Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-23-2009, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 781
Re: BULLET ART
Great video, but you earned yourself a couple of enemies – my young teenage sons. To them shooting perfectly good food is a deadly sin They almost cried when the ketchup bottle got it!
Just...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-21-2009, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,973
Re: Gun for an aging mother
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This forum is for serious discussions among mature people. Go back to the playground, clown.
Miles
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-18-2009, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 547
Re: Walther as "carry" arm
I see far too many negatives compared to the size and comfort of carrying this weapon you brought up.
I have a PPK, sadly not as old as your’s, mine is one of the last imported before the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-16-2009, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,524
Re: Reloading for XDM 9mm
As Randy stated, the problem with firing soft lead bullets through Glocks is because their rifling technique, although extremely accurate, tends to collect lead deposits where the rifling begins. Of...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-11-2009, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,376
Re: Trying to reconcile 9mm reloading recipes
Can help as far a the ‘expert’ advise (although my wife sometimes suggests I might be when pronounced differently. . .), but been loading similar loads for awhile.
Not to worry about the load you...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-11-2009, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,072
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-10-2009, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,072
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-07-2009, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,386
Re: Lone Wolf barrel and reloading for Glock
I installed LW barrels in both my G19 and 26 early last summer for the same reason (safety concerns w/ used brass and high pressure handloads). I’ve never had a problem with brass splitting, budging,...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-07-2009, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,072
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-06-2009, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,072
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-06-2009, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,072
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-06-2009, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,737
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
12-06-2009, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,072
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-30-2009, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,038
Re: Do any TFF Sisters reload?
My wife is an excellant shot and enjoys the sport, but also enjoys shooting up my handloads. After all, , , why go through all the effort of handloading her own ammo when she has me sooooo well...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-19-2009, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 768
Re: New to Glock
Glock’s unsupported, or open chamber design has nothing to do with who’s dies you use. Parts of the brass are, well as said, not supported. In-other-words, the clearance between the brass and the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-12-2009, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,700
Re: Reloading for Glock 17 and Springfield XDM
Im not sure regarding XMD’s, but firing some reloaded brass in Glocks is a bit risky. I bolded brass to distinguish it from handloaded ammo.
One of the beauties of a Glock is its chamber design,...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-05-2009, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,430
Re: Dirty Weapons
Good point Woodchuck. ‘Professional Shooters’ – AKA ‘Snipers’, military and LE (SWAT, both local and fed) – only use handloaded ammo, many times with once fired brass.
Granted often the actual...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-02-2009, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,430
Re: Dirty Weapons
I quit using terms that include “reload” (reloading, reloaded ect) partly for this reason, and for idiots like you encountered. I handload my ammo. I too have talked to people that think of reloaded...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
11-01-2009, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,862
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-26-2009, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 681
Re: box of wolf ammo
If you are only aiming at LARGE targets, and like spending all evening scrubbing your weapond clean, shoot it it wont hurt much.
Personally I think I would regift it to someone I dont really like....
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-19-2009, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,167
Re: Primer pocket cleaning
Like you GA, my procedure is out of habit, routine whatever.
As far as possible problems, something in the flash hole might disrupt the ‘flame spread’ through the powder causing a slower or...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-18-2009, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,167
Re: Primer pocket cleaning
I inspect primer pockets and flash holes when I inspect spent brass, I clean the pockets if needed, but frankly I would guess only 20 to 30%.
I reload for accuracy, but I enjoy laziness whenever...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-14-2009, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 632
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-12-2009, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 685
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-12-2009, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,790
Re: Out of Ammo...Damn snakes
What’s wrong with leaving the little guy alone? Sounds to me like he was just getting out of your way!
You might want to watch a few less cowboy movies and spend a LOT more time on the range if...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-12-2009, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 685
Re: Need a little advice
At 1st guess(!) it could be your powder charge is a little on the light side. You didnt say how it shot, accuracy and groups, that would be most helpful. Still, the charing and scattered extraction...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-10-2009, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,008
Re: OK to shoot?
I’m sorry, but I have to politely but strongly disagree with Alpo, I find his reasoning totally off base.
I just never liked ‘maybe’, especially when gambling a few cents against my, my wife’s or...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-10-2009, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,008
Re: OK to shoot?
The damage seems to be above where the bullet contacts the barrel, making this assumption they look like they might be safe to shoot. IF this is the only damage to the bullet, it might effect the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-08-2009, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 997
Re: plain brass or plated?
