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Its All About Burn Rates "Why is HS-6 so dirty? I've been loading my 40's with it and it's not any more or less dirty the other powders. Could someone clarify why?" Burn rates are why. HS-6 has a relatively slow powder burn rate. It wants pressure, 9mm pressures are where HS-6 starts to...

Condition 1 - Also known as "cocked and locked," Amen Sato Ord. Yes, there are many new firearm owners. Some do not know beans about there new gun. They may read the manual. They may take a class. They may have a good friend or relative to guide there way with SAFETY and respect taught. It...

Hand Washing Lead: Always wash your hands after shooting, reloading or handling any cartridges bullets or primers. NOTE: Wash your hands first in COLD water with soap. Then in Warm water with soap. (So you get most of the lead off without opening your skins pores by using warm or hot...

Hodgdon: Clays, Universal Clay, HP-38 Remember that there are several variations of Hodgdon's Clays Powder. Clays: Is the cleanest burning , most consistent. The superb burning characteristics of this powder produce soft, smooth recoil. These features transfer directly to handgun...