Journal October 2011 Issue Number 274 |top| — Handloader Ammunition Reloading

🔹 The .280 Ackley Improved: Before it was a factory standard, this issue broke down the ballistics and load data for the legendary AI wildcat. Still relevant for anyone running a custom rifle today. 🔹 The .17 Remington Fireball: A deep dive into the varmint hunter’s dream cartridge. 🔹 Classic Cartridge Data: Loads for the .308 Win, 6.5x55 Swede, and more.

One of the cornerstone pieces in Number 274 was a comprehensive evaluation of the .25-06 Remington. At the time, the cartridge was enjoying a renaissance, thanks to improved bullet technology (specifically, the advent of high-BC 115-120 grain bullets). The author, likely Brian Pearce or Dave Scovill, provided: 🔹 The