Good price on some lead rounds here
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dozerboy »
Mon Dec 31, 2007 8:34 pm
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COLORADO CAST BULLET INC I got 2K 115gr 9mm rounds and have shot 200 through my M&P and a few through my wifes XD. They look good didn't see a bunch...
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Last time I was at the range a fellow shooter recommended this place for lead bullets ...
I'm thinking of giving them a try.
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Last post by O6nop
Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:13 pm
Help with working a power load
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txdeerhunter »
Sat Dec 29, 2007 6:10 pm
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I am very new to reloading.
I am using HS-6 to load my 9MM. It says to use 6.7 grains. I have the lee power scale. So it says to multiply by .0648...
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:iagree:
The 1/10th grains window on the top can be very hard to read. Made sure you are looking at it at eye level. You will see 3 white lines, and...
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Last post by Fosforos
Sun Dec 30, 2007 9:24 pm
Places that will reload for you?
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Joe Gunn »
Fri Dec 21, 2007 3:28 pm
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A friend at work mentioned that there were companies in the DFW area that will take your brass and reload for you. He said this was an inexpensive...
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Yes, you need an 06 FFL to produce loaded ammo for sale.
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Last post by CleverNickname
Sat Dec 22, 2007 11:47 pm
Me Again, Need help reloading my .45 Auto
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KaleS »
Sat Dec 01, 2007 4:33 pm
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I have the .223 rifle rounds down pat... thank you all for your help. I have now bought the dies and and case holders for my .45 caliber (auto). I...
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+1 on belling (flaring) the case mouth.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Fri Dec 21, 2007 4:10 pm
Placement of Reloader
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KaleS »
Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:46 pm
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So everything i have read states not to have the relaoder ing the garage... Do any of you have a set up in the garage? My wife really does not want...
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I have 4 bdrooms and no kids or house guestsI set my reloader up in the smallest bedroom,but my bullet caster is in the garage ,I don't want nothing...
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Last post by dukalmighty
Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:13 am
Has anyone ever noticed this????
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Target1911 »
Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:40 am
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What is different between the 45 cases on the left and the ones on the right?? The top row is the same as the bottom except that the ones on the...
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Nope!
If you insist on reloading them, wait till you have enough of them for a separate batch and then use the small primer.
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Last post by Mike1951
Tue Dec 18, 2007 10:26 am
Frontier 147gr Swaged CMJ
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age_ranger »
Mon Dec 10, 2007 6:37 pm
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I'm looking for any published load date for these bullets. There's none listed on their website and most load data listings are for FMJ ot HP's. I've...
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This is from LEE Precision Inc. I'm going to scan the sheet and post it soon. There's a bunch of info on different powders. This is just the N340 VV...
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Last post by age_ranger
Mon Dec 17, 2007 12:57 am
Big lot of once-fired brass
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KBCraig »
Thu Dec 13, 2007 3:48 am
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Buyer must arrange for pick-up. ;-)
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SHHHH! Don't tell Marty!
I can see it now. I'll come home one night to a note on the fridge.
Gone to Elgin AFB. Back in a week.
P.S. Don't...
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Last post by Crossfire
Thu Dec 13, 2007 9:01 am
Steal cases
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KaleS »
Mon Dec 10, 2007 11:50 am
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Can steal cases be reloaded?
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I have to side with the people who say it is not worth the trouble. Steel is not as resilient as brass, it is really hard on the dies, and it has to...
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Last post by SRVA
Tue Dec 11, 2007 7:44 am
I am out of 308 and 223 bullets, also need 308 brass
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Stupid »
Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:18 pm
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I am out of bullets, especially 308 - got addicted to shoot the 308 now.
Any place that I can buy? Midway sells them $15/100, that's expensive!!!...
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MB2255F 500 MIL-SPEC 22CAL 55GR FMJBT M193 PROJECTILES $37.00 , MBSS109 500 22CAL 62GR FMJSCBT SS109 PROJECTILES $42.00 , MB2255FB 5000 22CAL 55GR...
