Tag: Bob Shell

We will focus on Cartridge Cases since this is what holds the other three main components (Powder, Primer and Projectile)....

Hot loads wear out a gun more quickly, and except in narrow circumstances, are not necessary. A good example is the 220 Swift....

Everything you ever needed to know about Gunpowder-- Part one of three, Invention to Explosion!...

Ruger’s GP-100 in .22 LR is a large, solidly built stainless-steel revolver. STORY AND PHOTOS BY BOB SHELL Ruger always seems to be coming out with new products, and many of them are very interesting and desirable. Some are variations of...

[su_heading size=”30″]By developing a lighter, two-piece case with steel and aluminum, Shell Shock Technologies has begun to capture a share of the factory ammunition and reloading market.[/su_heading] STORY AND PHOTOS BY BOB SHELL   [su_dropcap style=”flat”]W[/su_dropcap]e live in an age where...

[su_heading size=”30″]Defouling, Best Bullets, Hunting, Accuracy And Cleaning[/su_heading] STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY BOB SHELL Editor’s note: We’re wrapping up our three-part series on blackpowder, which previously looked at its invention and early usage and then loading and safety, and now finalizes...

[su_heading size=”30″]Part II of III – Loading And Safety[/su_heading] STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY BOB SHELL [su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”5″]We[/su_dropcap] began this three-part series on blackpowder last issue, where we covered its invention, refinement and today’s four grades – five, counting a special Swiss version. This issue we...

Story and photographs by Bob Shell If you’ve decided to start handloading or reloading your own ammunition, there are some basic things you’ll need to start your new hobby. Space is one. Find a place you can dedicate to just loading....

An American’s Invention That Was Used By The British Army The 1860s were an interesting and exciting time in firearms development. Countries were transitioning from muzzleloaders to cartridge rifles. The American Civil War highlighted everything from muzzleloaders to Gatling guns. Many...