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Dillon 550B and reloading equipment
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Deitz83 » Tue Nov 06, 2018 8:52 am
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My club member and neighbor wants to sell all of his reloading equipment. We both live in Grand Prairie, Tx. Would welcome a local sale. PM me if...
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Will do.
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Last post by SigM4
Wed Nov 07, 2018 10:32 am
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Gunbroker for components
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flechero » Mon Oct 15, 2018 8:33 pm
I never noticed reloading stuff there before... powder, primers, bullets, brass, tools, etc.
Saw a post on another forum about a guy buying powder...
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Last post by flechero
Mon Oct 15, 2018 8:33 pm
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Got a light? Huge improvement for your press
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SigM4 » Sun Sep 30, 2018 9:07 am
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If you're like me trying to get the right amount of light on the toolhead/shell-plate area is a challenge. Clamp on shop lights and overhead lights...
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That's pretty slick, thanks for sharing!
Edit: My apologies, I see you actually shared details on that already. I'm sorry I missed that.
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Last post by SQLGeek
Mon Oct 15, 2018 9:33 am
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Fri Oct 12, 2018 2:16 pm
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Free reloading Class/Coaching
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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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Update:
On Tuesday October 2nd, 2018, I will present at Dallas Pistol Club a request to use the Club House Conference Room for the Free Pistol...
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Last post by Beiruty
Sat Sep 29, 2018 5:28 pm
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Last post by yotethumper
Sun Sep 23, 2018 8:22 am
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SD Load For .380
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MaduroBU » Thu Sep 20, 2018 10:13 pm
SAFETY DISCLAIMER: Work your own loads up in your pistol. Just because a load was safe in my gun does not imply that it would be safe in yours....
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Last post by MaduroBU
Thu Sep 20, 2018 10:13 pm
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What Did You Do In The Reloading Room This Week?
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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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:tiphat: They do indeed - the Python bore is tapered at the very end. However:
1. A large part of accuracy is caused by how well the bullet fits the...
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Last post by AndyC
Sun Sep 16, 2018 5:08 pm
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FREE Reloading session at Allen, TX Cabela's
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Beiruty » Tue Sep 11, 2018 2:32 pm
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This Saturday at 10:00 AM
More info:
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I forgot to mention: Bob said there will be some good info for veteran reloaders, but the presentation is going to be geared for beginners.
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Last post by Pawpaw
Thu Sep 13, 2018 5:12 pm
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Reloading the.45 ACP
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WTR » Sun Sep 09, 2018 1:38 pm
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Getting back into reloading after an illness. Have a Star press set with a charge bar for 4 grains of Bullseye. Any recommendations of companies to...
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History lesson Mike Dillon after he left the airlines made a 223/556 conversion for the Star I was sent Sn#2 Garland PD got Sn #1, that started it...
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Last post by Lena
Mon Sep 10, 2018 4:43 pm
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Trimming 300WM Cases
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Beiruty » Tue Jul 31, 2018 10:02 pm
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Trimming 300WM using RCSB Powered Trim Pro
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I have the willy's magnum belt resizer. It is like $100 shipped. It is very hard to use, but it should help for some cases with above the belt...
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Last post by Beiruty
Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:00 pm
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powder/components in Dallas/Plano area
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flechero » Thu Jul 26, 2018 1:58 pm
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Going to be in Dallas for a few days- Downtown, uptown, Plano and Prosper... any good places to buy powder? Specifically looking for Alliant Sport...
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Sweet :mrgreen:
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Last post by AndyC
Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:05 am
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Weight Consistency
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Beiruty » Tue Jul 31, 2018 7:45 pm
It is quiet here in this forum, so let us show some weight consistency test for some loaded 243 Winchester: 87gr V-max over 35.7g of Varget at 2.595
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Last post by Beiruty
Tue Jul 31, 2018 7:45 pm
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Single Stage Press: Hornady vs RCBS?
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cyphur » Fri Jul 21, 2017 1:23 pm
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I am looking to get into reloading for my 6.5CM. I am looking at single stage presses for what I hope are obvious reasons. I'll be focused on...
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I have two Rockchuckers and a slew of other RCBS equipment. Never have needed CS. They have been flawless. I also have a Champion which is a beast.
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Last post by WTR
Mon Jul 02, 2018 9:00 am
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Need to borrow/rent a Labradar
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Beiruty » Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:26 am
I am developing a new load for my SAKO A7 243
If anyone has a Labradar willing to lend it to me or I can rent it for a day fee, please let me know....
