Yes, removed the plastic piece( that snap ring takes some patience) and lubed.
Type: Posts; User: troyboy
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Yes, removed the plastic piece( that snap ring takes some patience) and lubed.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Just an FYI, RCBS will provide everything to bring the press back to work ready condition. All that is required are part numbers and a phone call. You can download the parts breakdown from the...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Run mine auto index or manual like a 550. Convert to single stage and load anything from 25acp to 50 bmg. First order of buisness is remove the factory powder measure system and use the case...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I had a bunch. Bought, got running, sold. They worked. Just required attention to detail. Would I buy again? Sure if the price was agreeable.
Look on THE auction site. Seems all dies are more, equal to, or close enough to new when you calculate shipping, it's better to buy new. In my opinion used dues should go for 1/2 of new..... unless...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
How many different cartridges? Dunno with 300 a month one caliber progressive would be quick but different calibers, Redding, Lee, Lyman, Rcbs turret? Believe you me, I'm no Dillon fan, but from a...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Linkage, interchagable shell holders, 7/8 dies, primer disposal........ everything is essentially the same at present save the Coax.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I had the same problem with the auto disk and light charges of tight group. Stopped using tight group because of it.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Why is carbide not available? Where is it imported from?
Forum: Our Town
Mr Smale hit the nail on the head very early in this conversation. It's all about the few controlling the many. Evidently many contributing to this thread don't understand the meaning of his words or...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Well I want a Rolex. It's top of the heap for watches in my opinion and I collect watches. If one felt the same about reloading equipment then this may be their Rolex. Why the following for...
Forum: In Remembrance
He was a wealth of information and will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences go out to your family.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Yes both the RCBS Ammomaster and a Hornady version.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Prudence dictates starting at minimum and working up. Each firearm is unique and should be treated as such. These are the rules and as such,should be adhered to no matter the verified load data.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I just use the dies as originally intended. Single stage and progressive.....
I have a Ruger 9mm blackhawk cylinder that id like to have rechambered to 357 B&D. Can anybody reccomend a gunsmith? Thanks
Forum: Our Town
Good day. Can anyone reccomend a gunsmith to rechamber a revolver cylinder to 44 Bain and Davis? Thanks
Forum: Our Town
My house and property are in Pilot Mtn NC. Beautiful place to live. Charlotte is 2 hours ish, Winston Salem 30 min, Greensboro 45 min, Raligh 2 hours ish. In the mountains, love the place....
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
Good day. I have a 9mm Blackhawk cylinder that I would like to have rechambered to 357 Bain and Davis. Do any of you know of a Smith that would do this?
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
I stopped using it due to the metering issues I was having progressive loading.
I load with a progressive and sort all brass by headstamp. Constiency is my goal.
Forum: Our Town
I enjoy the shows. Enjoy looking at the different firearms and knives. There is always something of interest. Who cares if some items are overpriced. Life is about the journey. The nice thing now is...
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 |