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How Many Grains in a Pound of Gunpowder?

Action Gunner January 14, 2025

Powder Calculator Powder Calculator Enter your charge weight and tub size to approximate how many rounds you’ll get from a tub of powder. Charge Weight (grains) 24 Powder Tub Size (lbs) 18 Approximate Round Yield: Calculate If you are human, leave this field blank. If you’re a reloader, understanding basic measurements like how many grains are in a pound of gunpowder will help you determine how many rounds you can expect out of purchased components.

Federal Action Shotgun Ammunition for 3 Gun

Action Gunner January 5, 2024

Officially launched in 2023, Federal Action Shotgun ammunition is destined to be a game-changer for 3-gun competitors, especially those of you chasing the box-fed-magazine open game. Developed in collaboration with Dissident Arms and professional-level competitors in the industry, they’ve perfected the recipe for reliable match ammunition for your shotgun. Featuring a roll crimp for rigidity, it ensures smooth cycling in both tube- and magazine-fed shotguns. Notably, the ammo’s design addresses the unique stresses of box-fed

Is Reloading Worth It? Weighing the Pros and Cons

Action Gunner December 31, 2023

A topic of conversation that seems to surface quite a bit while at matches, especially during times of ammunition market volatility, is the value of reloading your own ammo and whether it’s truly worth it. When I first got into competitive shooting, I had made it a point to shoot every local 3-gun match that was available to me in that initial year, and the necessity for thousands of rounds prompted me to explore the

Avoiding Match Disasters: Understanding and Preventing Squib Loads

Shawn August 26, 2015

Squib Loads: What Every Competitive Shooter Needs to Know In the fast-paced world of competitive shooting, every round counts. Accuracy, timing, and reliability are critical to staying ahead in the match. But what happens when something feels… off? Your shot is quiet, there’s little to no recoil, and your bullet doesn’t hit the target. Suddenly, panic sets in. Congratulations—you’ve just encountered a squib load. Squib loads can range from inconvenient to downright dangerous, depending on

Category: Ammunition

How Many Grains in a Pound of Gunpowder?

Federal Action Shotgun Ammunition for 3 Gun

Is Reloading Worth It? Weighing the Pros and Cons

Avoiding Match Disasters: Understanding and Preventing Squib Loads

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