Friday, September 25, 2026  |  Oregon's Outdoor Journal
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Reloading

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Building Your Home Reloading Bench: Layout, Tools, and Organization for a Dedicated Loading Room

Building Your Home Reloading Bench: Layout, Tools, and Organization for a Dedicated Loading Room

A well-built reloading bench isn't just a surface to clamp a press to — it's a system. Get the layout right once and every session runs faster, safer, and with fewer mistakes.

By HFR Staff  · August 26, 2026
Reloading the 6.5 Creedmoor for Oregon Deer and Elk: Component Selection and Field-Proven Load Data

Reloading the 6.5 Creedmoor for Oregon Deer and Elk: Component Selection and Field-Proven Load Data

The 6.5 Creedmoor has earned its reputation for a reason. Here's how to build accurate, terminal-performance handloads for Oregon's deer and elk seasons.

By HFR Staff  · August 25, 2026
Reloading the .270 Weatherby Magnum: Roy Weatherby's Flat-Shooting Classic for Oregon Open-Country Hunters

Reloading the .270 Weatherby Magnum: Roy Weatherby's Flat-Shooting Classic for Oregon Open-Country Hunters

The .270 Weatherby Magnum is the fastest factory .277-caliber cartridge ever produced — capable of pushing 130-grain bullets past 3,300 fps. For Oregon hunters chasing mule deer and pronghorn in wide-open country, handloading it correctly unlocks everything Roy Weatherby promised.

By HFR Staff  · August 24, 2026
Reloading 28-Gauge Shotshells for Oregon Upland Bird Hunters: Components, Load Data, and Why the Little Gauge Is Worth the Effort

Reloading 28-Gauge Shotshells for Oregon Upland Bird Hunters: Components, Load Data, and Why the Little Gauge Is Worth the Effort

The 28 gauge is the most refined upland shotgun gauge ever made — light, balanced, and lethal on birds inside 35 yards. Here's how to reload it right and why it's worth the effort over factory ammo.

By HFR Staff  · August 23, 2026
Reloading the .416 Rigby: Big-Bore Precision for Oregon Black Bear and Dangerous Game

Reloading the .416 Rigby: Big-Bore Precision for Oregon Black Bear and Dangerous Game

The .416 Rigby is one of the great dangerous game cartridges — a 400-grain bullet at 2,400 fps in a package that feeds reliably and hits like a freight train. Here's how to handload it for both safari applications and close-range Pacific Northwest black bear hunting.

By HFR Staff  · August 22, 2026
Reloading the .375 Winchester: Oregon's Most Underrated Big-Bore Lever-Gun Cartridge

Reloading the .375 Winchester: Oregon's Most Underrated Big-Bore Lever-Gun Cartridge

The .375 Winchester is one of the most capable — and most overlooked — big-bore lever-gun cartridges for Oregon hunters. This guide covers components, load data, and why it still delivers on black bear and elk.

By HFR Staff  · August 18, 2026
Reloading the .350 Remington Magnum: Oregon's Forgotten Short-Action Big-Bore Elk Round

Reloading the .350 Remington Magnum: Oregon's Forgotten Short-Action Big-Bore Elk Round

The .350 Remington Magnum squeezes .35-caliber magnum performance into a short action and hits elk as hard as anything in its class. Here's how to handload it right.

By HFR Staff  · August 17, 2026
Reloading the 6mm PRC: Long-Range Precision Loads for Open-Country Deer and Elk

Reloading the 6mm PRC: Long-Range Precision Loads for Open-Country Deer and Elk

The 6mm PRC delivers 6.5 Creedmoor-class precision with a flatter, faster trajectory — and it handloads beautifully. Here's everything you need to build match-grade hunting loads for Oregon's open country.

By HFR Staff  · August 16, 2026
Bullet Seating Depth Tuning: How COAL Affects Accuracy in Hunting Handloads

Bullet Seating Depth Tuning: How COAL Affects Accuracy in Hunting Handloads

Seating depth is one of the most powerful — and most ignored — accuracy variables in handloading. Here's how to test it systematically and find the sweet spot for your hunting rifle.

By HFR Staff  · August 13, 2026
Reloading the .33 Nosler: A Premium Elk Cartridge for Oregon's Open-Country Hunters

Reloading the .33 Nosler: A Premium Elk Cartridge for Oregon's Open-Country Hunters

The .33 Nosler delivers near-.338 Lapua performance in a standard-length action. Here's what Oregon elk hunters need to know about handloading this modern magnum.

By HFR Staff  · August 12, 2026
Reloading for Suppressed Hunting Rifles: Subsonic and Hearing-Safe Loads for Oregon Hunters

Reloading for Suppressed Hunting Rifles: Subsonic and Hearing-Safe Loads for Oregon Hunters

Running a suppressor changes the reloading game. Here's how to develop hearing-safe and subsonic loads that perform on Oregon deer, predators, and target work.

By HFR Staff  · August 11, 2026
Primer Pocket Uniforming and Flash Hole Deburring: The Overlooked Case Prep Steps That Tighten Your Groups

Primer Pocket Uniforming and Flash Hole Deburring: The Overlooked Case Prep Steps That Tighten Your Groups

Most handloaders skip primer pocket uniforming and flash hole deburring. These two simple steps address the root causes of velocity variation and can measurably shrink your extreme spread and group size.

By HFR Staff  · August 10, 2026