RATIONING SUPPLIES

Have you ever let the efficiency of a cartridge dictate your firearm purchase? Does cartridge efficiency weigh on your mind? With the scarcity of reloading components, those cartridges that give the most “bang for the buck,” quite literally, have a bit more appeal.

I’ve recently had conversations with fellow reloaders who are reaching for their .308 Winchester instead of their .300 Winchester Magnum due to the fact that the former burns so much less powder than the latter.

SWEATING THE SMALL STUFF

Each cartridge will require a primer, so there’s no savings there, but powder consumption can make a considerable difference, especially when you