The very first step in the reloading process is cleaning your scavenged cartridges. There are several ways to prepare them for reloading, so choose your favorite and add it to your reloading supplies. Dry Tumbling Dry tumblers utilize a cleaning media to effectively scour your cartridges clean. This media is typically crushed walnut shells or bits of corn cob. Your cartridges are “tumbled” with this media for several hours and end up free … [Read more...]
Basic Reloading Supplies for the Beginner
January 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
One of the first things to consider when thinking about trying your hand at reloading is the list of reloading supplies you’ll need. The following list of supplies will allow you to safely practice reloading ammunition. Reloading Manual A reloading manual is a must have amongst your reloading supplies. It has instructions for all things concerning caliber, primer, and bullet, and all the various sizes, weights, and types they come in. It is … [Read more...]
Reloading Ammunition 101
December 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
When considering whether or not you’d like to take up reloading, there is some basic information to know before you begin. What is reloading? Reloading is the process or assembling shotgun shells, cartridges, and other various pieces, as opposed to buying fully assembled, factory-loaded ammunition. There are several benefits to reloading your own ammunition [insert link to other blog post about benefits]. Many people handload because … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Reloading Ammunition
November 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
People take up reloading for many different reasons including cost-saving, gun laws, increased accuracy, and simply as a relaxing hobby. Whatever the reason, these benefits can pay off when you decide to reload as opposed to buying. Here are a few: Cost Reloading ammunition has proven to be a real cost-saver. One of the most expensive parts of factory-loaded ammunition is the brass casing that holds everything together. These brass casings … [Read more...]
How Ammunition Works
October 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
There are plenty of guns and ammunition enthusiasts who know a few things about their weapon. A precious few know truly how ammunition operates within the context of the weapon. Especially if you’re considering entering the world of hand reloading or are considering purchasing reloading supplies, you should know how your ammunition operates. We’ve put together this quick and handy guide to show you just how ammunition fires and how that relates … [Read more...]
Top 4 Reasons to Reload Instead of Buy
October 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
There are two camps in the weapons and ammunition world: those who buy and those who reload. This may be on oversimplification to the uninitiated but the truth is, if you’re a serious gun owner you fall into one of these two categories. Bear in mind, one is not inherently better than the other and if you’re serious about gun safety and ownership then right away you’re on the right side of the fence. There are plenty of reasons to buy instead of … [Read more...]
Why Reloading is About More than Just Saving Money
September 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
When most people get into reloading, the idea is that they are doing it to save money. There is no doubt that investing in reloading supplies can be a great way to save money, but most feel that they get so much more out of the practice. To start, there is something to be said for creating something yourself. Factory rounds certainly do the job, but many reloaders take a special pride in the ammunition that they produce by hand. In addition to … [Read more...]
Why Some Choose to Reload their Own Ammunition
August 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
If you enjoy shooting on a regular basis, then you have probably considered the idea of reloading your own ammo. Until now, you may have been hesitant to start because you are unsure of whether it is worth the initial investment, and you may feel that factory ammunition has served you well thus far. At Titan Reloading, we specialize is selling high-quality reloading supplies, and we often talk to people that are new to reloading and have taken … [Read more...]
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