Handloader 222 April 2003

On the cover . . . The Thompson/Center Encore .357 Maximum features a 15-inch Hi-Luster blue barrel with “Muzzle Tamer” and 2.5-7x T/C scope set in Duo-Ring mounts. Photo by Stan Trzoniec.

This issue features: Barnes X-Bullet: Part II- Reloader’s Press by Dave Scovill, .45 ACP Headspacing and Case Length- From the Hip by Brian Pearce, Hodgdon Retumbo- Propellant Profiles by R.H. VanDenburg, Jr., The .270 Winchester “Long” Hunting Handloads by John Barsness, 7mm Remington Magnum- Cartridge Board by Gil Sengel, Casting Softnose Bullets Hunting bullets with extreme versatility by Ross Seyfried, .357 Maximum A handgun cartridge with attitude! by Stan Trzoniec, Turret Reloading Presses Swivel-top presses for fast and accurate handloads. by Brian Pearce, Favorite Bullets Johnny B.’s personal picks! by John Barsness, .270 Winchester Short Magnum Handloading Winchester’s newest .270. by John Haviland, Favorites of Elmer and Skeeter by Part I The best of Keith and Skelton! by Brian Pearce, Product Tests Lee Deluxe Pistol Die Set, Hornady Cam Lock Case Trimmer, Catalog Corner Special Advertising Section, What’s New in the Marketplace Inside Product News by Don Polacek, New Brass for Shotguns and Rifles Powder Keg by Ross Seyfried. And much more!