I've been asking the same question, having tried a few different approaches in search of a good toolset. Even the Dillon trimmer, that is expensive and kind of a pain, has it's drawbacks.
The...
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Forum: Reloading Equipment
I've been asking the same question, having tried a few different approaches in search of a good toolset. Even the Dillon trimmer, that is expensive and kind of a pain, has it's drawbacks.
The...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I'm gearing up to load 308, again. Bass Pro had some RL15 and on hand, so I decided to see how the Dillon measure did with it. The results were much better than I expected so I was wondering if...
Cleaning with dawn is quick and cheap. I don't smoke or use products like drop out anymore. I'm trying to get the max diameter out of my molds and it's easy to overdo it. It's really not needed,...
Actually, everyone should have a snubnose, they come in a wide choice of weights from many manufacturers. I think a 38 special LCR with a 148 wadcutter or the old FBI load is tough to beat. Both...
Forum: Gas Checks
Sorry about my comment on item 2. I read it backwards I think. The bullet base doesn't melt, even with soft lead. It's the gas cutting and the deformation caused by the lands that cause the issue....
Forum: Gas Checks
A big benefit is the ability to shoot soft lead bullets, that expand well, out of rifles. The check prevents the soft lead from obturating or causing undue deformation and over pressure. The...
Forum: Our Town
I think you hit it on the head.
The EPA is supposed to release updated regulations on 6/2, in order to further decrease our carbon output. Just speculating but I think the coal producing states...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
2 presses total. I use the Dillon 550 all the time and the single stage sits in a cabinet.
Forum: Smokeless Paper Patching
You should be able to get 2 inch groups with the Lee 125 RF over 5.2 grains of HP38. You might have to load them long, say 1.590. The Rossi's that I owned liked a 140-145 grain magnum load with...
Forum: Leverguns
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Forum: In Remembrance
Thank you for a great post. Your family has been and is an inspiration.
Forum: Our Town
I think the old guys know what works, and also what doesn't. For every item on the "works" list there are probably 10 on the "doesn't work" list.
That's what made them old! The school of hard...
Forum: Leverguns
Read in context it's not racist in any way. IMHO
Sorry for being off topic.
Forum: Leverguns
Woodbutcher: To your original question - 45 Colt lever rifles have been around quite some time, from multiple manufacturers. They have been successful and are a great idea, especially for shooters...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I was the one that questioned if 9mm was legal. Back in post 8 the original poster said handguns larger than 35 cal were legal. The 9mm is NOT larger than 35 cal, it IS 35 caliber. Post 9 is where...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Exactly, the 35 caliber ammo that I see is in the neighborhood of .358. Anything starting w/.35 is 35 caliber isn't it? The post I responded to said it had to be bigger than 35 caliber.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
The small base dies are closer to the minimum specs, so semi-autos will cycle OK. Since you have a bolt gun they really don't come into play for you.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I like the Lee rifle dies and the Dillon rapid trim just fine for 223/556, but I'm not a bench rest guru or long range expert. I load on progressive for an AR (so I crimp) and 99.5% of my shooting...
Forum: Cast Boolits
FYI, Lee will sell a seating die separately for approx $11-13 if I remember right, plus shipping. You can order just the body if that's all you want. They work great as a dedicated crimp die in a...
Forum: Cast Boolits
FYI, the Lee 4 die sets are a 3 die set with the FCD added. Die number 3 in the 4 die set will seat and crimp if thats how you set it up. If you don't use the Pistol FCD then there's no reason to...
Forum: Cast Boolits
For auto loaders that use a taper crimp, crimping as a separate step (in a separate station) after seating helps, the case isn't moving while crimping brass into the lead. Even if it's just a little...
If you have a flat base oven thermometer, place it into one of the cavities. Usually a middle cavity. Get the mold up to 400-410 and give it a try. You may need to go a little warmer or a little...
Forum: Cast Boolits
.093 works well for all around but my favorite is .070. So I had to vote "other".
I tried .040, and couldn't see much of anything through it. That's a tiny hole! I like ghost rings too. I...
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |