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DEFIANCE, Mo.—Whether you’re a recreational target shooter or hunter, it’s obvious that ammunition is very expensive—and at times even hard to find. That can have a real impact on any shooting sport.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wants to help provide ammunition independence, so shooters and hunters can save money and spend more time doing what they enjoy, instead of trying to track down ammo or be at the mercy of an unpredictable market.
MDC’s August A. Busch Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center will hold a Rifle Reloading Basics class on Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 5 - 7 p.m. The program is free and open to ages 11 and up.
This is the perfect class for shooters and hunters who want to learn rifle ammunition reloading but might have thought the process was too complicated. It will also help the reloader who would like to move from reloading handgun ammunition to rifle ammunition.
“With hunting season winding down, this is a good time to learn a new skill that will save you money and enable you to try different loads for your rifle,” said MDC Outdoor Education Center Manager, Bryant Hertel.
The class will cover safety, equipment, and techniques for reloading rifle ammunition. It will discuss various powders, and how to choose the right powder for an intended application. Participants will also learn how customize loads for firearms and dial in ammunition to achieve the best accuracy for a specific rifle.
Busch Shooting Range staff will demonstrate the process and then give participants hands-on experience reloading ammunition themselves. MDC will provide all materials and equipment for this class.
Rifle Reloading Basics is a free program, however advanced online registration is required at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4HZ.
The August A. Busch Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center is located at 3550 Route D in Defiance, approximately five miles west of Highway 94.
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