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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-24-2013, 02:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 922
Posted By dmh
Re: Which case trimmer do you use and why?

I have used the L.E. wilson trimmer with a few of the case holders, but it basically required a proper bench setup or vice to hold it, which i ended up not having. i used the lee per-caliber hand...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-17-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,449
Posted By dmh
Re: load suggestions for light cast lead 9mm

cool thanks for the suggestions so far.

I tried unique in the past and recall having some feeding problems, I started too low for a tight new SR9. I think it was 4.3 unique. Lost some of my notes...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-15-2011, 04:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,449
Posted By dmh
load suggestions for light cast lead 9mm

Hi again everyone,
been a while since I bugged yall!

I picked up a metric @#%$ ton of cast lead (18 brn i believe) 9mm at a gunshow for no good reason recently. its ~115-120gr hard cast, I just...
Forum: Ruffit's Domestic & Wild Game Cooking/ Recipe Forum 01-21-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,277
Posted By dmh
Re: attn bacon lovers

bacon goes on everything. even cereal
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 01-21-2011, 06:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,535
Posted By dmh
Re: PCP ammo - polymer cases

oh heck yeah. I can't even break damn tupperware these days. you think it will fatigue from sealing the chamber and eventually wear out though?
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 01-21-2011, 06:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,535
Posted By dmh
PCP ammo - polymer cases

Has anyone looked at this yet? This could either suck real bad or be really cool .. if they were expensive but lasted forever that would be amazing. Probably don't have to trim too, ha
...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 01-21-2011, 02:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,283
Posted By dmh
Re: 7.62x54R

I wanna find an IMR 8208 XBR load, love this stuff. Cheaper then varget here too oddly
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 01-20-2011, 10:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,344
Posted By dmh
Re: Just purchased a Hornady LNL AP Loader

sorry to derail a bit but .. I've been paying midway an arm and leg for shipping for months and months, dang I wish I knew earlier!! do you know if grafs have worthwhile dealer rates for FFL holders?
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 01-19-2011, 05:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,283
Posted By dmh
Re: 7.62x54R

haha, I know right! It's in a pretty nice looking laminated stock from a M44. Shooting 180+ grain PPU through it was quite an impressive kick.

looking at midway, i would guess winchester is...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 01-19-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,283
Posted By dmh
Re: 7.62x54R

lately i've been shooting 47gr of varget behind a 148gr pulled surplus bullet out of a real barker of a izzy m38. going to look to start casting for the mosins soon. brass is about shot too :(
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 01-17-2011, 01:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,161
Posted By dmh
Re: First Reloading Mistake

i've removed live primers and re-used them with success as well. as said the only thing is dont slam your press on it of course, slowly engage and pop out. sometimes it can muscle memory to just plow...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 01-07-2011, 03:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,426
Posted By dmh
Re: PPU Brass

they also seem to have started stamping brass with the latin 'PPU' as well, I couldn't tell you when though. I have found much older brass stamped 'ППУ'
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 01-07-2011, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,528
Posted By dmh
Re: where is the best place for .22lr ammo?

hiya,
if you're planning on buying ammo online (recommend doing this in bulk only), check out this website, it lists sites by cost, price per round etc: its quite useful

http://www.ammoengine.com/
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-31-2010, 03:17 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,614
Posted By dmh
Re: Reloading room changes

Very nice setup! I just last night moved my setup to the basement here. Still no actual bench but it works pretty good

http://www.handload.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DSCI0039.jpg
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-31-2010, 03:01 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,961
Posted By dmh
Re: Bought my first batch of reloading stuff today.

hi john, i know it's been a while but do you still need a set of lee dippers? i ended up with over two full sets of em and would send ya one for free
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-26-2010, 02:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 686
Posted By dmh
Re: cant find a good 313 casting mold

nice!!

this is my first time casting for rifle so it will be interesting for me. I have a 308 I might try to find a duel purpose mold for with a set of sizers..

any suggestions on a good powder...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-24-2010, 07:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 686
Posted By dmh
Re: cant find a good 313 casting mold

well never mind actually. I went with a 312 mold and sizer, figuring that will work fine since i was actually shooting surplus jacketed at 311 dia with acceptable accuracy.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-24-2010, 12:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 686
Posted By dmh
cant find a good 313 casting mold

So now that I've got the hang of casting, I'm ready to try rifle. I have 2 mosin nagants (and growing.. dang C&R) that both slug at .312", so I was thinking a 313 diameter mold would be ideal. I cant...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-24-2010, 07:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,213
Posted By dmh
Re: A shooting fanatic who decided to save money and be more accurate...

no joke, talk about bitter here lately!