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Last post by dukalmighty
Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:24 am
click, no bang
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O6nop »
Mon Sep 03, 2007 5:53 pm
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This may not sound like it's in the right place, but I'm pretty sure it's a reloading issue... maybe someone can help.
I had three experiences with...
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As far as the wolf ammo the lacquer coated stuff was supposed to cause problems in ar's and i believe that some companies recommended you not shoot...
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Last post by dukalmighty
Mon Nov 26, 2007 6:51 am
Shotshell reloader help please
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dozerboy »
Tue Nov 20, 2007 8:30 pm
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I have had a Hornady Apex 3.1 for about 7 years, but if spent 5 years stored in my parents damp basement. It has some rust and oxidation on the...
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Clean up the metal with a mild gun cleaner, (Hoppes No. 9, Blue Wonder Cleaner, or similar) and finish up with Flitz. Flitz will also help somewhat...
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Last post by KD5NRH
Sat Nov 24, 2007 3:16 am
Post pictures of your Reloading Setup
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k5dmb »
Tue Feb 27, 2007 3:53 pm
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I don't see a topic for posting pics of our reloading stations; longtooth suggested it in response to my Introduce Myself posting...
I think it's a...
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I'm not Jerry, but it's a water conditioner. The smaller filter on the wall is part of it.
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Last post by lrb111
Fri Nov 23, 2007 9:14 am
Reloads a Legal Liability in Self Defense???
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Cap'n »
Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:31 pm
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Three hours research here and no joy, so sorry if this beating an old horse ...
Assuming a justifiable self-defense shooting, has the victim /...
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Quoting myself here, ;-)
Years ago, Ayoob, once written a magazine piece in Gun's magazine, or it was...
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Last post by 44and45
Thu Nov 22, 2007 10:44 am
.38 special
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Venus Pax »
Sun Nov 18, 2007 4:10 pm
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Now that I've got .45 acp and .380acp down, I would now like to learn .38 special.
The two acp calibers were quite an adventure. I learned recently...
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If you throw away S&B cases I'd sure like to have them....:grin:
I have loaded for quite a few years... never found a need to sort pistol cases....
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Last post by cxm
Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:33 am
Shell Trimmers
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Utah Paunsaugunt guy »
Tue Oct 30, 2007 2:29 pm
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I live in Southern Utah and have a ranchon the famed Paunsaugunt mule deer hunting area. I have reloaded for my old Winchester 70A for years. I have...
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I will assume the 70A being long action will be in a .270 since they were popular.
One of the easiest, and fastest ways to trim rifle brass without...
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Last post by 45Carrier
Fri Nov 16, 2007 8:49 pm
.44 special revolvers with over-sized cylinder throats
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44and45 »
Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:32 pm
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I be a newbie on this forum, live up north near Lake Superior, but born in Oklahoma, folks left there when I was five.
Dad was shooten at some food...
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Thanks, SRVA, for the welcome and your opinion on my over-sized bullets.
I don't live in Michigan, but about 35 air miles from UP Michigan...we are...
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Last post by 44and45
Fri Nov 16, 2007 11:34 am
Help in McKinney
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KaleS »
Sun Nov 11, 2007 3:01 pm
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I have recently purchase a turret press and all the components to start reloading...
I have read the directions, and a book (Speers Manual #14). But...
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ShootingStar, Thank you for the detailed directions. I have printed them out. I have also talked to Marty and I think we are going tot get together...
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Last post by KaleS
Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:48 pm
Lead prices going down?
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TxD »
Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:19 pm
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Wonder how the Federal Pistol Primers futures are doing. :razz:
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If it is anything like oil, it will drop .50 and rise $1......Better stock up when its down.
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Last post by Target1911
Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:42 pm
Tumbling ammo?
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age_ranger »
Sat Nov 10, 2007 1:03 am
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I was talknig to a man about reloads and he commented about how he will tumble his ammo AFTER it's reloaded. I guess from what I gather, he reloads...
