Author Archive for Walt Hampton

Loads for the Military Bring-Backs
The Mauser and the Arisaka both offer great opportunities for handloaders. Here are a few loads you can start with to bring these guns to life.

To Build a Rifle, Part II
Having a rifle made on order is a pretty big deal; you can get into some real money in a hurry if you’re not careful. Putting together a rifle for yourself can be a rewarding experience and save you some cash. All it takes is a bit of planning.

Build Yourself a Rifle – Part I
Having a rifle made on order is a pretty big deal; you can get into some real money in a hurry if you’re not careful. Putting together a rifle for yourself can be a rewarding experience and save you some cash. All it takes is a bit of planning.
Changing Loads Means Research
Experimenting with different loads takes a little work, but the results are worth it.
Practical Accuracy Makes a Great Rifle
Choose a rifle that serves your actual needs and test your rifle the way you will actually shoot it. There is a difference.
Lapping the Lugs
Bearing surface contact varies from rifle to rifle, and the percentage of contact doesn’t always correlate with accuracy.
Reloading: Working With the Remington .280
The .280 Remington is a useful big-game cartridge, though its popularity with shooters has taken a while to catch on.
The Long-Range Handgun Load
Shooting traditional handgun cartridges at long range takes practice and careful loading. You have to do a lot of things right to make it work.

Reloading: Why is the .270 Still Around?
Though the author never warmed to it, the .270 Winchester has plenty of reasons to prove its worth, not the least of which is its popularity.