With that said, for 30-06 I've been having great results with IMR 8208 XBR powder and 150 grain bullets of various make. I highly recommend the powder for...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-25-2010, 12:40 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 6,431
Posted By dmh
Re: LEE dies....FREE

I hung on to my collet neck sizers, going to try them now that i have a real strong press. I decided they are simply impossible to get enough force to use on a hand press :) naturally they should...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-24-2010, 09:56 PM
Replies: 742
Views: 30,004
Posted By dmh
Re: who's reloading tonight?

Wind chill here is up to -26F right now :eek: so I did some casting and am going to load up at least 100 9mm from this sea of bullets....
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-24-2010, 12:03 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 6,431
Posted By dmh
Re: LEE dies....FREE

I started with Lee pistol dies which appear to be flawless for me so far. Rifle has given me a lot of trouble though. I had the same problem with the full length sizers in 308, 223, 243 where they...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-24-2010, 11:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,927
Posted By dmh
Re: Best 5.56 Reloads?

I use a hornady hand tool to remove crimps in a few twists. It is only ideal if you're not preparing a TON of cases though. If that's the case I'd recommend a swager you can use in a press to fly...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-23-2010, 11:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,182
Posted By dmh
Re: Oldest reloading tools.

Yup, doing well. Need a proper workbench for that beast chunk of metal though.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-23-2010, 09:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,182
Posted By dmh
Re: Oldest reloading tools.

dang, nice presses. Never seen a stand-alone priming press like that.
Hey Kevin, what happened to your Herters? :)
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-20-2010, 11:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,427
Posted By dmh
Re: Wrong primers.

I can vouch for this, I've decapped many live primers lately. Just dont slam your press on them, a slow stroke once engaged and its no problem.

if you're really worried about it, hit the primers...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-20-2010, 11:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,283
Posted By dmh
Re: Your favorite powder for .223 55gr loads

what kind of 223 you shooting? I can share my loads so far if you are interested. Also 243 :)
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-20-2010, 04:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,343
Posted By dmh
Re: I have some powder I can't identify-need help

fireworks 101 by jack lol
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-20-2010, 04:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,283
Posted By dmh
Re: Your favorite powder for .223 55gr loads

got the opportunity to shoot some IMR 8208 XBR, and it's absolutely amazing. It was cheaper then Varget too at $19.99/Lb! I regret not buying more
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-17-2010, 12:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 506
Posted By dmh
Re: Return to Reloading

Nice little setup you got there. Dig the matching wood. And yea, buying used equipment is the only way to go!
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-13-2010, 07:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 785
Posted By dmh
Re: Anyone try IMR 8208 in .243 cal yet??

Hey there, just picked up some of this and look forward to trying it out. No published loads? Looks they finally published some. This is directly from the Hodgdon website (...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-10-2010, 11:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,283
Posted By dmh
Re: Your favorite powder for .223 55gr loads

No joke right. Figure that one out, I'd rather have Varget leak or something.

At this point I think much like The Count, I'll probably just have a shoot-off between H322, H335 and maybe some BLC2...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-10-2010, 11:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,283
Posted By dmh
Re: Your favorite powder for .223 55gr loads

It seems to be close burn rate of IMR4198 which I've had issues with operating gas systems so I think I'll go with something slower to be safe.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-10-2010, 11:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,283
Posted By dmh
Re: Your favorite powder for .223 55gr loads

I'd only consider that if I was using heavier bullets. But I already have Varget for that, and I'm trying to find a powder for niche 55gr loads :P Well, then again it is right between H335 and Varget...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-10-2010, 10:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,283
Posted By dmh
Re: Your favorite powder for .223 55gr loads

When I first started reloading, I did some math and figured, "WOW, I can use way less IMR4198". Of course, it's a very fast powder and wont cycle semi-autos so now I have a pound of that rotting...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-10-2010, 01:56 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,818
Posted By dmh
Re: Let's quantify "clean" vs "dirty" powders

Welp, I'm out of pistol primers so don't expect anything from me soon!

On a note, when I was developing a load, 20 rounds of unique was more dirty then 50 of AA#7. But they were cast bullets with...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-09-2010, 10:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,283
Posted By dmh
Your favorite powder for .223 55gr loads

Whats your favorite powder for .223 rem 55 grain bullets? I've been loading 55 grain amax, SP or those cheap midway dogtown bullets over 25.5 grains of Varget for some time now. But given the burn...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-08-2010, 10:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 798
Posted By dmh
Re: 308 trouble

I had the same problem. The necks werent being sized enough, and I have to screw the sizing die down much more over center for them to be sized enough to chamber. I've had this problem with Lee dies...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-07-2010, 11:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,694
Posted By dmh
Re: Starting load for cast 9mm bullet not cycling

I tried 4.8gr Unique on these bullets and had zero issues, went great. I ladder tested from 4.8 to 5.5gr and there was no noticeable difference so i will stick with 4.8.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-07-2010, 02:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,694
Posted By dmh
Re: Starting load for cast 9mm bullet not cycling

I loaded to 1.135 OAL for these test runs. 9mm isn't the first thing I loaded. I'll keep that in mind and tweak my load a bit! 4.5gr Unique willl probably do just the trick. I would love to burn...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-06-2010, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 632
Posted By dmh
Re: Gas filling chamber making entire cartridge dirty

great, thanks. I'm not going to start at the Lee starting load, that seems a bit too much, but I will bump it up 10% and see if it still happens.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-06-2010, 03:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,694
Posted By dmh
Re: Starting load for cast 9mm bullet not cycling

Going to try a small batch at 4.4gr. I'm suspect maybe my charges were getting lighter too.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-06-2010, 03:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 632
Posted By dmh
Re: Gas filling chamber making entire cartridge dirty

No joke?! This was 41.5 grain Varget behind a 147 grain bullet. Double checking, this seems way low. Here's the thing, Hornady's startling load for 150-155gr, Varget starts at 37.2gr with a max of...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-06-2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 632
Posted By dmh
Gas filling chamber making entire cartridge dirty

I know.. another dmh thread. Shot some 7.62x54 handloads today. A few cases ended up completely covered in powder residue, all the way to the extraction groove. After one shot, I could smell powder...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-06-2010, 02:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,694
Posted By dmh
Starting load for cast 9mm bullet not cycling

Hi all, per the title, I've started casting and am trying 9mm first.
I'm using a mold which bullets mics right at .356 so I didnt size. I tumble lubed with liquid alox. I weighed the bullets and...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-04-2010, 10:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,818
Posted By dmh
Re: Let's quantify "clean" vs "dirty" powders

hmm.. my 45 is a glock so that might not have a good visual indicator. I could do 9mm 115gr in a Ruger SR9 though for some ball park idea
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-04-2010, 06:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 687
Posted By dmh
Re: Short 9mm cases

out of curiosity, I loaded a primer into an empty case and fired it. The primer didnt even have a dimple on it, not sure if the bullet plays a part but that doesnt seem right
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-03-2010, 11:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,557
Posted By dmh
Re: Need advice creating precision 223 loads.

JLA, is 24.5 grains of H4895 a compressed load?
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-03-2010, 11:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,688
Posted By dmh
Re: Powder Suggestion .308 & 30-06

I use Varget for both calibers. But with loading such light bullets something faster burning would shine really shine in the 308, as said by others.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-03-2010, 10:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 687
Posted By dmh
Re: Short 9mm cases

Ah thanks for the info. My concern wasn't safety issues so much as cause for misfires. The factory ammo was actually a mix of once reloaded (HSM) and a Rem UMC 250 pack. I had 0 misfires with the...
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