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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 03-06-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 241
Posted By LDJ
Re: thinking about shotshell reloading again

I have about 600 rounds that I loaded about 15 years ago. When I lived in Kansas I used to hunt birds all the time. Then I moved to Arkansas, no birds. Then I moved to Oklahoma, no birds. My Mec is...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 01-23-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 794
Posted By LDJ
Re: What are these?

I have some that look like that from a belt for a 30 cal. machine gun that I have from Viet Nam. The only difference there was an orange tip tracer in the belt. We used to shoot them in our 30/06. I...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 01-08-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 892
Posted By LDJ
Re: Using Alliant Red and Green Dot for pistol?

I had some Herco that I used to load 20ga. I found loading information for 124gr bullets, so I used it up loading 9mm. It worked OK. I also use Green Dot for 9mm. It works OK also.
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 12-07-2012, 03:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 765
Posted By LDJ
Re: Oklahoma Buck

Congraulations, Great Buck and Happy Young Man !
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 12-06-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,375
Posted By LDJ
Re: Are you ever gona vote again?

Like I said before I will VOTE. BUT for several years I have voted against the one that I thought would hurt me the most. I Never vote for someone. I like gridlock. The least they do, the better off...
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 12-05-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,375
Posted By LDJ
Re: Are you ever gona vote again?

YES I AM GOING TO VOTE EVERY TIME. I BELIEVE IF ALL THE PEOPLE ( THAT SAY IT DOES NOT MATTER) WOULD HAVE VOTED THE OUT COME WOULD HAVE BEEN DIFFERENT! IT DOES MATTER. CONGRESS AND SENATE ARE DIRRECT...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-03-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 419
Posted By LDJ
Re: Loading Black Powder for 45 Colt

Thanks Alpo.
It looks like you have given me everything I need to try some. It looks like the 25 gr. pellet would be a good way to go. I looked and I do have some pyrodex. The first time I used...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-03-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 419
Posted By LDJ
Loading Black Powder for 45 Colt

If I wanted to load some 45 Colt bullets, how would I go about it? How much powder for 250 gr bullets? Could I use some of the fake black powder? What type of black powder should I use?
LDJ
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-24-2012, 08:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 370
Posted By LDJ
Re: New hand loader

gmoody and timetoshoot

Thanks for the welcome.
Kyra:):eek::eek::eek::eek:D:eek::eek::eek::):):D:D:cool::cool::cool:
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-22-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 370
Posted By LDJ
Re: New hand loader

My grandaughter wanted to write a short note.

My name is Kyra and I love to reload with my Papa. :D We love to fish too.;)
I love to shoot my pellet gun.:) I have A stevens little scout 22 that...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-22-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 370
Posted By LDJ
Re: New hand loader

She says she liked the face named eek. My oldest Grandson that loads is 23.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 11-22-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 370
Posted By LDJ
New hand loader

My 7 year old Grandaughter ,Kyra loaded her first 9mm bullets. I am so proud. She says to put the blue one on here.:eek: That makes two Grandchildren that hand load.
LDJ
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 11-21-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,295
Posted By LDJ
Re: What's going on in America ???

More than half the contry just told us what they want. And it's not good. There are a lot of good people that thought it would not do any good to vote because there vote does not count. Well it...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 10-31-2012, 02:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 584
Posted By LDJ
Re: Reloading question

There is a small caliber specific manual that is sold at cabelas and maybe at other sports stores. I bought one at cabelas for 45 colt that have all the major bullet manufacture's in it. I think the...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 10-24-2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,796
Posted By LDJ
Re: Selecting reloading dies

QUOTE]Their locking system is stupid (o-rings, come on, you need a locked on ring to be able to install and remove dies and keep the settings).[/QUOTE]

I cannot agree more. I have had to scribe an...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 10-19-2012, 11:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 455
Posted By LDJ
Re: Nickeled brass, load it or chuck it.

When I load 9mm using nickel plated brass it feels like the bullet pushes in harder ,(more resistance) than when loading brass.

Would the brass have more mechanical slickness than nickel?
Would...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 09-13-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,297
Posted By LDJ
Re: what the difference between .45 and .454 casull?

