CROSS SECTION OF
A TYPICAL CARTRIDGE
RELOADING IS QUITE A SIMPLE PROCESS
Remove spent primer and size case Install new primer
Add powder
Seat a new bullet
RELOADING SAFETY
Keep powder away from heat and open flames — Don’t smoke
Store powder and primers in their original containers in a cool, dry place
Read and follow instructions exactly
Be sure you have the correct powder, measure and bullet of the correct weight
Any mixup can be dangerous
Exercise care and common sense at all times
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN RELOADING OR SHOOTING
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF YOUR LOADS
The following are factors that will increase pressures. Some will be dangerous.
• DO NOT USE more powder than recommended
• DO NOT USE a heavier bullet than recommended
• DO NOT SEAT the bullet deeper than normal
• DO NOT USE magnum primers unless using a slow burning ball powder
• Greatly oversize bullets, excessively hard bullets or cases
that are too long will cause higher pressures.
• High temperatures, or cartridges that were stored in a hot car or
car trunk will produce higher pressures
LEAD WARNING Primers contain lead: a substance known to cause birth defects,
reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury. Wash hands after exposure.
Case is sized to original
dimensions and the spent
primer is removed
Install a new primer
Add a charge of powder
Seat a new bullet
and crimp if desired
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Ammunition reloading can be dangerous if done im properly and should
not be attempted by persons not willing and able to read and fol low
instructions exactly. Children should not be permitted to reload ammu-
nition without strict parental supervision. Always wear safety glasses
when reloading and shooting. Ammunition loaded with these tools and data should
only be used in modern guns in good condition. We do not accept responsibility for
ammunition loaded with these tools or data as we have no control over the manufacture
and storage of components or the loading procedure and techniques. Primers and gun
powders, like gasoline and matches, can be dangerous if improperly handled or misused.
CAUTION
