Reloading 28-Gauge Shotshells for Oregon Upland Bird Hunters: Components, Load Data, and Why the Little Gauge Is Worth the Effort
The 28 gauge is the most refined upland shotgun gauge ever made — light, balanced, and lethal on birds inside 35 yards. Here's how to reload it right and why it's worth the effort over factory ammo.
Reloading the .416 Rigby: Big-Bore Precision for Oregon Black Bear and Dangerous Game
The .416 Rigby is one of the great dangerous game cartridges — a 400-grain bullet at 2,400 fps in a package that feeds reliably and hits like a freight train. Here's how to handload it for both safari applications and close-range Pacific Northwest black bear hunting.
Reloading the .375 Winchester: Oregon's Most Underrated Big-Bore Lever-Gun Cartridge
The .375 Winchester is one of the most capable — and most overlooked — big-bore lever-gun cartridges for Oregon hunters. This guide covers components, load data, and why it still delivers on black bear and elk.
Reloading the .350 Remington Magnum: Oregon's Forgotten Short-Action Big-Bore Elk Round
The .350 Remington Magnum squeezes .35-caliber magnum performance into a short action and hits elk as hard as anything in its class. Here's how to handload it right.
Reloading the 6mm PRC: Long-Range Precision Loads for Open-Country Deer and Elk
The 6mm PRC delivers 6.5 Creedmoor-class precision with a flatter, faster trajectory — and it handloads beautifully. Here's everything you need to build match-grade hunting loads for Oregon's open country.
Bullet Seating Depth Tuning: How COAL Affects Accuracy in Hunting Handloads
Seating depth is one of the most powerful — and most ignored — accuracy variables in handloading. Here's how to test it systematically and find the sweet spot for your hunting rifle.
Reloading the .33 Nosler: A Premium Elk Cartridge for Oregon's Open-Country Hunters
The .33 Nosler delivers near-.338 Lapua performance in a standard-length action. Here's what Oregon elk hunters need to know about handloading this modern magnum.
Reloading for Suppressed Hunting Rifles: Subsonic and Hearing-Safe Loads for Oregon Hunters
Running a suppressor changes the reloading game. Here's how to develop hearing-safe and subsonic loads that perform on Oregon deer, predators, and target work.
Primer Pocket Uniforming and Flash Hole Deburring: The Overlooked Case Prep Steps That Tighten Your Groups
Most handloaders skip primer pocket uniforming and flash hole deburring. These two simple steps address the root causes of velocity variation and can measurably shrink your extreme spread and group size.
Reloading the .458 Winchester Magnum: Heavy Elk and Bear Loads for Oregon's Big Game
America's original dangerous game cartridge can be tailored perfectly for Oregon black bear and elk. Here's a complete handloading guide for the .458 Win Mag — from powder selection to field performance.
Reloading the .300 Remington Ultra Magnum: High-Octane Loads for Open-Country Elk and Mule Deer
The .300 RUM sits at the top of the commercial .30-caliber performance pyramid, driving 180-grain bullets past 3,200 fps. If you own one of these cannons, handloading is the only way to feed it economically and unlock its full potential.
Reloading the 6mm BR Norma: Sub-Half-MOA Precision for Benchrest and Varmint Hunting
The 6mm BR Norma is one of the most accurate cartridges ever developed. Here's a complete handloading guide covering brass prep, bullet selection, powder choices, and the seating depth work that separates a half-MOA load from a quarter-MOA one.