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I have not done it in years, but hold the punch in your hand with upward pressure so that when you hit it it sort of bounces.
With a little practice it looks very professional.
I think I got the...

I use 7.0 of unique in 44 special cases with 429421 bullets and cci large primers. It works great in a 5-1/2" super blackhawk.

The low cost of the handles more than makes up for the inconvience of a minor repair.

If I bid on anything I just put my top bid in usually about 50 or 60% of new and thats it. If I can not get a fair deal I do not want it.

I have the Simply Rugged pancake holster very satisfied with it, bought used for $30.00.

Every mold I own has a set of it's own handles, the Lee's are the best for the buck by far. I cast only about 1000 or so in a year, total. As I am 67 the molds and handles will outlast me for sure.

I watch where I go, and am comfortable with 5 in my gun.I do not start wars with biker gangs.

If something works for you why change?

I plan to also load some 45 Auto rims with my 45-255's .

I have an older RCBS press that did not have a knob like the current ones, called RCBS and they sent me a free knob. Tapped the handle (5/8-18 threads) and was done. They even paid postage!

For 44 mag get a 2 cav older Lyman 429421 mold it throws 245 gr. Keith bullits.
For 45 Colt try a RCBS #45-255 SWC mold. Another Kieth style bullit that works great. With a little shop work you can...

Guns make a very poor investment, I had over 200 in my lifetime, now have 40 or so. if you need money they are hard to sell for a fair price, a dealer will give you 30% of the used value if you are...

A 55 is a great powder measure, get an old orange one not the new ****. It will outlast you, I have 2 and love them.

Skeeter Skelton did most of his reloading using only 2400 and Unique, two powders that still do quite well. Most of us could survive just fine using two these powders in most handgun loads.

About a year ago there was an article by Brian Pierce about 45 ACP and Auto rim reloading , I save the mags but that issue is gone forever. Would greatly appreciate it if someone could get me a copy...

Mike : Glad you are doing well,sorry about your dog,I had to put mine down on 9-11 she was 14. I miss her and hope to get another soon.You can never replace one just get another to enjoy.

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I have two kinds, plywood inverted U's with glued on leather facing that just drop into an open vice and brass ones bought from an old hardware store. McMaster Carr should list some.

Mike is about the only gunwriter I respect, most of his writing is about used, old guns . He is not a shill for manufacturers and tells it like he see's it. I am glad he is doing well.

I have a 4" Army Special in 32-20 made in 1920, it also is in nice shape I take it out and shoot it sometimes as I do with everything I own NO SAFE QUEENS.

I bought a left handed 788 new and have never shot it. It is in 308 cal. If anyone wants it let me know.

Have you guys tried a baffle in your measures ,and pre wiping with a drier sheet prior to starting (removes static) to use your powder measure?

I had one of those corrugated metal cans of Red about 20 years ago it shot just fine. The guy who gave it to me bought it in the 50's.

I load handguns with Unique and usually use a RCBS Lil Dandy that I have had for 30 or so years. I check it every time I use it, starting out with the closest bushing to what I want. I find that it...

I have one made in 1991 that I shoot cast boolits out of ,it has a MG bore and works fine with them. Due to poor eyesight I have a Red Dot sight on it.

I like them all and own:
1. Marlin 336 in 35 Remington.
2. Marlin 1894 in 357 Mag.
3. Rossi 92 in 45 Colt.
4. Henry Golden Boy 22 LR.
5.Winchester 94 in 30-30.