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February 2023
FEBRUARY 2023 NEWSLETTER
RELOAD WITH CONFIDENCE!
What’s Your TITAN Advantage?….WE RELOAD!
***Your Reloading Specialists***
The Titan Crew is “Steady as she goes” right now and looking forward to the Super Bowl. Good Luck to the Eagles, Chiefs and their fans. The days are growing steadily longer so we are on the right side of winter and soon, “Play Ball !” will be heard across this land. As for that groundhog this Thursday I recommend he go fly a kite, ’cause lookin’ up will fix that seeing his shadow problem.
We are truly enjoying all the friends we have made through Titan Reloading and look forward to many more. Feel free to contact us. When possible, please email us rather than call. Due to our limited phone system and staff we are able to respond to your questions quicker via email. Please include your full name or order ID number with any order inquiries. Service and Support is our top priority. As always, you will find many answers to questions in the “FAQ” and “Help Videos” areas of our website www.titanreloading.com . Check us out on YouTube .
Dennis / Titan Reloading
FEATURED PRODUCT:
Lee Six Pack Pro
The culmination of nearly 40 years of progressive press design and production. Years of comments and suggestions have been incorporated into this new press.
Includes: Six Pack Reloading Press, bin and bracket and universal case feed magazine.
Reloading dies, Shell plate, Auto Drum Powder Measure and rifle short or long charging dies sold separately. (Pro 6000 Kit s available)
Features:
Six stations allow any brand of die be used in line bullet feed dies, powder check dies and such.
Simple and reliable automatic indexing just one moving part, replaceable in seconds, no tools required and never requires adjustment.
Stroke and clearance sufficient for largest magnum rifle cases. Uses the same all steel linkage found on our Classic Cast 50 BMG press.
Massive 28.4mm ram glides through 82 mm of solid steel giving the ram over 7300 mm2 of solid support.
Spent primer tube collects dirty, gritty spent primers.
All dies securely fastened in the upper die carrier with the LEE Breech lock quick die change system. No more turret or tool head to replace or move during use.
Automatic priming system simple, reliable and safe with any brand or size of primer. Primes at the bottom of stroke so all six stations are available for operations.
Automatic case inserter works with any case. Cases can be manually fed through the convenient loading port.
Easy to set case retainers on every station. No springs, plugs or buttons to loose or tinker with.
Cartridge changeover in seconds, including primer size with no adjustments.
Automatic case ejector reliably whisks away your completed round to the ammo bin. Press includes combination tool rack, bin bracket, along with free ammo bin.
Product information:
| Base material | Steel |
| Columns material | Steel |
| Ram | Steel |
| Ram diameter | Over 1″ |
| Linkage | Steel |
| Shell plate carrier material | Steel |
| Shell plate carrier cover material | Zamak 5 Zinc |
| Tool head material | Aluminum |
| Die size accepted | 7/8″ x 14 |
| Number of die mounting holes | 6 |
| Breech Lock Quick Change bushings | Yes |
| Priming feature | Yes, no primer brand restriciton |
| Spent primer collection tube | Yes |
| Country of origin | Proudly made in USA |
INSIGHT OF THE MONTH:
The 4 Components of a Loaded Round of Ammo
One of the first steps in getting started as a reloader is understanding the four basic components needed to create a loaded round of ammunition: brass case, primer, powder, and bullet. Each of these components plays a crucial role in ensuring that the loaded round performs as it should and doesn’t misfire. Understanding these basic components will help as you continue to learn more about reloading supplies and equipment.
Brass Case
If there is one component on which the other components rely, it’s the brass case. Brass case acts as a container for the powder while holding the primer and bullet at varying ends. There are many different reputable manufacturers of brass casings, so whether it’s for a pistol or rifle, you shouldn’t have a problem finding cases for the caliber you need.
Primer
The primer is a small cap-like device that ignites the powder initiating the combustion required for propelling the bullet. Primers come in an array of sizes so always check with a reloading manual or contact the manufacturer to ensure that the primer fits correctly. Surprisingly, primer performance varies considerably by manufacturer, and therefore, it’s best to stick with a brand you trust.
Powder
The powder, or reloading powder, is a substance that acts as the propellant for the round. Once ignited, the reloading powder turns into a gas, which creates tremendous pressure inside the casing. Eventually, the pressure becomes too great, forcing the bullet from the cartridge at an astonishing speed.
Reloading powders are typically divided into three categories: pistol, rifle, and shotgun powders; however, there is some crossover between them. Nonetheless, these categories offer good starting points for novice reloaders. It’s always best to buy a small amount of powder at first, and if it meets your needs, you can purchase a larger quantity.
Bullet
There is a seemingly endless variety of handgun and rifle bullets on the market, but some of the most popular types include:
- Lead Round Nose (LRN)
- Semi-Jacketed (SJ)
- Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
- Hollow Point (HP)
- Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT)
- Soft Point (SP)
Each of these different bullet types has its own set of designated uses, such as for target shooting, hunting, or self-protection, and each is available in an assortment of weights and calibers. One of the main advantages of reloading your ammo is that you can easily and affordably test different types of bullets.
As with brass cases, there are numerous manufacturers of bullets, and so to avoid getting low-quality rounds, you should only use trusted brands, such as Hornady or ACME. This will help ensure that the bullets are made to strict tolerances with the optimal ballistic coefficient.
The Components of Reloading Success
As a novice reloader, it’s important to understand the individual components used in creating a loaded round of ammo, and how they function together. This will help increase the probability that the round will fire properly and safely. And while this is only a small part of reloading, with the right equipment and reloading supplies, you’ll be an expert in no time.
Titan Reloading 994 W. Sumner St., Hartford, WI 53027 1-262-397-8819
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