Welcome to The Precision Report
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.

Ever wish you could just press a button and get perfectly tuned ammunition? We’re not quite in Star Trek  territory yet but a properly set up reloading bench is about as close as the shooting world gets. At Redleg Guns , we build precision rifles and develop ammunition every day not just for fun, but for hunters and marksmen who demand repeatable accuracy in the field and on the range. One thing we see over and over is this: most reloading mistakes aren’t caused by carelessne

You’ve got your chronograph humming, and you’re chasing that single-digit SD. But then you see it a 42 fps outlier in an otherwise perfect string and you start questioning everything from your scale to your soul. Let’s break down what actually  causes inconsistent velocity, how to fix it, and where your time and money make the biggest difference. 🔬 Understanding Velocity Spread Extreme Spread (ES)  is the difference between your slowest and fastest shots. Standard Deviation

Small Primer Left, Large Primer Center, Large Primer Right When it comes to custom rifle performance, reloaders know the primer isn’t just a spark it’s the foundation  of the entire ballistic cycle. At Redleg Company Inc. in Chandler, Minnesota , our precision rifle builds and reloading instruction are rooted in understanding every variable that affects consistency, safety, and velocity. And few factors have as much subtle impact as the choice between small rifle primer (SRP)

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