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Choosing the Perfect Caliber: 9mm vs. 10mm Showdown
by Brady Kirkpatrick
Wed, May 31, 2023
Introduction Hey there, fellow firearms enthusiasts! Brady Kirkpatrick here, Founder of GunMade.com,…

Herter’s Super Model 9: Gone but Not Forgotten
by Alexander Kossowsky
Tue, June 16, 2020
Even after his passing, my father still finds ways to show me how much I have yet to learn in the r…

Starline History Highlight -Famous Gunmen of the Old West
by Ethan Douglas
Mon, May 11, 2020
Often times when conversation of famous gunmen of the old west comes up, many want to know what gun…

Starline History Highlight -Jeff Milton and the Fairbank Tra…
by Ethan Douglas
Tue, April 14, 2020
On the evening of February 15, 1900, five men hitched their horses outside the train depot in Fairb…

Starline History Highlight - Jeff Davis Milton and the .380…
by Ethan Douglas
Mon, March 23, 2020
Skeeter Skelton once wrote that Jeff Davis Milton was "perhaps the most efficient, most successful,…

Starline History Highlight - Tales of the .45 Colt
by Ethan Douglas
Tue, March 10, 2020
When the US Army entered the market for a handgun that employed metallic cartridges in post Civil W…

Reloading 7.62x39mm
by Norman Gray
Thu, February 07, 2019
My Poly Tech International AK-47S has served me well and for over 17 years.  It is the rifle…

Reloading Kits vs. Creating Your Own Setup
by Blake Williams
Wed, December 12, 2018
When it comes to hand-loading, education is key. Without having a base knowledge of how hand-loading…

.224 Valkyrie Ballistics & Reloading
by Steve Gash
Thu, October 25, 2018
.224 Valkyrie Cartridge Information The .224 Valkyrie has a lot of potential and an interesting back…

Does Necking Down Brass Affect Neck Tension?
by Hunter Pilant
Thu, September 13, 2018
Recently a customer reached out with pressure concerns in Starline 6mm Creedmoor brass that had been…

Hunting with AR’s
by Zach Lazzari
Tue, May 01, 2018
There is some confusion today among the general public about what an AR is. The mainstream media oft…

How to Make Wildcat Cartridges | Wildcat Ammo Loading Guide
by Wayne Van Zwoll
Thu, April 19, 2018
The History of Wildcat Cartridges Designing a cartridge – even tweaking a classic – puts you on the…

Starline 6.5 Grendel vs. 6.8 SPC
by By Steve Gash
Tue, April 03, 2018
The AR platform is one of the most popular rifle systems on the market today, but the vast majority…

260 Remington Ballistics and Ammo
by By Norman Gray
Tue, February 13, 2018
“IT’S HIP TO BE SQUARE”   As you get older, it’s said you get wiser and the latter is rumored to b…

Best Public Hunting - Public Lands Hunting in the West
by Zach Lazzari
Tue, December 19, 2017
The west is ripe with lands that open the door to the best public hunting for everyone. In a way, th…

.223 Rem/5.56x45mm Reloading and Ballistics
by Bob Shell
Tue, November 14, 2017
About the .223 Remington/5.56x45mm The .223 Rem is one of the most popular rounds in today’s market.…

6.5 Creedmoor History & Introduction
by Bob Shell
Thu, October 19, 2017
There are several new rounds that are becoming more and more popular. One of the most popular in rec…

.243 Winchester Ballistics and Reloading
by Norman Gray
Wed, September 06, 2017
240 Page Super Pouper? Oh Yea, the .243 Winchester! This Ruger M77 in .243 Winchester has been on mu…

Reloading for .41 Caliber Handguns: .41 Mag and .41 Special
by Bob Shell
Fri, July 21, 2017
In 1935, the .357 Magnum was introduced as the most powerful revolver round in existence. The .357 M…

.338 Federal – An Excellent Caliber for Big Game
by Tim Noland
Fri, June 30, 2017
In the 11 years since it’s been introduced, the .338 Federal has earned a reputation for great accur…

Reloading the .444 Marlin
by John Taffin
Tue, February 21, 2017
Sometimes you just have to wonder what happens in between the birth of a great idea and the actual c…

Making .357 Magnum Ammo: A Powerful and Versatile Caliber
by Bob Shell
Mon, February 06, 2017
The .357 Magnum was introduced in 1935. At the time, it was the most powerful handgun round in exist…

Reloading .358 Winchester | .358 Winchester History, Uses &…
by Norman Gray
Fri, January 13, 2017
The .358 Winchester: Still A Major Contender Written by Norman Gray Technical Expertise by Bob Shell…

Hunters Now Have More Choices in More States with .444 Marli…
by Hunter Pilant
Tue, November 15, 2016
State hunting authorities have listened to enthusiastic hunters and have been adjusting regulations…

45 Auto Bullseye Shooting
by Chase Turner
Tue, October 18, 2016
We received this article unsolicited from one of our customers. We enjoyed reading it and wanted to…

