Powder

Could your choice of powder be causing unexpected misses? We’ve all heard about powder temperature sensitivity, but how much does it really matter? I put two of the most trusted powders—Varget and H4350—to the test across a 100° temperature range to find out. The results? Not what I expected! I also share a list of the most temperature-stable powders from a team of engineers that has fired 100,000+ rounds testing in a lab. Check out the results and see what they mean for your shooting.

Your rifle powder could be sabotaging your groups—and you might not even realize it. A retired ballistic engineer exposes hidden performance killers and shares three critical factors that impact group size. Learn key insights (including a surprising tip about baby cereal?!) that could help you streamline your load development and get match-winning precision faster.

Want to know what 88% of the best precision rifle competitors trust for their match ammo? We analyzed the rifle powder the top 200 PRS shooters are loading in their match ammo, and the results were overwhelming. After a dramatic shift in powder preference over the last decade, is your go-to powder still the best choice for long-range? Click to find out which powders are the best for long-range precision.

Looking to take your ammo knowledge to the next level? Ammunition, Demystified by Jeff Siewert is a must-read! Written by a ballistic engineer with 40 years of experience, this book pulls back the curtain on the “black magic” of ammunition and shares the facts and insights he learned through decades of research. Whether you’re a serious shooter or an avid reloader, this is the guide you’ve been waiting for.

Austin Orgain, a two-time PRS champion, shares an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into his reloading process, revealing the components, equipment, and techniques that have helped contribute to his success. He shares complete load data for his 6 Dasher, 25 GT, and 25x47, plus his full reloading workflow and load development process. Additionally, he mentions collaborating with Clay Blackketter, another PRS champion, to streamline their ammunition for consistent performance. If you’re looking to improve your precision rifle shooting, Austin Orgain’s insights and techniques provide valuable guidance for loading match ammo.

I interviewed the reigning PRS Champion, Austin Buschman, and he shared every detail of his current match ammo load and entire reloading process. Austin has a very pragmatic approach to reloading that I promise will surprise (and challenge) you! Clearly, his ammo is capable of precision that can win on the biggest stage – so get a behind-the-scenes view of how he makes it and hear about all the reloading steps that are on his long “list of things that don’t matter!”

The 6XC has been a popular choice among top-ranked precision rifle shooters since they first started having long range precision rifle matches. This past year there were 3 shooters using a 6XC in the top 25 in the PRS, and 4 in the top 25 in the NRL. It’s clearly a very capable round in the hands of a good shooter. This article shares the 6XC load data these top-ranked shooters are reloading in their match ammo.

This article contains detailed reloading data for the 6x47 Lapua and 6.5x47 Lapua based on a survey of over 150 of the top-ranked precision rifle competitors. See what the best long range shooters in the country are reloading in their match ammo!

This article contains detailed reloading data for the 6BRA, 6BRX, and 6BR based on a survey of over 150 of the top-ranked precision rifle competitors. See what the best long range shooters in the country are reloading in their match ammo!

This article contains detailed reloading data for the 6mm Creedmoor and 6.5 Creedmoor based on a survey of over 150 of the top-ranked precision rifle competitors. See what the best long range shooters in the country are reloading in their match ammo!