Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-10-2011, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,180
Re: 300 Grain CorBon LC in Taurus Judge
LDJ-I gave up on the leading in my Judge.I've
come to a consenses that the leading is
caused by the travel distance the cast bullet
has to make before it enters the chamber.That and the
large...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
06-29-2011, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,117
Re: I checked out Mid Way USA
One or 2 things you have to consider.One is if you're going
to use the internet to shop,try and avoid places that you will
have to pay sales tax.If you have to pay sales tax,it kinda
defeats the...
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Forum: Competition Shooting Forum
06-25-2011, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,198
Re: Cowboy Action Shooting
I have a Ruger Blackhawk with interchangable .45 Colt/.45 ACP cylinders.
Could I use the .45 ACP round in this compition?Sure would save a lot of cost.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-24-2011, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,423
Re: LEE, LEE, LEE, LEE
I have all Lee stuff.
Pros:I love the Lee Press I'm using.My carbide dies (4 die sets)
work great.My single stage set up works for me.
Cons:The powder scale continually hangs and has to
be finely...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-22-2011, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 733
Re: 9mm Sizing
Steve-Just bought a new set of LEE 9mm dies myself.Had
saved and gathered a bunch of 9mm brass at the range so
thought I'd give it a go.I also noticed the x-tra effort
needed to size the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-21-2011, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,597
Re: Lee die bushings?
I guess LEE is popular to most re-loaders due
it's easy access for accessories and cost.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-21-2011, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,597
Re: Lee die bushings?
I reload approx. 100 rounds per session.I have the 4 die sets.Single
stage press.That's 100 per die before removing that die.A few minutes
won't hurt my time.Is it worth it on a single stage...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-20-2011, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,597
Re: Lee die bushings?
OK Alpo-Where did you get that 4 die set for $25?Wish I'd known that before I bought 5 sets @$39 each.;)I agree on the bushings.I got 3 with my Lee reloading package.
I never use them.For one,they...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
06-08-2011, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 621
Re: Missouri has NO illegal Aliens
(Missouri has NO illegal Aliens.)
Missouri does'nt have them probably because they won't hire them.
That is the key,it's not the benefits.That's the problem
here in Texas.Texas is trying to build...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-08-2011, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,071
Re: Mowing grass
I know I'm telling my age,but there were no riding mowers to speak
of in my day.Other than the brush hogs around the farms.
Just a 20" 3 h.p. standard push mower was
the everyday.My cousins and I...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-06-2011, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,037
Re: 45 Colt Crimping
LDJ-Welcome and as was said before?You have come to
the right place to get your info and just basic learning about
guns and ammo.I too have a Taurus Judge and though I
have shot .45 Colt in it,I...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
05-03-2011, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 1,697
Re: well the osama story seems to change a bit
I think Bin Laden is dead.I think it would have been a big
mistake to bring him in alive.I think his followers would
have continued to support him,even in prison.I hope
the information that was...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
04-29-2011, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 15,291
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
04-28-2011, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,036
Re: new here and need help
Pugs-Welcome- I went to the Armscor site and not much there.
From the pics it is a simple looking gun.One
of the forums had a problem with the trigger.
When he took it apart a small bb like part...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
04-23-2011, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,508
Re: Ruger Blackhawk Choice
I choose the Ruger .45 Colt/.45 ACP..Why?Because that's what I bought.;)
Paid way too much for it,but it is sweet.I had to do some stuff
too get it right for my use.Reamed out the cylinder throats...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-11-2011, 04:23 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,037
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-10-2011, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 899
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-09-2011, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 413
Re: bvac ammo
It's good stuff.I bought 3 boxes of .45 Colt from them
before I started reloading myself last year.Still using
the brass for my reloads.It was rated as 950 FPS.
I believe that and then some.
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
04-02-2011, 02:24 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,055
Re: THE GOVENOR IS HERE!!
I'm sure S&W was looking at jumping on the band wagon
of what Taurus did.Sold millions of these things.Of course they
may be a tad late.Most of the fad is gone.Performance of the
Judge originally...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-01-2011, 03:45 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,861
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-31-2011, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,861
Re: .45 acp brass
JLA-Have you ever had to trim the cases after so many re-loads?
I have a case trimmer I bought when I first got back
into re-loading thinking handgun loads would be
no different than rifle...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
03-25-2011, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,839
Re: Taurus 44 Magnum
I also have the .44 Mag..Taurus Tracker.4" ported barrel.
I've shot some loads through it that almost go into +P
range.I reload for it and have tamed down the loads a
good bit.I like recoil and...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-24-2011, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,224
Re: reloading 45 ACP
Welcome Chancemft-I think you'll find a lot of .45 ACP reloaders
here including myself.A very fun caliber that has just the right amount
of recoil and great knock down power.B/H
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Forum: General Discussion
03-16-2011, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,082
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-15-2011, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 491
Re: New to reloading need help
Welcome Knighthawk-W/W is right.You'll get a lot of
good advise here.I know I have, and continue to learn daily
a little something here and there.B/H
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-13-2011, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 576
Re: .45 Colt case unknown rings
Alpo-Yep.W/W -You're good.That makes sense.
