Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
Today, 07:48 AM
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Re: For the AR gurus, I need some advice..
WHSmithIV:
Your choices are highly dependent on what you want to do with the gun. You do have several choice: Varmint, Target shooting, plinking, hunting. Each probably has an ideal set up. Are...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
Yesterday, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 404
Re: Primer problem?
stev32k:
If the primer is still partial outside the primer pocket then my Dillon RL550B locks up too. But flush primers, where the press would not lock up, is not good enough. A primer seated...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
Yesterday, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 151
Re: A Happy Camper I Am Tonight!
I also have a BLR 81 in 243. But mine is all steel and I don't think it was made in Japan (it in the safe so I can't easily check). I bought it in 1990. It too is a superb gun. I have a scope on mine...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
Yesterday, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 129
Re: A question about .40 S&W conversion barrels
siplace:
I am not a GLOCK guy at all but I suspect changing the barrel may solve the bulging case problem but introducing a new one: jams.
I suspect that the GLOCK feed ramp, that leaves too...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
Yesterday, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 404
Re: Primer problem?
It makes no difference if some of the guns fire without a problem and only a couple are having a problem. High primers are NOT correct and should be fully seated. Ammo MUST BE reliable!
Most press...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-16-2013, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 404
Re: Primer problem?
In 25+ years of reloading handgun loads I have never cleaned one primer pocket in a handgun case. I have never had any problem with the residue left in the primer pocket allowing a new primer to...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-16-2013, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 291
Re: Bolt won't lock down
Originally Posted by slayer:
If you have to carry more bullets than your magazine holds when hunting it's time for a new sport.
Why is it that no matter how prudent and safety oriented any...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-15-2013, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 291
Re: Bolt won't lock down
Semi-auto gun ammo should be crimped too as well a hunting loads. Any ammo that gets rough handling whether in the gun or in your pocket needs a crimp. My target gun ammo is usually not crimped. But...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-15-2013, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 291
Re: Bolt won't lock down
I hate LEE stuff EXCEPT for the LEE RIFLE Factory Crimp Die (FCD). The differences between it and a regular roll crimp are:
Roll crimps are where the end of the case mouth run into a edge inside...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-15-2013, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 176
More revelations in consistency vs accuracy
In still another "Handloader" Magazine article, this time by John Haviland, in the February 2013 issue, pg 46 there was a test for the effect in variations from cartridge case intermixing and powder...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-14-2013, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 364
Re: Start up reloading equipment advice
mikld:
That's the value of the Dillion RL550B. You start reloading with it as a single stage. Then you can move to turret press operation (only one case on the table at a time). THEN, when you are...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-14-2013, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 364
Re: Start up reloading equipment advice
jakmak52:
The Dillon RL550B is a Progressive press regardless that it does not have auto advance. The definition of a Progressive press is that it does multiple operation at once where a raw case...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-14-2013, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 404
Re: Primer problem?
The two scenarios mentioned above are my guess too (high primers or light hammer strike).
In tests done a few years ago by one of the gun magazines the Winchester primers were some of the most...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-13-2013, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 553
Re: To those of you who weigh every charge
stev32k:
I have collapsed shoulders on some new rifle case even though they were chamfered on the mouth. If any brass I am reloading (I load for over 30 different cartridges and have all sorts of...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-13-2013, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 553
Re: To those of you who weigh every charge
stev32k:
Your method obviously works for you but here are a couple of things I found out over the years:
The hardest brass to reload for me is new brass. That is because the inside of the case...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-13-2013, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 553
Re: To those of you who weigh every charge
My viewpoint comes from owning a progressive press. A typical reloading session for me is a couple hundred rounds. The time wasted weighing each load would greatly increase my time reloading. So I...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-12-2013, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 553
Re: To those of you who weigh every charge
I set up my Dillion measure and run for many rounds before I randomly check it again. I have never found it more than a tenth off if I use spherical powders or short cut extruded powders.
I did...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-12-2013, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,942
Re: High standard pistols
therewolf:
My High Standard has a red dot on it. There are mounts for these guns, both the Trophy/Citation and the Victor. On older guns it may take some drilling and tapping but that is true for...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-12-2013, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 171
Re: 1:7 Twist okay for 223/5.56 55gr?
Years ago? How about Speer #1035 52 gr (not 55 gr as I first posted) in the last 5 years. And in a 1 in 8 twist. The 1 in 7 or 8 barrels were designed for longer heavier bullets. Why not shoot ammo...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-11-2013, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 553
Re: To those of you who weigh every charge
mikld:
If you read the article you will see that Barsness' premise is that all other variable of reloading swamp out powder measurement errors in the + and - 0.2 grain range. You can make the...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-11-2013, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 171
Re: 1:7 Twist okay for 223/5.56 55gr?
The ability of light bullets to survive the fast twist is a function of how well they are made. Just because they come from a name manufacturer is not enough. They have to be designed and made to...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-11-2013, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 642
Re: Ammo shortage.
It is hoarding!!! Every time ammo comes in people who already have enough buy more. That's hoarding.
It is the mindset of most people that OBAMA is not done with gun controls. While the AW ban...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-11-2013, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 171
Re: 1:7 Twist okay for 223/5.56 55gr?
AHH...Not so fast! You say 55 grain bullets in a fast twist 223? There can be a problem.
