Although we are blessed with the remarkable comeback of dangerous-game rifles and cartridges since the 1990s, it has come at a price, literally. Today, more than ever in history, we have a smorgasbord of ammunition and component manufacturers catering for almost every dangerous-game cartridge that has ever seen the light of day. The problem, of course, for the owner of such a rifle is the cost of premium grade ammunition. Only the super-rich can afford to dispense with a couple of hundred “practice” rounds at up to $15 a pop… Enter the reloader. Reloading for your dangerous-game rifle is usually done at a fraction of the cost of factory ammo and, of course, provides you with the opportunity to tailor the ammo to your rifle and requirements. And - it is fun!
Whereas competition and long-distance shooters primarily reload for ultimate accuracy, the dangerous-game hunter reloads, primarily, for reliability. Although there are some common grounds between the two approaches, there are also differences. The oft-repeated advice that the cases of any cartridge intended for use on dangerous game should be sized full length, will hold true forever. The reason is obvious – ultimate reliability in the
