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I am well aware that this thread is long dead by now, but I did want to come back one more time and close the lid just in case someone else might stumble on it with the same problem.

I had...

JBinMN –

Apparently I owe you an apology for somehow misrepresenting my intentions here. I do not consider any of the people here my “peers”. When it comes to their collective knowledge and...

Thanks to all who have replied so far. You guys are the best! You all raise some very valid points, many of which have crossed my mind either before or after my post. Let me address a couple...
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I’ve been handloading for over 4 years now and currently load for 32 ACP, 32 S&W long, 32 H&R magnum, 9mm, and 38 Special (and soon 357 magnum). I do it all the old-school way using a single stage...

Ok...I know this thread is long dead, but I just thought I'd come back one more time and wrap it up in case anyone stumbles across it later and wonders if I finally solved the problem. It appears I...

Thanks Black Prince, I appreciate your input. When I started trying to handload for .32 ACP, I went through the same trials. In that chambering, I cried "Uncle" too and just stayed with a Berry's 71...

As promised, I am checking back to report my progress. I finally made it to the range yesterday to test my 9mm hand loads. I only took 20 rounds for this gun (don’t worry – I shot plenty of others!)...

OK folks, thanks to all who responded, I considered everything you all suggested. Here’s where I am for now:

I spent almost all day playing with this. As several suggested, I looked at the feed...

Dusty Bannister - This gun only has 200 - 250 rounds through it so no, not exactly broken in yet. Yes, it is properly slathered in lube as I clean and lube after every trip to the range. If my trials...

OS OK - I actually first pressed some dummies using a .356" diameter, 125 gr. copper plated, "modified" HP Berry's bullet I already had for .38 Special which looks a lot like the picture of your...

Just for clarification, this is a "Hi-Tek" coated lead bullet that says "Hardness optimized. Brinell 18." Any effect on taper crimp? Also just to recap, once chambered all rounds fired normally and...

Hello all, once again I need your help. I recently decided to start hand loading for 9mm, have purchased and set up my dies (Lee’s 4 die set including taper crimp die) and took my first 10 rounds to...

Wow- much to think about but I will take all seriously under advisement. MT Gianni is correct...A Kimmel is a German made gun and asI understand it, a left handed relative of RG. However, this IS an...

Hmmm...good food for thought fellas. In the beginning, I was cleaning my primer pockets with a small caliber wire bore brush on a slow speed cordless drill. But I started cleaning my brass by soaking...

Hey folks,

It’s been a while since I posted, but I have a persistent problem that I thought I’d throw out and see if those more experienced could help. I’ve been hand loading for about three years...

As always, I should have consulted the experts first! Live and learn...

About a year ago, I posted about gun-refinishing-on-the-cheap. If interested, you can view it here: http://cpastboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?301550-Gun-Refinishing-on-the-Cheap . That project...

Blackwater -

I just want to share what I learned about crimping as it relates to mixed headstamps. When I geared up for loading the .32's, I bought used brass with mixed headstamps. What I...

Wow! Once again, you guys rock! Good info all. I hear ya OS OK, I usually over-research and end up with a case of "cranial rectosis". I have on hand Red Dot, Power Pistol, and a little bit of...

Hi folks -


It's been a while since I checked in, but now I need some advice. After loading for my 32's (ACP & Long) for a year, I got to where there were no surprises or disappointments, so...

I just don't know and have no way to check now. But as a fitting end to this thread, I successfully scored a pound of Red Dot at my local Fin Feather & Fur today, and at a reasonable price. Wasn't...

Good and very much appreciated input - thanks to all! Yeah, when I was talking to that sales guy, I kinda felt the vaseline going into my shorts, but whatever book he showed me DID have identical...

Kayala - I downloaded Alliant's pdf and was studying it some. In the 32 ACP section, it shows one loading for Power Pistol with a 60 gr. Speer Gold Dot HP at 3.6 gr. with the suffix code "DNR" which...

Hi guys,

My powder of choice has been Alliant Bullseye, but I can't seem to find it anywhere. I went to one of the big “box” sportsman supply stores, and the salesman told a story of some element...

Opos and boolseye - all very interesting and good to know. l'll consider all this as I pursue the issue further. Thanks!