Definition of "handloading" in English

noun

1. The loading of cartridges for firearms when it is done by hand and (especially) at home (in semi-homemade manner): assembling them from the individual components (e.g., casing, primer, gunpowder or other charge, and shot or bullet).

   • With handloading of their practice rounds, they can save money, especially in light of how expensive the store-bought cartridges can be these days.

2. The loading of a firearm, usually a pistol or rifle, by hand.

verb

1. present participle and gerund of handload