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Reload your own straight-wall cartridges

A hunting bullet needs to retain weight as it penetrates. The difficulty in choosing one design over another is deciding which is more suited for your conditions. The rifle bullet on the left is the older cup-and-core design known for controlled expansion. Hunters often choose a polymer tip design on the right for reliable performance downrange, including when used in straight-wall cartridges. (Photo by John Tertuliani)

It has been said that straight-walled cartridges can be a challenge to reload. I have experienced no reason to feel this way. I enjoy reloading them more than shouldered cartridges.
For those willing to try, the equipment and information on how to reload is better than ever. Most of the information is reliable. Some believe case lubrication is no longer necessary, not with the newer dies made of carbide or titanium nitride. I caution against this.

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