I shoot a lot of Ruger only 45's (250 gr. HP XTP that I load) with my Ruger Redhawk 454. (At 50 Yards) They are a good easy round with a little kick. I shoot at least a box (20) of Hornady 240 gr HP...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 09-11-2012, 02:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,297
Posted By LDJ
Re: what the difference between .45 and .454 casull?

After reading this post I tried loading one of my 454's in my Judge. It will not go in enough to turn the cylinder. I believe you have to have a Raging Bull that is made to shoot the 454 to load a...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 08-23-2012, 10:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,063
Posted By LDJ
Re: I have a question for the wise old reloaders

I use corn cob media with brass case polish I get at Cabelas. Works great. Does not harm the Brass. What more would you need?
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 07-31-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,569
Posted By LDJ
Re: SHOULD A GUN BE CLEAN AFTER EACH USE?

I clean my gun barrels every time I shoot them. I totally strip them down to clean them often, but not every time.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 07-31-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By LDJ
Re: 38's in a 357 Rifle?

This is like shooting 45's in my 454 Redhawk. The cylinder has to be cleaned very good before I shoot the 454.
Thanks for the input. I will pass all the info on to my friend.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 07-31-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By LDJ
38's in a 357 Rifle?

A friend just ask me if he could shoot 38 colt in his 357 Rifle, and he needed some reloading data. I gave him all the reloading data I had and I gave him a reloading book for 38 special I had. But I...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 07-27-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,131
Posted By LDJ
Re: digital scale

I used only the Balance beam for years.
Then
I bought a MTM Mini Digital Reloading Scale at Bass Pro. I use it to check my Balance Scale that I use to reload. I check one against the other every...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 07-23-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,989
Posted By LDJ
Re: Do you reload?

30-06
12 Ga.
20 Ga.
These Three for 40 Years. I was a big bird hunter when I lived in Kansas. No birds now in my part of Oklahoma. Can't walk that much now anyhow.
9mm For 5 Years.
45 LC for 1...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 07-16-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 609
Posted By LDJ
Re: 45LC Bullet loading Question

I learned something today. I went to some web sites and read up on gas checked boolets. I understand more about GC's now. The 45 boolets I got from a friend are PB.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 07-16-2012, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 609
Posted By LDJ
Re: 45LC Bullet loading Question

The weight of the bullets are 240 gr.. I am not sure what a GC base is. They look just like other 45 Colt bullets that I have loaded before. I will be sure to stay below 12,000 CUP, Thanks.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 07-03-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 371
Posted By LDJ
Re: Trim 454 cases for 45 colt?

I agree Alpo. Not worth messing with. Just a passing thought. I'll get a few more, then give them away.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 07-03-2012, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 371
Posted By LDJ
Re: Trim 454 cases for 45 colt?

Hunter, I really don't have any interest in selling them. I would have no problem giving them away. I only have a box and 1/2 so far. I shoot +P 45's mostly for practice. Hardly worth messing with so...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 07-03-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 371
Posted By LDJ
Trim 454 cases for 45 colt?

I just had an idea of what to do with my 454 cases. I am not going to reload 454, and I am not going to bother to try and sell them. Instead of letting them set around, why not trim them and load...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 06-20-2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 609
Posted By LDJ
Re: 45LC Bullet loading Question

I just went to the midway site that you gave me and it showed the liquid lube with the kit. I guess that answers my question.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 06-20-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 609
Posted By LDJ
Re: 45LC Bullet loading Question

Thanks Alpo, They are new Revolvers. Taurus Judge, Ruger Redhawk,Uberta and a small Derriger.
If I did resize, would I need to Lube them again?
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 06-19-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 609
Posted By LDJ
45LC Bullet loading Question

A friend gave me several hundred 45 lead round nose bullets. His brother had purchased them at a gun show. His brother moved and left them. He did not know if they were for 45 ACP or 45 LC. I...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 05-07-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,855
Posted By LDJ
Re: 9mm recipe. safe or not safe?