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Last post by warnmar10
Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:40 pm
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Lead Free Primers
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MaduroBU » Sun Jun 03, 2018 1:34 am
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I read a review article recently summarizing blood lead levels for various shooters and found that most of those tested were higher than I care to...
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I have tons of Longshot and a bit of 800X. My usual target load is a 115 gr HDY HAP over 8.5 of Longshot. I'll also try my .40 S&W match loads (135...
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Last post by MaduroBU
Mon Jun 04, 2018 11:00 pm
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Last post by K-Texas
Thu May 31, 2018 7:27 pm
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new Speer reloading manual
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ghostrider » Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:32 pm
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Speer reloading manual #15 is apparently out (& out of stock.....)
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Thanks, ghostrider! Saw this and checked the current online data. BTW, Nosler also does this. If I understood them correctly, the data is from the...
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Last post by K-Texas
Mon May 28, 2018 9:14 pm
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Western Powders 1st reloading manual
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ghostrider » Fri May 04, 2018 9:28 pm
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Useful for anyone using Ramshot, Accurate, or Norma powders.
Currently on sale at Midway:
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Maybe you can tell us what calibers they show Norma data for? Rob Behr up at Western is a good friend. As mentioned elsewhere here, I have a fairly...
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Last post by K-Texas
Mon May 28, 2018 8:31 pm
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Need Hornady Data for 6.5 Creedmoor
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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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Everyone seems to believe that H4350 is THE powder for the 6.5 CM. Then, as an alternate RL17. I'd like to mention a couple more that are lesser...
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Last post by K-Texas
Mon May 28, 2018 8:04 pm
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Mon May 28, 2018 6:58 pm
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Lee Progressive
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TxLobo » Mon May 28, 2018 9:46 am
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Long story short, a guy on FB offered an older 3 turret Lee with 9mm and .45 dies for 50.00 plus shipping. I bit and got the package from the big...
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Sweet.. Thanks! Now to go buy all new stuff.. LOL
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Last post by TxLobo
Mon May 28, 2018 10:19 am
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Cleaning cases with pins
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ET-Ret » Fri May 25, 2018 9:12 pm
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I went to Cabelas and bought a box of 5# of pins (Frankfort Arsnel)
I had purchased a Harbor Freight 2 drum about a month ago and now I am ready to...
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I use similar- and have adjusted over time by trial and error... I now use a little more Wash & Wax (1 tsp) and less (or no) Lemishine.
The Wash &...
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Last post by flechero
Mon May 28, 2018 9:12 am
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Frankford Perfect Seat Hand Primer
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AndyC » Sun May 06, 2018 4:59 pm
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This sounds like exactly what I need; I've always been irritated when I can't seat a primer any deeper, so I've ordered a set:
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I have one, and love it. Other than the occasional double-feed and one jam that I was able to clear with a pencil, it has worked like a charm. Solid...
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Last post by BSHII
Fri May 18, 2018 10:22 pm
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Hate Me All You Want (Fed 215M)
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MaduroBU » Tue Mar 27, 2018 9:15 am
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Midway sent out an email announcing that Fed 215Ms were in stock. Folks snapped up the one box of 5000 and 2 of the 5 boxes of 1000 before I grabbed...
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Graf and Sons has them.
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Last post by rotor
Thu May 17, 2018 12:57 pm
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Caldwell G2 Chronograph upgrade
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AndyC » Sat May 05, 2018 7:07 pm
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I have the Bluetooth-enabled Caldwell G2 Chronograph and while it works real well, the ball-head upon which it rests has always been a pain to level...
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:lol:
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Last post by bulletslap
Fri May 11, 2018 11:23 am
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Video - reseating a primer on a loaded round
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AndyC » Mon May 07, 2018 12:34 pm
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This is Brother Snow, excellent dude from the 1911 forum - he made a Lexan-protected box and filmed his results:
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Thanks for posting this warning.
Chas.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon May 07, 2018 8:11 pm
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Brass Cleaning
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ET-Ret » Wed Jan 17, 2018 10:04 pm
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I have used corncob tumbler for a long time and on larger brass 38sp and 357 44mag i does a good enough job. I am having
trouble cleaning 380 and 25...
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Since I load black powder, I wash my brass with hot soapy water first (Dawn dishwashing), rinse in a colander, then oven dry at 175F for a couple...
