I'm obviously not very active here but I've just stumbled across this thread while looking for a little info on a new-to-me cartridge. I've read back a couple pages.
Some here may be interested...
Type: Posts; User: Gartenmeister
Forum: Cast Boolits
I'm obviously not very active here but I've just stumbled across this thread while looking for a little info on a new-to-me cartridge. I've read back a couple pages.
Some here may be interested...
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
Any chance you have a link to this data? Thanks
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
I bought 3lb of IMR 4198 yesterday for just over $40/lb. I've never used this powder, but it seems useful so I am happy to have it.
Question though, should I go buy more of it?? Ammoseek shows...
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
Would you mind sharing your load and/or velocity? I'm guessing 24-25gr? I found 2lb of this stuff in my stash; going to feed it to my K31.
Thanks, others have suggested the same.
It actually does not bulge cases, at least not with the loads I run in it. The 52 on the other hand, now that bulges cases. Badly.
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Wow, thanks for all the quick replies. Sounds like crimp tension is where I need to concentrate. This is something I know very little about. Also, will play with upping the powder charge. Is there...
Hi, first (original) post here for me.
I recently got back into reloading after a serious hiatus, and am loading handgun cartridges for the first time ever. Not casting (yet) but at least loading...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
I'm bringing this thread back from the dead with a related question.
First off, I'm getting back into reloading after a decade hiatus. I know the basics but maybe not some of the finer points.
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Forum: Vintage Reloading Gear
I also have this Lachmiller 100.
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The presses belonged to my late father-in-law who most likely acquired and used them briefly around 1960.
I have a handful of shellholders along with...
Forum: Vintage Reloading Gear
I've got this. Is it a Powerhouse?
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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 |