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Same here, so that I have clean primer pockets and no spent primer residue on my progressive presses and rams.

I recently converted from a couple of Lee Pro1000 presses to the Lee Classic Turret press with Lee Auto Drum measure and couldn't be happier!!

The safety prime system takes a bit of getting use to...

Char-Gar,

I have this article bookmarked. The author pushed 230gr FMJ to about 1200fps using 45 Auto brass in a 5.5" NM Blackhawk with Longshot and starting load data for the 460 Rowland.

I'm not exactly sure why, but leading in the barrel is definitely an issue when shooting shot out of a rifled barrel. My Lewis lead remover generally makes short work of removing it though so I'll...

You'd lose some shot capacity using a roll crimp because you'd have to allow room for it to "unroll" when fired and not lockup your revolver. However, the finished round would look pretty slick and...

You're exactly right, not nearly as much fun going the easier route and using 45 Colt cases.

35W,

I haven't had a chance to see how the shot shells hold up in the cylinder under recoil from a 45 Colt round. I plan on testing that and some other stuff next time out.

One note, after...

I'm pretty sure this has already been done by others but I thought I'd share my experience.

I found a couple of Winchester AA HS .410 hulls at the range so I thought I'd do a little experimenting....

Yep, just bought a pound of Unique at the Cabelas in Kansas City, Kansas. Finally!! They also had some Accurate No.7 on the shelf but not sure for how long.

I forgot to mention the threaded barrels and 1 in 7 twist on the 300 BLK. It's going to be setup pretty good for heavy sub-sonics through a can.

Just got an email from Ruger announcing the Ruger American Rifle "Ranch" version in 300 BLK and 5.56. Looks like FDE stock, 16.12" barrel length with normal and shorter LOP options. Given the...

I recently inherited this powder measure. It appears to be complete with all the original hardware, screws, powder hopper, lid and drop tubes. The mechanism is smooth and the adjustable dial...

I just got a 9mm Taurus PT111 Millennium G2 today and took it straight to the range from my FFL. Ergonomically probably the best handling compact handgun I've got. I personally think it feels...

I got a 572 BDL Deluxe when I was a teenager. 30 years later it's still in my safe. I just wish I'd taken better care of it in those teenage years. It's got a few dings and dents in that beautiful...

For me it's hard to beat the Lee Pro1000 for cranking out lots of small rifle and pistol rounds. I have two of them and reload 223/380/9mm/38/357/357sig/40s&w/44/45acp/45lc. I use a separate single...

I'd like to see 357, 41, and 44 mags in Ruger's American line of rifles. I think at that price point they'd sell really well, especially in those states that don't allow centerfire rifle cartridges...

Just found this thread and I must say thanks for the great information here and in linked article. I just purchased a NM Blackhawk 45LC/45ACP convertible and next on my list is a NM Blackhawk in...

I also use the jig from vonzep and the Harbor Freight cut-off saw. I do a quick deburr after using the cut-off saw and before running them through the forming die. I don't want brass shavings...

I don't know if they're the "best" but I've used Lee 6.5x55 dies for many years without any problems.

After reading some other threads it appears my circa 90's pink Claybuster 1100-12 wads might be different from current production? The old pink Claybusters I have do not have a rib that runs down...

The "skirts" of the Lee slugs are suppose to taper down. I'm only guessing, but that might have been in an attempt to address the taper of the wad petals increasing at the bottom of the wad cup.

I've loaded a couple hundred of the Lee 1oz slugs using the exact same components you're using including the Claybuster 1100-12 wads without any problems. However, my Remington STS hulls and...

I have a M96 sporterized by Kimber of America back in the 90's but no experience with the Barnes TTSX bullets. Mine likes both the Hornady 140gr SP and the Sierra 100gr HP Varminter pushed by medium...

2 - Lee Pro1000 press for pistol calibers. 1 press for large primers (10mm, 44Mag, 45acp) and 1 press for small primers (380, 9mm, 357Sig, 38/357, 40S&W)
1 - Lee Turret 3-hole press for rifle...

I personally wouldn't say 357Sig is hard to load. I use a 40S&W carbide die to size the body of the case and then a 357Sig die to size the case neck/mouth. It adds an extra step to the process but...