Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-27-2011, 01:51 PM
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Re: Powder Recommendations
I use IMR 4895 in two of the three (.223 and .308) and love it. Plus it's easy to find and relatively low cost around my neck of the woods. I've got a pretty good back stock of it since I use it so...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-26-2011, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 502
Re: case annealing
The big trick with case annealing is that it keeps things consistent over the life of the case when done routinely by relieving the hardness that develops during the constant shoot/resize/reload...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-03-2010, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-20-2010, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,199
Re: New Rifle, may be a Challenge to find a load
The biggest issue I have with the ladder test is you need more than 100 yards. Up until now (though this has recently changed) I only had 100 yards. At that 100 yards, I used this load development...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-10-2010, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 25
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-10-2010, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,241
Re: severely tarnished / stained range brass
+1 Carver. As long as it's not corroded then just shoot it. Pretty brass shoots the same as ugly brass.
If the case is corroded then you may not want to shoot it. I toss anything with corrosion...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-10-2010, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,673
Re: do Lee dies work for others?
I have dies from Lee, Redding, Forster, and RCBS. The Lee dies are the only ones that have rusted (all kept side by side). Also, The bullet seating plugs on my Lee dies wobble when seating bullets....
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-07-2010, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,515
Re: Annealing and fire forming cases??
Lots have happened since then, JLA. I've got a new induction heater in that costs only 1/3 of the Mini-Ductor, but I haven't fired it up yet. I'm waiting on a few more parts for that.
I've been...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-07-2010, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,515
Re: Annealing and fire forming cases??
LD,
Brass changes its crystalline structure (softens) at around 450F, if you apply enough heat quickly enough to the neck area you will never get the base up to that temperature. Annealing a case...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-28-2010, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,515
Re: Annealing and fire forming cases??
LD:
Your process is pretty right on, except you don't need to quench brass. Quenching steel will affect the crystal structure. Quenching brass does nothing but get the case wet.
750F or so is...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-21-2010, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 1
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Re: Redding Turret press
From what I hear (don't own one) the Redding turret is far superior.
The Redding has a positive stop on the back side of the turret to prevent any flexing of the turret head and ensure 100%...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-17-2010, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,509
Re: Crimping Revolver Bullet With No Cannelure?
I load raniers for my .40 semi auto. The LFCD puts a fine crimp on them and I haven't had any issues with plating seperation on the many bullets I have recovered.
It is even more important to...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-16-2010, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 751
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-16-2010, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,681
Re: Black Talon Ammo
dbltap:
The Doc's weren't actually getting cut up by frags, it was a mislead column in a medical journal that scared people into thinking they would get cut up by the frags. That column was based...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-15-2010, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 888
Re: Powder
I've got as much as I can find and afford sitting upstairs. Same with primers, but they are a lot harder to find.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-11-2010, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,528
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-10-2010, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 504
Re: CHARGEMASTER COMBO W/ DISPENSER AND SCALE
I'm not 100% sure what your asking here.
The RCBS Chargemaster Combo is a very good product that will greatly reduce the time it takes to charge cases. I've used mine for a while now without any...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-07-2010, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,186
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-02-2010, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 736
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-01-2010, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 736
Re: My Automatic Induction Annealing Project
It's pretty much the same setup as twin ponds, with a different crowd. They have covered wood benches and a section that I shoot prone at. 100 yards with a 25 yard berm.
If you take 41 up to 402...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-01-2010, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 736
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-31-2010, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 736
Re: My Automatic Induction Annealing Project
I'm still developing it, don't yet have a working prototype.
The cost is still yet to be determined as I don't have a finished unit made yet.
Whereabouts in Charleston are you? Do you go out...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-28-2010, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 736
My Automatic Induction Annealing Project
Hello all;
As many of you know I have become rather fascinated with annealing using induction heat. I had a thread on this forum a while back showing how I was doing it, and the results I was...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-26-2010, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,161
Re: Does anyone trim pistol cases?
Pistol brass doesn't stretch like a rifle case will due to the shoulder. Straight cases very rarely need trimming, I've actually seen some of my .40 cases grow shorter after firing/sizing.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-24-2010, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,130
Re: Inconsistant cartridge overall length
The term ogive refers to the curve of the bullet from the max diameter to the bullet's point. It is a much more consistent measurement than the overall length of the bullet from base to point due to...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-19-2010, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,148
Re: cleaning brass question??
The tumbler is, IMHO, by far the best way to go. You can get a setup from cabelas for around $70 that includes everything you need. It's great and has thus far been very durable. No issues to report....
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-19-2010, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,137
Re: Cleaning brass, tumbler question
I usually fill my bowl about 2/3 of the way. Only use cob right now, but I'm going to try the walnut soon. I hear it has more of a cleaning effect while cob does more polishing.
