as the title hints
I am having a time trying to figure out shelf life of built up ammunition
i have almost 1k rounds of 380 sitting in blue plastic...
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It does look like it but definitely different. I have some for hunting and ranch carry ammo, just in case, but my normal ammo gets shot way too fast...
I have been looking at turret presses and have looked at two, the Redding T-7 and the RCBS turret press. Does anyone have any experience with either...
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No experience, just research.... had considered both. I'd take the T-7 over the RCBS. For rifle it came down to the T-7 or CO-AX. I ended up going...
So, I know this is a silly question, but anybody have any info on the primer supply chain? I'm generally good, but find myself embarasingly short of...
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I got super lucky this past week and found magnum large pistol ($80) and magnum small rifle ($65) at Cabelas. Was able to get 1,000 of each :hurry:
I was running low on my casting alloy, so I smelted some metals today - 50 lbs recovered range lead, 2.5 lbs 70/30 lead/tin solder, 6 lbs electroype...
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With our shooting volume casting FOR US is the best way to go for me, buddy has been casting 3 days straight now next week will be a reloading day or...
Has any one played with Molly coated lead bullets 1, does it work 2, any fouling problems with the barrel IE build up in the MICRO pours in the lands...
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I just ordered 1200 blue bullets in 9mm from . I’m going to test them out. Theirs are not powder coated and they size after coating is cured. We...
Now, I am very efficient (aka expert) GordonTools.de free Quickload super alternative.
If you need help or even run some numbers for your load, drop...
I used to load for my .38/357 and still have the press, primers. and some lead projectiles. But, I also have about 3/4 pound of Unique and 3/4 pound...
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I had a 30+ year old opened can of SR 4759...it was about 1/3 of a pound...so a fair bit of air space. This was the old metal can.
With the current plandemic ongoing (and other issues) and no end in sight, my wife and I are looking to get into reloading. We need to load for 5.56,...
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Primers are very difficult to kill. If you have them, give them a try.
I have bought bullets at RMR, X-treem and Missouri Bullet recently. Takes a...
Anyone have any advice about trying to reload this tiny round?
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My advice is don't do it. The brass is built to have a lacquer coating that is abraded by most cleaning methods. The data is mostly wildcat and uses...
I'm working on getting a simple 9mm load working for competition in USPSA. Long story made short, I moved away from a 357 Sig to a 9mm G19 because...
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UPDATE: The issue was a poorly adjusted sizing die. Case mouths were 0.355 wide after sizing. Re-checked sizing die and sure enough it was 1/4 above...
I've been reloading since I was 13, i'm 60 now, i've always gone strictly by the reloading data, BUT do to current supply issues, Can you substitute...
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Drop 2grains and you would be good. If you want to be more accurate, do a ladder test in 0.3gr until bolt lift resistance is detected and then drop...
I have been shooting my Bergara HMR B-14 308 for a year and it has not let me down. I have tried IMR 4895, Hodgdons H335 and IMR 4166 all with 168 gr...
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Wow that is some article.
When I went to this thread, I assumed from the title, it would be about handgun shooting situations.
Does anyone here use anything different than the run of the mill scales? I bought some scales from a flea market thinking they would be great but
it...
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RCBS 500 Balance Beam backed by Frankford Arsenal electronic powder scale. I'm paranoid, so measure every load on both.
Hodgdon Powder Company is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Ramshot and Accurate smokeless powder brands and the Blackhorn 209 muzzleloader...
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I was thinking the exact same thing until I remembered that Alliant is under the same umbrella as Federal (Vista Outdoor). As long as they're still...
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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I just cast my vote for yes. I've been interested in learning to reload for a while, but don't know anyone who does it and have always been hesitant...
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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Does it have IMR 800-X and/or military pull .510 bullets?
I have used a lot of different bullets for Piddling and off hand target shooting . Some Factory but mostly handloads.
I am not a picky shooter and if...
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I use Hornady HAP because I'm conscious about lead fouling, but I use Fiocchi lead-free pistol primers as well. If you're using lead styphnate...
Berrys had 200 grn RNFB 45acp bullets, so i figured i would get a few and see how they feel compared to the 185 RNHB we use for range time
I use...
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ran 10 at 8.2 of #5 . went to range yesterday afternoon , all ten went off without a hitch and felt very good compared to the other rounds of...
I know H110/W296 and 2400 are powders of choice for full house loads but small pistol magnum primers seem to be very hard to come by right now.
I...
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I don't know anyone who shoots full power .357 Magnum loads all the time. As handloaders we tend to experiment with lots of different loads, even the...
It looks like my stock of brass for my M&P15 is just about done. I'm starting to see case neck cracks. The brass began life as Remington 223 55gr FMJ...
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Now this is easier to say than to practice, and it wasn't until after the development of the Mk 262 Mod 0 that I had any preference for a 5.56mm NATO...
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