I sized one of the casings a few minutes ago.Just to
see if the ring would dissapear.It didn't.
Still there.It makes sense however,being that the ...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-13-2011, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 576
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-13-2011, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 576
Re: .45 Colt case unknown rings
W/W-Guess I was just surprised to see that since my reloads don't do much
to the brass.I thought maybe it might have been a bad crimping thing,
but that should have been at the case opening,not at...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-13-2011, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 576
.45 Colt case unknown rings
I found several .45 Colt brass cases at the range today.
They have deep embeded rings around each of them.
The rings are about where the bullet would stop inside
the case.It's similar to taking a...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-13-2011, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,060
Re: Went to a Gun Show today
No deals at gun shows.You have better luck at pawn shops.
They have some big shows in
Houston.Guns,knifes,hunting stuff,antiques,you name it.
P.S. Check those guns out before dry firing.Been...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-13-2011, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 468
Re: T, SUNAMI
I think if you say Tsu with a "T" real fast?You won't hear the "T".
Actually it's kind of like a sneeze if done right?:rolleyes:
P.S.-All joking aside?Our prayers go out to all that lost loved ones...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
03-01-2011, 04:55 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 81,384
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
02-28-2011, 05:26 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,211
Re: Getting my first handgun tomorrow
Welcome Bert-In todays crazy crime filled world you almost have to have
some kind of S/D weapon handy.The days of unlocked doors and
windows are a thing of the past.I'm a fan of the .45ACP and...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-27-2011, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,683
Re: Has anyone used HS-6 powder?
oldgunfan-Makes sense.My Uberti .45 Colt leads more than my Ruger Blackhawk.
It's not like they just lead up bad.Just that I'm trying to keep the
lead down to nothing if I can.A slower burning...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-27-2011, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,683
Has anyone used HS-6 powder?
According to my books HS-6 is slower burning than Unique
,but faster than H-110 or Winchester 296.I bought a pound of it
and loaded for my .45 Colt thinking it might help my leading
problem in...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-27-2011, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 806
Alox mix vs. Pan-Lube
Which is really better?The Liquid Alox is just so simple.
Squirt a little in a Folgers 2 Lb. plastic container,a tad
of mineral spirits,add the bullets,shake and roll around
a bit,pour onto wax...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-27-2011, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 703
Re: Bvac ammo
Before I started re-loading (last year) I bought several boxes
of BVAC .45 Colt .They claimed 950 fps..I totally agree.I think they
were every bit of that.Nice re-coil just told me that it had some...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-24-2011, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,120
Re: Reloads jamming in Ruger
JLA-.45 ACP 200 gr. JHP..Lyman 49'th Edition pg.381.
You are right about the COAL as 1.275 and my 230 gr.
alloy shows about a 1.27" OAL...For some reason it
drops all the way back down to 1.178 on...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-23-2011, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,120
Re: Reloads jamming in Ruger
JLA-Probably is a typo.Got me looking in my Lyman book now.
Doesn't say Speer.Only 200 gr. JHP...1.178 OAL.That is a bit more than I stated from my Hodgdon book.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-23-2011, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,120
Re: Reloads jamming in Ruger
Hakasaw-My Hodgdon Data book shows an OAL of just below
1.16 on a speer 200 gr. JHP.Not saying that this small amount
may be the problem,but it might be.At first I thought maybe
it may be a low...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-23-2011, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 4,691
Re: Any Riders/Bikers?
It all depends on what you are going to be doing (most of the time).
In city driving sucks on a big bike,but they're great on the highway.
Small bikes such as the 250 cc. are great in the city,but...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-20-2011, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 858
Re: Should I trade in my Ruger LCP for a LCR???
I also am going for the .357 Ruger LCR.Shoots both the .38 and .357 mag.
I think the .38 Spl. model and the .357 Mag. model are the same price.
Just as well get the .357 model and kill 2 birds with...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-19-2011, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,301
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-18-2011, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,301
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-14-2011, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,725
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
02-14-2011, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,239
Re: Ruger Blackhawk cylinder shake
Helix.Sounds right.I was watching the outdoor channel and that
is exactly what Midway was doing.They put a washer type shim in between
the cylinder and barrel on a S&W pistol that had cylinder...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-14-2011, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,725
Re: 45acp/45lc convertible
al45lc-It's a blued gun.It's the "New" Blackhawk.Supposedly
Ruger made this convertable awhile back.Made some safety
changes at the trigger and put them back on the market.
Ruger had a rep that...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-14-2011, 03:01 AM
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Replies: 143
Views: 5,950
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-13-2011, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,725
Re: 45acp/45lc convertible
I have the Ruger Convertable .45 Colt/.45 ACP.Hard to find is an understatement.
Once I got it I tried to load up my cast bullets in the ACP cylinder.No GO.
.452 diameter and they would not go into...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-09-2011, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,445
Re: Loading .45 Colt
A cheap way to get the lead out is "Chore Boy."Find it in the house cleaning
section of most super markets.Cut a little section of the copper scrubbing
pad off and wrap it around a bronze barrel...
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