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Last post by oohrah
Fri May 04, 2018 10:43 am
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Flooded Press
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xring » Mon Apr 02, 2018 5:01 pm
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I reached out to Hornady last week about my Father in Laws press that was damaged due to the Flood last Summer. If we would have immediately cleaned...
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Dillon is top notch... most reloading suppliers are great, but Dillon is top of the list, IMO.
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Last post by flechero
Mon Apr 02, 2018 6:33 pm
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Wet tumbling without pins
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Charles L. Cotton » Sun Mar 11, 2018 7:23 pm
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I looked at wet tumbling my brass, but chose not to switch because of the extra work removing pins. There are a number of videos on YouTube showing...
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With stright wall pistol cases the only extra work is tumbling the shell casings under water. Water breaks the surface tension and the pins fall...
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Last post by warnmar10
Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:32 pm
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What store in Houston sells Black Powder?
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Doug.38PR » Thu Mar 08, 2018 10:49 pm
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I've tried Bass Pro Shop, Carter Country, Collectors Firearms, Academy. Pyrodex, 777 or some kind of substitute is all I ever find. What store sells...
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IIRC the substitutes are about all you will on the shelf. It was explained to me some time ago (when I bought a BP rifle) the true BP was...
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Last post by flechero
Fri Mar 09, 2018 12:46 pm
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DramWorx Pyrex Hopper
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TexasJohnBoy » Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:29 pm
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So I ran across this the other day and I wanted to give it a shot. First, let me cover a few things that many here probably already know all to...
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TexasJohnBoy, and all who responded, Thanks for the info. Powder doesn't stay in mine either, but, that
whole static thing is REALLY annoying with...
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Last post by pushpullpete
Fri Feb 23, 2018 1:05 pm
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Berry's Bullets
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ET-Ret » Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:08 pm
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Does any one have any comments on using Berry's copper plated bullets in 9mm. I tried some from South Africa
that Cabalas sold but since have...
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I have put thousands of rounds of their RN 115 grn 9mm bullets downrange with no problems at all. Shot out of Glock 17 as well as M&P variations.
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Last post by gthaustex
Mon Feb 12, 2018 11:26 am
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Bought a shotmaker
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AndyC » Mon May 05, 2014 10:47 am
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... well, parts of one.
Background: V-rog came around on Saturday. I had invited him over to go shoot skeet with my .410 and showed him my new MEC...
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I'm sorry, I somehow overlooked your question.
I wasn't able to get it running well because I had no stand upon which to hold it well enough that I...
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Last post by AndyC
Wed Jan 31, 2018 12:29 pm
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.300 BLK food
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AndyC » Sat Jan 20, 2018 8:10 pm
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It begins:
For the curious, I'm trying out 150gr FMJs over 15.5, 16.0, 16.5 and 17.0 gr H110 - we'll see how it works out.
Once I've...
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Very nice - I'd initially planned on cutting my own as well, but had too many irons in the fire and decided to simplify for now and just buy some...
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Last post by AndyC
Mon Jan 29, 2018 11:57 am
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Barrel Length
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MaduroBU » Fri Jan 26, 2018 1:15 am
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I have a crazy habit that I'd like to share and get thoughts on. When I consider a cartridge, I think of the barrel as part of the cartridge. For an...
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And that's a great point. It amazes me how a caliber that may be marginal or otherwise suboptimal in the form that it commonly takes can be made into...
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Last post by MaduroBU
Sun Jan 28, 2018 5:18 pm
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.300 WSM 225 grain ELD-Match
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MaduroBU » Tue Jan 09, 2018 3:20 am
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I am about to finally begin working up 225 gain loads for my .300 WSM model 70 (many thanks to those whose advice helped in getting it back). The...
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COAL is the big limitation, and the plastic tip changes my SD. Sounds like the best starting point.
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Last post by MaduroBU
Mon Jan 22, 2018 12:11 am
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Projectile question
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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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I am going to say i have shot cast bullets that were not perfect and I think a lot of the cast bullet man
say if you not shooting for record and just...
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Last post by ET-Ret
Sat Jan 20, 2018 2:40 pm
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The woes of Unique
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Justin2200 » Tue Jul 05, 2016 7:58 pm
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So...I picked up all the stuff needed to reload .45 auto yesterday and set it up. I normally load 45 colt with TiteGroup and it meters incredibly...
