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Procedure for New Member Registration

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by Charles L. Cotton » Fri Sep 20, 2019 8:09 pm » in Site Announcements, Questions & Suggestions

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As most folks will recall, several weeks ago we were inundated with Russian porn spammers joining and posting their trash. Registration was shut down...

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That's correct of course. I can only state what I've experienced, and for me blocking everything non-US cut out all spamming and compromise attempts...

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Accurate powder recall

Last post by K-Texas « Thu Feb 06, 2020 5:02 pm
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by ghostrider » Wed Feb 05, 2020 1:41 pm

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fyi:

looks like this was from back in Nov:

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Since this one is newer, I'll just post here. Western is certainly on top of this and is very adamant about replacing the powders. Rob Behr at...

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Thu Feb 06, 2020 5:02 pm
Western Powders Handloading Guide Edition 1

Last post by K-Texas « Mon Jan 27, 2020 6:02 pm
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by K-Texas » Mon Jan 27, 2020 1:17 pm

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Before it was released, the author, Rob Behr, sent me a copy in PDF to review. He did not develop the data, but his printed instructions are among...

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The free-to-download guides will continue in the numbering sequence like the #8 that should be available for download from the blog any day now. The...

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Mon Jan 27, 2020 6:02 pm
Anyone Interested in .357 Mag Revolver Shotshells?

Last post by K-Texas « Sun Jan 12, 2020 2:10 pm
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by K-Texas » Wed Oct 30, 2019 5:19 pm
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Without the Speer shot capsule?

Came into about 1/2 a bag of #7 1/2 shot recently. If your familiar with the Speer capsules for handloading...

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If you read the article you know that I'm well pleased with the outcome with the final round. Particularly the results within the 8 ring. If I can't...
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Sun Jan 12, 2020 2:10 pm
Anyone on the SE side of Houston have H1000?

Last post by mrvmax « Thu Dec 26, 2019 5:15 pm
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by mrvmax » Mon Dec 16, 2019 10:18 am

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Been looking for H1000 to load 6.5 PRC but can’t find any. If anyone has an unopened pound they would be willing to trade (somewhere around PSC) let...

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I picked up a pound in Corpus Christi and that will last me until more gets in stock locally. Thanks everyone

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Thu Dec 26, 2019 5:15 pm
.357" 158 gr. XTP

Last post by K-Texas « Fri Dec 20, 2019 1:24 pm
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by K-Texas » Mon Oct 21, 2019 3:59 pm

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I intended to test some snub loads in .357 in conjunction to a thread in the general section. Didn't know until Friday that my SP was a lucky dog who...

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Just an update because I wasn't expecting to be as impressed with Accurate's new 11 FS for loads fired from 4 barrels. In a recent trip to the range...

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Fri Dec 20, 2019 1:24 pm
.308 Win brass to .44 Automag case

Last post by T.O.M. « Wed Dec 18, 2019 11:58 am
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by AndyC » Tue Dec 17, 2019 7:39 pm

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Some of you may have heard of this - cutting-down a .308, .30-'06 or .270 case to make .44 Automag brass, so for general interests' sake, here it is....

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back in the 1970s it was the only way to get brass other than new ammo

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Wed Dec 18, 2019 11:58 am
Source of decently priced .45 projectiles?

Last post by K-Texas « Wed Dec 11, 2019 8:55 pm
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by LDP » Thu Dec 05, 2019 6:08 pm

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Greetings,

I am running out of .45 bullets (230gr FMJ) that I bought on sale a long time ago.
I started looking and cannot believe how expensive...

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You're more than welcome. Whichever poly-coating outfit you go with, this might help. Pull some random samples, weigh them and check their diameters....

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Last post by K-Texas
Wed Dec 11, 2019 8:55 pm
A great discovery for higher velocity 147 gr. 9mm loads.

Last post by K-Texas « Tue Dec 10, 2019 8:02 pm
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by K-Texas » Tue Oct 22, 2019 6:06 pm

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Another load we tested last Friday that had previously chrono'd 1092 FPS from the Canik TP9sa was with the Winchester 147 gr JHP that Midway sells at...

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Or 3N38! IIRC, 1206 FPS rom their 4 test barrel with the standard pressure charge. I've never had the opportunity to get any N105, but 3N37 was the...

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Tue Dec 10, 2019 8:02 pm
hog hunting with 10mm pistol: 180gr or 200gr?

