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I have the 4 hole turret press and I am getting seating variation up to .025, which is frustrating. I was wondering if I needed to get a single stage press for my precise 30-06 loads.

Here is a video for you - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Url1QguVhHE

Note it is a long 3 second count when the color changes. With the hand blow torch method, I am a believer that as long as you...

My understanding is heating the brass to a specific temp which is translated to about 3 seconds and you see the color change and you feel the the bottom of the case get warm. This properly anneals...

I hand anneal and do not even put in water. I just set it down to cool. I discovered this method is used by many people. I have found it to be effective and efficient for my needs. I do a lot of...

Agreed. Kills everything and anything at any range. Seems it is truly the number 1 multi-purpose caliber. 357 was my #2 and is in the lead right now. And I understand why. Before i voted I...

My comment was not to be taken as Winchester Mirokus are not good. I know they are very well made. I’m just saying the 92 I have in 44 mag is not impressive other than fit and finish. If I loaded...

I have a Henry 357 carbine and it shoots extremely well and it being so short it is easy handling and the lever action is super smooth. So I can say this product is very good. I think Henry makes...

I've read enough on here and throughout other forums that annealing 45-70 cases has benefits, so I have been doing it after a few firings. Even not resizing and not crimping it has benefits of...

Wow. Varget for 85? They are doing some serious price gouging. Cabela's and powdervalleyinc pretty much have the common powders and at decent prices. Just got Varget for 45. Swiss 1.5 for 30. I...

Another update on my 1874 Pedersoli Sharps with BP. Lots of progress on grouping. Load was 68gr of Swiss 1.5 with .060 fiber wad and 520gr boolits at .460. OAL was about .015 from the lands. I...

Thanks Larry. So when powder is not fully burned up, what issues/problems will that cause? Obviously it is a waste of powder and a dirtier barrel but anything else to consider? Thanks.

I saw in one of my reloading manuals using Varget for a 45-70 smokeless load. Anyone have experience with this powder in any of their 45-70 rifles?

I did have a fellow range buddy give me some of his 405 HB loads and they did work well at 100 - 150. I prefer to use the 500gr bullets because my TD has the Buffington sights. I know you can...

Yes, it was hard to measure and I had to do it quite a bit to make sure I was getting it correct. Thanks for the specific info and sharing!

Also, what lead ratio are you using and how well does...

Late to the game on this thread but thought I'd share my experiences with you even though I am fairly new to all this. I have the 1888 model which is the Buffington sights and the ramrod bayonet....

Thanks for posting these M-Tecs. I finally was able to slug my bore and I got one the big ones at .464, so I have many adjustments to make now. I am researching Accurate moulds to be able to cast...

I started with a mentor on reloading smokeless but of course moved to manuals and videos. Once i decided to get into the BP game, I started reading here and then made an account to start connecting...

OK, thanks Frank. I just got into BP, so haven't tried PPBs yet. Another thing to try!

Thanks Mack. I finally got around to slugging the bore to my TD and discovered I have one of those huge groove diameters - .464. So another factor to change. I hope my Lee universal expanding die...

Thanks for that tip M-Tecs. The rifle got parkerized so it has a nice flat finish rather than producing any glare. Never heard about marking the sight.

That is great to know Tom! Really appreciate you taking the time to pass on this info. I'm definitely open to having a spare and keeping the original. Best, Tom

Really good points Larry. If there is one thing that I am the worst at when focusing on all the components of a shot is the front sight/crosshairs. Yes, I mentioned in my first post that you...

Correct, I am using the ladder sight for grouping. I use the battle sight sometimes to ring steel at 400 and beyond. The ladder sight aperture is still large. The 200 mark on the ladder sight gets...

Copy all, Robert. Thanks.

Hunting, guns, boats and lakes. Very cool! I am envious.