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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reloading 20-Gauge Shotshells for Oregon Upland Bird Hunting: Components, Load Data, and Pattern Testing
The 20-gauge is the refined choice for Oregon upland hunters. Reloading your own shells cuts cost and lets you tune patterns for chukar, pheasant, and quail. Here's everything you need to get started.
Reloading the .300 Weatherby Magnum: High-Velocity Loads for Open-Country Elk and Mule Deer
The .300 Weatherby pushes 180-grain bullets past 3,200 fps and is one of the most capable elk cartridges ever chambered. Here's how to handload it right — brass prep, powder selection, bullet choice, and field performance.
Reloading the 8mm Mauser (8x57 IS): From Military Surplus to Modern Hunting Loads
The 8mm Mauser is one of the most widely distributed military cartridges in history — and one of the most underestimated hunting rounds. Here's how to reload it right.
Reloading the .280 Remington: The Original Long-Range Deer and Elk Cartridge
Before the 7mm PRC and 6.5 Creedmoor dominated the conversation, the .280 Remington was quietly putting elk on the ground across the West. It still does — and it reloads beautifully.
Reloading the .30 Nosler: Long-Range Elk Loads for Oregon's Open Country
The .30 Nosler pushes 180-grain bullets faster than a .300 Win Mag in a standard-length action. For open-country elk hunters in Oregon's Blue Mountains, Wallowas, or high Cascades, the handload advantage is real. Components, powder selection, AccuBond loads, and brass management for the .30 Nosler.