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Dive into real-world custom rifle builds, expert gunsmithing techniques, precision reloading tips, and deep-dive guides from a working shop in Chandler, MN. Whether you're a hunter, competitive shooter, or builder, this blog is built for you.
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💨 How Humidity Affects Powder: The Hidden Variable in Consistency
You’ve perfected your load. Every charge meticulously weighed, every primer seated to spec. Your rifle holds sub-MOA groups like clockwork until one humid August morning when your chronograph says otherwise. Sound familiar? That’s not bad luck. That’s humidity , quietly shifting your powder’s burn rate, pressure curve, and ultimately, your rifle’s point of impact. Most reloaders focus on temperature , but humidity the water vapor in the air plays just as critical a role in a
Red Leg Guns
10 hours ago6 min read


The Silent Saboteur: How Temperature Controls Powder, Pressure, and Precision
Redleg Company Inc. – Chandler, Minnesota | Where Precision Meets Unyielding Science The Overlooked Overlord Inside Every Cartridge In the world of precision reloading where every grain, seating depth, and brass volume is controlled there’s one variable that silently destroys consistency: powder temperature . Even the most experienced marksmen, from long-range competitors to seasoned hunters, often underestimate its impact. A load that’s safe and precise at 70°F can spike 10
Red Leg Guns
Dec 98 min read


🔥 Annealing Brass the Right Way: Step-by-Step for Precision Reloading
Longevity. Consistency. Precision. Whether you're hunting the open country of somewhere USA, banging steel at a PRS match, or reloading...
Red Leg Guns
Oct 73 min read


Fire-Forming During Load Development: How to Do Both at Once
“Can I do load development while fire-forming new brass, or should I fire-form first?” The short answer? Yes you can do both. But like everything in precision shooting, execution and context matter . Let’s break it down with practical examples. 🔥 What Is Fire-Forming and How Does It Affect Load Development? Fire-forming is the process of reshaping brand-new or reformed brass to match the exact contours of your rifle’s chamber. That first firing “sets” the brass, especially t
Red Leg Guns
Oct 14 min read
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