New Mold
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george »
Mon Jun 22, 2015 7:09 am
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Got in on one of the group buys for a Mihec mold over at Cast Bullets. Brass, 6 cavity, no groove for 9mm.
Never used brass before. What keeps the...
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What a cool guy - I might have to order another from him!
Pics are mandatory when we get shiny new molds *hint, hint* :rules: :mrgreen:
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Last post by AndyC
Wed Aug 26, 2015 2:14 pm
extra reloading dies.
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dedeye »
Sun Aug 09, 2015 4:14 pm
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Having acquired some spare reloading dies that I don't have the firearms to match, I thought it only fair to offer up for trade.
Everything is for...
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pm sent interested in the 30-30 dies and auto primer cups
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Last post by PBR
Sun Aug 09, 2015 5:03 pm
.45 ACP Primers
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tk1700 »
Thu Aug 06, 2015 12:47 pm
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I know that .45 ACP cases come with the primer pocket sized for either a small or large pistol primer, but I ran across an unusual situation this...
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PBR, Thanks you nailed it! I read your response and had one of those ah ha moments. I've never worked with a military caliber that had a crimp so I...
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Thu Aug 06, 2015 4:06 pm
Lil Gun powder
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by
Richbirdhunter »
Wed Jun 17, 2015 9:44 pm
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Does anyone know where to buy Lil Gun, gun powder?
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Score!
I celebrated a purchase at the Rudy's next to Cabela's too, when I picked up my Colt 1911.
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Last post by AndyC
Wed Jul 29, 2015 12:48 pm
pistol powder ?
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chuck j »
Fri Sep 12, 2014 9:46 am
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New gun shop opened in Wichita falls a few weeks ago called Gunco , they had a VERY nice assortment of powder including several types of pistol...
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I've always wondered what kind of business model those people have. I've never paid attention to gun show powder people before, but that's before I...
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Last post by Feed&Guns
Sat Jul 25, 2015 1:59 pm
Powder availability??
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by
Magnawing »
Tue Dec 16, 2014 8:56 pm
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I'll be moving to the Houston area (probably Cypress or Tomball to be more exact) soon. I usually use 700X, 800X and Titegroup for .45 ACP & 9mm. Are...
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We are just 2 minutes north of Tomball and actually have 800X on the shelf right now. But if you paid $21-22, I'll buy it from you instead of my...
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Last post by Feed&Guns
Sat Jul 25, 2015 1:07 pm
help-static cling in powder drop!
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dedeye »
Sat Nov 29, 2014 10:29 pm
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I have a question for the Veteran reloaders. I have the Lee Reloader single stage press with the plastic measured powder drop.
The powder i'm using...
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Stop the press! :)
I'm guessing you have one of two issues, only because I had a very similar problem. I have a Hornady LNL AP. After extensive...
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Last post by Feed&Guns
Sat Jul 25, 2015 12:21 pm
Trying my hand at .380 Auto
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mjoplin »
Wed Jul 01, 2015 11:38 am
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AlaskanInTexas had a good point in his recent post, traffic has been slow lately.... I'll do my part to get things moving again.
I finally tried my...
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For a temporary fix, a small ball of foil in the seater die will mold itself into an adapter. Use a scrap case, seat half way, crimp then full seat -...
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Last post by SRO1911
Thu Jul 09, 2015 9:52 pm
Thinking about getting into reloading
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johncanfield »
Sun Jun 07, 2015 9:03 am
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Been considering reloading because I now have two Sig Sauers in .357 Sig and the ammo is relatively expensive and usually not a great selection at my...
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I've been reloading now for about 4 years. I enjoy it a little more than shooting. I often find myself with all of my ammunition cases full and have...
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Last post by AlaskanInTexas
Mon Jun 08, 2015 10:27 am
Anyone Try Reloading 22 TCM?
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AlaskanInTexas »
Wed Jun 03, 2015 10:03 am
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I'm thinking of picking up the Rock Island 1911 combo that shoots 9mm and the 22TCM. Probably won't do it unless I can reload the 22 TCM. Anyone here...
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Read the whole page, but the actual data/results are in a link about halfway down...
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Last post by AndyC
Sat Jun 06, 2015 10:39 am
Small Rifle Primer sizes
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PBR »
Tue Jun 02, 2015 12:55 pm
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Ran into a major issue last night. I have had 3500 rds of WCC 11 brass for 223/5.56 for quite some time now just sitting. Well broke everything out...
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May have been fired through a full-auto weapon.
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Last post by ddstuder
Thu Jun 04, 2015 11:37 am
Reloading 22 LR
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AndyC »
Tue May 26, 2015 8:56 pm
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Fascinating - I've never seen anything like this:
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Oh that's interesting - thanks :)
I found this:
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Last post by AndyC
Sat May 30, 2015 9:11 pm
Reloading Room Version 2.0
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mjoplin »
Mon Apr 27, 2015 10:56 am
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Finally, after an 8 month hiatus while moving and remodeling, the reloading gear has been unpacked and put in its new location. In what she coined as...
