The ABC's of Reloading, 10th Edition

by Philip Massaro

Overview

Make Your Own Ammo and Save Money Too!

Now in its 10^th edition, The ABCs of Reloading has taught countless firearms owners safe, reliable methods of creating their own ammunition. This long overdue new edition brings detailed reloading instruction to shooters who want to improve accuracy, save money and ensure themselves a constant supply of ammo regardless of supply and demand on retail shelves.

Reloading expert and frequent Gun Digest contributor Phil Massaro lays out the basics of reloading and then digs further into the details in a fresh approach that introduces beginners to this valuable hobby while helping those already familiar with reloading take their skills and knowledge to the next level.

As a bonus, long-range shooters searching for tips on making ultra-consistent ammo using high B.C. bullets and fine-tuning for precision accuracy will greatly benefit from Massaro’s insight into that topic as well.

Massaro’s coverage of the vast array of reloading gear and components that have been introduced during the past decade alone makes this edition invaluable for the enthusiast who might be overwhelmed with questions. From the very basic questions of “How does a cartridge work?” and “What components do I need to get started?” to more advanced information on understanding cartridge pressure, headspace and using a chronograph to check your work, this is THE book to help shooters sort it all out.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781951115272
Publisher:	Gun Digest Books
Publication date:	04/13/2021
Edition description:	10th ed.
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	496,580
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

PHILIP P. MASSARO is the founder and president of Massaro Ballistic Laboratories, which creates custom handloaded ammunition. In addition to his ballistics work, Massaro is the author of Gun Digest Shooters Guide to Reloading, Handloader’s Digest, and Understanding Ballistics: Complete Guide to Bullet Selection. He is a contributor to Cartridges of the World, 15th Edition and Gun Digest the Magazine.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 Overview 8

Chapter 2 Reloading Components 16

Chapter 3 Reloading Tools 38

Chapter 4 Case Preparation 92

Chapter 5 Cartridge Assembly 104

Chapter 6 Headspacing 120

Chapter 7 Cartridge Pressure 126

Chapter 8 Load Development 134

Chapter 9 Reloading Safety 156

Chapter 10 Handloading Economics 164

Chapter 11 Problem Solving 172

Chapter 12 Shotshell Reloading 180

Chapter 13 Long-Range Loads 200

Chapter 14 Advanced Ideas 208

Chapter 15 Casting Lead Bullets 224

Chapter 16 Progressive Presses 236

Appendix 248

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