As for replacing...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-18-2010, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,130
Re: Inconsistant cartridge overall length
Are you measuring to the bullet tip or to the ogive? Measuring to the tip will give fairly substantial differences in C.O.L., your best bet is to pick up something like the Hornady bullet comparator...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-18-2010, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 808
Re: Looking for a new caliber
I posted this question on several forums and by a wide majority the most common response was the .260 Remington, after a little more digging on my own I think I know why. Looks like I'll be headed in...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-18-2010, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,300
Re: Remington or Winchester Brass
I like winchester brass best myself. According to the reviews I read it lasts longer, and is slightly better when it comes to primer pockets opening up.
I've heard some people say also that...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-17-2010, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 808
Re: Looking for a new caliber
It may be that the person I was reading was talking about loosing the match edge, not loosing all accuracy period.
Anybody know about the 6.5x47 Lapua? Does it have enough punch to knock down...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-17-2010, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 808
Looking for a new caliber
I'm looking to pick up a new (light) gun for hunting in the southeast but am having difficulties with caliber choice. I'm leaning towards .243 win, but barrel life seems to be pretty short according...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-16-2010, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 647
Re: Die Cleaning?
I run a chamber mop up into my dies to clean them out, and coat lightly with Rem Oil. I personally would not use any sort of penetrating lube (like wd-40) because they have the possibility to get...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-12-2010, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,638
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-08-2010, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 682
Re: Neck Turning Advice
From what I have seen the general consensus is no, if you don't have a tight necked chamber then neck turning will not help enough to be worth it. There may be some benefit to just evening out the...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
01-08-2010, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,045
Re: How many rounds should I carry with me?
I keep the clip full in my M&P .40, plus one extra clip. That's 30 total.
One other big argument for carrying a backup reload, especially in a semi auto pistol, is the ease with which you can...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-06-2010, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 979
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-04-2010, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,165
Re: Forster Co-Ax Issues?
Got the press today and got it all set up. Everything is working smoothly.
It surprised me how small it is. It looked a lot bigger in the pictures.
It did take me a couple minutes to get the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-04-2010, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 941
Re: Final Finish
I've used the Final Finish.
Loads do not need to be hot, I loaded 10% down from max.
Clean the barrel THOROUGHLY!!! You want that patch white as snow when it comes out the other end.
I can't...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-03-2010, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 669
Re: rcbs charge master combo
Get one, you'll love it.
It throws very accurately about 94% of the time. I'll get about 3 overcharges (by .1 grain usually) out of every 50 loads. Usually just a small pinch out and it's good to...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-02-2010, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,617
Re: Help with bullet seating die
I may have to eat my words here, muddober. I thought that the Lee pistol bullet seating dies did not crimp as Lee has the Factory Crimp Die for that.
After digging a little bit more it turns out...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-02-2010, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 798
Re: C.O.L.
It is likely due to the Nosler bullet being just a little bit longer than the others. Use the information from the bullet manufacturer you are using, if you have that manual. Otherwise I would go...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-02-2010, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,165
Forster Co-Ax Issues?
I'm graduating from a Lee Breeck Lock press. I went ahead and bit the bullet on a Forster Co-Ax last week and am currently waiting on the UPS guy to bring me my present. I was just wondering if...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-02-2010, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,617
Re: Help with bullet seating die
I'm with the above. Not all bullet seating dies have a crimp feature. What kind of die are you using?
You could always pick up a Lee Factory Crimp Die to crimp with. I use one for my .40's and...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-02-2010, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,580
Re: Hot Shot ammo???
Not sure if you reload or not, but you can't reload that brass (berdan primed).
I've no experience with it's quality.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-02-2010, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Reloading Guide
I agree with gmoody, but would also like to add that this may seperate rifle and pistol data for common calibers in both.
One that comes to mind is .357 mag, but I'm sure there are many others.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-31-2009, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,243
Re: Is .40 goin to be hard to find?
My reloads cost only 1/2 of what factory ammo costs, sometimes less. I do not cast my own bullets.
The lower cost and improved performance from tuning the ammo to my gun are why I load my own.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-27-2009, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 713
Re: Reloading ?
I suppose you could use nearly any form of percussion detonated explosive compound in an absolute bind. The problem there would be with the stability of the compound.
Lead styphnate was chosen as...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-27-2009, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,032
Re: shipping ammo
Loaded ammunition can be shipped without a hazmat fee. Powder and Primers must have a hazmat fee. I've bought .22's from Cabelas a few times, straight to me, just shipping charges.
I think the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-27-2009, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 713
Re: Reloading ?
cakes:
Just curious, how would you reprime rimfire cartridges? I'm not familiar with any techniques or tools to to do this with. I also don't know of anywhere that sells priming compound for this...
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