OBT and QuickLoad: I Ran The Numbers Before I Trusted The Theory

Discover how Optimal Barrel Time and QuickLoad software can speed up load development by predicting ideal barrel vibration timing - when properly calibrated to your rifle.

Discover how Optimal Barrel Time and QuickLoad software can speed up load development by predicting ideal barrel vibration timing - when properly calibrated to your rifle.

Discover the key differences between the Ladder Test, OCW, and Satterlee methods for precise rifle load development to optimize your shooting accuracy safely and efficiently.

Choosing the right powder is crucial for .22 Creedmoor handloaders, impacting velocity, accuracy, and temperature performance. This guide compares top powders: H4350, StaBALL 6.5, and H1000.

Cheap primer under match powder is four-thousand-dollar wheels on a car that rattles at idle - ES jumps from single digits to 12-18, and the fix costs pennies.

Discover why the Lee Perfect Powder Measure offers consistent, budget-friendly powder charging for pistol reloaders and beginners, balancing simplicity and performance.

Discover the Lee Improved Powder Measure Kit, an affordable, simple volumetric dipper set for handloaders seeking basic, reliable powder charging without mechanical complexity.

Discover the Lee Deluxe Auto-Drum Powder Measure: an automatic, press-activated solution combining drum inserts and ratchet linkage for efficient progressive loading.

Discover the Lee Pro Auto-Disk Powder Measure: an automatic, press-actuated powder meter designed for Lee progressive presses, perfect for fast, consistent pistol loading.

Discover the Fiocchi SUR 616 magnum 209 shotshell primer, designed for heavy loads, slow powders, steel shot, and reliable cold-weather ignition in hunting applications.

Accurate No. 11FS represents a modern pinnacle in the evolution of double-base spherical propellants, specifically engineered to bridge the gap between heavy magnum handgun applications and small-bore rifle cartridges. Developed by Western Powders and now part of the Hodgdon portfolio,…

Published: 2026 | Last updated: May 2026 Hodgdon Perfect Pattern is an ultra-fast-burning, double-base flattened spherical powder positioned at #6 on the Hodgdon relative burn rate chart – among the fastest-burning shotshell powders in commercial production. It was developed specifically…

Hodgdon High Gun is a specialized, fast-burning propellant that represents the modern intersection of high-volume shotshell production and versatile handgun reloading. Introduced as part of a strategic expansion of the Hodgdon lineup, Hodgdon High Gun was specifically engineered to meet…

Hodgdon Trail Boss is a bulky perforated-disc powder for low-velocity revolver and subsonic rifle loads, offering strong double-charge protection—never compress.

Hodgdon International is a cornerstone of the celebrated Clays series of propellants, specifically engineered to bridge the gap between ultra-fast target powders and medium-rate versatile handgun propellants. Known as International Clays in some markets, Hodgdon International was developed to provide…

Alliant Power Pro 300-MP represents a modern advancement in the specialized world of magnum handgun and small-bore rifle propellants. Engineered as part of the Power Pro series, Alliant Power Pro 300-MP was specifically developed to provide maximum velocity and performance…