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My experience is similar to El Bibliotecario. I also spent some time in the AMU in the late 80's. This looks like a "service pistol" with a wooden grips and a beavertail grip safety added on by a...

So I'm casting pistol bullets using COWW and a little 50/50 bar solder. Of course I flux the mix with a wooden dowel stirring well. Things are going well and it's time for a lunch break. I leave...

If you're serious about bears getting you, then I would opt for a revolver over a semiauto. If a bear is close enough to be a threat and can run at you at 30 mph, then the last thing you need is a...

You can find 45 full wad cutters at Matt's bullets:

https://www.mattsbullets.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=68_82&zenid=jelj7016dkaqp0mu7kfbigf110

They're a boutique outfit, so the prices...

Have you seen Titan Reloading?

https://www.titanreloading.com/product-category/titan-reloading-products/

Matt's has a few 45 wadcutters.

https://www.mattsbullets.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=68_82&zenid=r3icl00trhr0lsr1mgv8bi00m3

I have used the 165 gr WC in my S&W 25 for bullseye...

The USAMU has done many tests on these issues you mention and it doesn't make much difference at all. They tried bullet seating depths, mixed headstamp brass, different primers, case length and...

I'll let you in on a secret. Magnum primers are not much different from regular. The difference is they add powdered aluminum (or a similar metal) to raise the temperature of the flame. This is to...

Actually, WCC is Western Cartridge Co. At one time they partnered with Winchester, hence the W-W headstamp. It is very good brass that will last you a long time. The field issue ammo usually has...

Very rare for a Ruger to have problems. But they will make it right when you send it back. Usually no charge, either.

Matt's has gas checked bullets for 45LC you're looking for. They're a boutique outfit so their prices are a bit higher, but I can attest to their quality and fast shipping. They will size to your...

Proven loads from bullseye competition shooters who demand accuracy:
148 HBWC over 2.7 WST or 2.8 BE. Usually a 25 yd. load, but can work at 50 in some guns.
158 LRN or SWC over 4.3 Unique or...

My 1873 replica will only handle standard pressure loads (under 14k cup). I can still get 1000 fps with a 160 gr. SWC over 7.0 gr. Titegroup with only 9k cup.

Lee Reloading Manual #2 has lots...

+1 on Matt's Bullets. Quality bullets and fast delivery. They will size bullets to your specs. They're a smaller boutique operation, so their prices are a bit higher.
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The most accurate load for my wad gun is 3.8 WST under a 200 or 185 LSWC. Bullseye shooters swear by it. A 10-12 recoil spring will make sure it functions properly. Just under 2" groups at 50 yds....

+1 on the Lee Factory Crimp Die. I use the Lee 200 RF in my 35 Whelen. The issue of not chambering is usually because of using the bullet seating die to crimp the bullet in place. Crimping is a...

I've dabbled in primer remaking with "Prime-All". That's the old military H48 corrosive stuff (but they won't tell you that). First thing I learned was their method of "a scoop of this and 2 scoops...

"What comes next? Who knows: phasers? Lasers? Blasters? Hand flamers? Check Buck Rogers or Star Wars--those are as good a guess as any that I can make."


How about a broomhandle mauser in 30...

Among bullseye shooters, 2.7 WST under a 148 gr full wadcutter is considered "the load" in 38 Spl. At 710 fps it's not a screamer, but boy is it ever accurate. 3.3 WST with a 158 gr. SWC or LRN...

I'm enjoying mine. I bought a Howell conversion cylinder in 45 Colt. Accuracy is minute of pie plate at 100. With the BP cylinder I found that conicals like the Lee 200 gr. are more accurate than...

The best explanation (or theory) I've heard is that since it is very slow burning, too much space in the case can allow primer spark to light the back end AND at the same time jump up to the front...

I've used that 165 gr. wadcutter. It's from Matt's Bullets. It is not a DEWC. Since it has a crimp groove, it should be loaded as you have it pictured. However, I absolutely love that bullet in my...

I've seen 4 boxes of PPU 22 Jet ammo in my local Sportsman's Warehouse. They've been sitting there quite a while.

A 22 for self defense is advisable only for experts since your limited to head and neck shots. I mean someone with serious competition experience. But yes, it's much better than no gun at all.
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Not sure how many times, but yes, that little brass cup gets worked a lot. Firing pin hit has to be flattened out. My practice is to anneal the cups after I flatten them out. Just pass a propane...