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marcusp323,

Thank you!

Bent Ramrod,

Sorry about the press mix up. I have both a Spartan and a Swage-o-Matic. The die in the Spartan is a CH in 38 caliber. I have another in 44 caliber. The die set in the Swage-o-matic...

Blackoutbuilder, I do have that on my reading list. I am looking for specific information, the original setup instructions so I can better understand how these older dies work vs. the newer Corbin...

I just purchased this CH Swage-o-Matic and 409 series die set. I have been searching and cannot find a manual for how to setup these dies and use them? I checked the CH web site and did not find any...

I finally made it to the range today. I fired several rounds of Missouri 200 grain tumble lubed in alox. Zero leading, very good accuracy. Tried the 240's provided by Thumbcocker and unfortunately...

Sorry for the delay of reporting back to the group regarding latest results of shooting 200 grain cast with 9 grains of Unique. After having dental surgery I needed to take several days off to...

196769

I have been dealing with a bit of a dental emergency that will result in an extraction next week, thus my late reply to the thread. :sad:

As you can see from the photo the bullets do...

Thanks for all the great replies and advice! Unfortunately I don't have the appropriate measuring tools to determine the cylinder and barrel diameter. I will try to Alox them and see what results I...

I have read in numerous forums that 9 grains of Unique is a good load for the 200 grain cast bullet used in the 44 Magnum. I purchased several boxes from Missouri Bullet Company as they are listed...

Wow! Lots of great advice, a video (I am a visual learner so that is greatly appreciated), and Squeeze story to boot! I like having the option of being able to purchase a 45 long colt conversion kit...

Omnivore,

Thank you for the advice!

Hello All,

I am getting into Cowboy shooting and aside from a pair of Ruger Vaquero's I am interested in purchasing a pair of Ruger Old Army revolvers. Is there a difference between the stainless...

Thanks again to all the replies as I am always learning and never too proud to ask for help!

Gunfun I will check out your video ;)

Reading through the instructions again I adjusted the pre crimp which made a big difference with the final crimp. Learning as I go!
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Goose18557,

I did some additional reading last night and it all concurs with your recommendation. I am going to purchase the rifled barrel ;)

I purchased a practically new 887 at my local gun shop and among other types of shot want to shoot Lee 7/8 oz slugs as I do with my 1100. I have a rifled barrel for the 1100 and understand I can use...

I just ordered a bunch of different cards. If something is missing please let me know and I will order it?

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Yes, this is new to me and I was worried about deviating from the prescribed load data. I am going to order some 20 ga cards today.

Thanks for all the help!

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After shooting some 9mm reloads I shot the 9 Shotshell's from my Remington 1100 with rifled barrel...

Thanks!

Hello All,

This is my first attempt at shotshell reloading and I am experiencing problems with the crimp. I am using Lee load data which has the following combination of components for the 7/8"...

Made it to the range today to shoot the Lee C312-155-2R resized to .309, gas check, 15.5 grains of H110 seated to crimp groove, moderate crimp, Lee 300 Blackout Die Set. These are at the 50 yard...

Rich22,

I finally made it out to the range and can report the following results:

I tried 2 loads with the Lee 300 Blackout mold using H110 9.5 / 10.0 grains seated at crimp groove. Rifle wont...

Here are the actions I have taken with the advice from others on this forum (greatly appreciated!!!)


re-cleaned molds
I started monitoring the alloy temperature more closely and found that at...

Thanks again for all the great tips! I do think I understand the powder adjustment? After I get some experience I can decide on going with bushings / separate charge bars. I know Craigslist can have...