If you plan on reusing your spent shells (‘brass’), brass is much more amenable than nickel plated, and is much more trustworthy for reloading. I am very leery of nickel cracking, esp when reloaded...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-07-2009, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 538
Re: Which press for a newby?
Rockchunker kits are an excellent way to start, another good choice (to me, I own one) is Lee’s Classic single stage press or better kit.
You would be wise to start out with a single stage press,...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-07-2009, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 552
Re: Is the shortage of bullets over??
A couple more sites, try:
https://secure3.mooseweb.com/montanagoldbullet.com/pricelist.tpl
http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/
if you need brass and happen to shoot the few calibers they...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
10-06-2009, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,697
Re: Which is better, Glock or XD
I tend to agree with Helix, a lot of what weapon the shooter/owner feels comfortable with is feel – I don’t carry a weapon because it’s the current fad or most recommended, I carry one that I am sure...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-06-2009, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,319
Re: broken case
RCBS’s response was disappointing to me, I’m surprised and disappointed. Of course there might be damage to the die we don’t know about, but I’m a little shocked that, even for fee, they didnt offer...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-06-2009, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 721
Re: Kids and Handloading, when and if to start?
A lot of great answers, and ways to keep a time honored hobby alive in today’s changing times. I hadn’t thought about the Boy Scouts, we do have a FFA youth shooting club – geared mainly toward skeet...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-05-2009, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,027
Re: Reloading.
For a foolproof system for a beginner, start out with a single stage, ‘starter’ setup or kit. If you want a foolproof system that does everything for someone that doesnt know what they are doing plan...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-05-2009, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,527
Re: Lee Reloading Die Sets
Weighing every 10th charge is just something I’ve done since I started helping my dad load – even after he trusted me alone for a min or so charging brass he could count powder dumps from across the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-04-2009, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,527
Re: Lee Reloading Die Sets
I understand what your are saying GMF, but different powders occupy different amount of volume for a given mass (weight). Powder manufacturers as well as reloading data is in grains, a measurement of...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-04-2009, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 721
Kids and Handloading, when and if to start?
I spent the majority of yesterday working with a new experience, ‘helping’ my 13 yr old sons reload their first ammo. They love to hunt and target shoot, and have been my handloading helpers for...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-04-2009, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,527
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
10-04-2009, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,346
Re: serial numbers and stolen guns
Now you might think about dumping that gun back on the side of Mt Rainer!
Owning a defaced firearm is a misdemeanor, but modifying or removing the serial number is not, that is a damn good way to...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
10-03-2009, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,346
Re: serial numbers and stolen guns
How 2nd, 3rd or whatever generation stolen guns are dealt with varies quiet a bit state-to-state. Generally though, the liability follows the same chain, if you have a legally acquired weapon (or...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-02-2009, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 790
Re: How to get started...
Cobra, a couple of posters brought up something else to look into early on, of course once your sure you are going to go into reloading.
Once you know what your will need, start looking for, and...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-01-2009, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 790
Re: How to get started...
The ‘cost’ of ammo? What about just finding it!!! At any rate welcome both to the forum and to the world of reloading. You didn’t say what you are interested in handloading or what your interests...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-28-2009, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 882
Re: What size tumbler
"Just don't buy one from Harbor Freight". . .
:D I think everything I bought from Harbor Freight broke down or didnt work (before I learned better!:o), you got fairly good service out of the...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
09-28-2009, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,697
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-27-2009, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 455
Re: Can It Be........
We’re still on rationing here in S Texas, the only reliable local reloading source is still limiting sales – i.e. 100 primers/day/customer. The hoarders are still lurking here – I saw an ad on Craigs...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-27-2009, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 895
Re: Lube 9mm
Wooleyworm and Army are correct as usual, no need to lube when using 9mm carbide dies. Like Army I’m an old buzzard that grew up using steel dies and always lubed brass. Even though its not required...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
09-25-2009, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 712
Re: I just bought my first Glock!
All 9mm Glock magazines will work well in a model 26 – even the aftermarket 30 round mags offered, if you’re into that kind of thing. I and several people I know that carry a 26 keep a 10 round clip...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
09-25-2009, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 712
Re: I just bought my first Glock!
I carry pretty well any time I leave my house, I’ve carried a Glock 26 for probably 5 or 6 years. I’ve found it to be the perfect CC weapon — before I got my 26 I carried a 19, which I still love,...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-25-2009, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,485
Re: 9mm Ammo Questions
All Glocks are designed to handle both +P and +P+ (even higher pressure than +P) ammo. I have a 19 and it enjoys them. I rarely fire +P+, but when I have it didnt bother either of my Glocks (my 19...
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