Cartridge specifications. Preparing cases for reloading - swaging primer pockets, case trimming. Differences between commercial and military brass. --- Pressure changes caused by changing case brands. Volume differences before and after firing. Using water to measure case volume. Pictures. -- Load data -- 147, 135, 155, 168, 175 and 178 grain bullets from Berger, Hornady and Sierra. 10 powders tested. Range notes. Best load and target pictures for every weight. Quick reference definitions. Powder burn rates. More! Illustrated.
Cartridge specifications. Preparing cases for reloading - swaging primer pockets, case trimming. Differences between commercial and military brass. --- Pressure changes caused by changing case brands. Volume differences before and after firing. Using water to measure case volume. Pictures. -- Load data -- 147, 135, 155, 168, 175 and 178 grain bullets from Berger, Hornady and Sierra. 10 powders tested. Range notes. Best load and target pictures for every weight. Quick reference definitions. Powder burn rates. More! Illustrated.