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Reloading the .300 Norma Magnum: Extreme Long-Range Loads for Open-Country Elk and Mule Deer

Reloading the .300 Norma Magnum: Extreme Long-Range Loads for Open-Country Elk and Mule Deer

The .300 Norma Magnum delivers extraordinary long-range performance with heavy, high-BC bullets. Here's a complete handloading guide covering brass, primers, powders, and field-tested load data for Oregon big game hunters.

By HFR Staff  · July 22, 2026
Reloading the .222 Remington: The Benchrest Legend Oregon Varmint Hunters Should Rediscover

Reloading the .222 Remington: The Benchrest Legend Oregon Varmint Hunters Should Rediscover

Long overshadowed by the .223, the .222 Remington remains one of the most inherently accurate small-bore cartridges ever made. If you have a rifle chambered for it — or have been thinking about one — here's how to reload it right.

By HFR Staff  · July 21, 2026
Reloading the .375 Ruger: Maximum Big-Bore Performance in a Standard-Length Rifle Action

Reloading the .375 Ruger: Maximum Big-Bore Performance in a Standard-Length Rifle Action

The .375 Ruger delivers .375 H&H ballistics from a standard-length action and feeds from standard magnum bolt faces. Here's everything you need to reload it accurately for elk, black bear, and dangerous game.

By HFR Staff  · July 20, 2026
Reloading the 7x57 Mauser: A Timeless World Cartridge for Oregon Deer, Elk, and Everything Between

Reloading the 7x57 Mauser: A Timeless World Cartridge for Oregon Deer, Elk, and Everything Between

The 7x57 Mauser is over 130 years old and still one of the finest cartridges ever designed for medium to large game. Here's how to load it right — from reduced deer rounds to full-power elk loads — and why this classic still earns its place in the reloading room.

By HFR Staff  · July 19, 2026
Reloading the .35 Remington: Oregon's Classic Lever-Action Cartridge for Timber Deer and Black Bear

Reloading the .35 Remington: Oregon's Classic Lever-Action Cartridge for Timber Deer and Black Bear

The .35 Remington has been dropping deer and black bear in Oregon's timber country since 1906. Here's how to reload it for maximum performance from the Marlin 336 and other lever-actions, with component recommendations and verified load data.

By HFR Staff  · July 18, 2026
Reloading the 28 Nosler: Maximum Velocity Loads for Open-Country Elk and Mule Deer

Reloading the 28 Nosler: Maximum Velocity Loads for Open-Country Elk and Mule Deer

The 28 Nosler delivers 7mm bullets at velocities once reserved for magnum cartridges, all in a standard-length action. Here's how to handload it accurately for Oregon's open-country elk and mule deer hunting.

By HFR Staff  · July 17, 2026
Reloading the .17 Remington Fireball: Oregon's Most Precise Centerfire Varmint Cartridge

Reloading the .17 Remington Fireball: Oregon's Most Precise Centerfire Varmint Cartridge

The .17 Remington Fireball sits in a sweet spot between the .17 HMR rimfire and the full .17 Remington — lower barrel wear, less wind sensitivity than the .22 LR, and sub-MOA accuracy that embarrasses cartridges three times its size. Here's how to reload it right.

By HFR Staff  · July 16, 2026
Reloading 12-Gauge Shotshells for Waterfowl: Steel and Bismuth Loads for Pacific Flyway Duck Hunters

Reloading 12-Gauge Shotshells for Waterfowl: Steel and Bismuth Loads for Pacific Flyway Duck Hunters

Shotshell reloading for non-toxic waterfowl loads is one of the most underutilized skills in the handloading world. Custom steel and bismuth 12-gauge loads can match premium factory ammo at a fraction of the cost — here's everything you need to get started before teal season.

By HFR Staff  · July 15, 2026
Reloading the .257 Weatherby Magnum: High-Velocity Loads for Open-Country Deer and Pronghorn

Reloading the .257 Weatherby Magnum: High-Velocity Loads for Open-Country Deer and Pronghorn

Factory .257 Weatherby ammo is expensive and hard to find. Handloading transforms this flat-shooting magnum into one of the most capable and cost-effective open-country hunting rounds available.

By HFR Staff  · July 14, 2026
Reloading the .17 Hornet: Oregon's Most Precise Centerfire Varmint Cartridge

Reloading the .17 Hornet: Oregon's Most Precise Centerfire Varmint Cartridge

The .17 Hornet is Oregon's sharpest tool for ground squirrel and coyote work inside 300 yards — flat trajectory, explosive terminal performance, and surprisingly friendly to reload. Here's a complete guide to brass, powders, bullets, and load data for this precision varmint cartridge.

By HFR Staff  · July 13, 2026
Annealing Brass for Precision Handloads: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right

Annealing Brass for Precision Handloads: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right

Annealing is the single most overlooked step in the reloading process — and the one most likely to unlock tighter groups, more consistent pressure, and dramatically longer brass life. Here's everything you need to know.

By HFR Staff  · July 12, 2026
Reloading the .270 WSM: Short-Action Magnum Loads for Mule Deer and Elk

Reloading the .270 WSM: Short-Action Magnum Loads for Mule Deer and Elk

The .270 WSM packs serious long-range performance into a short action. Here's everything you need to load it accurately for Western big game hunting.

By HFR Staff  · July 11, 2026