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    You sell it on these sites. I bought an old...

    You sell it on these sites.

    I bought an old RCBS “O” press for $40 to learn how to load with for my first cartridge- the S&W magnum. Now thousands of loads later I am still using it and don’t...
  2. Poll: Very, very small amount, and I clean the die...

    Very, very small amount, and I clean the die after about 50 of them. Please don’t use my vote as standard advice since I only have been loading for just under 2 years
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    At least for the the .500 I prefer Starline,...

    At least for the the .500 I prefer Starline, especially over Hornady. The latter are consistently too short and either too thick (or unpliable) because I have to bell them more to seat properly
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    I have the Lee tripod one. It does have a weight...

    I have the Lee tripod one. It does have a weight hanger for support, but I never used it. I just hold the press in my left hand to counter the forces if needed, but the design is very sturdy and...
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    Poll: Lyman Gen 6 RCBS M500 Ego Dante mg scale I...

    Lyman Gen 6
    RCBS M500
    Ego Dante mg scale

    I learned to load when I was on 90 day mil orders at Wright Patterson AFB Jan - Mar 2021. Was in the middle of winter and needed something to do besides...
  6. obersaber, by chance if you happen see see this,...

    obersaber, by chance if you happen see see this, if you don’t mind mentioning where you modified the 4” to a 3”? I am very interested in this.
    Pictured below ��
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  7. HiTek coating and forcing cone/barrel health

    In terms of forcing cone erosion and barrel health, is there an advantage with the HiTek coated cast option over the standard copper plated options? In other words, will the HiTek loads be less...
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    I shot these 400 grain Woodleigh loads through my...

    I shot these 400 grain Woodleigh loads through my 4” S&W 500 destroying the sandbag. Don’t have my load logbook here for details, but used H110

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    As seen below, the jacketed flat soft...
  9. My wife has the SAS. She doesn't like the recoil...

    My wife has the SAS. She doesn't like the recoil with this compact so now we are in the market for an alternative, and it looks like I will be adopting it. I would like to mention that I have no...
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    I am by no means a subject matter dude here but...

    I am by no means a subject matter dude here but if I wouldn't notice anything after scratching my fingernail over surface corrosion areas, I would load, shoot, and worry about tumbling afterwards,...
  11. I have had unsatisfactory results with the CFE...

    I have had unsatisfactory results with the CFE BLK and I suspect it is due to the short 3.3" barrel. Published loads were compressed with cramming 53 gr in there and first off this powder didn't...
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    You saying that out of Federal, Winchester,...

    You saying that out of Federal, Winchester, Starline, CBC, and PPU, only the latter one sticks, or does it just stick more often?

    And it isn't powder related, or load pressure related?

    I have...
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    Is it the same cylinder each time?

    Is it the same cylinder each time?
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    Wonder if a little extra roll crimp with magnum...

    Wonder if a little extra roll crimp with magnum match primers might help too.
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    That would be a horrible combination in theory,...

    That would be a horrible combination in theory, but probably would be fun to try.

    I have used cfeblk and imr 4759 for the 44 mag 240gr berry's fmj fp with pleasant results. Which would be almost...
  16. If I lived in a high risk bear attack...

    If I lived in a high risk bear attack environment, my 3.5" 500 loaded with 500 grain HRNDY XTP FP's to close to 1200 ft/sec 25 yds (near max for the that short barrel) would make me feel safe(r). I...
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    Have you tried unopened soda's? They're a hoot! ...

    Have you tried unopened soda's? They're a hoot! Just don't let the wife catch you
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    Just have several revolvers of high octane type. ...

    Just have several revolvers of high octane type. 25yds to 110yds always unsupported, and occasionally one handed. I use my cell phone in 4K to video and review it to sight in.
  19. The Hornady cases are nice, but end up being...

    The Hornady cases are nice, but end up being shorter. I prefer starline due to how well the bullets seat for me. Large rifle Magnum primers are best for H110 types of powder
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    I wish it was just a 3" without any compensators....

    I wish it was just a 3" without any compensators.

    I thought the lead comp was to minimize fouling at on the front sight paint
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    Poll: I have been loading just over 3 months now, for...

    I have been loading just over 3 months now, for the 500 S&W only. Loaded about 300 various 500 loads and have tried lilgun, IMR SR-4759, CFEBLK, and H110.

    H110 I have to say is by far the funnest...
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    I bought 5 lbs of this recently, for my 500. Was...

    I bought 5 lbs of this recently, for my 500. Was on the shelf for $24 a lb and gathered them up over few months. Already burned up 2 lbs. This powder I used for learning how to reload. Easy to...
  23. I think a powder on a slightly slow side loaded...

    I think a powder on a slightly slow side loaded moderately with a bullet on the light side will be very showy. Will sting the hand though

    My fire rings hit the target at 15 yds out of a 500...
  24. Single stage, for me starting first loads 3 weeks...

    Single stage, for me starting first loads 3 weeks ago, allow fine tuning case flair and roll crimp. I also used cases varying 0.004" in length per batch, no need to trim cases if I am still finding...
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    As I reached for my new 629 I realized I left the...

    As I reached for my new 629 I realized I left the lock turned to the left when fiddling with it earlier, and the key was in my lunchbox.
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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