My Standard for Reloads
Pistol - Advanced Skills
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In this breakdown, John explains the drill that he uses as his reload standard—a simple yardstick that forces consistency between rounds. If you can quickly get rid of the magazine and let gravity work, the rest of the reload is a piece of cake. Give this drill a try and focus on keeping those rounds inside a 3-inch circle.
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