Handloader 226 December 2003

On the cover . . . The Smith & Wesson Model 627-4 .38 Super comes from the Performance Center with a compensator, 5.5-inch barrel and Miculek stocks. Mule deer photo by Ron Spomer.

The issue features: BHN and Bullet Metal- Reloader’s Press by Dave Scovill, Queries & Comments, Bullets Change Too Hunting Handloads by John Barsness, 7-30 Waters- Cartridge Board by Gil Sengel, Elmer – In the Beginning- From the Hip by Brian Pearce, Norma 201- Propellant Profiles by R.H. VanDenburg, Jr., The .375 H&H The all-purpose rifle. by John Barsness, Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 627 An innovative 8-shot revolver. by Steve Gash, .223 Winchester Super Short Magnum An inside look at the newest .22. by John Haviland, Premier .45-Caliber Cast Bullets Ken’s pick of the litter. by Ken Waters, .577 Revolver The extreme big bore! by Ross Seyfried, Loading the .44 S&W Russian The first of the great .44s! by Brian Pearce, Redding’s T-7 Turret Press Product Tests, America’s Outdoor Books for Avid Sportsmen, What’s New in the Marketplace Inside Product News by Don Polacek, Sierra 5th Edition Rifle & Handgun Reloading Manual Book Reviews, Stevens/ Savage Combinations Powder Keg by Ross Seyfried. And much more!