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    Sticky: Pulled some stuff, made a couple .40 rounds and...

    Pulled some stuff, made a couple .40 rounds and need to try and figure out why I'm having issues with .40. I have PC Lyman 401043s and had a couple that were wonky. Think I'm going to start looking...
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    Sticky: Dropped about 400 .45 Lee 200RNFPs and 1075ish...

    Dropped about 400 .45 Lee 200RNFPs and 1075ish .356 125gr bullets. I have a 2 cavity mold in the .45 and a 6 in the 9mm. Really starting to want a 6 cavity mold in the .45 but the prices are insane...
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    What grain bullets and how many roughly?

    What grain bullets and how many roughly?
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    Sticky: It was 1AM when I finished so I'm counting it as...

    It was 1AM when I finished so I'm counting it as today. :rofl: I got my Lee APP replacement parts on the press, mounted it, set up one of my punch through dies (NOT the new style the old one) and put...
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    Sticky: I was working on my brass tumbler last night, I...

    I was working on my brass tumbler last night, I have one of the Horrible Freight ones that broke at the base I'm trying to fix.

    I did empty some cases today, a ton of calibers. 5.56, 9mm, 243...
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    Sticky: Casted up some Lee 125 LRNs for my 9mm and some...

    Casted up some Lee 125 LRNs for my 9mm and some 200 LRNs for my .45 ACP. Had a pin drop out of the mold mid casting and that was the night. Wish I'd have had a few more .45 ACPs but casting time was...
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    Sticky: Made a few .45 rounds to test and see what Power...

    Made a few .45 rounds to test and see what Power Pistol does in my XD .45. I ran out of the free bottle of Nitro 100 I had laying around pretty much so figured I'd just load up and try to get that...
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    They make 3 different bullets, which one is it?

    They make 3 different bullets, which one is it?
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    Sticky: I powder coated the last of my Lee 105 SWCs,...

    I powder coated the last of my Lee 105 SWCs, finally caught up on powder coating. I did a ton of Lee 125 LRNs, the .452 200gr LRNs and these 105 SWCs a long time ago and never got around to powder...
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    WTB--:.40 S&W capable lead

    I'm looking for some 40 S&W capable boolits. I bought 1K of the 401043 Lymans off a gentleman and I think that it seems to be a really excellent choice based on initial testing. I'd prefer something...
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    Poll: Why would you carry a .357 mag for hunting or...

    Why would you carry a .357 mag for hunting or bear protection loaded with PB? Compared to H110 in a 125gr loading you're talking 600+ ft-lbs less energy and you're talking a 170gr bullet w/H110...
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    I will say oddly I would not in the least thumb...

    I will say oddly I would not in the least thumb my nose at a Lee Classic Turret even though this is a proggy thread. I could be overall content with one.
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    Did one of these on paper over christmas probably...

    Did one of these on paper over christmas probably 4-5 years ago. I wish I'd have made it a reality after seeing yours. Very cool
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    I own both the LNL and the 550. The 550's priming...

    I own both the LNL and the 550. The 550's priming system is far superior to the Hornady. I've heard people say that the 750 would have come out a lot sooner had Hornady had a decent priming system...
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    Sticky: Working on swapping out my clapped out 12" Atlas...

    Working on swapping out my clapped out 12" Atlas Lathe to a less clapped out 10" Atlas Lathe. Yes that has to do with reloading, I need it to start working on some dies and a few other bits. I am...
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    wtb Dillon 550 bits

    I need some Dillon 550 bits. Specifically a shell plate for 243 win (a 308 plate will work) 2 tool heads etc. Anyone got anything laying around they want to part with? Doubt it but figured I'd ask.
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    Sticky: Made 60ish 223 rounds with an end can of RL-12 I...

    Made 60ish 223 rounds with an end can of RL-12 I had laying around. Then proceeded to make a batch with AA 2230 as well emptying out that can. It was free powder so I'm just making blasting/stash...
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    Sticky: Made a few rounds of 9mm, exhausted my supply of...

    Made a few rounds of 9mm, exhausted my supply of coated cast bullets. Need to coat some more up. Also thinking I'm going to retool the Dillon to 5.56 and start cranking that out. Probably just make...
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    Sticky: Made a few rounds of 9mm, exhausted my supply of...

    Made a few rounds of 9mm, exhausted my supply of coated cast bullets. Need to coat some more up. Also thinking I'm going to retool the Dillon to 5.56 and start cranking that out.
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    Some of them are customer owned some of them are...

    Some of them are customer owned some of them are owned by their respective companies. Usually labelled accordingly. A lot of companies won't fill another company's tank.
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    Thanks for the heads up I'll throw that his way....

    Thanks for the heads up I'll throw that his way. Can you resend the email at all?
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    holy smokes it's 1.50 a gallon in winter? I...

    holy smokes it's 1.50 a gallon in winter? I remember when it was 2.50+ back some 15 years ago!
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    Another user asking for assitance

    Hey, the user TyGuy posted on another board asking if anyone's a member here who can help him out. He's having some issues posting. Don't know if it's an error or not but told him I'd pass on the...
  24. It would have been slightly hotter than the 32...

    It would have been slightly hotter than the 32 ACP they used en masse during WWI, so likely seen as an improvement. Something like a 20-25% increase in energy. Definitely not a 9mm luger though.

    I...
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    To those of you thinking about doing the test...

    To those of you thinking about doing the test there's practice apps that are super helpful. My advice is pick one or three up.
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

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