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The 38 Special and 357 Magnum have long histories as practical, versatile revolver cartridges, and careful handloading makes them even more useful. Layne Simpson covers loads for everything from Bullseye and NRA PPC competition to Cowboy Action shooting, varmint hunting, big-game use, and personal-defense practice. With Hodgdon, IMR, and Winchester powders paired with a wide range of cast and jacketed bullets, both cartridges show impressive flexibility across revolvers and lever-action rifles.

Joseph von Benedikt explains how Hornady’s PRC family was designed around modern long-range performance, high-BC bullets, fast-twist rifling, generous head height, tight chamber tolerances, and balanced case capacity. The article breaks down the strengths of the 6.5 PRC, 7mm PRC, and 300 PRC, showing where each cartridge fits for hunting, long-range shooting, and big-game performance. With handloading guidance for powders such as H1000, Retumbo, Ramshot Grand, Accurate MagPro, and Winchester StaBALL HD, the PRC cartridges prove to be efficient, accurate, and highly capable options for modern riflemen.

The 27 Nosler is designed to deliver or exceed the performance of other .27-caliber cartridges while using a modern beltless case and efficient powder capacity. Steve Gash tests the cartridge with a wide range of big-game bullets and slow-burning Hodgdon and IMR propellants, including US 869, H50BMG, Retumbo, and IMR 8133. The results show a fast, powerful, and accurate hunting cartridge that offers excellent handloading potential for western hunters and long-range big-game applications.

The 350 Legend has quickly become a popular straight-wall hunting cartridge, especially in states that allow straight-wall rifles for deer season. Bryce M. Towsley explains the cartridge’s design, bullet diameter considerations, case-length sensitivity, and the handloading details needed to build consistent, accurate ammunition. While the 350 Legend can be challenging to handload, careful case prep, proper crimping, and standout powders like Hodgdon Lil’Gun can help produce effective loads for deer, hogs, and similar-sized game.

This article covers the evolution and renewed popularity of the 10mm Auto, highlighting its performance in both semiautomatic pistols and revolvers with a wide range of bullet weights and powders. Load data and testing demonstrate its ability to deliver strong velocities, deep penetration, and excellent versatility for everything from personal defense to handgun hunting.

This article dives into the fine details of precision handloading for 6mm and 6.5 Creedmoor, covering case preparation, neck tension, bullet seating, and component selection to minimize velocity spread and maximize accuracy. Tested load data and techniques show how top powders like H4350 and IMR 4451 help deliver consistent, match-winning performance at extended distances.