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Reloading the .357 Magnum: Versatile Loads for Revolver and Lever-Action Hunters

Reloading the .357 Magnum: Versatile Loads for Revolver and Lever-Action Hunters

The .357 Magnum is one of the most versatile cartridges a handloader can work with — capable of everything from mild plinking loads to serious deer medicine from a lever-action rifle. Here's how to get the most out of it.

By HFR Staff  · May 27, 2026
Reloading the 6.5 Grendel: Efficient AR-Platform Loads for Deer Hunting and Long-Range Varmints

Reloading the 6.5 Grendel: Efficient AR-Platform Loads for Deer Hunting and Long-Range Varmints

The 6.5 Grendel punches well above its weight in an AR-15 package. Here's how to reload it for maximum performance—from deer hunting loads to flat-shooting varmint rounds.

By HFR Staff  · May 26, 2026
Reloading the .350 Legend: Straight-Wall Deer Loads for Oregon Cascade Hunters

Reloading the .350 Legend: Straight-Wall Deer Loads for Oregon Cascade Hunters

The .350 Legend is a modern straight-wall cartridge that delivers serious deer-killing power with manageable recoil. Here's how to build accurate, effective handloads for it — and why it's become a go-to for hunting Oregon's dense west-side timber.

By HFR Staff  · May 25, 2026
Reloading the .300 Blackout: Subsonic and Supersonic Loads for Suppressed Hunting and Target Shooting

Reloading the .300 Blackout: Subsonic and Supersonic Loads for Suppressed Hunting and Target Shooting

The .300 Blackout was engineered from the ground up for suppressor use and AR-15 compatibility. Here's a complete reloading guide covering components, powder selection, and proven load data for both subsonic and supersonic applications.

By HFR Staff  · May 24, 2026
Reloading the .338 Lapua Magnum: Long-Range Loads for Open-Country Big Game

Reloading the .338 Lapua Magnum: Long-Range Loads for Open-Country Big Game

The .338 Lapua Magnum is one of the most capable long-range hunting cartridges ever built. Here's how to reload it accurately and safely for open-country elk, moose, and beyond.

By HFR Staff  · May 23, 2026
Reloading the .25-06 Remington: Flat-Shooting Loads for Open-Country Deer and Pronghorn

Reloading the .25-06 Remington: Flat-Shooting Loads for Open-Country Deer and Pronghorn

The .25-06 Remington is one of the most underrated cartridges in the western deer hunter's arsenal — flat trajectory, mild recoil, and excellent long-range performance. Here's how to reload it to its full potential.

By HFR Staff  · May 22, 2026
Reloading the 6mm Creedmoor: Precision Loads for Long-Range Hunting and Competition

Reloading the 6mm Creedmoor: Precision Loads for Long-Range Hunting and Competition

The 6mm Creedmoor sits at a sweet spot between high BC bullets and manageable recoil. Here's how to build accurate, consistent handloads for both precision rifle competition and Western big game hunting.

By HFR Staff  · May 21, 2026
Reloading the .45-70 Government: Big Bore Loads for Deer, Bear, and Everything In Between

Reloading the .45-70 Government: Big Bore Loads for Deer, Bear, and Everything In Between

The .45-70 Government is one of America's oldest cartridges and one of its most versatile. Here's how to handload it for modern lever-action rifles and single-shots from light deer loads to heavy bear medicine.

By HFR Staff  · May 20, 2026
Reloading the .44 Magnum for Hunting: Hard-Hitting Loads for Handgun and Lever-Gun Hunters

Reloading the .44 Magnum for Hunting: Hard-Hitting Loads for Handgun and Lever-Gun Hunters

The .44 Magnum is a hunter's cartridge that rewards handloaders. Here's how to build accurate, hard-hitting loads for deer, bear, and hog — whether you're shooting a revolver or a lever-action carbine.

By HFR Staff  · May 19, 2026
Reloading .223 Remington for Varmint Shooting: Powder Selection, Bullet Weights, and High-Volume Load Data

Reloading .223 Remington for Varmint Shooting: Powder Selection, Bullet Weights, and High-Volume Load Data

The .223 Remington is America's most reloaded cartridge for good reason. Here's how to build accurate, high-volume varmint and target loads — brass prep, powder selection, bullet choices, and progressive press tips.

By HFR Staff  · May 18, 2026
Reloading the .270 Winchester: Classic Loads for Deer, Elk, and Everything Between

Reloading the .270 Winchester: Classic Loads for Deer, Elk, and Everything Between

The .270 Winchester has been putting venison in freezers since 1925. Here is how to handload it for peak performance on deer, elk, and the open terrain of the Pacific Northwest.

By HFR Staff  · May 17, 2026
Reloading the 7mm-08 Remington: Efficient Deer Loads That Punch Above Their Weight

Reloading the 7mm-08 Remington: Efficient Deer Loads That Punch Above Their Weight

The 7mm-08 Remington is one of the most accurate and efficient deer cartridges ever made. Here's a complete handloading guide covering powder selection, bullet choices, and load data for Oregon hunting.

By HFR Staff  · May 16, 2026