Reloading Glossary

A comprehensive reference of terms, equipment, and concepts related to ammunition reloading for precision shooting and hunting.

ABHNOS

A

Annealing

Brass Preparation

The process of heating brass case necks to reduce work hardening and extend case life.

Area 419 Zero Press

Equipment

An innovative single-stage reloading press designed for precision reloading with unique features for alignment and consistency.

B

Ballistic Coefficient (BC)

Bullets

A measure of a bullet's ability to overcome air resistance in flight, affecting trajectory, wind drift, and retained velocity.

Bushing Die

Equipment

A sizing die that uses interchangeable bushings to control the amount of neck tension applied to the bullet.

H

H4350 Powder

Powders

A popular, versatile medium-burning rifle powder known for excellent temperature stability and consistent performance in many cartridges.

N

Neck Tension

Reloading Process

The grip that the case neck exerts on the bullet, affecting consistency, accuracy, and pressure.

O

Ogive

Bullets

The curved portion of a bullet from its widest point to its tip, critical for determining seating depth and chamber fit.

S

Seating Depth

Reloading Process

The distance a bullet is seated into a case, affecting accuracy, pressure, and feeding reliability.

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