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Reloading the .444 Marlin: Big-Bore Lever-Gun Loads for Oregon Black Bear and Elk

Reloading the .444 Marlin: Big-Bore Lever-Gun Loads for Oregon Black Bear and Elk

The .444 Marlin is the most powerful round ever chambered in a production Marlin lever-action rifle. Here's how to handload it for maximum performance on Oregon's heaviest game at close timber range.

By HFR Staff  · July 5, 2026
Reloading the .38 Special: Versatile Loads for Plinking, Competition, and Hunting

Reloading the .38 Special: Versatile Loads for Plinking, Competition, and Hunting

The .38 Special is one of the most rewarding cartridges to handload—cheap brass, gentle pressures, and a spectrum of loads from light gallery rounds to hard-hitting hunting loads for revolvers and lever guns.

By HFR Staff  · July 3, 2026
Reloading the .264 Winchester Magnum: Oregon's Forgotten Long-Range Elk Cartridge

Reloading the .264 Winchester Magnum: Oregon's Forgotten Long-Range Elk Cartridge

Introduced in 1959 and overshadowed by the 7mm Remington Magnum almost immediately, the .264 Winchester Magnum was ahead of its time. With modern 6.5mm bullets and careful handloading, it is still one of the flattest-shooting elk cartridges you can run in a standard long action.

By HFR Staff  · July 2, 2026
Reloading the .303 British: Accurate Loads for Lee-Enfields and Modern Bolt Actions

Reloading the .303 British: Accurate Loads for Lee-Enfields and Modern Bolt Actions

The .303 British rewards the handloader with consistent, affordable performance that scarce factory ammo can't match. Here's how to reload it accurately for classic Lee-Enfields and modern bolt-action rifles.

By HFR Staff  · July 1, 2026
Reloading the .358 Winchester: Oregon's Big-Bore Brush Cartridge for Timber Elk and Coastal Black Bear

Reloading the .358 Winchester: Oregon's Big-Bore Brush Cartridge for Timber Elk and Coastal Black Bear

The .358 Winchester never got the fame it deserved, but hunters who run it in Oregon's dense Cascades and Coast Range know exactly why this overlooked cartridge earns its keep.

By HFR Staff  · June 30, 2026
Reloading the 6.5-284 Norma: The Long-Range Cartridge That Changed Competitive Shooting

Reloading the 6.5-284 Norma: The Long-Range Cartridge That Changed Competitive Shooting

The 6.5-284 Norma launched a revolution in long-range precision shooting and remains one of the flattest, most accurate hunting cartridges ever designed. Here's how to reload it right.

By HFR Staff  · June 29, 2026
Reloading the .30 Carbine: Efficient Loads for the M1 Carbine and Ruger Blackhawk

Reloading the .30 Carbine: Efficient Loads for the M1 Carbine and Ruger Blackhawk

The .30 Carbine is one of America's most historically significant cartridges — and one of the most overlooked in the handloader's library. Here's a practical guide to brass prep, powder selection, and load data for the M1 Carbine and Ruger Blackhawk revolver.

By HFR Staff  · June 28, 2026
Reloading the 7.62x39: AK-Platform Loads for Deer Hunting and the Range

Reloading the 7.62x39: AK-Platform Loads for Deer Hunting and the Range

The 7.62x39 is one of the most abundant cartridges in the world—and one of the least-reloaded. Here's why it's worth handloading, and how to build accurate, hunting-capable loads for your AK, SKS, or CZ 527.

By HFR Staff  · June 27, 2026
Reloading the .224 Valkyrie: Long-Range AR Loads for Deer, Varmints, and Competition

Reloading the .224 Valkyrie: Long-Range AR Loads for Deer, Varmints, and Competition

The .224 Valkyrie extends the AR-15 platform to genuine 1,000-yard capability. Here's how to handload it for maximum precision across hunting, varmint shooting, and PRS competition.

By HFR Staff  · June 26, 2026
Reloading the .22 Hornet: Oregon's Classic Small-Bore Varmint Cartridge

Reloading the .22 Hornet: Oregon's Classic Small-Bore Varmint Cartridge

The .22 Hornet is one of the oldest centerfire varmint cartridges still in production, and it's an excellent choice for Oregon ground squirrel hunters and small-game shooters who reload. Here's what you need to know.

By HFR Staff  · June 25, 2026
Reloading the 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser: Old World Precision for Modern Hunters

Reloading the 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser: Old World Precision for Modern Hunters

The 6.5x55 Swedish has been killing big game cleanly since 1894. If you own one of these rifles, handloading unlocks its full potential — here's how to build loads that honor the cartridge's legendary reputation.

By HFR Staff  · June 24, 2026
Reloading the .45 Colt: Classic Loads for Cowboy Action, Lever Guns, and Handgun Hunters

Reloading the .45 Colt: Classic Loads for Cowboy Action, Lever Guns, and Handgun Hunters

The .45 Colt is one of the most versatile handgun cartridges ever made — and one of the most misunderstood by modern reloaders. Here’s how to load it right for every purpose.

By HFR Staff  · June 22, 2026