Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-29-2010, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 554
Seating bullet issue, please advise
Well I've just tried to seat a few .45ACP 200g HPs and I could tell there was a bit more resistance when I cammed over. The first HP stuck up in the die and I had to knock it out with a screwdriver....
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-26-2010, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,272
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-14-2010, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 689
I DID IT!!! RANGE REPORT, BABY!!!
Dad and I went to the range today to fire off my Springfield Loaded Stainless 1911, eating 200g LSWC with 4.6g of HP-38. Well, my first few didn't chamber. I just reloaded my mag with them and I was...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-07-2010, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 937
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-07-2010, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 937
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-07-2010, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 937
.45ACP taper crimp die question
Alrighty, well I've dropped my charge and am now ready to seat some LSWC. I'm using the RCBS 3-die set and their instructions don't jive with my RCBS video in how to set the seating die. Please run...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-06-2010, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 528
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-03-2010, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 686
Re: 1911 brass catchers?...
I see these snap-on frame styles and they look pretty good. Beats some d-bag to my right sweeping it up all the time. I tell them but I've had their girlfriends or wives who think they have to...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-02-2010, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 686
1911 brass catchers?...
I've taken up reloading and am searching for a good catcher for my Springfield Loaded 1911. Any info on the best out there? I'd like one that attaches to the frame.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-27-2010, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 671
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-26-2010, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 680
Re: looking for a press
Randy, wow, great story. I just hop that one day, if I'm so priviledged to actually wear one out, I'll be told the same thing. With an English accent on the other line.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-26-2010, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 680
Re: looking for a press
Rusty, I did so as he was asking our opinion. I'm wondering why you're questioning me doing so. Bad day, eh?
Anyway, back to the original topic. I feel the RCBS single stage is of higher...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-26-2010, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 680
Re: looking for a press
Sorral, I'm new to reloading. I received my RCBS Rock Chucker single stage pack for Christmas and I love it. I'd put $50 a paycheck each pay day and buy it in a month instead of the Lee.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-26-2010, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 671
Cor Bon High Velocity .45ACP brass question
I picked up a box of 20 of these boogers and I see the brass has what appears to be some cannelure-lookin' rim about halfway up the brass. What is this? Why is it there? Will these be reloadable? ...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-21-2010, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 766
Well, just loaded my first primers ever...<wheh!>
Loading .45ACP. I was totally focused, slow, and I took my time. I'm using my RCBS Hand Loading Primer Tool and I have to admit when I had my first high primer I was a bit nervous about putting it...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-10-2010, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,259
Re: Info on various .45ACP brass...
Alpo, much appreciated. That is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Great summary.
I was looking for the "NT" on each brass and didn't see one. You said to verify which primer my brass had in them...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-10-2010, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,259
Re: Info on various .45ACP brass...
Wait, why would they be using small primers? .45 is large. Say what?
Again, calling on all .45 reloaders - please provide ranking, origin, etc. on the manufacturers mentioned above. Again,...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-10-2010, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,259
Info on various .45ACP brass...
I bought some once-fired brass and there are several manufacturers I'd like to know something about. Please let me know all you can about each one: foreign, quality, etc. Anything you got would be...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-07-2010, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 634
When I'm done depriming/resizing
...do I need to measure the top of the brass to make sure its ok? My electronic calipers measure in milimeters and inches. What measurement am I looking for at the top of the brass?
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-18-2010, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,009
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-17-2010, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,009
I've mounted my press, ready to go...
I mounted my press and powder charger today and Dad and I are going to get powder and bullets tomorrow. I can't wait and he's excited, too. I've read two manuals, watched the RCBS video a few...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-03-2010, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 685
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
12-27-2009, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,486
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-26-2009, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,256
Re: Bolting down press or c-clamps?
Wow, Freebore, looks great! C'mon and do mine like that downstairs. I'll put on some ham-n-beans and cornbread, sweet tea. See ya' in, what, an hour?
Thanks, all, for the input.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-25-2009, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,256
Bolting down press or c-clamps?
How do I go here? I like having a designated area, but would like to be able to break down easily if needed. Are c-clamps sufficient for bunches of rounds, or will I have to retighten every 50...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-25-2009, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 493
Got my Rockcrusher!!! Tips welcome.