A fast twist like 1 in 7 is meant for longer heavy bullets in the 70 grain class (69, 75,77, etc). They...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-11-2013, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 553
Re: To those of you who weigh every charge
There are reasons to weigh every charge: extremely low volume, no measure, bad measure. But for general reloading, wasting one's time weighing each load probably will gain you nothing in the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-10-2013, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 286
Re: Can't crimp undersized bullets
My experience years ago with Hornady was the same. They hold their purse close to their vest and are reluctant to open it even if the problem is theirs.
If I were you I would reward them with a...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-10-2013, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 553
To those of you who weigh every charge
In browsing back into a "Hand Loader" magazine, Feb 2013, Page 34, I found an article by John Barsness entitled "The 'Exact' Amount of Powder".
The article points out the fallacy of weighing every...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-06-2013, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 594
Re: PROGRESSIVE PRESS
Caneman:
The definition of a progressive press is that for every pull of the handle a finish round falls off the press. The case progressively moves from process to process through the press .
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-06-2013, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,942
Re: High standard pistols
The Hi Std's to stay away from are actually based on city of manufacture.
The earlier MIlitary grip guns (106) and up from Hamden Connecticut are the desirable collector guns due to the better...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-06-2013, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 594
Re: PROGRESSIVE PRESS
sevt_chevelle said:
"a progressive can't do everything and sometimes a single stage is needed."
Ah Ha!!!!!
You have pointed out the very reason, if you don't need volume loading, that the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-04-2013, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 220
Re: Hornady 9mm Dies
There are two different versions of LEE Factory Crimp Dies(FCD): Rifle and Pistol.
The Rifle version uses a collet to horizontally crimp the case. With this version you can distort the bullets if...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-03-2013, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 286
Re: Can't crimp undersized bullets
stev32k:
A couple of points:
Hornady has been getting a lot of bad press here lately: Progressive presses and their auto advance mechanisms and now bullets.
Something is happening at...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-02-2013, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 369
Re: colt woodsmen
bigdad5:
It depends on the model but I paid that much for my used Colt Match Target third generation (1955) 20 years ago! Colt Woodsman pistols are collectable and collectors drive the prices up....
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
05-01-2013, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 323
Re: Mitchell 8mm Mauser
My son-in-law is a studied Mauser collector. He inspected a Mitchell Mauser and said it was a Russian Capture. That is, it was confiscated by the Russians as they overrode the German army at the end...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
05-01-2013, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 229
Re: GSG 1911 ejection concerns...
aceman58:
1911's with 22LR conversions can be extremely accurate. But there is a key to those guns excellent accuracy.
The one that comes to mind (as I have one) is the Marvel Precision Unit...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-28-2013, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 762
Re: Primer Hole Maintenance
I agree that the Dillon primer pocket swagger works well in most cases but.....
I recently bought some military once fired 308 brass (1000 case) of various head stamped years and lots. All were...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-27-2013, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 278
Re: Case Size Minimums
slayer:
Sorry, I editorialize a bit. I knew you would not throw away you FL die!
In fact, I treat my bolt gun cartridges the same as you. I attempted to stress to others, not in the know, that...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-27-2013, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 278
Re: Case Size Minimums
2hotford:
If you don't crimp then the length of the case below maximum is not all that important. For Max accuracy the neck tension should be all the same from cartridge to cartridge. When some...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-26-2013, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 222
Re: Bushnell Rifle Scopes
Here is the menu from the official Bushnell webpage that is at
http://www.bushnell.com
Elite Tactical
Elite 6500
Elite
Legend Ultra-HD
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-26-2013, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 130
Views: 3,299
Re: Is the supply situation easing?
Our Junior NRA group is getting real low on 22LR ammo. They have had to limit the kids ammo allotment to 25 shots per week and are very close to running out. One of the coaches is on the Internet...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-26-2013, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 762
Re: Primer Hole Maintenance
MaxACL:
It is not wise to use someone else's reloads whether to shoot them or to try to reuse their cases again. If they reload then there is a reason for the cases being left behind.... Throw...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-25-2013, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 604
Re: Some old WW2 ammo
TheGunClinger:
Don't shoot the tracer ammo. It may start a fire on your range. I watched a steel cored bullet that hit a rock start a whole hillside on fire, requiring borate bombers and a couple...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
04-25-2013, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 228
Re: Trigger ?
Trigger terminology is important especially when you are attempting to describe a trigger issue. So here is how it is defined:
Pre-travel is the movement of the trigger before it touches the sear,...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-25-2013, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,616
Re: Just ordered the Lyman 49th Handbook
You can never have too many reloading manuals. While you may be disappointed with the Lyman manual, if you continue buying guns you will find it useful for other calibers. People who cast their own...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-22-2013, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 350
Re: N.E.F .243 loading problem
Powder Burner:
It is not all the uncommon for the chamber to be so deep that a particular bullet will not reach the rifling when seated all the way out in the case. The shape of the Ogive of the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-22-2013, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 594
Re: PROGRESSIVE PRESS
Ace1911:
The longest running successful progressive press is the Dillon RL550B. While others have had various version of progressives (Hornady, Lee, RCBS) the same tried and true RL550 has stayed...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-19-2013, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 371
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-19-2013, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 575
Re: RCBS Die Instructions
While trimming is for getting crimps uniform, its main function is to assure the cases are not too long, hitting the end of the chamber being driven by the closing bolt, and getting what amounts to a...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-18-2013, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 371
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-16-2013, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 575
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
04-11-2013, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 871
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