Handloader 353 December 2024

On the Cover... A WatchtowerApache double-stacked 1911 pistol, commonly called a 2011, topped with a Trijicon SRO and chambered in 9mm. Paired with this firearms is the genuine leather Competitor holster from Simply Rugged Holsters. Photograph by Lacey Polacek.

Operation Watchtower image courtesy of Watchtower Firearms.

Table of Contents 

Column PG 4 Watchtower Apache 2011 Reloader's Press by Jeremiah Polacek 

Column PG 8 Hodgdon US 869 Propellant Profiles by Rob Behr 

Column PG 10 6.5 PRC Data Bullet's and Brass by Brian Pierce

Column PG 14 356 Winchester Cartridge Board by Gil Sengel  

Column PG 18 The SIG Sauer P238 380 Auto From the Hip by Brian Pierce  

Column PG 22 Connecting the Cast Iron Past and Laser Future From the Bench by Art Merrill 

Column PG 24 22-250 Ackley Improved Wildcat Cartridges Press by Layne Simpson

Feature PG 28 Precision Digital Bullet Seating See What You've Been Missing by Art Merrill

Feature PG 34 45 Colt Rifle Standard Pressure 150 years of Accuracy and Power by Brian Pierce

Feature PG 42 Non-Toxic Shotshells A Toxic Experience? by Terry Wieland 

Feature PG 48 244 vs. 6mm Remington Big Game Loads by Patrick Meitin 

Feature PG 54 The Ruger Mini-14 and Its Cartridges Highlighting Subsonic 300 Blackout Loads by Layne Simpson

Column PG 66 Shotshell Shocked In Range by Terry Wieland