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Glad that worked out for you. I went from (1) the garage to (2) bringing them into the family office mounted to a board I could clamp to a desk to...
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Last post by AlaskanInTexas
Fri May 15, 2015 11:01 am
Why reload?
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by
E.Marquez »
Sat Dec 27, 2014 6:55 pm
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Yes I asked..... that question in the reloading forum. Yes I did some searching here and other forums... I got some answers, but mostly form folks...
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The impetus for me was economics.
When I was in California in the 1990s, I started shooting in a revolver club at Wes Thompson's range, and I soon...
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Last post by ELB
Tue May 12, 2015 4:41 pm
Chronograph suggestions wanted
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mikejarhead »
Wed Apr 08, 2015 7:28 pm
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I have been reloading for about 5 years and have never used a chronograph. I usually stayed in the middle of the reloading data to be safe.
Now that...
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Another vote for the Caldwell. I got the chrono only and love it! I use the app on an iPhone. Got a lot of people checking it out for the first few...
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Last post by mjoplin
Mon Apr 13, 2015 1:41 pm
380 95gr bullet reloaded into 9mm brass?
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dedeye »
Fri Apr 10, 2015 9:18 pm
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Should i try this? If so , use suggested 95gr 9mm load?
:bigear: :tiphat: :patriot: :txflag: :fire
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Thats what i was thinking. as long as they cycle the slide and punch a hole, I've reached my goal!
:biggrinjester: :patriot: :txflag: :fire
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Last post by dedeye
Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:14 pm
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Last post by AlaskanInTexas
Thu Apr 09, 2015 2:53 pm
Brass restored.
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Beiruty »
Sun Mar 29, 2015 4:42 pm
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Restoration completed:
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Side-by-side
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Looks good, but remember, anytime you are using pads like Scotchbrite or other abrasives you are taking away some of the metal. The potential exists...
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Last post by Keith B
Sun Apr 05, 2015 7:43 am
Sonic Solution Turning Brass Red
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AlaskanInTexas »
Wed Mar 18, 2015 11:41 am
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So I have been using a sonic cleaner lately on my brass. Over the weekend, I put a batch in and forgot about it for a few days (i.e., it shut off...
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OOOHHH!
I want red brass, too!!
Dezincafication is the technical term. Zinc leaches out, leaves copper only. Looks red.
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Last post by george
Wed Mar 18, 2015 2:05 pm
Well....started doing casting... n' stuff.
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by
markthenewf »
Sat Feb 07, 2015 11:34 am
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Started doing it for the 45/70. Have since started powder coating them. Have since picked up 45ACP molds. Have since picked up 9mm molds. Have since...
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They look great..!!
Nothing like pouring your own. A little more work than just opening up a box of cast bullets you buy, but thats just part of the...
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Last post by Don2
Tue Mar 03, 2015 9:50 pm
It's time in Texas for bullet casting..!!(For me)
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Don2 »
Wed Dec 17, 2014 7:29 pm
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It's cool outside and I'm finished with most of my projects.
Now it's time to Cast Bullets ... :thumbs2:
I bet a lot of Texans do this, I wait...
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I was the same way last weekend. However, I was distracted by double-header hockey games on broadcast TV. I get it while I can here in SE Texas!
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Last post by markthenewf
Fri Feb 27, 2015 8:37 pm
Powder for 38spl
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olafpfj »
Sun Dec 28, 2014 5:23 pm
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I have a stock of Titegroup that I was given awhile ago but I'm not really convinced it's all that great for 38.
Any recommendations on something...
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I have not use any TG mainly because I don't have any.
But I'm happy using the old Red Dot, Unique and Bullseye, 231 powders.
I'm sure if there is...
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Last post by Don2
Thu Jan 15, 2015 8:55 pm
7mm saum brass
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Kennyg »
Sun Dec 21, 2014 8:47 am
Wtb 7mm short action ultra mag brass any suggestion of in stock new or used would help
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Last post by Kennyg
Sun Dec 21, 2014 8:47 am
Reloading 22 long rifle
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VMI77 »
Mon Dec 15, 2014 4:56 pm
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Anybody tried this?
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:thumbs2: And if I made one, I'd like a bigger mold too.... :mrgreen:
Just think how fast you can shoot 25 rounds out of a 10-22 with a 25 round...
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Last post by Don2
Tue Dec 16, 2014 7:10 pm
PC came in today!
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ddstuder »
Thu Aug 28, 2014 11:59 pm
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This is my first attempt at powder coating boolits. :hurry:
I did not have any fresh cast, and it is too hot to stand over the 700 degree pour pot,...