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As much as I like my AA powders (5, 7 and 9), HP38, A2400 and others, for handgun calibers, I always keep a stash of Unique on hand. It may not be...
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Last post by mr surveyor
Sat Dec 30, 2017 4:13 pm
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Wed Dec 20, 2017 3:39 pm
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Reloading Question
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KLB » Wed Nov 22, 2017 12:02 pm
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I don't reload, but I write detective stories. Someone shoots at my detective character with an AR-15 but misses. The police find spent casings and...
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I often carry more than one load type in ammo boxes ..... each load type gets a different color on the primer and the load cards (kept in the box)...
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Last post by mr surveyor
Mon Dec 04, 2017 10:19 am
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Lee Breech Lock Hand Press Kit
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TxLobo » Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:28 am
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I'm looking at a LP90180 breech lock hand press kit from Lee.
I'm having a brain freeze.. which shell holder kit do I need with it?
90198 priming...
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yep, as said .... the standard (universal) shell holders. With Lee dies you will get a caliber specific shell holder, but with other die makers you...
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Last post by mr surveyor
Thu Nov 30, 2017 6:03 pm
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Decisions decisions...
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SQLGeek » Tue Oct 24, 2017 12:44 am
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I know we've had several press discussions on here but I figure I'd start my own.
I have been shooting in some form or fashion for a little over 20...
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I have not had any issues with the auto-indexing, although I can see why some people do. The turret is rotated by a square rod with a twist in it....
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Last post by Boxerrider
Sat Oct 28, 2017 10:00 am
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6.5 Creedmoror
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T.O.M. » Mon Oct 09, 2017 7:14 pm
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Has any one converted 308 LC Brass in to 6.5 Creedmoor if so did you has to turn the case neck and how did it shoot thanks
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Why are you looking to convert it? Save money?
Hornady, Alpha Munitions and Lapua all make quality brass. I've got 100ct of the Alpha sitting here...
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Last post by cyphur
Mon Oct 16, 2017 9:41 am
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Shockbottle case guage and case lube
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Charles L. Cotton » Wed Jun 07, 2017 10:10 pm
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I know a lot of folks are looking at the title of this thread and wondering what the two have to do with each other. Stick with me and you'll see....
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I have three and have no regrets. My .45ACP seating die will seat my SWC rounds just as reliably as it does FMJ or JHP. It is very satisfying to load...
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Last post by warnmar10
Wed Oct 11, 2017 10:37 am
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Houston Area Lead Bullet Casters
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mupepe » Sat Sep 03, 2016 3:54 pm
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Does anyone know of any lead bullet casters in the Houston area. Is Friendswood Bullet Company still in business? I'm just looking for a cheap source...
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rlol rlol
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Last post by TreyHouston
Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:50 pm
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New to reloading
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GreenMan0352 » Tue Oct 10, 2017 12:14 pm
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Good afternoon I am new to reloading and I have been wanting to learn for a while now. I figure theres no time like the present and I wanted to start...
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Greenman,
I started with that very same kit in 1974 reloading for the 357. I used a plastic mallet and that worked fine (still have it around here...
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Last post by LTUME1978
Tue Oct 10, 2017 4:06 pm
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Smelting range scrap to make boolits...
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AndyC » Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:51 pm
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I haven't done this in years, but my local range allowed me to scrape a few bucket loads of bullets from their berm - filling two 5-gallon buckets to...
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I started reloading for a 32 S & W Long a couple years ago, using range scrap for my bullets. I thought that the alloy from range scrap would...
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Last post by piperonthetrail
Thu Oct 05, 2017 5:18 pm
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Austin and north reloading supplies?
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flechero » Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:37 pm
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Do any of you know a decent reloading supply place in RoundRock, Georgetown or north Austin areas?
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I guess not :lol:
I stopped by McBrides, they had a little bit- lots of powder, some primers and rifle projectiles.
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Last post by flechero
Mon Sep 11, 2017 12:25 pm
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Which press is right for me question asked for the 100th time
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E.Marquez » Tue Aug 15, 2017 9:06 am
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OK, Yes I searched, but many of the posts I read are not recent, so perhaps there are better options, presses no longer available or recommended,...
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A little higher price for local store is fine- Our local gun store is so much higher that the hazmat fees look reasonable. Locally you save the $30...
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Last post by flechero
Mon Aug 21, 2017 10:13 am
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