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Reloading in the pursuit of excellence

If Alasdair Mitchell’s reloading results are “impressively erratic” something is very wrong (Sharpshooter, 3 August). Alasdair argues that “consistency is the father of accuracy”. He is perfectly correct. The fact that machines are capable of greater accuracy than humans is theoretically true, but in practice a careful reloader can produce a round that is significantly more consistent and accurate than factory loads.

Strip down factory loads and weigh the contents. Powder weights, bullet weights and dimensions, and case weights (and therefore capacity) all vary slightly, even on premium loads. Careful reloading can surpass these standards. Consider the added benefits of a fire-formed case,