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Thanks for the info. I don`t foresee myself tumbling my ammo, but its good info nonetheless. I do have some ammo I stashed and its definitely not as...
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Last post by age_ranger
Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:32 pm
5.56 brass
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rodnocker1 »
Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:53 pm
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I just bought my 1st AR15 and am wanting to start reloading for it. The problem is finding inexpensive once fired brass. I've picked up 100 or so...
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rodnocker1,
Based upon what I have read, the source that said 5.56 brass was thicker was Correct. .223 brass is thinner. I blelieve I read this in...
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Last post by ShootingStar
Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:21 pm
Reloading 7.62x39
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lawrnk »
Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:08 pm
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In 2002 I bought a lead sealed case of 1,000 romanian 7.62x39, brass. Date stamp was 1976 :shock:
Fire like a dream, but I paid 80 bucks for them...
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dukalmighty is right about cast bullets in 7.62x39 - check out
specifically
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Last post by BobCat
Sun Nov 11, 2007 8:19 pm
Dillon XL650
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scshaffer06 »
Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:33 pm
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I anyone using the Dillon Xl 650 if so do you like it and what all goodies do you have on yours to make your reloading easier?
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The 1050 has a station to swage the primer crimp
If you reload a lot of military brass it might be worth it.
I use a 650 with a case feed. I don't...
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Last post by tomneal
Sun Nov 11, 2007 9:05 am
Switching to lead bullets
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age_ranger »
Tue Apr 03, 2007 4:05 pm
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What are the benifits/drawbacks to reloading using lead bullets instead of FMJ. After comparing the price of 1000 bullets, it's a pretty good...
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for an investment under 100 bucks and a lead supply such as used wheelweight from a tire shop you can cast your own bullets and save a lot of...
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Last post by dukalmighty
Fri Nov 09, 2007 12:39 am
Brass question?
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sskimber »
Wed Nov 07, 2007 10:44 pm
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I have some brass, the bullet was pulled but it still has primer installed. The question I have is how deprime the brass safely?
Thank you in...
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Anybody special in mind to donate them too. :grin: ;-)
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Last post by longtooth
Thu Nov 08, 2007 2:48 pm
Primer Kabooms
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KinnyLee »
Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:54 pm
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So I've ordered the Dillon XL650 and I'm anxiously waiting for it's arrival. As I'm waiting, Brian has told me to check out his forum at his website,...
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Been reloading over 30 years now and I've never had a kaboom in a press or priming tool. That said, I'm careful and never try to force a...
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Last post by AndyC
Tue Nov 06, 2007 5:15 pm
Case trimming observation
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O6nop »
Mon Aug 13, 2007 10:30 pm
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It may be overkill, but I've been trimming and deburring all my brass. It's all mixed and different brands from picking up at the range.
Anyway, I...
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as to the military rifle cases (e.g. L.C.)....
iirc, according to Speer #13, military brass has thicker walls. since the outside dimensions are...
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Last post by shu246
Sun Nov 04, 2007 10:03 pm
current reloading costs.....
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RKirby »
Tue Aug 21, 2007 7:50 pm
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OK, I think I've finally come to my senses.
Ammo prices have gotten to the point that I have to seriously consider reloading again. The last time I...
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You might want to check this out:
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Last post by nuparadigm
Sat Nov 03, 2007 6:07 am
Need more productivity
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ghentry »
Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:32 pm
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Last year I bought the Lee Anniversary Kit along with a tumbler, lee carbide dies and calipers. I quickly became frustrated with how long it was...
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I have a lee pro 1000 progressive press sometimes the primer feed gets hinky and requires some tlc,but i load 9mm ,40,45acp,44 magnum,.223 on it i...
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Last post by dukalmighty
Sat Nov 03, 2007 4:42 am
Sometimes I get lucky
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HighVelocity »
Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:10 pm
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I picked up some Remington 230gr FMJ bullets a while back and decided they looked like pretty good bullets. Very smooth surfaces and consistent...
