Essential Ammo Reloading Equipment for Beginners: Complete Starter Guide This month, let’s talk about reloading. I am going to give you a complete beginner’s guide to reloading. Hopefully, you can learn from my successes as well as some of the mistakes I have made in the past. As I’ve mentioned in past blogs, it is…
Is It Legal to Sell Reloaded Ammo? Chances are that you’ve already typed this question into your search engine of choice and found the answer to be a resounding yes. But there are, of course, some substantial caveats to be aware of, though. If you’re looking for a simple, straightforward guide to getting started, this…
What is Ammo Reloading? Ammo reloading came into being simultaneously with reusable centerfire brass cases replacing consumable paper cartridges. Drawn brass was expensive, black powder pressures too low to deform the cases much, so loading with minimal tools was common for hunters and recreational shooters. Over time, more sophisticated loading tools evolved, both for increased…
Reloading vs. Buying Ammo: Is It Really Worth It? Gunsmithing is a way of life that creates countless memories, builds strong friendships, and hones skills you can apply to many aspects of your life. As with any career or hobby, there are several costs associated with gunsmithing, including ammunition. Every time you shoot a bullet,…
5 Ways to Support Veteran Gunsmiths You don’t have to be a veteran to be a great gunsmith, but it definitely helps. Veterans have a proven track record of hard work and dedication, and they have an oftentimes unrivaled professional familiarity and expertise with firearms that is not commonly found in civilian professions. If you’ve spent any amount of time with gunsmiths at shows,…
5 Ways to Support Military Families in Your Community Some of the bravest American citizens to ever grace America are the personnel with our military forces, including the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. At present, there are over 1 million military children under the age of 18 living with active-duty parents. Military families face a lot of difficulties…
Top 5 Workbench Tools You Need to be a Successful Gunsmith Gunsmithing is a fulfilling hobby or business that provides both a social aspect and personal pride. You can create custom firearms from scratch, customize certain aspects, or repair different guns, depending on your interests and skills. But like everything, having the correct workbench tools will…
From Classroom to Workbench: Real-World Gunsmith Training This month, I want to talk about MGS and their Advanced Gunsmithing II program. When I first heard about MGS, I was a little skeptical. How can gunsmithing be taught online? How can students really get the training they need to start a successful career in the firearm industry without…
Why Patience and Precision Start at the Workbench Firearms are only as precise as they’re engineered and maintained to be. When your customers talk about precision, they’re typically more concerned with results than they are with the small nuances of the maintenance process. But gunsmiths are the artisans of precision, and your love of the pastime has instilled you with a fastidious eye for…
Common Workbench Mistakes New Gunsmiths Make A new gunsmith setting up a workspace has a bewildering number of options, both in what tools to use and how to set them up. However, certain general principles should be kept in mind to avoid common workbench setup mistakes. Lighting Ergonomics are key to long-term work comfort, so…