Friday, June 26, 2026  |  Oregon's Outdoor Journal
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Reloading the .224 Valkyrie: Long-Range AR Loads for Deer, Varmints, and Competition

Reloading the .224 Valkyrie: Long-Range AR Loads for Deer, Varmints, and Competition

The .224 Valkyrie extends the AR-15 platform to genuine 1,000-yard capability. Here's how to handload it for maximum precision across hunting, varmint shooting, and PRS competition.

By HFR Staff  · June 26, 2026
Reloading the .22 Hornet: Oregon's Classic Small-Bore Varmint Cartridge

Reloading the .22 Hornet: Oregon's Classic Small-Bore Varmint Cartridge

The .22 Hornet is one of the oldest centerfire varmint cartridges still in production, and it's an excellent choice for Oregon ground squirrel hunters and small-game shooters who reload. Here's what you need to know.

By HFR Staff  · June 25, 2026
Reloading the 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser: Old World Precision for Modern Hunters

Reloading the 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser: Old World Precision for Modern Hunters

The 6.5x55 Swedish has been killing big game cleanly since 1894. If you own one of these rifles, handloading unlocks its full potential — here's how to build loads that honor the cartridge's legendary reputation.

By HFR Staff  · June 24, 2026
Reloading the .45 Colt: Classic Loads for Cowboy Action, Lever Guns, and Handgun Hunters

Reloading the .45 Colt: Classic Loads for Cowboy Action, Lever Guns, and Handgun Hunters

The .45 Colt is one of the most versatile handgun cartridges ever made — and one of the most misunderstood by modern reloaders. Here’s how to load it right for every purpose.

By HFR Staff  · June 22, 2026
Reloading the .257 Roberts: A Forgotten Classic for Deer, Pronghorn, and Open-Country Hunting

Reloading the .257 Roberts: A Forgotten Classic for Deer, Pronghorn, and Open-Country Hunting

The .257 Roberts never got the marketing budget of its competitors, but handloaders have known for decades that it's one of the finest deer and pronghorn cartridges ever chambered. Here's how to load it right.

By HFR Staff  · June 21, 2026
Reloading the .338 Federal: Big-Game Performance in a Short-Action Package

Reloading the .338 Federal: Big-Game Performance in a Short-Action Package

The .338 Federal delivers .338-caliber terminal performance in a short-action rifle that weighs less and cycles faster than its magnum cousins. If you’re hunting elk in Oregon’s timber, it deserves a hard look — and it reloads beautifully.

By HFR Staff  · June 20, 2026
Reloading the .40 S&W: Competition Loads for USPSA and Practical Defense Rounds

Reloading the .40 S&W: Competition Loads for USPSA and Practical Defense Rounds

The .40 S&W remains one of the most reloadable handgun cartridges out there — high-volume competitors love it, and the defensive potential is real. Here is a practical guide to components, load data, and building both competition and duty-weight loads.

By HFR Staff  · June 19, 2026
Reloading the .35 Whelen: Oregon's Underrated Heavy-Timber Elk Cartridge

Reloading the .35 Whelen: Oregon's Underrated Heavy-Timber Elk Cartridge

The .35 Whelen has been quietly handling elk, moose, and bear for nearly a century. It fits in a standard long-action receiver, drives 250-grain bullets at honest velocity, and hits like a freight train in the thick timber where Oregon elk actually live. Here's how to load it right.

By HFR Staff  · June 18, 2026
Reloading the .220 Swift: The World's Fastest Varmint Cartridge for Oregon Shooters

Reloading the .220 Swift: The World's Fastest Varmint Cartridge for Oregon Shooters

The .220 Swift still holds the factory velocity record among commercial rifle cartridges. For Oregon varmint hunters chasing ground squirrels and coyotes at distance, it's hard to beat. Here's how to reload it right.

By HFR Staff  · June 17, 2026
Reloading the 6mm ARC: AR-Platform Precision Loads for Deer Hunting and Long-Range Shooting

Reloading the 6mm ARC: AR-Platform Precision Loads for Deer Hunting and Long-Range Shooting

Hornady's 6mm ARC delivers 6.5 Creedmoor-class ballistics from a standard AR-15 lower receiver. Here's a complete reloading guide covering brass prep, powder selection, bullet options, and field-proven load data.

By HFR Staff  · June 16, 2026
Reloading the 7mm PRC: Long-Range Loads for Elk and Open-Country Hunting

Reloading the 7mm PRC: Long-Range Loads for Elk and Open-Country Hunting

The 7mm PRC is reshaping western hunting — and handloaders are unlocking its full potential. A complete breakdown of brass, primers, powders, and bullet selection for elk and mule deer at extended range.

By HFR Staff  · June 15, 2026
Reloading the .45 ACP: Match-Grade and Major Power Factor Loads for Competition and Defense

Reloading the .45 ACP: Match-Grade and Major Power Factor Loads for Competition and Defense

The .45 ACP is one of the most reloadable cartridges ever designed — forgiving, accurate, and easy on brass. Here's a complete guide to loading it for competition, defense, and the range.

By HFR Staff  · June 14, 2026