Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
03-08-2010, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 487
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-29-2009, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 474
Re: Decided to reload .357 Sig. Any Gotcha's?
They seem to load fine. The carbide dies cost a fortune and they go through the sizing die more like a typical bottle-neck rifle case than a pistol case. As long as you spray a little lube on them,...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
08-28-2009, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,612
Re: Wooden Bullet
I hear they make good vampire killers.
I remember seeing something on the History Channel that during WW-II the English and the Japanese were forced to experiment with wooden bullets due to a lack...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
08-28-2009, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 566
Re: gun safes in fires
Fire rating was a factor when I bought my gun safe. It is supposed to be rated at 1200° for 60 minutes. I would hope that if the house caught fire and the whole house fell in on top of the safe, the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
08-27-2009, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,032
Re: Bench question for those with a MDF top
I should begin by apologizing to 312shooter. I apologize that I thought you were nuttier than squirrel turds after I read your statement that MDF contains metal. Turns out that it does, or at least,...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
08-18-2009, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 548
Re: Good ebay deal on Lyman 1200 DPS
Mine takes a pinch over 10 seconds to throw 45.0 grains of Varget. They work well, but the zero does shift a bit and it is best to just get in the habit of pressing the zero button before each...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
08-18-2009, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,446
Re: Who's shot their Chrony?
Why...I would NEVER do something so stupid!!!! But here is a tip...when velocity testing your over/under shotgun...always use the TOP barrel. Enough said.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
08-04-2009, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,339
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-30-2009, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,504
Re: Polishing Medium?
It makes your brass smell springtime fresh, and then you can shoot that little snuggle bear...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-29-2009, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,504
Re: Polishing Medium?
I use walnut media with Dillon brass cleaner. I prefer to deprime first, but often don't. It seems to clean the primer pocket out if you do. Ideally, for .223 you would full length resize them, trim...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-29-2009, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,173
Re: turret press
I have a Dillon 650 with the case feeder and I would say that you can realistically get about 400 rounds of .45ACP an hour, provided everything goes right. Small caliber rifle rounds like .223 are...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-28-2009, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,171
Re: Am I the only one who hates Federal primers?
Just to clarify, it is the PACKAGING that I hate about Federal primers. As far as the product itself goes, I cannot remember a Federal primer that failed to fire or that did not do as exactly as...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-24-2009, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 816
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-21-2009, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,171
Am I the only one who hates Federal primers?
The primers themselves are great, but I just absolutely and positivity HATE the packaging. No matter how you seem to handle them, half the box ends up being upside down and the other half right side...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-21-2009, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 992
Re: Tumbler Trouble
Look on the bottom on the motor shaft. If it is like mine, there is a steel bar attached to the motor shaft that spins around, out of balance, which causes the vibrations. If the set screw gets...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-20-2009, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,016
Re: Reloading .45 ACP with LRN or LFN
I noticed that the 230 grain 45 ACP are "double struck." What does that mean? I noticed that the standard target weights in all calibers are listed as "double struck" in the ad. I assume it helps...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-20-2009, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,690
Re: Hand priming, which tool do you recommend?
The last time I used my Lee hand primer (which was Saturday) I noticed that I was getting a few primers that wanted to cock sideways in the primer pocket and cause problems. I was about the cuss the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-17-2009, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 425
Re: Opinions on seater dies
The RCBS, Lyman or Redding seating dies that have that "micrometer" type of adjustments are sure easier to set up than the ones you adjust blindly with a screwdriver and wrench. It makes it real...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-17-2009, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,016
Re: Reloading .45 ACP with LRN or LFN
I load quite a few 230 grain round nose lead bullets for the .45ACP. They cause a bit more leading of the barrels of my 1911 than does jacketed stuff, but they feed great and I experimented until I...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
07-07-2009, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,257
Re: Spray case lube?
I use the Dillon stuff and a 1 gallon ZipLock bag. Squirt, squirt, shake, shake, shake, squirt, squirt, shake, shake, shake and then load them into the bin. It takes a few minutes for the Isopropal...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-08-2009, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 663
Re: Good digital scales
I have a Dillon digital and one of the Lyman 1200 DPS powder dispenser/scales combos. Love them both. My Dillon scales were the original version that they released 15 years ago, or so. They went bad...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-18-2009, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 27,968
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-06-2009, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 782
Re: Good scale for weighing
The balance beam scales are accurate enough, but they are a little slower to use. The cat's meow is a digital electronic unit these days. Like someone mentioned, make sure it comes with a test weight...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-06-2009, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 784
Re: More questions on reloading for newbes
If you plan to use it to load primarily .45ACP, I would suggest you look into a turret press, like the Lyman. I have one of them and am delighted with it. It is nice to be able to switch from one...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-01-2009, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,456
Re: .45 colt crimping ?
I crimp. Some guys don't and if you are careful handling the rounds and will be shooting them only in a revolver, it probably does not matter. The argument for not crimping is that your brass sees...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-01-2009, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 627
Re: Cartridge Colapse
It looks like you are not getting quite enough bell on the mouth of the cases and as the bullet is being seated, it there is so much friction that it crushes the case. Adjust so you are getting a...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-29-2009, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,519
Re: problems reloading for 40 S&W?