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You can do it with practice. Please do not let it be discouraging.
Two weeks ago HighVelocity could not hit the side of a barn with a 12 gauge!...
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Last post by jbirds1210
Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:00 pm
primer wall remains in pocket?
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O6nop »
Sun Aug 05, 2007 10:40 pm
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I had several brass cartridges that would not allow me to insert a primer. I took a closer look and it looks as if part of the previous primer stayed...
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We use the RCBS tool and have had no problems with it. Works as advertised. Nice thing is, if you should bust something, RCBS has even better...
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Last post by Vic303
Sat Oct 27, 2007 8:42 am
Upgrading press
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phddan »
Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:47 am
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Well, I got real tired of pulling the handle on my rockchucker. So I ordered a Dillion 550 yesterday. Should be in by the end of the week. :grin:...
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Don't plan on getting rid of the rockchucker. Makes for real accurate hunting rounds!:grin:
Also got an old pacific power c that I am going to use...
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Last post by phddan
Wed Oct 24, 2007 8:53 am
Favorite .44Special plinking load?
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Moonpie »
Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:27 pm
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Got a 44 Special the other day.
Need some load recipes.
What's your favorite loads for plinking w/ cast boolits?
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Caliber Bullet Powder Charge fps
Weight
44 Spl 240 SWC Unique 5.5
44 Spl 240 SWC Unique 6.9 767.53
44 Spl 240 SWC Unique 7.5 910.76
44 Spl 240...
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Last post by Norm Lee
Tue Oct 23, 2007 10:53 am
My new pet 9mm load
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HighVelocity »
Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:01 pm
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Not long ago I picked up some cast lead 124g flat point bullets from a fellow on thehighroad.org. I have no idea who made the bullets but they're...
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Let me know what you find out. Maybe we can get a bulk deal.
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Last post by Target1911
Tue Oct 16, 2007 9:23 pm
Clemtex?
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sskimber »
Sat Oct 13, 2007 9:00 pm
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I have read the best place to buy cleaning media is Clemtex, I have a question. Do they have a walk up counter? Do you have to call and place an...
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There is a sales office where you select and pay for the media. Then they'll direct you to a loading dock. I know where to go, but I couldn't begin...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Sat Oct 13, 2007 11:30 pm
Need help finding Redding adapter or shell holders
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Vic303 »
Fri Oct 12, 2007 2:41 pm
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Hey I need some help trying to locate the adapter to convert and OLD Redding press (#7 ??) from a screwtop ram to a now-standard slide on shell...
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A pic of the press, a pic of the end of the ram and a pic of the shell holder(s) you have (if any) would be great.
I asked a couple of buds about...
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Last post by 45Carrier
Sat Oct 13, 2007 8:50 am
POWDER question
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Target1911 »
Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:32 pm
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Can anyone tell me..... where can I find the best deal on Powder?
I am looking mostly for Titegroup.....
Where can I find it in 4-8 lb kegs??
oh...
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Thoughtful answers cost money, however, dumb looks are always free.
My best buy so far was an 8 pounder of Titegroup at Sportsmans.
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Last post by mrbug
Thu Oct 11, 2007 10:06 pm
Moly coated bullets
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OatWillie »
Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:06 pm
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Did a quick search and did not find much about this bullet coating.
I would like to get you experience guys' opinions on using moly coated bullets....
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Thanks mrbug, I did not think I would have to go that short. Looks like some experimenting is in order :grin:
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Last post by jrosto
Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:05 am
NEED RE-LOADING ADVICE, PLEASE.
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ScubaSigGuy »
Sun Sep 30, 2007 2:19 pm
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I have the bullets, primers, and plenty of 9mm and .45 shell casings, but now I need some help…
My plan was to purchase a Dillon XL 650 and get...
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BobCat has a very good idea, to buy the progressive, and use it as a single stage until you are comfortable with the operations.