Unconventional Reloading Setups | Creative Reloading Presses…
by David S. McComas
Wed, October 05, 2016
We received this article unsolicited from one of our customers. We enjoyed reading it and wanted to…

9mm Reloading | 9mm Shooting and Applications
by Bob Shell
Tue, September 20, 2016
In 1904, the German Navy brought out the 9x19, better known as the 9mm. The 9x19 is also commonly re…

Reloading .308 Winchester | .308 WIN History
by Norman Gray
Thu, September 01, 2016
History of the .308 Winchester Heading Down Range For Over 64 Years November 11, 1918 marked the end…

Reloading Tips and Tricks 2.0
by Hunter Pilant
Thu, August 11, 2016
More and more people are beginning to reload their own ammunition due to the cost savings associated…

Pistol Fever: Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 Remington Magnum
by Chase Turner
Fri, April 08, 2016
We received this article unsolicited from one of our customers. We enjoyed reading this and wanted t…

How to Read Fired Brass to Determine the Performance of Your…
by Bob Shell
Fri, March 18, 2016
When we reload and fire out ammo, we naturally want to know how it performs. Two of the most common…

Black Powder vs. Smokeless Powder | Comparing Gunpowder Type…
by Bob Shell
Tue, October 13, 2015
History and Characteristics of Gun Powder Types In a few words, gunpowder is the fuel for a load. Th…

45-70 Government Loads | 45-70 Applications
by M. L. McPherson
Tue, September 15, 2015
Synopsis: Anyone who has worked with the 45-70 Government with loads using blackpowder, smokeless to…

How to Purchase a Suppressor
by Hunter Pilant
Tue, July 21, 2015
For individuals, businesses, trusts, and Federal Firearms Licensees Suppressors (also known as “sile…

Reloading Tips and Tricks | Gun Reloading Guide
by Hunter Pilant
Thu, June 18, 2015
Over the years, gun reloading has become a popular hobby among shooting enthusiasts. Whether it is t…

Why Guns Blow Up Part IV: Excess Pressure | Guns Blow Up
by Bob Shell
Thu, May 14, 2015
Things that can cause excess pressure are oil in the chamber or excess grease in the barrel. It usua…

Why Guns Blow Up Part III: Overloading and Underloading Ammo…
by Bob Shell
Wed, April 15, 2015
I have heard of people pulling 22-rimfire magnum ammo to add more powder for silhouette shooting. Th…

Starline Brass Heads East: “Head East, Young Man…”
by Chris Young
Mon, March 16, 2015
It’s understood that the westward expansion is core to the average Western storyline. The Starline B…

Loading with Correct 38-55 Winchester Cases | 38-55 Rifle
by M.L. McPherson
Mon, February 16, 2015
Synopsis: The 38-55 Winchester Center Fire (WCF) is a unique example among metallic cartridges — thr…

Starline Brass: Success Built Upon Excellence
by Gun Trade World
Wed, January 21, 2015
There are no secrets to success in the business world. You must have a product for which there’s a d…

Why Guns Blow Up Part II: Loading Blank Ammo | Using the Cor…
by Bob Shell
Tue, December 09, 2014
In some instances, blanks can blow up a gun. What happens is the wadding that some use can get stuck…

Why Guns Blow Up Part I | Reasons for Gun Explosions
by Bob Shell
Fri, May 23, 2014
Since the inception of guns in the 13th or 14th century, guns have been exploding. In the early days…

The History of Starline Brass: An Innovative Idea
by Tim Noland
Fri, March 28, 2014
Starline has become one of the world’s leading manufacturers of handgun brass. Starline’s innovative…

32 Revolvers | Reloading 32 Revolver Ammo
by Bob Shell
Tue, December 17, 2013
The .32 caliber came out just about as soon as cartridge arms were introduced. The advantage of cour…

Small Pistol Primers vs Large Pistol Primers
by Bob Shell
Wed, November 27, 2013
Recently some companies started making cases with small pistol primers for the 45 ACP. Why? Who kno…

Pistol Reloading | Magazine Reloading
by Kevin Michalowski
Wed, November 20, 2013
Reload! Right in the Box, Reloading Magazine Yes, I know there is an ammo shortage. Prices are high…

38 Special Revolver | 38 Revolver
by Mike Venturino
Wed, November 13, 2013
In pursuing my hand-jotted 47 year old records it was discovered that I’ve owned 25 .38 Special revo…

Self Defense Shooting | Weak Hand Shooting Techniques
by Kevin Michalowski
Tue, November 05, 2013
As students of self defense shooting we train not for probability, but for possibility. Is it probab…

Roundnose Bullet Types | Types of Bullets
by Mike Venturino
Wed, October 30, 2013
Roundnose Revolver Loads Roundnose types of bullets today are considered as archaic as wooden wheel…

