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: Brian Pearce explores the development of high-performance ammunition specifically for handguns. Sharps Cartridges
: Amid historical retrospectives like the 9mm Federal write-up, this issue emphasizes checking dimensions and double-verifying older recipes against updated laboratory pressure guidelines from SAAMI or Wolfe Publishing’s official store .
One of the cornerstone pieces in Number 274 was a comprehensive evaluation of the .25-06 Remington. At the time, the cartridge was enjoying a renaissance, thanks to improved bullet technology (specifically, the advent of high-BC 115-120 grain bullets). The author, likely Brian Pearce or Dave Scovill, provided: I can provide detailed historical insights or clarify
: In a major feature, Brian Pearce explores developing high-performance ammunition for modern handguns, providing detailed load recipes tailored for specific bullet weights and powder types.
: Brian Pearce details loading for magnum revolvers using Alliant Power Pro 300-MP .
: Mike Venturino discusses his experiences and setup in his personal reloading space. One of the cornerstone pieces in Number 274
Among its extensive archive, occupies a unique place. This specific volume encapsulates a fascinating transitional period in ammunition crafting: a time when traditional revolver load methods met high-energy modern propellants, and forgotten wildcats or cartridge missteps were re-examined through contemporary eyes. Key Editorial Pillars and Table of Contents
"How Green is My Primer?" by Charles E. Petty.
: Dave Scovill discusses the essentials of primers. : Brian Pearce details loading for magnum revolvers
Issue 274 also featured contributions from the magazine's regular columnists, each a giant in the field of handloading. It's important to note that this issue was produced under the experienced editorial leadership of Dave Scovill.
How Green is My Primer? A look at the environmental, chemical, and physical evolution of lead-free and non-toxic primer formulas.
brought his trademark historical precision to a deeply fascinating rimmed automatic cartridge: the 9mm Federal . Introduced in the late 1980s as a rimmed variant of the ubiquitous 9mm Luger (9x19mm), it was engineered specifically for revolvers (such as the Charter Arms Pitbull) to eliminate the need for moon clips.
The October 2011 issue (No. 274) typically includes in-depth, feature-length articles focusing on both popular and obscure cartridges. These articles usually include:
Instead of obsessing over minor imperfections in the primer pocket, Barsness argued that the reloader’s energy should be focused elsewhere. He placed heavy emphasis on . He suggested that if the brass varies in thickness around the circumference of the neck, it directly affects bullet release and concentricity. His solution was ruthless: check all brass and discard cases with uneven necks, relegating them only to “plinking” loads. [23†L29-L34]