In this issue, we address common reloading issues, including misaligned cases, inconsistent powder charges, and bullets that won't seat properly. Our team of experts provides troubleshooting tips and techniques to help you overcome these common problems.
Whether you're a seasoned reloader or just starting out, the Handloader Ammunition Reloading Journal October 2011 Issue Number 274 is an invaluable resource that will help you improve your reloading skills, stay up-to-date on the latest developments in reloading, and get the most out of your reloading experience. With its in-depth articles, reloading tips and techniques, and comprehensive load data, this journal is a must-have for anyone serious about reloading their own ammunition.
The cover art typically featured a macro shot of a specific cartridge—often a belted magnum or a vintage military round converted for sporting use. Without holding the physical copy, readers of that era recall the distinct aroma of the ink and the glossy, heavy-stock paper that could survive a trip to the dusty reloading bench.
Whether you are trying to maximize the accuracy of a modern bolt-action rifle, safe-load a 19th-century single-shot buffalo gun, or dial in clean-burning handgun practice rounds, the historical insights packed into this specific issue continue to deliver actionable field utility.
: Rocky Raab reviews the Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook, 4th Edition . Historical & Specialized Loading
Methods for locating physical or digital copies of historical magazines through specialized libraries and collectors.
: Gil Sengel provides a deep dive into the "Short, Unhappy Life" of this unique cartridge in his Cartridge Board column. Modern Load Development
: Brian Pearce details loading for magnum revolvers using Alliant Power Pro 300-MP .
The October 2011 issue (Number 274) hit newsstands during a transitional period for hunters. The leaves were changing, and rifles were being pulled from safes in preparation for deer season. Unlike today’s focus on tactical precision and 9mm plinking, Handloader Issue #274 was unabashedly focused on the hunting handloader, with a heavy dose of wildcat cartridge theory.
: John Haviland offers advice on "getting in touch with your softer side" through recoil management techniques. Columns & Technical Profiles
: Venturino provides a structured roadmap for 15 distinct variations, outlining how to form brass from parent cases and select the correct cast bullet diameters to avoid over-pressuring vintage actions. Great Handgun Loads
Handloader: The Ammunition Reloading Journal Issue No. 274 (October 2011), published by Wolfe Publishing, features detailed historical analyses, including Mike Venturino's look at Sharps Cartridges and Gil Sengel's examination of the 9mm Federal. The issue also includes columns from Dave Scovill, Charles E. Petty, Terry Wieland, and Brian Pearce covering topics such as primer use and high-performance handgunning. Back issues are available through the publisher’s website or secondary markets.
While the digital age provides instant access to generic online load tables, print resources like Handloader Issue 274 remain indispensable for serious reloaders for several reasons: