Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-12-2013, 06:49 AM
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Views: 321
Re: 158 gr bullet for 9mm
Way too heavy as well . Your oal would be off the chart unless bullet seated way deep which would raise the pressure in the cartridge substantially. Not a good idea sorry to say. You coulda had a...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-10-2013, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 495
Re: hornady 223 rem 55 gr vmax "molly"
Sorry it took so long to get back to you Kevin. I dont moly coat my handgun bullets as I generally shoot about 90% cast bullets and have a bullet lube that takes care of business leaving my bores...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-05-2013, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 588
Re: Digital Scale Challenges
Titegroup is stated as a spherical powder when in fact it is more like a small flake and out of my RCBS Uni-Flow powder dispenser until I added a powder baffle in the drop tube would give me...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-05-2013, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 495
Re: hornady 223 rem 55 gr vmax "molly"
Kevinh,
You should be able to get enough crimp with the taper die but I myself used the FCD die with no issues. Dont reccomend neck size only dies unless they have tension equal to what you would...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-04-2013, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 495
Re: hornady 223 rem 55 gr vmax "molly"
I will share with you guys what I know to be the truth about moly after several years and hundreds of rounds fired in many calibres. The pros are you can if done right get faster loads with less...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-28-2013, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 499
Re: rcbs 14 shell holder substitute?
Never could figure why Lee felt the need to make seperate shell holders for their hand primer tool (red box) and standard ones for presses (green box) . I use an RCBS hand primer tool and either the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-28-2013, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 499
Re: rcbs 14 shell holder substitute?
Strange,,, I have 2 full sets of Lee shell holders that I have used for the past 15 or so years and the only issues I have had were with a handfull of .223 and .308 brass fired from auto loaders that...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-26-2013, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 489
Re: Moly coated .224 bullets
I've shot lots of moly and am fully aware of your bullet tension concern. The best and easiest way to crimp would be the Lee taper crimp die. I have used the factory crimp die as well with good...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-24-2013, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 662
Re: rifle reloading
I heard 2 things here, first the advice for the 30/30 that was given is all good and to the point but you slipped in the 30 carbine with the powder question and spoke of some what appear to be .30...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-24-2013, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 375
Re: What are these bullets for ?
You can get a .308 push through bullet sizer die from Lee , apply some good case lube like RCBS or Imperial sizing wax and swage them down to .308. I have done it alot for .32 cal .312 diameter...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-24-2013, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 552
Re: Grampas helper
Does my heart good to see this. You are truly blessed Grandpa. Mine lives too far away am sad to say. Enjoy your time together.
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Forum: General Discussion
02-24-2013, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 798
Re: TFF 12th Anniversary Giveaway #4
Pretty Please enter me for a chance to win the 10/22 mags. I dont own any high cap mags to date and dont feel I've done my part to aggravate the government and dont want to feel left out . I only...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-24-2013, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 112
Views: 1,591
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-16-2013, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 472
Re: Can you use these ???
If you feel uncomfortable doing this you can buy a .356 sizing die from Lee, Roll those bullets on a lube pad and swage them down . I have done this for oddball bore firearms over the years after...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-02-2013, 01:21 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 455
Re: Sierra .224 bullets
It has to do with the bullets construction and its capabilities not published load data for any particular .22 calibre cartridge. There are bullets made for varmit hunting that have different jacket...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-28-2012, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 292
Re: sierra .308 with cannelure?
For what application in what calibre ? Most cannelured bullets in 30 cal. are of a RNFP or RN design for lever guns such as the 30-30. Some basic psp bullets such as Winchester Power Point or...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-28-2012, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 832
Re: New to reloading, Help please!
I have owne 4 30-06 rifles in my lifetime and loaded for all of them. For best accuracy and plenty of punch for deer and elk the 165/168 gr. bullets have all given the best overall results. As for...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-05-2012, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 306
Re: HD Single Stage Press
Any of the Herters model 3 series presses. They were overkill in their day and will do the job nicely . I had one as my first press, have a Rock Chukker now and have reformed brass on both. Herters...
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Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
11-25-2012, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,415
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-25-2012, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,605
Re: 60 gr / 223
Great info LD !!!
I am just now remembering very limited discussion from the reloading masses on how certain bullet contructions showed failure when driven to higher velocities with little or no...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-23-2012, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,605
Re: 60 gr / 223
I am going to chime in here along with Steve4102 and Hornady who recommended the 60 gr. Spire Point to him and here is some food for thought on the bullet weight vs. twist rate traditional line of...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-14-2012, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,045
Re: Deprime before or after cleaning
I clean my cases in a 50/50 mix of walnut and corn cob media laced with a capful of nu-finish 2000 before sizing/depriming. Keeps my dies cleaner and scratch free . In the time it takes to get that...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-16-2012, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,411
Re: June Giveaway #7
What a generous gesture from Jack. I too would like to put my hat in the ring for this nice Lee setup to fill the voids on my bench so PLEASE sign me up !!!
10 Spot
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-16-2012, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 632
Re: herters shell holder adaptor
The shell holder adaptor works fine. The Herters press has a long stroke so you wont notice the minimal height loss. I still have a few original holders if you are interested just PM me.
10 Spot
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-09-2012, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 768
Re: anyone use this chrony?
