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I love old threads that come back to life. I have, and reload for both the 358 Winchester and 9.3x62 Mauser. If, in the past 2+ years, the OP hasn't made a decision, I will offer the opinion that...

I use Lee Quick Trim dies for every caliber I own, including my 9.3x63. The 9.3 is a custom trim die that Lee was kind enough to make for me. I really like their trim dies and have both the manual...

Starline is good brass and even better when annealed. It is all I use in my 45-70's. The Cabela's in my area keeps a good stock of Starline brass and I may try it in a couple of handgun calibers at...

It's OK to bash Lee presses and their other reloading equipment including powder measures and dies. Many of us who use Lee equipment day after day producing accurate reloads don't pay much...

I replaced my Rock Chucker with a Lee Classic Turret Press and I have been very happy with the improvement in my reloading process. I liked the tolerances and mechanics of this press so much that I...

The last rifle purchased was a Lyman Model of 1878 (Sharps 1877 "Creedmore") made by Pedersoli. I replaced the rear Lyman tang sights with a Kelly Soule long range sight.

My Ruger M77 in 358 Win has a special place in my safe (it comes out pretty often) and is one of my favorites. It has been deer hunting several times now and elk hunting once (unfortunately didn't...

I like the Emmert's formula and currently substitute 5% lanolin and reduce the canola oil by 5%. It can get really hot here in OK in the summer so, I think I'm going to try adding a tablespoon or so...

Clay M, I don't think I've ever seen a Ruger #1 in .405 Win. I can understand why it is one of your favorites. A few years ago, I had an opportunity to buy a "newer" model of Teddy Roosevelt's...

Lyman Model of 1878 (1877 Pedersoli 45-70 Sharps reproduction). I recently added a Kelley Soule long distance sight.

I am a fairly recent convert to Ballistol and now it is pretty much all I use for gun cleaning….black powder or otherwise. At first, I was skeptical but, the stuff really works.

Most all of my rifles are used for hunting and have scopes of one brand or another…mostly Leupold's or Burris. The only exception are my two 45-70's. On my Ruger #1 I installed Skinner (ghost ring...

Unless I plan to full length resize a case with my Lee or other brand dies, I use a Lee Universal Decapping Die. It is what you need if you plan to neck size or if you are partially resizing a case....

Unless there is a wholesale change in existing powders or jacketed and cast bullets, I think my Lyman 49th and Lyman Cast Bullet 4th Edition have me well covered for a long time to come. I have 7...

I reload for several different calibers that perform better with some degree of a crimp. For most, I have switched to Lee factory crimp dies. These calibers include 30-30, 358 Win and 45-70. I have...

I've got too many hobbies…reloading, hunting (hogs, deer, elk and turkey), sporting clays and skeet shooting, fishing, golf and guitar. I'll soon be 65 and will be retiring in less than 2 months. ...

MT Chambers and Runfiverun, thanks for putting the weight difference into perspective. I am anxious to get started reloading for the new rifle.

Again, thanks to all for your help and responses. I believe you are all correct. I emailed the company and received a prompt response. The bullets weigh more because they were cast at 12 BHN,...

Thanks for your responses. I guess my main concern is that I ordered 500 grain .459 bullets but they are all weighed-out in the 520 grain range. Also, I brought out the calipers and the sampling...

Recently, I ordered some 500 grain .459 cast, RN Bullets from a reputable company for reloading in a Sharps 45-70. I was planning to use Accurate 5744 smokeless powder with these heavier bullets. I...

My brother has a Dillon 550. It is a great press (I sometimes wish I had room for one). He really likes the speed and operation of the press until he has to change the setup for different calibers....

In the past, I have owned an RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme and currently have access to two Dillion 550B's (I really like Dillion presses) along with a Lyman Turret Press. That said, most of my personal...

I had the exact same problem with Grizzly Cartridge Co on an order of Cast Performance boolits. They immediately charged my credit card and after a month, no sign of my order. I emailed them twice...

If you haven't already done so, you may want to consider investing in a Hornady or Sinclair OAL Gauge to measure the length of your chamber. Using this tool along with a headspace gauge, you should...

I too don't own 10 of each but here is what I have, although I probably would not consider all of them the "best".

Pistol/Revolver
- 45/45ACP (w/moon clips), 410 Shot Shell (S&W Governor) (one of...