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Shot IDPA yesterday with my new bullets.
I went with red and green, it is Christmas, you know!
No real problems, no smoke, no leading. I noticed...
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Last post by george
Mon Dec 15, 2014 10:32 am
Too Slow for Powder Today
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AlaskanInTexas »
Thu Dec 11, 2014 6:50 pm
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An email alert from Midwayusa.com popped up saying that they got Alliant Power Pistol in stock. I immediately clicked the link, ready to go wild, and...
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They may have had more backorders than powder.
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Last post by MoJo
Fri Dec 12, 2014 11:24 am
Chamber throat too long?!
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Beiruty »
Mon Nov 10, 2014 9:58 pm
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Finally, I got my Hornady COL measuring tool.
On my Steyr SSG04 300WM, I got some very long chamber throat.
Bullet is 0.308, 208-gr A-max
I measured...
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Correct, as well as, the steyr has a magazine that can accommodate larger COAL than spec. I will be loading at Spec plus +0.010 . I am now loading at...
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Last post by Beiruty
Tue Nov 18, 2014 4:52 pm
Reloading Barnes All-Copper in 9mm
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by
doc540 »
Sun Oct 26, 2014 10:21 am
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9mm 115gr Barnes all-copper TAC-XP
CFE pistol powder
once-fired Win and RP cases
Winchester SPP's
1.127 OAL (same as Barnes and CorBon factory...
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Soooo....
Is your neighbors house open to anybody? Where is it located? :mrgreen:
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Last post by sjfcontrol
Fri Oct 31, 2014 9:51 pm
.223 v 5.56
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sjfcontrol »
Tue Oct 07, 2014 12:45 pm
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I'm fairly new to reloading, and so far have only experimented with handgun loads. I've been trying to figure out what is needed to reload some AR-15...
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I really don't like reloading .223/5.56 now that it is so cheap and available because it is a pain in the butt but I do save the brass possibly for...
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Last post by rotor
Sat Oct 25, 2014 3:18 pm
Ammoguide.com
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SharpShooter58 »
Sun Oct 12, 2014 3:58 pm
Is anyone on this board familiar with ammoguide.com, the subscription website that purports to have load data on more than 27,000 rounds? I get their...
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Last post by SharpShooter58
Sun Oct 12, 2014 3:58 pm
1911 premature slide lock back
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sjfcontrol »
Wed Oct 08, 2014 1:40 pm
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Hornady 45 cal 230gr FMJ-RN
Bullseye 5.2, 5.4 & 5.6gr
Everything seemed OK at 5.2gr
All rounds OK at 5.4gr, except the slide locked-back with a...
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Yup. The rounds can move forward in the magazine when firing but I would be concerned if the nose of the shell was 1/4 behind the stop. Here is a...
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Last post by DocV
Sat Oct 11, 2014 4:25 pm
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Last post by Beiruty
Fri Oct 10, 2014 5:22 pm
Want some primers?
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AlaskanInTexas »
Fri Oct 10, 2014 3:57 pm
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Midway has a few sales on primers. I am restocking, but have some space left on my maximum shipping weight before incurring a new hazmat charge. Let...
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Order full, can't add on any more.
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Last post by AlaskanInTexas
Fri Oct 10, 2014 5:08 pm
Cheap bullets
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sjfcontrol »
Wed Oct 08, 2014 6:23 pm
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If you're looking for inexpensive bulk bullets, you might want to check out onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;.
I've recently ordered...
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onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; -- pretty much the cheapest I have found and have had no issues with the quality of them
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Last post by PBR
Wed Oct 08, 2014 8:10 pm
OAL to deep...Junk?
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dozerboy »
Sat Oct 04, 2014 5:51 pm
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Well I went to long before cleaning the wax out of my die and the OAL got down to 1.022 from 1.10 .
I'm reloading 9mm
115gr lead RN bullets
Tite...
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Your advice here has always been spot on. Maybe you should practice what you preach... rlol
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Last post by lfinsr
Mon Oct 06, 2014 4:45 pm
Anyone use Commercial #5 pistol powder?
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AlaskanInTexas »
Wed Oct 01, 2014 11:25 am
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I have seen this stuff for sale online (quantities up to 32#), but can't seem to find anything about it. Anyone ever use it? The seller listed below...
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I have never seen or heard of it.
Does anyone know if this is another companies powder repackaged?
It is still more expensive than Unique, so I...
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Last post by ddstuder
Fri Oct 03, 2014 8:46 am
Loading copper plated Bullets
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ET-Ret »
Mon Sep 15, 2014 10:35 pm
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Does any one use copper plated bullets sized for 9mm (0.355) in a 38 sp at moderately vel.
I need to teach some grandchildren how to shoot and can...