The only problem I have ever had loading .40 S&W using a Dillon 650 is that occasionally, a 9mm case will find its way into the .40's and it is the perfect size to fit inside a .40 case. It will pass...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-27-2009, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 592
Re: Several questions...
These days, picking a powder and/or primer is more a matter of what you can find rather than what you would like to use. Power has been so hard to come by here that I have been using Solo 1000 for...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-27-2009, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 2,818
Re: Opinions Please--Equipment for reloading
It really depends on what you are going to load, and what you plan to do with it. If you are going to load a lot of anything (or several anythings) a progressive is the way to go. It is a simple...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-24-2009, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 582
Re: Having problem loading .223
I lube the cases, even when using carbide dies. They go through the dies soooooo much smoother and easier. The stuff I use is a Dillon product that you just spray on and most of it evaporates. I put...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-24-2009, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 813
Re: OAL question
I may not be understanding the question, but I will try to help. I am confused by what you call "OAL" and the number of .217. Could that be a typo?
When I hear "OAL" I am thinking overall length....
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-22-2009, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,043
Re: Reloading License???
Obama is just smart enough to know that he can only enact a gun ban through back-door legislation. He does not have to outlaw guns if he can make it impossible to get ammo. So far, there have been...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-22-2009, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 912
Re: Does anyone reload .357 sig
Ditto to the above. You can find once-fired brass without too much difficulty. I also recommend buying the carbide dies. It is an extra initial investment, but they work SOOOOO much better. Mine are...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-21-2009, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 364
Views: 66,051
Re: What does your reloading bench look like
How come you guys have such neat loading benches and mine looks like a little kid's nightmare? pkcgbifaid's setup is awsome!
You guys are giving me some good ideas though. Have already bought...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-21-2009, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 609
Re: Norma brass
Norma brass also has thicker walls, thus slightly reduced internal capacity. Be extra careful with loads that are near maximum or you may have pressure problems.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-21-2009, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 530
Re: What does the Dillon 650 come with?
It comes with the necessary parts to handle both large and small primers, but if you convert it often you may want to purchase another complete primer feed system and maintain one for large and one...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-14-2009, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,215
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-13-2009, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 918
Re: Is my brass useless?
No problems with brass shot from a Glock or any other semi-auto, as far as I know. I reload them all the time. Other than the square dent in the primer, I am not sure I could tell the difference!
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-13-2009, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,215
Re: 223 PRIMER PROBLEM W/ DILLON 650
I have experienced the same problem on my 650 and I am not sure I could walk you through it myself. The best advice I can give you is to get a phone in front of your reloader and call the Dillon Tech...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-10-2009, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 939
Re: Which tumbler media works best?
I use corncob with a small blob of Dillon brass cleaner and a small blob (scientific measuring term, I am sure) of liquid Turtle Wax. It works great. I do caution you to wear a respirator or good...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-31-2009, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 847
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-30-2009, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 930
Re: 45-70 Bullet Seating Problem
Thanks to all for the advice. I was just being stupid. I was using a RCBS 3-dies set. The first die is the standard de-cap and resizing die, the second one is marked “SEATING,” which is a misnomer....
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-30-2009, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,050
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
03-30-2009, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 5,254
Re: Glock v.s. 1911
I find myself owning quite a few Glocks and 1911’s. I love them both, and each has its place in heart. When I am going out fishing, I carry my Glock because I know if it gets tossed into the river,...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-28-2009, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 930
45-70 Bullet Seating Problem
OK, gurus, what gives? I am using brand new 45-70 brass (Remington brand) and Sierra .458 dia 300gr FN HP bullets. I have resized the brass and even tried it just as it comes out of the bag. The...
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Forum: Feedback Forum
03-26-2009, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,060
Dillon Precision
I would be really amiss if I didn’t give a big seal of approval to the folks at Dillon Precision. I have been a customer for a long time, and they have always treated me like I was their BEST...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
03-26-2009, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,053
Re: Highway Patrol chief retracts militia report
Who’d a thunk it? Apparently, according to the report issued by the Missouri Highway Patrol, I display many of the tendencies and identifiers used by “Militia” members. One damn Ron Paul sticker, and...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-25-2009, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 439
Re: Norma brass?
It does seem to last a little longer, but I have always heard you should load it about 5% lighter than normal becasue the walls are thicker and the interior capacity is smaller. That is the rumor,...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-05-2009, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 655
Re: What Can Reloading Do For You?
Sounds like you are well on your way. You might try using brass that has been shot through your rifle and then neck size it rather than full length resizing. This acts to 'custom tune' the brass for...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
03-05-2009, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 470
Re: new .270
It depends on the ballistic coefficient, velocity and weight of the bullet you are shooting. I use the 130 grain version and I set the 'zero' on my .270 to be 1-1/4" high at 100 yards. That makes it...
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