Last post by K-Texas « Tue Dec 10, 2019 7:47 pm
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by ghostrider » Tue Feb 26, 2019 5:52 pm

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for those who hunt hogs (or deer, or bear) with a 10mm pistol, just curious if you choose 180gr or 200gr?

also, for those who handload, what bullets...

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There is this thing known as sectional density that is more telling than caliber alone. Obviously a 10mm 200 gr. bullet has a higher sectional...

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Last post by K-Texas
Tue Dec 10, 2019 7:47 pm
Hot-glue bullets

Last post by AndyC « Mon Dec 09, 2019 10:54 pm
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by AndyC » Sun Dec 08, 2019 8:23 pm

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A younger friend of mine does security-work and is always wanting to improve his shooting, but he doesn't make a lot of money to pay for range-fees...

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Manual cycle.

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Last post by AndyC
Mon Dec 09, 2019 10:54 pm
Low Flash Magnum Revolver Powder

Last post by K-Texas « Fri Dec 06, 2019 1:35 pm

by K-Texas » Fri Dec 06, 2019 1:35 pm

Just wanted to update on Accurate 11 FS. As sunlight was fading Wednesday, I put a good number of rounds downrange in 7 yard double-action shooting....

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Fri Dec 06, 2019 1:35 pm
What Did You Do In The Reloading Room This Week?

Last post by K-Texas « Thu Dec 05, 2019 3:09 pm
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by mjoplin » Wed Nov 04, 2015 11:28 am
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Hoping to stimulate a bit of activity here as it has been quiet for a while. Worked up some extremely accurate 30-06 loads for deer season. First...

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mrvmax, I definitely overlooked you saying PRC. There's so much obsession with the 6.5 CM these days that I made an assumption. Nevertheless, hope...
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Thu Dec 05, 2019 3:09 pm
Powder Recall

Last post by K-Texas « Thu Nov 28, 2019 3:06 pm
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by K-Texas » Wed Nov 27, 2019 5:31 pm

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Just found out today that three of the extruded rifle propellants made by General Dynamics Canada for Western Powder Co. are being recalled. AA 2495,...

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As Ed McMahon used to say, you are correct, sir!

I was speaking so much about the powder deterioration so much as what it's done to the lids on the...

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Last post by K-Texas
Thu Nov 28, 2019 3:06 pm
Free stuff

Last post by dhoobler « Thu Nov 28, 2019 9:43 am
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by rotor » Wed Aug 21, 2019 1:18 pm

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I made the mistake of buying a Lee Breech Lock Pro press and some assorted supplies like their case loader and several shell plates. As far as I am...

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More free stuff:

I have a partial box of Speer 400 grain .458 soft point bullets. There were 50 bullets new. I have shot a few, so it is not full....

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Last post by dhoobler
Thu Nov 28, 2019 9:43 am
GRT - Gordon's Reloading Tool

Last post by SigSour « Sat Nov 23, 2019 6:16 pm
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by Hack Job » Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:36 am

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I came across a freeware reloading program - Gordon's Reloading Tool. It looks similar to QuickLoad. I thought I'd share the link and check if anyone...

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A Youtube video (in English) describing GRT.

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Last post by SigSour
Sat Nov 23, 2019 6:16 pm
Looking for 40SW once fired brass

Last post by pushpullpete « Sat Nov 23, 2019 1:08 pm
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by Beiruty » Tue Nov 19, 2019 1:27 pm
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I am looking for some indoor range once fired 40SW brass. I can trade for 9mm brass or pay fair price.
We can meet somewhere in DFW preferably...

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Looks like someone in a hurry loaded a 45 into that case. Hopefully they saw their mistake long
before pulling the trigger.

:txflag: :patriot:
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Sat Nov 23, 2019 1:08 pm
Need Hornady Data for 6.5 Creedmoor

Last post by K-Texas « Fri Nov 22, 2019 5:12 pm
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by flechero » Thu May 17, 2018 2:01 pm

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Helping a buddy get started in reloading and wanted to see if you guys had a Hornady book that shows the 143 gr. ELD-X, and might be willing to share...

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Since my last post here I took delivery of 8# of Norma URP. Haven't bought a rifle yet and not even sure it will be 6.5 CM when I do. I have come up...

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Last post by K-Texas
Fri Nov 22, 2019 5:12 pm
.45 acp headstamp?

Last post by ghostrider « Mon Nov 11, 2019 5:46 pm
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by Grayling813 » Mon Nov 11, 2019 5:06 pm

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I have a few pieces of brass in a bag of .45acp that was given to me that has a headstamp F C 5 . I didn't think anything about them until I ran them...