I bought the Beta Master nearly 10 years ago and has been a great unit for the money. I had to replace the difuser ( sky screens ) last year as are made from a hard plastic that is a bit hard to...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-05-2012, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 789
Re: my bro. fell into a good deal
Always looking for those kind of deals myself. No guilt here if you ask them first what they would take for their goods and they throw a super low figure your way. Found a brand new Thumlers tumbler...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-10-2012, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 804
Re: Brass
I'm with jim bradey on this one. Pay extra attention to the used rifle brass. Be sure to clean/deprime-size/inspect all used brass you come accross. You will get the rewards or the curses depending...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-10-2012, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 697
Re: .223 rem reloading question?
This is the first I have heard of a roll crimp in rifle dies . As it is not adjustable as in pistol dies I am not understanding how this works. A slight bevel in a pistol die has to be adjusted to...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-10-2012, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 909
Re: Air rifle ammo 30 grain or better for .22 (BP)
I am thinking if you are going to try airgun pellets in a muzzle loader you are going to have some issues. First thing that comes to mind is the thin air cups at the base of the pellets are going to...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-24-2012, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 623
Re: crimping question
Although I use RCBS dies rather than Hornady it sounds as if your crimp may be a tad excessive and possibly bulging the case a bit. A minor amount of resistance ( and I do mean minor ) might be felt...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-26-2012, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 1,477
Re: Reloading, how did you start?
Bought a box full of gear at a yard sale got me started. A Herters press and powder scale, a Lyman #55 powder measure, lube pad, deburring tool, an old ABCs' of Reloading manual and a whole host of...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-02-2012, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 107
Views: 5,653
Re: What is your favorite gun and why?
That would be my S&W Model 14. I can shoot that ol 38 all day with very manageable recoil, little exspense with cast boolits and is very accurate to boot. Whats not to like there ??? Will handle +p...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-26-2011, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,191
Re: Your choice for Personal Defense bullet
Dont like the thought of possibly spending my hard earned money ( of which I have little of ) on a lawyer for having shot some jerk with a handload so have opted for the Federal Hydra Shok in my .357...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-24-2011, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 462
Re: Ruptured Case
Looking at the way the base of the brass has a uniform ring where the swelling starts and the rim is pushed off to one side shows the case was not fully supported in the chamber when the round went...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-24-2011, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 504
Re: .30-06 bullet
of the several 30-06 rifles I have loaded for over the years all of them gave the accuracy edge to the 165 gr. bullets vs. 150 or 180 gr. ones ,,, My current Chilean Mauser sporter will put 165 gr....
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-17-2011, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,145
Re: Cast Bullet alloy & hardness
The ingredient that is in clip on wheel weights that is the chief hardening element is antimony. These also have a small amount of tin in them at around 3%. Tin will increase the hardness on an alloy...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-03-2011, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 502
Re: Loading SWC
Steve4102,,,
This is a perfect example of a picture being worth a thousands words,,,,,,
Helpes uhs whut doant reid su gud 2
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-13-2011, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 461
Re: making my list
2 presses can work "if" you have a lot of working space but there are some pretty good presses that have quick change die plates or turrets. Hornady as well as Dillon and Lee to name a few have them...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-12-2011, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,332
Re: To reload, or not to reload?
Point to ponder here newbie ,,,
You dont have to buy all your start up equipment new or even your brass for that matter. Lots of forums such as this one have a buy, sell, trade thread on them ....
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-01-2011, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 681
Re: cant find a good 313 casting mold
One more option for more extreme enlargement of the driving bands in a mold would be to visit this site initially designed to convert steel moulds into hollow point moulds but he has expanded his...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-26-2010, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 681
Re: cant find a good 313 casting mold
If your casts come up at .312 after having allowed to shrink for a couple of weeks depending on your alloy you have a couple of easy options to help to bump them up to .313 or slightly higher, maybe...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-25-2010, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,212
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-12-2010, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 5,761
Re: Wood reloading blocks
Very nice indeed. As for an estimated price I was paying in the neighborhood of $9.00 apiece for some cheesey unfinished pine blocks from midway a few years back but just ckecked and they only offer...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-04-2010, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,182
Re: Inconsistent bullet seating
If you get the bullet comparator you will find that the seating dies seat the bullets from just above the bullets ogive so as to insure cosistant set back distance of a given bullet before it...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
11-14-2010, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 455
Re: Reloading Hevi Shot?
Haven't loaded any Hevi-Shot yet but did look into it awhile back. If I remember correctly there are 2 full blown shotgun reloading supply outlets. One is Precesion Reloading and the other is...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-29-2010, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,208
Re: hard bolt closing on belted magnum
Belted Magnums can be a bit tricky to get full length sized down close to the belt and yet set the shoulders back a couple thousandts at the same time. If you dont have one yet a Hornady case...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-10-2010, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,704
Re: Which reloading manual is the best overall ?
Lyman 48th ,,, unlike the newer 49th they were still referrencing the most accurate load in a given bullet load and has proved to be uncanny for me as ending up to be the very same for my load...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-07-2010, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,381
Re: 7.62x54R reloading
My vintage 1939 M91/30 slugs at .3095 ,,, I contacted Lee Precision Reloading and asked them if it was possible to use their bullet sizing dies for lead bullets to reduce the diameter of jacketed...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
02-06-2010, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,983
Re: .41 magnum
Upgraded my model 57 to a 657 Hunter Classic and life just keeps getting sweeter !!!
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-07-2009, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,233
Re: Resize new brass?
When I buy new brass it is usually 200/300 at a time and I want them to be relatively uniform so my loads turn ot the same way. I size them, trim them, deburr the flash holes and sort them into lots...
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