Archive for John Haviland

An American Favorite: The .243 Winchester

Countless young hunters shoot rifles chambered in .243 Win. to take untold numbers of big game, despite assertions from big-bore advocates that the .243 is marginal, at best, for smaller big-game animals. How do they do it?

November 18, 2013

Shooting for Less

With the current shortage of ammunition and components and their increased prices, getting extra time on the range is more difficult and costly. Following the author’s guidelines can help.

October 16, 2013

Precise Propellant Measuring

Precise measuring of propellant is critical to maintaining consistent accuracy and velocity in reloading, and the best way to ensure consistency is to weigh each charge, or is it?

July 23, 2013

New Propellants Energize the .223 Rem.

There are multiple new powders available for the .223 Rem. that could make some nice handloads.

June 19, 2013

The Tale of Two .32 Specials

Older firearms often need special care, including developing a gentle load to protect the bores.

April 30, 2013

Soft Loads for Safari Rifles

Reducing bullet size or velocity reduces recoil, or both can be reduced for even more.

December 26, 2012

Handloading the .300 WSM

The .300 WSM is destined to become an even more popular magnum cartridge in the next decade.

October 17, 2012

Loading the 7 mm Rem. Mag.

The 7 mm Rem. Mag. should retain its position for the next 50 years.

September 18, 2012

35 Years of Loading the .25-'06 Rem.

The .25-’06 can take everything from varmints to big game if loaded correctly.

November 07, 2011

Pheasant Loads on a Budget

As shells increase in price, handloading can really help upland game hunters same money.

October 27, 2011

Loading the .38 Spl. & .357 Mag.

Accurate training and self-defense loads can be easily created for these popular revolver calibers.

October 05, 2011

The Adaptable .22-.250 Rem.

The .22-.250 Rem. is an adaptable round that can be loaded to cover any shooting situation from long-range varmints to casual plinking.

June 02, 2011