Handloader Ammunition Reloading Journal October 2011 Issue Number 274 Patched [99% Direct]

The next morning, the air at the range was crisp. Elias levered a round into the chamber, the mechanical action sounding like a bank vault closing. He squeezed the trigger. A massive cloud of white sulfurous smoke erupted, momentarily masking the target. As the breeze cleared the veil, he saw it: a jagged hole punched through the paper.

Complementing this was an article on the opposite end of the handgun spectrum: the .45 ACP in revolvers. This piece explored the unique considerations of loading the rimless automatic cartridge for revolvers, a practice that saw a resurgence in popularity thanks to the simplicity and reliability of using moon clips. The next morning, the air at the range was crisp

The next morning, he drove to his private range. He set up a target at 400 yards—a white paper plate with a red dot. He chambered the first round in his pre-’64 Model 70. The bolt felt tighter than usual. A massive cloud of white sulfurous smoke erupted,

Handloader Issue No. 274 (October 2011) features Brian Pearce’s high-performance handgun loads and Mike Venturino’s exploration of Sharps cartridges. Additional content includes analyses on bullet seating depth, the 9mm Federal, and Ramshot’s Zip propellant, along with reviews of the Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook. Purchase this issue from Wolfe Publishing . Handloader 274 October 2011 - Wolfe Publishing This piece explored the unique considerations of loading

: Charles E. Petty asks "How Green is My Primer?", exploring the technical aspects of lead-free and environmentally friendly ignition options.