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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 04-25-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,802
Posted By LDJ
Re: Bought a HiPoint 9mm

I had a Hi Point in 9mm. I bought it when they were $100.00. I shot the heck out of it for two years. I kept it under the front seat of my pickup. I just sold it to my buddy at work for a $100.00...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 04-24-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 975
Posted By LDJ
Re: Magnum pistol scopes

I have a Bushnell Elite 3200 2x-6x by 32mm. I have had very good luck with it. I have shot about 200 rounds with it since I purchased my Super Redhawk 454. I started out with a cheaper scope, but...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-13-2012, 10:06 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,496
Posted By LDJ
Re: .45 Long Colt - .45 Colt - Which is Right & Which is Not!

This has all been very entertaining but I would just like to say that when I talk to a lot of folks that like and own guns , and I say 45 Colt, they get that deer in the headlights look. I then have...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 01-30-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,687
Posted By LDJ
Re: Any Opinions on a Ruger.....

I've got a Super Redhawk. 454 Casull that I have only had for a couple of weeks. I have a scope on it and have been shooting 85 yards. I am amazed that it shoots so well. It is a SA/DA model with...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 01-16-2012, 08:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 915
Posted By LDJ
Re: Shootin the Lead Out?

Steve4102
Thanks for the info.
LDJ
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 01-15-2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 915
Posted By LDJ
Re: Shootin the Lead Out?

45 LC, 250 grain, .452 cast bullets at Oregon Trail are 74.25 for 500. .14 cents each.
45 LC 250 grain .452 Hornady HP XTP Jacket bullets at powder valley are 22.49 a hundred .22 cents each.
45 LC...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 01-04-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,141
Posted By LDJ
Re: Buy a Turus or a Ruger 454 cusull

:)
Well I put 85 rounds through my new Super Redhawk Saturday. I was doing very well until my scope messed up. To much recoil i guess. Anyway I have a new Bushnell Elite ordered.
They say it can...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 01-04-2012, 10:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,141
Posted By LDJ
Re: Buy a Turus or a Ruger 454 cusull

Well my Ruger Super Redhawk 454 Cusull arrived at my gun shop,and I just picked it up and it's ..... well how should I put it BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!
Now tonight I can mount the scope on it. Then Saturday...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-29-2011, 03:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,083
Posted By LDJ
Re: Heavy 45LC Loads

Thanks Snuffy
LDJ
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-28-2011, 12:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,083
Posted By LDJ
Re: Heavy 45LC Loads

Hey Joe!
My Ruger Super Redhawk .454 is on order and I should have it, in about a week.
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 12-28-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,141
Posted By LDJ
Re: Buy a Turus or a Ruger 454 cusull

My Ruger 454 is on order and I should have it in about a week.
You can also shoot hot 45 Lc's in them and not worry about maxing what the gun can handle. Isn't that right?
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 12-22-2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,141
Posted By LDJ
Re: Buy a Turus or a Ruger 454 cusull

Thanks to everyone. I have a Taurus Judge but that is the only Taurus I have ever really wanted. I really wanted the Ruger Super Redhawk so I am very happy to get the positive input. I am getting the...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 12-21-2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,141
Posted By LDJ
Buy a Turus or a Ruger 454 cusull

I have been looking at 454 cusull's. I wanted a Ruger but then I have been reading that the shells become stuck and hard to get out after shooting. Does anyone have any experiance with either, or...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-21-2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 508
Posted By LDJ
Re: 45 LC

The .451 or .452 thing confused me again. I thought I had it figured out and I have been loading the Hornady HP XTP in 250 Gr., .452. After reading this post I called Hornady and they said that is...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-07-2011, 09:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,083
Posted By LDJ
Re: Heavy 45LC Loads

I have had a Derringer that shoots 2-1/2" 410 and 45LC that I carried in my fishing box when I was fishing in some backwater in Arkansas. It is very effictive with protection from cottonmouths. I...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-05-2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,083
Posted By LDJ
Re: Heavy 45LC Loads

Thanks for all the good input. I will stick to the normal loads. I just thought I would ask and learn. And I did. Oh, and Jim I shoot a 6-1/2 inch Judge, but thats not important.
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-05-2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,083
Posted By LDJ
Heavy 45LC Loads

In all my reloading books there are light or (cowboy) 45LC loads, and then there are loads that say for Ruger and TC only. My question is, are these heavy loads for any Ruger or certian models? I...
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