First off, my name is Bill. New to using cast bullets. I am not making them, just consuming them.
I am looking into buying an M39. Before I do so I want to have a good load using a ready to shoot cast bullet.
Can you help me out? I have several questions:
1) if I buy a neck sizing die, does it punch the primers out as well? What do you recommend?
2) Do I need to crimp a load if I use the Lyman M die? If yes, does a .30-06 crimp die work?
3) who makes good .308-.312 diameter bullets heavier than 190 grains?
4) When do I use filler like dacron? What is it's purpose?
5) I have an rcbs pro trimmer, do I need a special plate/shell holder? If yes, what do you recommend?
6) do I need a shell holder for my press made for 7.62r? If yes, what do you recommend?
7) anyone ever try a load using Red Dot pistol powder?
Switch gears real quick for an M1 Garand:
8) how much of a crimp do I need for a 311299 load?
Thank you very much for all the help you can give!
Bill