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''''Handloading'''' or ''''Ammunition reloading'''' is the process of loading [[ammunition]] [[Cartridge (firearms)|cartridges]] using individual components. Most often among beginners this is called reloading, but among [[gun enthusiast]]s it goes by the name of handloading. Reloading is typically done by individuals who shoot [[firearm]]s often to reduce per-[[round (ammunition)|round]] costs or who wish to develop customized loads for [[accuracy]] in a particularly firearm model.  

''''Handloading'''' or ''''Ammunition reloading'''' is the process of loading [[ammunition]] cartridges using individual components. Most often among beginners this is called reloading, but among [[gun enthusiast]]s it goes by the name of handloading. Reloading is typically done by individuals who shoot [[firearm]]s often to reduce per-round costs or who wish to develop customized loads for [[accuracy]] in a particularly firearm model.  

==Safety First==

==Safety First==

Even though handloading can be a fun enjoyable process, strict attention must be used since certain ammunition components are either flammable or explosive. Also wrongly developed handloaded ammunition can damage a firearm and even cause serious bodily harm.

Strict attention must be used during handloading since certain ammunition components are either flammable or explosive. Also wrongly developed handloaded ammunition can damage a firearm and even cause serious bodily harm.

== Summary of the Process of Handloading ==

== Summary of handloading process==

The handloading process includes the following major procedures:

The handloading process includes the following major procedures:

* '''Case preparation''' - preparing a [[cartridge case]] for a load. This step includes, but is not necessarily limited to, cleaning the case, removing a spent [[primer (firearms)|primer]] if present, resizing the case, trimming the case, cleaning the primer pocket, preparing the case mouth for a [[bullet]]

* '''Case preparation''' - preparing a cartridge case for a load. This step includes, but is not necessarily limited to, cleaning the case, removing a spent primer if present, resizing the case, trimming the case, cleaning the primer pocket, preparing the case mouth for a [[bullet]],

* '''Primer insertion''' - pressing a new primer into the primer pocket

* '''Primer insertion''' - pressing a new primer into the primer pocket,

* '''Charging''' - dispensing [[Smokeless power|powder]] into the case. Smokeless power, used in modern cartridges, is the propellant for the bullet.

* '''Charging''' - dispensing powder into the case. Smokeless power, used in modern cartridges, is the propellant for the bullet.

* '''Bullet seating''' - inserting a bullet to the appropriate depth for the cartridge. This step includes crimping the bullet when necessary for a given cartridge.

* '''Bullet seating''' - inserting a bullet to the appropriate depth for the cartridge. This step includes crimping the bullet when necessary for a given cartridge.

== See Also ==

== See also ==

* [[Ammunition]]

* [[Ammunition]]

* [[Ammunition control]]

* [[Ammunition control]]

* [[Ammunition shortage]]

* [[Ammunition shortage]]

==Bibliography - Further Reading==

==Bibliography - further reading==

 

 

 

 

* [http://survivalblog.com/getting-started-with-reloading-by-m-h ''Getting Started With Reloading'', by M.H. at [[The Survival Blog]]]

* [http://survivalblog.com/getting-started-with-reloading-by-m-h ''Getting Started With Reloading'', by M.H. at [[The Survival Blog]]]

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