Information on Reloading Ammunition

The excitement you feel from repeatedly hitting the bull's-eye at your favorite range can only be surpassed by the thrill of having created the ammunition responsible for the hit.

  1. Safety

    • Powder and primers are only shipped UPS Ground, with high hazmat fees.

      To reload safely and effectively, the Accurate and Alliant Powder websites recommend that users acquire reloading manuals and follow the directions precisely. The sites also suggest storing powder and primers separately in a cool, dry place away from electricity or heat sources, such as in a basement or spare work area.

    Benefits

    • In the "Lyman Pistol & Revolver Handbook," Thomas J. Griffin maintains that volume shooters and competitors will find cost as well as possibility of increased accuracy a huge advantage when reloading ammunition. An average 50-round box of factory ammunition costs $15 or more, while a reloaded box can cost as little as $5. Reloaded ammo made by an experienced loader can have tighter tolerances, leading to increased accuracy and reliability, as bulk manufacturing of ammunition at the factory can cause inconsistent overall lengths and varying pressure.

    Supplies

    • As a new reloader, you only need a few key items to get started churning out your own ammunition: A press kit, available at most outdoor retail stores, plus a reloading manual, brass, powder, primers and bullets in your chosen caliber.