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Last post by george
Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:33 pm
precision bullets and glocks
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mcub »
Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:13 pm
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I've been told factory Glocks don’t handle lead cast bullets very well. I was wondering if the precision bullets are suitable for glocks?
The...
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Thanks Solaritix
I'll add for others one other thing, well two.
I'm told, when shooting raw lead (that is self cast un coated) if you use the...
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Last post by mcub
Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:07 am
Cost Calculator
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nuparadigm »
Sat Sep 29, 2007 5:32 pm
I did a search and couldn't find this anywhere on this Forum, so if it's been posted before please forgive this duplication.
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Last post by nuparadigm
Sat Sep 29, 2007 5:32 pm
I guess I'm now officially a reloder
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RKirby »
Sun Sep 23, 2007 7:55 pm
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After much research I finally decided on a Lee Turret press kit instead of the single stage press I was originally considering. It arrived about two...
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Sorry, Tom - apparently I took offence where none was intended - my apologies.
As I mentioned before, it depends on the cartridge itself - with a...
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Last post by AndyC
Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:50 pm
Pawn shop find
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phddan »
Mon Sep 24, 2007 5:16 am
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Stopped by a pawn shop couple days ago. Seen a few reloading supplies and got to talking with the guy behind the counter.
Found some normal CCI 300...
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You did well.
Most pawn shops near me are rip-offs.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:40 pm
Dillon Case/Media Separator
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Charles L. Cotton »
Sat Sep 08, 2007 4:10 pm
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Does anyone have any experience with the Dillon Case/Media Separator? The homemade version I built many years ago is too small for the large...
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Thanks guys, I'll order one tonight. Houston1944, I reload in a spare bedroom, but all of my tumbling is done in the garage.
Thanks again,
Chas.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Sat Sep 08, 2007 6:20 pm
Question about pressures
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dws1117 »
Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:40 pm
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This is basic information that I should know, but I don't. For example, if I load a .45ACP case with a 200gr lswc, 4.1 grains of Clays, and an OAL of...
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Also, remember that when you change overall length, or case length, if you’re trimming, you are affecting volume, not length.
Remember volume...
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Last post by mcub
Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:35 am
Another round of loads....
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AggieMM »
Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:44 am
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As noted in my other post, , my first loads were still too powerful for IDPA/IPSC. So I made up a few more. Here are the results for those:
-...
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I use excel to keep all my records. Here is my file, edited of course..... :)
/
Feel free to download and modify for your purposes.
Ryan
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Last post by AggieMM
Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:37 pm
Dillon HELP
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Target1911 »
Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:21 am
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Can anyone tell me if there is a Dillon dealer in the Ft Worth area.
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If you have a need, call Dillon directly. They are quick to respond.
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Last post by SRVA
Tue Sep 04, 2007 9:39 am
LC 04 223 brass
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phddan »
Sat Sep 01, 2007 11:29 am
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Laid to rest an Army vet yesterday. :patriot:
My wifes uncle.
POW, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and five others I didn't recognize.
Army Honor Guard...
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I just assumed they would police up their brass at first, but being this is the first one I've witnessed first hand, I really didn't know.
Dan
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Last post by phddan
Sun Sep 02, 2007 5:45 am
If I were to...
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stevie_d_64 »
Wed Aug 29, 2007 12:33 pm
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Reload a rifle cartridge say...45-70
And I decided on the bullet, say...405 gr. semi-jacketed soft-nose point...
I have the brass saved...
What...
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No argument from me about the fascination of powerful rifles. Just be aware that you are generating tremendous recoil forces and should show them...
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Last post by Hamourkiller
Sun Sep 02, 2007 4:27 am
Got a round stuck in my crimp die, now what?
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age_ranger »
Thu Aug 30, 2007 5:47 pm
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How do I get this thing out!!!??? Not sure how it happened, but the round is almost totally seated in the crimp die and stuck there. I don't want to...
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please post pics of the removed case. Just so the rest of us can learn.
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Sat Sep 01, 2007 7:56 am
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