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Everything you need to know about rifle ammunition in one place — from cartridges, calibres and bullet construction to ballistics, terminal performance and safe handling. This section explains cartridge families (centrefire vs rimfire), popular calibres and their typical uses, how bullet weight, shape and construction affect accuracy and impact, plus guidance on matching ammo to rifle, game and range conditions. Find practical advice on reloading basics, ballistic tables, storage and transportation, and how to choose the right cartridge for target shooting, stalking or long-range work. Essential reading for shooters who want dependable performance, legal compliance and informed choices at the range and in the field.
If you reload your cartridges you will benefit from making sure the pockets that the primers sit in are uniform.
Pressure variations from rifle to rifle are common due different manufacturers working to slightly varying tolerances.
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