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F C = Federal Cartridge.
My #2 choice in brass after Starline.

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Last post by ghostrider
Mon Nov 11, 2019 5:46 pm
Frangible rounds

Last post by flechero « Sun Nov 10, 2019 2:24 pm
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by markthenewf » Sun Oct 27, 2019 1:30 pm

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I was thinking about doing up some frangible rounds for some typical calibers in order to shoot steel at closer distances....say in 9mm, 45ACP, and...

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I gotcha- I'm intrigued as well... but I wouldn't shoot a rifle at that distance even with frangible ammo!

10 yds with steel set up correctly is...

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Last post by flechero
Sun Nov 10, 2019 2:24 pm
New: Lee APP press

Last post by K-Texas « Fri Nov 01, 2019 7:30 pm
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by AndyC » Thu Oct 31, 2019 11:00 am

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Fri Nov 01, 2019 7:30 pm
Dillon drops the XL650 in favor of XL750

Last post by flechero « Sun Oct 27, 2019 8:25 am
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by Charles L. Cotton » Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:49 pm

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I was more than a little surprised to learn that Dillon has dropped the XL650 and introduced the XL750. Dillon claims it has a lot of improvements...

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That would appear to be incorrect:

Charles, the changes may not all be visible from the exterior.

In all the forums I frequent, I still haven't...

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Last post by flechero
Sun Oct 27, 2019 8:25 am
.45 ACP bullets for range and self defense

Last post by K-Texas « Wed Oct 16, 2019 6:34 pm
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by Grayling813 » Thu Oct 10, 2019 5:10 pm
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Purchased my first 1911 pistol in .45ACP this week.
Already have dies that were part of the reloading equipment I bought and have been gifted a...

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Bullseye will work for range loads. If you want the best practice rounds they really should be same weight/velocity. But having said that, there...
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Last post by K-Texas
Wed Oct 16, 2019 6:34 pm
Projectile question

Last post by K-Texas « Wed Oct 09, 2019 2:38 pm
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by Cummins24 » Thu Jan 18, 2018 7:51 pm

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New to reloading as a matter fact Ive yet to reload any ammo. I purchased some 115gr round nose TMJ .355 projectiles but when I received them I...

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Well, we really don't have a convenient location to shoot gun games, but I've been working on a comp load, anyway, with AA No 2. Great accuracy and...

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Wed Oct 09, 2019 2:38 pm
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Deleted Rule Violation #13.

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Tue Oct 01, 2019 4:29 pm
Scented Bullets or "Hazing the noob reloader"

Last post by narcissist « Tue Sep 24, 2019 4:43 am
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by AndyC » Mon Sep 23, 2019 11:16 am

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Too good not to share :mrgreen:

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That old Missouri saying Gotta see it to believe it you went up and beyound that. Good job

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Last post by narcissist
Tue Sep 24, 2019 4:43 am
Inline Fabrication's Quick-change mounts

Last post by flechero « Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:45 am
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by AndyC » Sat Sep 07, 2019 12:23 pm

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I really like these things - one permanent mount on the bench and you can swap out your gadgets in a minute:

Anyone else use this?

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Yes, Sir!

I thought it a little pricey before I bought... but after using, wish I bought it much sooner. Makes a small bench practical and full...

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Last post by flechero
Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:45 am
38 Special Reloads

Last post by wheelgun1958 « Wed Sep 04, 2019 1:44 pm
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by ORIGINAL TEX » Thu May 09, 2019 8:33 pm

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Do not want to get into reloading at this time and looking for one of two options.

I have 1500 once fired 38 Special Brass

Looking for an outfit...

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It seems they do. Check link to 'policies'.

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Last post by wheelgun1958
Wed Sep 04, 2019 1:44 pm
Free reloading Class/Coaching

Last post by Treoe « Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:20 pm
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by Beiruty » Tue Sep 11, 2018 2:38 pm
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If one or more CHLers in DFW area are interested in free metallic pistol/rifle reloading course, I am willing to volunteer as instructor/coach.
We...

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Let me know I am new to all this but excited to now live in this great state of texas :txflag:

By the way

#trump2020
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Last post by Treoe
Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:20 pm
Good deal or not good deal?

Last post by AndyC « Mon Jun 10, 2019 12:07 pm
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by Beiruty » Wed Jun 05, 2019 6:08 pm

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I do not need any of those at the moment. However, the amount of consumables offered is too much to ignore
Asking Price by the seller (not me) is...

