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The first cartridge I ran through a sizing die was a 45-70 round for one of my Marlins. 45-70 ammo was costly (even back when all other ammo was cheap), hard to come by in my area, and reloading...

I would love to catch a N-SSA shoot, but I don't think I'll have weekends off for at least a few months. I put some more rounds through the Armi Enfield and it definitely appears to favor heavier...

Other than recreational shooting, I plan on using my Enfield to take advantage of the extra muzzle loading hunting seasons and muzzle loader only areas we have in state. So I was hoping to utilize...

Thanks for the quick replies. I don't think I will surpass 70 grains of FFG. I am using pure lead for my minies, but GabbyM got me thinking and it probably is taking more powder to properly expand...

Finally after months and months of waiting I received my Armi-sport 3-band Enfield a few weeks ago. I ordered this one to replace a Zouave that was stolen years ago, and wow have these things gone...

Economics was the very first reason. I had access to all the free wheel weights I could haul away and attending college kept me poor. Then it became more of a hobby. Now I have a family and kids...

I almost always get a "bang-flop" from my rifles using jacketed bullets. I hit the deer at a sharp angle through the shoulder and take out the heart as well. Ruins some meat, but it sure beats...

I use the Lee 230 grain TC tumble lube bullet in my XD-45 Tactical. I've loaded them over Clays, Bullseye, Green Dot, and Titegroup. Never has jammed, it is very accurate (with all powders...

Can one expect the same limitations with 41 magnum chambered Model 57's? I own a 1970's vintage 57 and I was considering having a mold made to drop a 250 grain (or heavier) Keith. So far I have...

"You can get primers at the local Walmart?? In 20+ years of reloading I've never seen primers (other than BP stuff) at a Walmart." Yup Moonie, our Walmarts sell reloading components. In fact they...

$32 per 1,000 at the local Walmarts and still $40+ at the local gun shops here, but at least they finally have some in stock. Had to break down and buy a couple thousand CCI at Walmart due to being...

I have some limited experience taking game with a 45 ACP. I have taken white tail deer and smaller. In my experience I would go as heavy as possible. I second the Lee 255 RF if it will feed well. ...

+1 for the XD-45. I have the 5" Tactical. It loves cheap Lee 230 grain TC TL sized .452. Previously I would not own a "plastic" pistol. But now, I have not missed my 1911's at all since I bought...

I've owned several Taurus revolvers and a few Taurus auto loaders over the years. Some of the revolvers were very accurate, and all functioned 100%. I currently own a new Taurus 38 snubbie. It has...

"Normal" leading for me is a light streak here or there that comes out easily with a few passes of a brass brush regardless if I fire 20 rounds or 500 rounds before cleaning. Oddly, at least with...

I have had the chance to shoot AR-15's from Stag Arms, Bushmaster, S&W, RRA, and a number of custom builds lately. I personally own a Stag Arms 16" carbine. I ordered a stripped Stag lower, put the...

Having shot samples of both I would have to recommend a CZ over a Ruger. So another vote for CZ.

I second the Lee 230 TC TL. Accurate and reliable out of my 45 auto loaders, easy to cast, etc.

All the walmarts I've been to in WV carry reloading stuff that I know of. They have always had shotgun primers, but I've not seen anything else in a while. They usually carry CCI primers. My local...

I actually saw CCI primers at my local Walmart yesterday for the first time in over a year. I bought the last 700 CCI small pistol primers they had (I'm about out of everything). The guy working...

The long explanation from the tech at S&W was that they really have no internal parts for S&W's made prior to 1958 left and that by their rule they just don't service anything made prior to 1958. He...

Thanks for the reply! I called them and they sounded very knowledgable and very reasonable. My old M&P may just get a new tube afterall.

I have an older S&W M&P in 38 special. The barrel has a ring of pitting about an inch down the tube from the forcing cone and accuracy is suffering. I contacted S&W's service center and they would...

My CZ 550 FS in 6.5x55 is a sub-MOA rifle when I do my part. It easily out shoots my CZ 550 American premium in 30-06 which wears a standard stock. I think my CZ 550 FS is a bit heavy for what it...

Several years ago I bought two Lyman lube/sizers and all the dies, lube sticks, punches, etc. that go with them for my 38 and 45 pistols when I first started casting. I picked up a cheap Lee kit...