Steve Gash

Latest From Steve Gash

G & A Photo Loading the 224 Valkyrie

Reloading

224 Valkyrie Load Data

Hodgdon fuels the flight for handloaded 224 Valkyrie ammo with a wide selection of specialized propellants.

Read More

The 16 forms a nice bridge between the 12 and 20, and the 28 makes a much better light-recoil gun for the field than the tiny .410.

Reloading

Reloading 12- and 28-Gauge Shotshells

The 16 forms a nice bridge between the 12 and 20, and the 28 makes a much better light-recoil gun for the field than the tiny .410.

Read More

A reloader can choose from a great selection of traditional and high-tech 7mm bullets - from 100 to 175 grains. Highly accurate cup-and-core, polymer-tipped and Partition bullets cover most bases, and new bonded bullets and several lead-free projectiles add to the .280's versatility.

Reloading

.280 Remington Reloading and Load Data

A reloader can choose from a great selection of traditional and high-tech 7mm bullets - from 100 to 175 grains. Highly accurate cup-and-core, polymer-tipped and Partition bullets cover most bases, and new bonded bullets and several lead-free projectiles add to the .280's versatility.

Read More

In 1873, the U.S. Army adopted a new service handgun and cartridge, the legendary Colt Single Action Army pistol and the equally iconic .45 Colt. The round was originally loaded with a 255-grain lead bullet over 40 grains of FFg black powder for a velocity of about 900 fps.

Reloading

.45 Colt History and Reloading

In 1873, the U.S. Army adopted a new service handgun and cartridge, the legendary Colt Single Action Army pistol and the equally iconic .45 Colt. The round was originally loaded with a 255-grain lead bullet over 40 grains of FFg black powder for a velocity of about 900 fps.

Read More

Load development for the 6.5 Creedmoor is a real treat because the selection of .264-inch bullets is so varied. We tested more than 60 different bullet and powder combinations, but the final cut includes only the best load with each bullet listed.

Reloading

6.5 Creedmoor Reloading Data

We tested more than 60 different 6.5 Creedmoor loads (bullet and powder combinations), but the final cut includes only the best load with each bullet listed.

Read More

For pure accuracy, it's hard to beat in .222 Remington handloads. The current darlings of the paper-punchers are Hodgdon Benchrest and IMR 8208 XBR, new powders but proven performers for both target shooting and varmints.

Reloading

.222 Remington Reloading Data

For pure accuracy, it's hard to beat in .222 Remington handloads. The current darlings of the paper-punchers are Hodgdon Benchrest and IMR 8208 XBR, new powders but proven performers for both target shooting and varmints.

Read More

Reloading the .44 Special is an uncomplicated delight. Dies are made by virtually everybody, and for years they have been configured to accommodate both Special as well as Magnum cases with minor die adjustments.

Reloading

44 Special Load Data

Reloading the .44 Special is an uncomplicated delight. Dies are made by virtually everybody, and for years they have been configured to accommodate both Special as well as Magnum cases with minor die adjustments.

Read More

Reloading the .25 WSSM is about like any other bottlenecked rifle round. The only problem that surfaced during testing was case life. The drastic reduction in diameter required to form the .25 WSSM case seriously work-hardens the neck and shoulder areas, and split cases are frequent after a few firings.

Reloading

25 WSSM Load Data

Reloading the .25 WSSM is about like any other bottlenecked rifle round. The only problem that surfaced during testing was case life. The drastic reduction in diameter required to form the .25 WSSM case seriously work-hardens the neck and shoulder areas, and split cases are frequent after a few firings.

Read More

Only the slowest powders, such as Reloder 25, Magnum, Retumbo, MagPro, H-1000 and similar numbers, are suitable for the 8mm Rem Mag. Bullet selection for the 8mm is surprisingly good, considering the few cartridges available in the caliber.

Reloading

8mm Rem Mag Load Data

Only the slowest powders, such as Reloder 25, Magnum, Retumbo, MagPro, H-1000 and similar numbers, are suitable for the 8mm Rem Mag. Bullet selection for the 8mm is surprisingly good, considering the few cartridges available in the caliber.

Read More

More Steve Gash Articles

Buy Digital Single Issues

Don't miss an issue.
Buy single digital issue for your phone or tablet.

Get the Guns & Ammo App

apple store

google play store

Other Magazines

Guns & Ammo

Guns & Ammo

Guns & Ammo

Subscribe

Handguns

Handguns

Handguns

Subscribe

Rifleshooter

Rifleshooter

Rifleshooter

Subscribe

Shooting Times

Shooting Times

Shooting Times

Subscribe

See All Other Magazines

Special Interest Magazines

The Armory Life Fall 2025

The Armory Life Fall 2025

The Armory Life Fall 2025

Buy A Copy

2025 Pistol-Caliber Carbine

2025 Pistol-Caliber Carbine

2025 Pistol-Caliber Carbine

Buy A Copy

2025 Precision Rifle Shooter #2

2025 Precision Rifle Shooter #2

2025 Precision Rifle Shooter #2

Buy A Copy

2025 Breaking News Bucks

2025 Breaking News Bucks

2025 Breaking News Bucks

Buy A Copy

2025 Backcountry Hunter Fall

2025 Backcountry Hunter Fall

2025 Backcountry Hunter Fall

Buy A Copy

2025 Hunting Gear Guide

2025 Hunting Gear Guide

2025 Hunting Gear Guide

Buy A Copy

See All Special Interest Magazines

More You May Be Interested In

Phone Icon

Get Digital Access.

All Guns and Ammo subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets.

To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine.

Get Digital Access

Not a Subscriber?

Subscribe Now