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I'm going to call that a very good deal. Keep what you want, sell off the rest.

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Mon Jun 10, 2019 12:07 pm
Reloading Brass Substitute Safe?

Last post by LTUME1978 « Sat May 04, 2019 2:52 pm
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by proudpirate » Sat Apr 06, 2019 3:18 pm

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Howdy Everyone. I'm considering getting into reloading and have been doing quite a bit of research on the topic. One thing I can't seem to find an...

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For pistol (straight wall) brass, you will see most IDPA and USPSA shooters using mixed brass (other than maybe a handful that are trying make major...

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Last post by LTUME1978
Sat May 04, 2019 2:52 pm
Need to clean really tarnished brass?

Last post by WTR « Tue Apr 30, 2019 11:19 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Mon Apr 11, 2016 10:44 pm
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I've been way behind tumbling brass for so long I didn't know where to begin. I use the large , with crushed walnut shells from . I used a brass...

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The guy who owned the range my Dad use to take me to sold ammo he reloaded. He actually did just that for range brass he picked up when he had a...
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Last post by WTR
Tue Apr 30, 2019 11:19 pm
Best beginner reloading manual?

Last post by ghostrider « Sun Apr 07, 2019 8:43 pm
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by bblhd672 » Fri Feb 08, 2019 10:27 am

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Recommended first reloading manual for a beginner?

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Alliant Powder 2019 loading guide is available for download:

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Sun Apr 07, 2019 8:43 pm
Reloading class

Last post by Deitz83 « Tue Mar 19, 2019 10:30 am
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by Deitz83 » Tue Feb 26, 2019 1:21 pm

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I was able to get the hodgon rep, to hos a free reloading class at my club. It will cover all aspects of reloading. I am glad to get this one off of...

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I worked with the local reps here in Dallas. Hodgdon has a new program that they are asking their reps to go out and work with clubs and businesses....

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Tue Mar 19, 2019 10:30 am
Range scavenged cases with imperfections

Last post by kayt00 « Mon Mar 18, 2019 3:45 pm
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by bblhd672 » Mon Mar 18, 2019 3:39 pm

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My neighbor brought me a few bags of cases he picked up at his range. As I seperated the .308 and 7.62 cases I found quite a few that had necks minor...

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Use em unless they're just crushed. If you're really worried about dents then throw a light load in there to fire form them and go from there....

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Mon Mar 18, 2019 3:45 pm
Reloading in an Apartment

Last post by AndyC « Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:13 pm
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by proudpirate » Sun Mar 03, 2019 6:25 pm

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So I'm considering getting into reloading ammo but I live in apartment. Is there anything I need to know before getting started. Particularly in...

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I used a square-top wooden bar-stool as my bench for many years - doesn't take up much space at all.

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Last post by AndyC
Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:13 pm
.44 Automag data

Last post by bobby « Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:10 am
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by AndyC » Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:06 am

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Stashing this here for future reference:

All loads using a 240-gr Hornady XTP through a 6.5 TDE

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:patriot:

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Last post by bobby
Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:10 am
How long do primers last

Last post by bfm1851 « Wed Mar 06, 2019 7:40 am
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by GFaulkner » Fri Mar 01, 2019 7:46 am

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NOTE: Not an offer to sell. This is my first post - and I have a question.

Good morning to the list! First post here - I just found you folks a few...

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if your primers were kept cool and dry as stated above they will be good. I have primers that are at least 10 years old and no problems with them....

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Wed Mar 06, 2019 7:40 am
Stainless Media

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by kayt00 » Wed Feb 27, 2019 4:37 pm

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Can you run stainless steel media in a vibratory tumbler? Has anybody here done this and how well did it work if at all?

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Quick internet search says no. Apparently the media needs to be softer than what you are cleaning. That's why pins are used for wet tumbling. The...

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Mon Mar 04, 2019 11:30 am
Midway - no hazmat fee

Last post by ghostrider « Tue Feb 26, 2019 5:00 pm
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by ghostrider » Sun Feb 24, 2019 7:25 pm

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while I can't find anything on their website, I have a flyer that says 'Limited Time Only - Free Hazmat'

I do not work for Midway; merely an...

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new 'again' as of yesterday, but now min of $150 order

Valid from 2/25/2019 12:00 AM CT to 3/31/2019 11:59 PM CT

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Last post by ghostrider
Tue Feb 26, 2019 5:00 pm
Dillon Presses

Last post by AndyC « Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:54 pm
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by PBratton » Fri Jan 04, 2019 10:42 pm

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Alright all you Big Blue folks out there.

