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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
Reloading the .260 Remington: Efficient Long-Range Loads for Deer and Target Shooting

Reloading the .260 Remington: Efficient Long-Range Loads for Deer and Target Shooting

The .260 Remington is one of the most underrated cartridges in the reloader's library. Here is how to build accurate, efficient loads for both the field and the 1,000-yard line.

By HFR Staff  · June 13, 2026
Reloading the .338 Winchester Magnum: Heavy Elk Loads for Oregon's Mountains

Reloading the .338 Winchester Magnum: Heavy Elk Loads for Oregon's Mountains

The .338 Winchester Magnum has been putting elk in the freezer since 1958. Here's how to reload it with modern components to maximize terminal performance for Oregon's elk seasons.

By HFR Staff  · June 12, 2026
Reloading 9mm Luger for Competition: Minor Power Factor Loads for USPSA and IDPA

Reloading 9mm Luger for Competition: Minor Power Factor Loads for USPSA and IDPA

Competition 9mm loads are a different animal from factory self-defense ammo. Here's how to reload accurate, soft-shooting minor power factor ammunition for USPSA and IDPA competition.

By HFR Staff  · June 11, 2026
Reloading the .22-250 Remington: Sub-MOA Varmint Loads for Ground Squirrels and Long-Range Coyotes

Reloading the .22-250 Remington: Sub-MOA Varmint Loads for Ground Squirrels and Long-Range Coyotes

The .22-250 Remington is one of the flattest-shooting, highest-velocity cartridges available for varmint and predator hunting. Here is a complete reloading guide with proven load data for Oregon hunters.

By HFR Staff  · June 10, 2026
Reloading the .458 SOCOM: Big-Bore AR Loads for Hogs and Black Bear

Reloading the .458 SOCOM: Big-Bore AR Loads for Hogs and Black Bear

The .458 SOCOM turns your AR-15 into a genuine big-bore hunting machine. Here's a complete reloading guide covering components, load data, and field-tested results on hogs and black bear.

By HFR Staff  · June 8, 2026
Reloading the .450 Bushmaster: Straight-Wall Deer Loads for the AR Platform

Reloading the .450 Bushmaster: Straight-Wall Deer Loads for the AR Platform

The .450 Bushmaster punches a .452-inch hole through deer at carbine ranges, runs in an AR-15 lower, and is legal for straight-wall cartridge restrictions in multiple states. Here's what you need to know to handload it well.

By HFR Staff  · June 7, 2026
Reloading the .300 PRC: Long-Range Precision Loads for Open-Country Elk and Mule Deer

Reloading the .300 PRC: Long-Range Precision Loads for Open-Country Elk and Mule Deer

The .300 PRC is one of the most capable long-range hunting cartridges available today. Here's a practical guide to reloading it for field accuracy and terminal performance.

By HFR Staff  · June 6, 2026