certain firearms and factory ammunition options available at the time. However, the same review also highlighted another standout feature in the issue: an article on the history of the truncated cone (TC) bullet design.
Here is a comprehensive retrospective of what subscribers found in their mailboxes that October, and why this issue still matters to handloaders today.
The issue features a review of the compact Kimber Solo, offering insights into the firearm's mechanical design, ergonomics, and functional reliability. It examines the engineering challenges associated with high-performance subcompact firearms.
Issue 274 also featured contributions from the magazine's regular columnists, each a giant in the field of handloading. It's important to note that this issue was produced under the experienced editorial leadership of Dave Scovill.
Perhaps the most impactful feature of Issue 274 was an article by the renowned gunwriter John Barsness on the topic of load development. In this piece, Barsness offered a perspective that was both refreshing and, for some, deliberately provocative, challenging several long-held beliefs about what truly makes a rifle accurate.
Handloader: The Ammunition Reloading Journal (October 2011, No. 274)
Beyond components, Issue 274 examines the real-world platforms that fire these handloads, ensuring that lab data translates perfectly to the field.
Equally noteworthy were his warnings on pressure signs. Barsness stated emphatically that classic signs of over-pressure, such as difficult bolt lift or measurements of case head expansion, are not reliable indicators. Instead, he provided a clear and unambiguous benchmark: any handload that produces velocities exceeding published manual data is operating at an unsafe pressure level and should be abandoned immediately.
: Terry Wieland discusses techniques for keeping vintage rimfire firearms functional with appropriate ammo. Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook : A detailed review of the 4th edition by Rocky Raab. Why This Issue Stands Out Unlike general firearms magazines, Handloader
5. "Mike’s Shootin’ Shack" by Mike Venturino: Reloader or Handloader?
John Barsness tackled the modern methodology of load development, emphasizing that bullet seating depth and velocity are more critical than traditional "one-size-fits-all" advice. : Terry Wieland discusses techniques for keeping vintage
The cover of Handloader Issue 274 featured a Dan Wesson Razorback in 10mm, and the issue contained a detailed article on loading for this powerful and popular pistol cartridge. A review of the issue suggests that while the 10mm article was comprehensive, it was not without its critics, with some experienced handloaders noting that it overlooked certain firearms and factory ammunition options available at the time. However, the same review also highlighted another standout feature in the issue: an article on the history of the truncated cone (TC) bullet design.
Here is a comprehensive retrospective of what subscribers found in their mailboxes that October, and why this issue still matters to handloaders today. "Mike’s Shootin’ Shack" by Mike Venturino: Reloader or
The issue features a review of the compact Kimber Solo, offering insights into the firearm's mechanical design, ergonomics, and functional reliability. It examines the engineering challenges associated with high-performance subcompact firearms.
Issue 274 also featured contributions from the magazine's regular columnists, each a giant in the field of handloading. It's important to note that this issue was produced under the experienced editorial leadership of Dave Scovill. A review of the issue suggests that while
Perhaps the most impactful feature of Issue 274 was an article by the renowned gunwriter John Barsness on the topic of load development. In this piece, Barsness offered a perspective that was both refreshing and, for some, deliberately provocative, challenging several long-held beliefs about what truly makes a rifle accurate.
Handloader: The Ammunition Reloading Journal (October 2011, No. 274)
Beyond components, Issue 274 examines the real-world platforms that fire these handloads, ensuring that lab data translates perfectly to the field.
Equally noteworthy were his warnings on pressure signs. Barsness stated emphatically that classic signs of over-pressure, such as difficult bolt lift or measurements of case head expansion, are not reliable indicators. Instead, he provided a clear and unambiguous benchmark: any handload that produces velocities exceeding published manual data is operating at an unsafe pressure level and should be abandoned immediately.