How many have seen and or used the Mr. BulletFeeder bullet drop system?

I'm hoping to save my pennies...

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I want one for my Hornady LnL AP once I get this bullet-coating thing down.

There's more info on the various permutations here:

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Last post by AndyC
Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:54 pm
Bought reloading equipment

Last post by Yankee Girl « Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:35 pm
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by bblhd672 » Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:06 pm
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Well, in the course of a week I’ve progressed from never reloaded to hand loaded a few rounds on neighbor’s equipment to buying my own equipment....

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Yep, it's an addiction. This is a very good place to relish whatever of your personality is on the OCD side. Keep records and logs, be precise, and...
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Last post by Yankee Girl
Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:35 pm
Tumbler issues

Last post by Yankee Girl « Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:33 pm
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by olafpfj » Sat Aug 01, 2015 1:55 pm
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My old Cabelas tumbler burned out a while ago and was replaced with a Frankford Arsenal one.

My brass doesn't get completely clean anymore. I have...

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I don't know about ruining a barrel, but I've broken a depriming pin or two on a pin wedged sideways in a case.

I got the Frankford magnet mentioned...
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Last post by Yankee Girl
Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:33 pm
Standard, +P & +P+ ammo

Last post by RicoTX « Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:50 am
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by Charles L. Cotton » Fri Feb 08, 2019 11:42 pm

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Another eye-opener about sales hype v. actual performance.

Chas.

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Thanks for sharing this... good information.

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Last post by RicoTX
Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:50 am
.300 Blk heavy mold for subs

Last post by flechero « Fri Feb 08, 2019 8:19 pm
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by AndyC » Mon Feb 04, 2019 4:34 pm

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NOE 4-cavity brass mold ordered:

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Those will look awfully pretty with a nice powdercoat!

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Last post by flechero
Fri Feb 08, 2019 8:19 pm
Quick-Change mounting system

Last post by AndyC « Sun Feb 03, 2019 5:05 pm
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by AndyC » Mon Jan 28, 2019 6:55 pm

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Haven't put my new Gladiator bench together yet as I've been planning what will go where.

I do have Inline Fabrication's Ultramount press-riser...

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Bench is up, equipment mounted - a good start and much better than my old crappy bench.

Inline Fabrication Ultramount riser on the left, of course,...

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Last post by AndyC
Sun Feb 03, 2019 5:05 pm
Powder-coating, Attempt #1

Last post by AndyC « Tue Jan 22, 2019 2:03 pm
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by AndyC » Sun Jan 20, 2019 4:23 pm

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Harbor Freight Red paint-powder and plastic BBs swirled in a #5 plastic tub to generate enough static electricity so that the powder would stick to...

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Thanks for sharing your expertise, Jason - much appreciated :cheers2:

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Last post by AndyC
Tue Jan 22, 2019 2:03 pm
Cast vs FMJ load data

Last post by kayt00 « Sun Jan 20, 2019 2:40 pm
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by kayt00 » Fri Jan 18, 2019 10:29 pm

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Can the load data for cast lead be safely used for an FMJ round of the same weight and bullet shape? What i curently have is 130 grain FMJ and was...

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Thanks for the help to everyone that replied, I'm a lot less nervous about sending em down the pipe now.

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Last post by kayt00
Sun Jan 20, 2019 2:40 pm
Western Powders handloading guide 7.0

Last post by ghostrider « Sun Jan 13, 2019 4:11 pm

by ghostrider » Sun Jan 13, 2019 4:11 pm

Version 7.0 of the Western powders handloading guide is available online:

NOTE also an errata for page 33 of that guide, if you got an early copy...

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Last post by ghostrider
Sun Jan 13, 2019 4:11 pm
Interesting Find

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by crazy2medic » Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:54 pm

I was loading some more 6mm-06 and accidentally dropped a round on it's way to the ammo case, as a was picking it up I noticed a red ammo case and...

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Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:54 pm
Powder-coating...

Last post by george « Fri Jan 04, 2019 5:12 pm
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by AndyC » Wed Jan 02, 2019 5:34 pm

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Old hat to some, perhaps, but I tested a bunch of commercial powder-coated bullets in my .45 and I've decided to give it a whirl. Got black BBs and...

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Moly coating is not what we are talking about.

The advantages of the paint is the bullets are not covered in bullet lube, so they are not messy,...

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Fri Jan 04, 2019 5:12 pm

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