A close look at recharging and refilling supplies

It is estimated that 5 million of the approximately 43 million hunters and sport shooters in the United States share the hobby of reloading ammunition (NY Times, 2018). Beginners quickly learn that the hobby is full of benefits. It’s relaxing, cost-effective, and allows you to make ammo that meets your own precise specifications. Any hobby with that many enthusiasts always creates a competitive market to recharge supplies.

Start recharging with confidence!

Talk to dedicated rechargers and most will tell you that they recharge for the love of the hobby and to save money. It starts with quality equipment and quality refill supplies. Even computer-controlled factory machines don’t turn out like the precision, custom loads of skilled craftsmen. With a little practice and guidance from those who are passionate about magazine loaders, you will soon hone your own skills and produce the best ammunition for your specific needs.

Getting started is easy with the right refill supplies

There are many ways to acquire best practices early on. Sitting at another loader’s workbench is probably the most effective way to start. A mentor not only shows you the correct techniques, but also warns you about common mistakes to avoid.

Of course, there are countless videos online with advice on any question you may have, from grain load sizes for a specific purpose to the best way to reload while at the shooting range. But a good manual is a must-have as a quick reference for in-depth analysis of loading data, information on each cartridge you will use, speed data, gunpowder company data, and much more. There is no shortage of information to turn one into a skilled refill craftsman.

Charge for what you want

Each cartridge has multiple bullet options. These come in different weights and designs. Selecting the correct combination is based on your own experience and goals. If you plan to practice target shooting, for example, or just play with your 9mm, a full metal jacket might be your choice.

For long-range target practice, you can choose a 7mm cartridge combined with a 150-grain bullet. If you’re not sure which bullet weight will work best, start with a medium weight, but you can also manually load a few different weights to get the best target range. The point is, you can make your own decisions to improve as a reload hobbyist and as a marksman.

Now that you know what it takes, let’s get started.