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handloader

handloader

8.4
A person who makes or reloads ammunition by hand instead of buying it
  • noun
  • /ˈhændˌloʊdər/
  • Jargon
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  • Many handloaders prefer to create their own cartridges.

Examples

  • Many handloaders believe their homemade cartridges are more accurate than store-bought ones.

  • The experienced handloader spent hours preparing custom ammunition for his rifle.

  • As a dedicated handloader, she enjoys experimenting with different powder charges.

  • A skilled handloader can customize ammunition for specific firearms.

  • As a skilled handloader, he enjoys creating customized ammunition for his hunting trips.

  • Many handloaders take pride in meticulously crafting their own cartridges for better accuracy.

  • She became a proficient handloader after years of practice, often sharing her techniques with others.

Synonyms

reloader
vshandloader
  • Jargon
1 7.2

A person or device that fills empty bullet cases so they can be used again

is a person who does that work entirely by hand rather than using machines

How Manual

handloader
  • Jargon
8.4
reloader
  • Specialized
8.0

Surface Forms

handloader singular
handloaders plural

Morphology

handloader = handload (semi-transparent) = hand + load + er

Morphologically transparent as 'hand' + 'load' + '-er', but the specific ammunition-reloading sense is jargon-specific and may not be obvious to all learners.

Etymology

Handloader is made of hand and load, where hand means 'by hand' and load means 'to put into or fill'. So a handloader is someone who makes or reloads ammunition by hand, putting together their own cartridges or bullets.