{"id":24,"date":"2025-03-07T01:08:28","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T01:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ohx.lxt.mybluehost.me\/website_7a6ffe81\/?page_id=24"},"modified":"2025-10-20T21:06:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T21:06:46","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ballisticmachine.com\/staging\/3362\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ballistic Machine<\/strong> is the webstore for The Ballistic Assistant<\/em>. We\u2019re dedicated to serving the reloading community with gear that works \u2014 from brass prep to dope charts. If it\u2019s in our store, it\u2019s because we\u2019ve used it, we trust it, and we believe it offers real value to handloaders. We\u2019re not here to push gimmicks or chase fads. We\u2019re here because we love this craft, and we want you to love it too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re committed to developing the best products for the reloading community at prices that don\u2019t break the bank. We value feedback, welcome ideas, and invite you to be part of the development process that keeps this community growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jay<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jay is the founder of The Ballistic Assistant; a website he created to share his passion for handloading with like-minded individuals. He has spent nearly a decade working in the firearms industry, starting with professional load development, then moving into the development of advanced reloading tools, and currently working in firearm design and engineering.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What began as a need to reload ammunition for his Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk 2 became a lifelong passion for handloading and bullet crafting, from casting to swaging. While some people reload so they can shoot, Jay finds himself shooting just to have brass to reload. He gravitates toward offbeat cartridges; just a little different. Some of his favorites include .338 Spectre, .357 SIG, .460 Steyr, and of course, the one that blends his love for flight and firearms: the 30x173mm.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Originally from the Northeast, Jay spent many years in the Salt Lake Valley, where he developed a deep appreciation for long-range shooting. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he moved south for work, eventually returning to his home state of Vermont. There, he laments that the longest available shot is only about seven yards. Still, he dreams of the day he can plink in a remote canyon, surrounded by nothing but sagebrush and scrub oak.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

He currently lives with his wife, two kids, and two cats in Vermont\u2019s Champlain Valley.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marc<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Marc was born and raised in the South\u2014a region he still proudly calls home despite his extensive travels. Introduced to reloading early by his father, Marc was handloading his own ammunition at a young age, influenced by the writings of legendary gun writers such as Elmer Keith, Bill Jordan, Skeeter Skelton, and Sheriff Jim Wilson. Later, he became a devoted reader of African hunting stories by Peter Capstick, Hemingway, Ruark, Roosevelt, and Craig Boddington.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professionally, Marc has worked across multiple facets of the firearms industry, including product development, procurement, and corporate operations. He has competed in a variety of shooting disciplines over the years, but today he finds the most joy in revisiting the styles of his youth: cast bullets, gritty double-base powders, and the simple pleasure of pulling the trigger.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Marc, reloading isn\u2019t just a hobby, it\u2019s a lifelong pursuit. His depth of experience, knowledge, and enthusiasm make him a respected voice in the handloading community.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disclaimer<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As with all things related to firearms and ammunition, there is an inherent degree of risk. Your loads are your responsibility. You owe it to yourself, your family, and those around you to develop and use safe practices. Always follow published guidelines from powder manufacturers and bullet makers. Do not rely solely on data published on this website, some loads may not be safe in all firearms. It is your responsibility, and yours alone, to ensure the safety and well-being of yourself and others.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any comments or opinions expressed on this website are our own and do not reflect those of our employer(s) or any other organization(s).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Us<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions, corrections, or general comments, please contact:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jay<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 jay@theballisticassistant.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marc <\/strong>– marc@theballisticassistant.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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