Handloader 236 August 2005

On the cover . . . The Kimber Model 1911 Custom Stainless II is chambered for the .45 ACP, .40 S&W and .38 Super. The Ruger Mark III features a 51⁄2-inch barrel and target sights.

This issue features: Checks and Balances- Reloader’s Press by Dave Scovill, .58 U.S. Musket- Cartridge Board by Gil Sengel, Custom Bullet Moulds- Mike’s Shootin’ Shack by Mike Venturino, IMR-7828 SSC- Propellant Profiles by R.H. VanDenburg, Jr., Priming- From the Hip by Brian Pearce, Ruger Mark III Revised and Updated by Clair Rees, Handloading the .44 S&W Special Loads for an American Classic by Brian Pearce, Overlooked Reloading Step Are You Trimming Cases? by John Haviland, Webley Mk VI Last of the British Service Revolvers by Al Miller, Velocity and Pressure An Overview of Internal and External Ballistics by John Barsness, Handloading the 7.62x54R Long Gone but Not Obsolete by Mike Venturino, Handloading Colt’s .38 Super In Search of the “Wonder” Load by Bob Campbell, Top Brass Product Tests, .45 Versus .44 Bullets & Brass, What’s New in the Marketplace Inside Product News by Clair Rees, Which Manual? Hunting Handloads by John Barsness. And much more!