Shooters: Do Your Homework | Pro-Staff Diaries #3
by Bruce Piatt
Tue, October 29, 2013
“Doing your Homework”   From your earliest school days to efforts as a Pro Shooter.... You’ve got to…

Making Blank Ammo | How to Make Ammo
by Bob Shell
Wed, October 23, 2013
When I started making blank ammo some years ago I discovered something right off the bat. There was…

Avoiding Negligent Discharge | Reckless Discharge
by Kevin Michalowski
Wed, October 23, 2013
I will never use the term accidental discharge when talking about a firearm. That is because firearm…

41 Long Colt | 41 Caliber Revolver
by Bob Shell
Thu, September 05, 2013
Shooting the 41 Long Colt     The 41 Long Colt was brought out in 1877 for the Colt Lightning model…

Concealed Gun Training | Clearing the Cover Garment
by Kevin Michalowski
Mon, August 26, 2013
Clearing the Cover Garment - Don't Overlook This Vitally Important Skill   When lifting a shirt to…

Personal Defense: Hang On to Your Gun | Handgun Holsters
by Brent T. Wheat
Mon, August 26, 2013
It is often said that the first rule of a gunfight is to bring a gun. That’s all well and good but h…

Double Action Pistol | Trigger Control
by Kevin Michalowski
Mon, August 26, 2013
They invented double action firing mechanisms for a reason. If you own one you should be able to use…

Personal Defense: Car Attack | Car Defense
by Brent T. Wheat
Mon, August 26, 2013
One of the most likely places to become involved in a dangerous confrontation is inside your motor v…

Working Up Loads | Ammo Loads
by Bob Shell
Mon, August 26, 2013
After you get your necessary equipment to reload a certain caliber, there are a couple of more decis…

Bianchi Cup Preparation: Pro-Staff Diaries #2
by Bruce Piatt
Wed, July 31, 2013
At the end of my last Pro-Staff Diaries, I was preparing for the Bianchi Cup. Some history is in ord…

Lead Alloy Bullets | Handloading Lead Bullets
by Mike Venturino
Wed, July 31, 2013
As this is written ongoing is a nationwide politically inspired panic concerning not only some types…

Slugging Handgun Barrels | Identifying Proper Bullet Size
by Mike Venturino
Fri, June 28, 2013
Why anyone would want to “slug” a barrel. The sole reason is to determine its size, or more precisel…

Shooting Black Powder Firearms | Reloading Black Powder Cart…
by Bob Shell
Fri, June 28, 2013
Black powder was the only propellant for guns from the 13th century until 1886 when the French devel…

Using Snake Shot | Colt Snake Guns
by Mike Venturino
Thu, June 27, 2013
Rattler Sixguns   If you like snakes, especially venomous ones then you ought now read further. I do…

Drillings | Double Barrel Rifles or Combination Guns
by Bob Shell
Mon, June 17, 2013
The concept of a drilling, a 3 barrel gun is an interesting one. You have a rifle and shotgun in one…

Round Nose and Flat Point Cast Bullets | Bullet Designs
by Mike Venturino
Mon, June 17, 2013
Is there a more versatile cast bullet design for rifles and handguns than the age-old round nose/fla…

Let’s Get Ready to Reload | How to Start Reloading Ammo
by Hunter Pilant
Fri, June 07, 2013
So you think you want to learn how to reload some ammo? Maybe you just purchased your first centerfi…

Making Rare Ammo | Case Forming for Rare Ammo
by Bob Shell
Fri, June 07, 2013
Some of us play with guns that have rare ammo isn’t available for which makes them more interesting…

Ammo Reloading for Supply and Savings | Why Reload Ammo
by Brandon Butler
Fri, June 07, 2013
Ammo reloading is the process of building ammunition by assembling the parts by hand. It provides sh…

My Competitive Shooting Schedule - Spring '13 | Pro-Staff Di…
by Bruce Piatt
Fri, May 24, 2013
DISCLAIMER: All reloading data in this article is for informational purposes only. Starline Brass an…

Shooting the 45 Auto | Loading 45 Auto Ammo
by Bob Shell
Tue, May 07, 2013
Everyone who is familiar with handguns knows about the 45 auto. It is one of the most common caliber…

38 WCF | 38-40 caliber
by Mike Venturino
Tue, May 07, 2013
The first thing one must know when becoming acquainted with the .38 WCF/.38-40 is that it’s nowhere…

What Tools You Need for Reloading
by Bob Shell
Tue, May 07, 2013
When you get into reloading , the first thing you need is reloading tools and equipment. Everyone is…

S&W 44 Russian Revolvers | 44 S&W Russian Cartridge History…
by Mike Venturino
Thu, April 25, 2013
In 1871 the U.S. Army bought 1,000 of S&W’s brand new No.3 revolvers chambered for a round that…

Selecting an Ammo Reloading Press | Reloading Press Types
by Bob Shell
Thu, April 25, 2013
You have made the decision to get into reloading your own ammo. Congratulations, you have made a dec…