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Reloading the .260 Remington: Efficient Long-Range Loads for Deer and Target Shooting

Reloading the .260 Remington: Efficient Long-Range Loads for Deer and Target Shooting

The .260 Remington is one of the most underrated cartridges in the reloader's library. Here is how to build accurate, efficient loads for both the field and the 1,000-yard line.

By HFR Staff  · June 13, 2026
Reloading the .338 Winchester Magnum: Heavy Elk Loads for Oregon's Mountains

Reloading the .338 Winchester Magnum: Heavy Elk Loads for Oregon's Mountains

The .338 Winchester Magnum has been putting elk in the freezer since 1958. Here's how to reload it with modern components to maximize terminal performance for Oregon's elk seasons.

By HFR Staff  · June 12, 2026
Reloading 9mm Luger for Competition: Minor Power Factor Loads for USPSA and IDPA

Reloading 9mm Luger for Competition: Minor Power Factor Loads for USPSA and IDPA

Competition 9mm loads are a different animal from factory self-defense ammo. Here's how to reload accurate, soft-shooting minor power factor ammunition for USPSA and IDPA competition.

By HFR Staff  · June 11, 2026
Reloading the .22-250 Remington: Sub-MOA Varmint Loads for Ground Squirrels and Long-Range Coyotes

Reloading the .22-250 Remington: Sub-MOA Varmint Loads for Ground Squirrels and Long-Range Coyotes

The .22-250 Remington is one of the flattest-shooting, highest-velocity cartridges available for varmint and predator hunting. Here is a complete reloading guide with proven load data for Oregon hunters.

By HFR Staff  · June 10, 2026
Reloading the .458 SOCOM: Big-Bore AR Loads for Hogs and Black Bear

Reloading the .458 SOCOM: Big-Bore AR Loads for Hogs and Black Bear

The .458 SOCOM turns your AR-15 into a genuine big-bore hunting machine. Here's a complete reloading guide covering components, load data, and field-tested results on hogs and black bear.

By HFR Staff  · June 8, 2026
Reloading the .450 Bushmaster: Straight-Wall Deer Loads for the AR Platform

Reloading the .450 Bushmaster: Straight-Wall Deer Loads for the AR Platform

The .450 Bushmaster punches a .452-inch hole through deer at carbine ranges, runs in an AR-15 lower, and is legal for straight-wall cartridge restrictions in multiple states. Here's what you need to know to handload it well.

By HFR Staff  · June 7, 2026
Reloading the .300 PRC: Long-Range Precision Loads for Open-Country Elk and Mule Deer

Reloading the .300 PRC: Long-Range Precision Loads for Open-Country Elk and Mule Deer

The .300 PRC is one of the most capable long-range hunting cartridges available today. Here's a practical guide to reloading it for field accuracy and terminal performance.

By HFR Staff  · June 6, 2026
Reloading the .300 WSM: Short-Action Magnum Loads for Elk and Western Big Game

Reloading the .300 WSM: Short-Action Magnum Loads for Elk and Western Big Game

The .300 Winchester Short Magnum packs magnum-level performance into a short-action platform. Here's how to reload it for elk, mule deer, and open-country hunting with component selection, load data, and field notes.

By HFR Staff  · June 5, 2026
Reloading the .375 H&H Magnum: Big-Bore Loads for Oregon Black Bear and Dangerous Game

Reloading the .375 H&H Magnum: Big-Bore Loads for Oregon Black Bear and Dangerous Game

The .375 H&H Magnum is the world's most versatile big-bore cartridge. Here's how to handload it for Oregon black bear, elk, and long-range open country hunting.

By HFR Staff  · June 4, 2026
Reloading the .204 Ruger: Sub-MOA Varmint Loads for Oregon’s Ground Squirrel Season

Reloading the .204 Ruger: Sub-MOA Varmint Loads for Oregon’s Ground Squirrel Season

The .204 Ruger is the flattest-shooting, hardest-hitting varmint cartridge most reloaders overlook. Here’s how to build accurate handloads for Oregon’s summer ground squirrel season.

By HFR Staff  · June 3, 2026
Reloading 10mm Auto: High-Performance Loads for Hunting, Defense, and the Range

Reloading 10mm Auto: High-Performance Loads for Hunting, Defense, and the Range

The 10mm Auto is one of the most versatile pistol cartridges ever made. Here's how to reload it for hunting, self-defense, and target shooting — with load data and component recommendations.

By HFR Staff  · June 2, 2026
Reloading the 7mm Remington Magnum: Premium Elk Loads for Open-Country Hunters

Reloading the 7mm Remington Magnum: Premium Elk Loads for Open-Country Hunters

A practical guide to handloading the 7mm Rem Mag for elk and western big game — powder selection, bullet weights, brass prep, and load data for shots past 400 yards.

By HFR Staff  · June 1, 2026