Hand Loading Archives - The Science of Accuracy

#125 – Answering Questions from Listeners

01:09:57 | This week Bryan and Mitch will answer and discuss some listener questions. The topics covered include Gas vs Bolt Guns, Seating depth, boat tail design, and more. Have…

Daniel OkonskiOctober 4, 2024

#120 – NF ELR Match & Rifle System Management

00:50:07 | This week Francis and Mitch discuss Mitch's recent back-to-back wins at the Nightforce ELR match. Rifle system management is a critical process to master while working to advance…

Daniel OkonskiJuly 2, 2024

#107 – Reloading for Elite Competitors

00:47:49 | Bryan and Francis discuss reloading for elite competitions and getting the most out of your system. The consistency requirements of your ammunition can vary greatly depending on the…

Daniel OkonskiFebruary 2, 2024

#103 – Precision Rifle Myths Part 2

00:35:13 | Part 2 of 2. There are lots of myths and half-truths surrounding Precision rifles. This week Bryan and Francis discuss popular misconceptions on topics including load development, action…

Daniel OkonskiOctober 27, 2023

#102 – Precision Rifle Myths Part 1

00:44:16 | There are lots of myths and half-truths surrounding Precision rifles. This week Bryan and Francis discuss popular misconceptions on topics including load development, action tolerances, accuracy vs precision,…

Daniel OkonskiOctober 20, 2023

98 – Choosing a Bullet based on Wind Drift

00:34:30 | The bullet is by far the most scrutinized component within a rifle system. When it comes to wind drift, selecting the right bullet is no easy task. This…

Daniel OkonskiSeptember 21, 2023

#97 – Dealing with Assumptions

01:22:57 | Assumptions are both helpful and dangerous within long range shooting science. On one hand, certain aspects of long range shooting must include assumptions but other areas assumptions can…

Daniel OkonskiSeptember 7, 2023

#96 – Planning Your Approach

00:45:43 | Whether you're a novice or expert in long-range shooting the decisions you make have important consequences. Bryan and Francis discuss the aspects of "planning" as it relates to…

Daniel OkonskiAugust 31, 2023

#91 – AP CH9: Trajectory Modeling

01:03:21 | Accuracy and Precision for Long Range Shooting; Chapter 9 Trajectory Modeling. Bryan and Mitch talked about the key elements that go into Trajectory Modeling and how a ballistics…

Daniel OkonskiJuly 26, 2023

#75 – Interview with Gavin Gear of Ultimate Reloader

02:05:43 | Bryan connects with Gavin Gear, owner and creator of the Ultimate Reloader YouTube Channel. The discussion centers on their experiences in arriving at high-confidence outcomes when testing for…

Daniel OApril 27, 2023