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I shoot plated in the bottom feeders, but won't consider them in my revolvers
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Last post by mr surveyor
Tue Sep 23, 2014 9:54 am
Happy now
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george »
Mon Sep 22, 2014 8:58 am
I was having problems reloading soft cast lead bullets in 9mm. The cases were squeezing my .357 slugs down to .352 when seating.
My dillon belling...
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Last post by george
Mon Sep 22, 2014 8:58 am
German vistor looking for reloading equipment
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NordicTexan »
Fri Sep 05, 2014 8:21 am
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First, I don't reload and I have no real knowledge on the subject so I am looking for advice
I got the following email from a colleague in Germany...
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Your friend needs to know what the import export laws on loading equipment might before he transports it out of the USA good luck
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Last post by T.O.M.
Tue Sep 09, 2014 8:06 am
Easing the Pain of Haz-Mat Charges
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AlaskanInTexas »
Wed Sep 03, 2014 11:44 am
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I see some fairly reasonable primer deals on the usual websites, but the hazmat charge eats up the savings (unless I want to order tons of 'em). Are...
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Join a gun club that has skeet or trap shooting. They usually do club orders to be delivered with their clays. Or club buys over one hundred thousand...
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Last post by george
Fri Sep 05, 2014 10:16 am
xtremebullets Weekly Specials free shipping!
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dedeye »
Thu Jul 24, 2014 10:14 pm
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:patriot: :txflag: :fire
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I ordered a couple thousand bullets in early August (as a result of this post). Went back to the website in late August and saw that the prices had...
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Last post by AlaskanInTexas
Wed Sep 03, 2014 11:38 am
Doubletap 10mm Equalizer
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AFAmmo »
Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:30 pm
I know that it is not anything new, but I am intrigued by Doubletap's 230grn Equalizer load. It's a 135grn JHP in front of a 95grn lead ball....
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Last post by AFAmmo
Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:30 pm
pistol powder bulk
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by
powerboatr »
Thu Jul 10, 2014 11:49 am
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since powder is gettign very pricey for small tubs at the store and non available at online sources for 8 or 5lb tubs,
but rifle powder is plentiful...
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I am down to five pounds. Brings me great sorrow.
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Last post by AlaskanInTexas
Fri Aug 22, 2014 5:48 pm
Anyone loading the 300 BLK?
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texasmusic »
Tue Aug 12, 2014 11:12 am
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So after about a year hiatus from reloading, I have moved in to a new place and set up a garage bench for loading and other projects. I have loaded...
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Bump up your powder to 49g and you'll be set! :thumbs2:
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Last post by ddstuder
Sun Aug 17, 2014 12:25 pm
Iosso
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by
thatguy »
Thu Aug 14, 2014 7:51 am
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I bought a gallon of Iosso and attempted to clean about 70 lbs of 9mm brass. I left it in the solution for about 1 minute and the brass started to...
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IMHO this is a waste of time. Chemical cleaners tend to remove more than just the dirt. They will break down the brass and weaken the cases.
Does...
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Last post by ddstuder
Thu Aug 14, 2014 8:24 am
.45 auto Keyholing -- Problem Solved
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AlaskanInTexas »
Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:32 am
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So I loaded a bunch of .45 auto for the first time (first time for this caliber) and took it to the range. Every shot keyholed the target, even as...
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BTW, since you mentioned them, do those bullets have a front and back end? Or does it matter?
There are double-ended wadcutters, and hollow base...
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Last post by threoh8
Thu Aug 14, 2014 7:49 am
colored bullets for reloading
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ghostrider »
Tue Aug 12, 2014 8:42 pm
If natural lead color isn't enough:
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Last post by ghostrider
Tue Aug 12, 2014 8:42 pm
Trying Bayou Bullets
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mjoplin »
Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:19 am
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Kept reading great reviews about Donnie's Bayou Bullets and the unique lube/coating and bought some sample packs from him. Started with my favorite...
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actually, you can.
I'll dig up some links and post a new topic.
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Last post by ghostrider
Tue Aug 12, 2014 8:36 pm
Noob questions about bullets
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sjfcontrol »
Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:06 am
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I'm just starting reloading, and have a couple of questions regarding bullets from different manufactures.
First, FMJ v. TMJ. Should a 9mm, 115...
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Well, I've now loaded, and fired, a progressive set of rounds
Remington 115grn bullet
CCI-500 primer
1.135 COAL
Titegroup powder
10 rounds @ 4.1...
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Last post by sjfcontrol
Sat Aug 09, 2014 9:26 am
Learned Two New Things
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AlaskanInTexas »
Mon Aug 04, 2014 12:49 pm
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1. The Post Office delivers Amazon.com packages on Sunday in Dallas.
2. I should have bought a cheap Lee press and universal decapper years ago.
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That Sunday delivery is nice! :iagree:
That may be the only day of the week the PO makes a profit! ;-)
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Mon Aug 04, 2014 7:22 pm
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