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  1. A few years ago I flew to Ca and needed to drive...

    A few years ago I flew to Ca and needed to drive a uhaul back to Texas. I declared a handgun at the airport and when we landed I thought it went first class while I rode coach. But I didn’t have any...
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    As time goes on and I hear new ways scammers take...

    As time goes on and I hear new ways scammers take advantage of people, I wish the rules would also evolve to something like a 60/60 rule. No offense intended but I appreciate the rule and the ones...
  3. Thread: 410 Again?

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    According to my Speer reloading handbook, safe...

    According to my Speer reloading handbook, safe loads are listed not to exceed 25,000 C.U.P for a 45 Colt on a Contender. That equates to 19,998 PSI.
    Hornady lists my 410 skeet load at 9,300 PSI...
  4. Thread: 410 Again?

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    Forum: Shot Guns

    I bought some Hornady 00 #6400. 4 of the shot...

    I bought some Hornady 00 #6400. 4 of the shot stack nice in the wad, which should give a good crimp. I can push the loaded wad through the TC choke that comes standard with the 410/45 Colt barrel....
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    Forum: Shot Guns

    I’m still trying to put together a load. Could...

    I’m still trying to put together a load. Could you share the pictures?
  6. Thread: 410 Again?

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    What I’m finding: A CB5050-410HS wad (the same...

    What I’m finding:
    A CB5050-410HS wad (the same wad I use to reload for skeet) has an internal depth of ~1.317”.
    A 00 buckshot is 0.33” diameter and weighs 60 gr.
    In the wad I can stack 4-00 balls...
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    410 Buckshot loads?

    Ugh, math again.
    I have ( had before the terrible boating accident) a TC Super 14 w/ 410/45 Colt barrel.
    Hornady lists 410 load data, on their reloading website, using 3-0.375” lead balls, and...
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    Some will advise against polygonal rifling but...

    Some will advise against polygonal rifling but you should research that topic yourself. I shoot a Kimber 1911 in 9 mm.
  9. Thread: 410 Again?

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    Here’s something a little confusing to me. ...

    Here’s something a little confusing to me.
    Hornady makes/sells and has 000 buckshot on their website. Diameter is 0.350
    I downloaded a chart that shows diameters of all the buckshot. Their...
  10. Thread: 410 Again?

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    410 Again?

    Yep. It’s been too cold for me to get outdoors so I’m still in the 410 rabbit hole.

    Can anyone share their 410 buckshot reloading results? I am beginning this journey of 410 buckshot reloading...
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    I wipe mine with my gun rag when the bullets...

    I wipe mine with my gun rag when the bullets begin to stick in the mold. The rag has oil on it and that seems to be my fix.
  12. Thread: Judge Help

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    This discussion has given me great information...

    This discussion has given me great information plus sent me down a rabbit trail. I have a Super 14 and O/U in 410 and I’m wanting to load some buckshot, mostly for fun.
  13. Thread: Judge Help

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    Where can I find buckshot reloading information...

    Where can I find buckshot reloading information for the 410?
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    Forum: Our Town

    How in the world do you know that?

    How in the world do you know that?
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    Forum: Boolit Lube !

    I have one but I use Hi-Tec coatings. I just use...

    I have one but I use Hi-Tec coatings. I just use it for sizing the bullets.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I’ll monitor the bullet weight. Check a bullet...

    I’ll monitor the bullet weight. Check a bullet you like for hardness and weigh it. Add what you need to the pot to get the same bullet weight.
  17. Thread: Judge Help

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    I’ve seen several recent tests and the Judge...

    I’ve seen several recent tests and the Judge seems like a great home defense pistol. As long as the shooter understands the limitations it should perform. Now I must get/borrow one to shoot it myself.
  18. Thread: Judge Help

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    I’m watching videos showing the Win PDX1 defense...

    I’m watching videos showing the Win PDX1 defense ammo being shot from a Judge. That combination looks like a great defensive combination for home use. I didn’t see a grouping of the BB’s but that...
  19. Thread: Judge Help

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    Oops. I posted the same post twice.

    Oops. I posted the same post twice.
  20. Thread: Judge Help

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    I want to thank you for your input and time it...

    I want to thank you for your input and time it took. This group has given me options to consider and weigh the pros and cons. My biggest concern is that a single projectile might not meet the target...
  21. Thread: Nice exercise

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    Thanks for sharing. Great pictures and story, I...

    Thanks for sharing. Great pictures and story, I enjoyed it very much.
  22. Thread: Judge Help

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    That’s exactly what I think I need, very close...

    That’s exactly what I think I need, very close quarters. Can you suggest where I can find reloading information for a 410 handgun?
  23. Thread: Judge Help

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    Hmm. This sounds interesting. I have some 110 gr...

    Hmm. This sounds interesting. I have some 110 gr JHP’s. Have you duplicated the rounds?
  24. Thread: Judge Help

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    These posts are great input. To further explain:...

    These posts are great input. To further explain:
    Home defense to be kept next to the bed.
    The person is older and can’t hold steady to aim.
    Dogs are out. In their eyes, animals belong outside. ...
  25. Thread: Judge Help

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    Ok. Based on opinions, the Judge is not the...

    Ok. Based on opinions, the Judge is not the handgun for him.
    Any suggestions for a light, small, home defense for someone with shaky hands?
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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