With RCBS 3-die set for my .45 ACP. Any tips for setup of dies that's not covered in the manual. Pointers, etc?
I'm thinking of bolting my powder charger to the left of my press, about a foot....
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-16-2009, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,228
Re: Single versus progressive
I'm looking forward to bolting down my RockCrusher, grabbing a few Cokes and enjoying a quiet evening at home with my wife. My 9MM buddies already jab me about only 7 rounds in my 1911, what's a few...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-16-2009, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,228
Single versus progressive
Hey, I get it. Progressive is faster, but what if I don't care about that? I mean, c'mon folks let's slow down. We're rushin' around for T-Giving turkey deals, Christmas gifts, work - if we've got...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-15-2009, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,242
Question about RCBS powder chargers
I think I'm going to purchase the RockCrusher model but was wondering if, on the powder charger, it is possible to place the brass at the bottom and release the charge directly or do I have to drop a...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-07-2009, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 87
Views: 7,690
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-04-2009, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 723
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-04-2009, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 960
Re: Wolf large pistol primers
Chrony? Huh?
WLP's? Say what? Hey, I just received by Lyman's manual TODAY so I WILL be reading up on this stuff but please dumb it down a bit 'till I have the manual read.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-04-2009, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 960
Wolf large pistol primers
These are the only primers I could find so I bought a few boxes. Any experience with them? Problems?
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-03-2009, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 723
Re: Finally found some primers...sheesh
I HATE TAXES AND FEES! LET ME BUY MY CRAP, DO IT MYSELF WHILE I ENJOY YOU LEAVING ME ALONE, MR. GOV'T. FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS HOLY, GET OUT OF MY LIFE!!!
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-03-2009, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 723
Finally found some primers...sheesh
I'm starting to purchase a few essentials, outside of a manual which has already been purchased and has been shipped. Every few days I go on line to see if there are any large pistol primers out...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
11-02-2009, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,534
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-30-2009, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 548
Re: I ordered my Lymans Reloading Handbook...
Yeah, I told my wife that I could reload at a huge discount and that was a good thing. Then, there was the pause. "Uh, you have to buy a 'machine' though, right honey."
DOH! "Yes, dear, and...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-30-2009, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 548
I ordered my Lymans Reloading Handbook...
Should have in about a week and then I'll devour it. Hey, I preach personal responsibility to others so I've gotta do the same: I'll read it before I ask any more questions. Should clear most of...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-29-2009, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 758
Best online heavy pistol reloading prices
I've heard on here to stay away from cheaperthandirt.com for ammo. Do y'all buy your stuff at local stores (powder, primer, brass and bullets, etc) or do you buy online? If so, who has the best...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-29-2009, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 457
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-29-2009, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,890
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-28-2009, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,890
How many reloads for .45 with 1lb powder?
I would just be reloading for target loads - how many cartridges could I get out of a pound of powder? Trying to see what a round of 100 reloads would cost just for materials to get the "break-even"...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-27-2009, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 569
HydraShox issues with Springfiel 1911 Loaded?
I believe I read somewhere on here that there is an issue with chambering an stock 1911 with this ammo. Have you noticed an issue with it yourself?
I have a Springfield Loaded 1911 and read that...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-27-2009, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 457
Preliminary research on reloading...
I'm pretty new to handguns but can already see where reloading would save time and money. I saw a pretty cool reloading video on youtube.com for reloading a .45 - the Dillon XL650. Does it rate...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
10-26-2009, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,063
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
10-26-2009, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,063
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
10-26-2009, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,063
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-26-2009, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 373
Ammo question - Winchester's SXG 230 .45
I was told by the Sales Rep that this is a special load made for Bass Pro. Its the same price as Winchester "white box" personal protection, 230 ammo and was explained as a better load that "white...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-26-2009, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,373
Winchester SXZ .45 ACP question...
I was told by the Sales Rep that this is a special load made for Bass Pro. Its the same price as Winchester "white box" personal protection, 230 ammo and was explained as a better load that "white...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
10-19-2009, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 477
Range report - 2nd time ever with 1911
Well I went yesterday with Dad and his buddy and I was tearin' it up! It was the 2nd time with my first handgun and I did very well for a newbie. It was shooting a little to the left last Sunday...
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