Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-23-2013, 12:44 PM
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Views: 569
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
01-23-2013, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 2,912
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-22-2013, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,372
Re: Friend has 3000 rounds of .223
This card they are talking about is called a F.O.I.D. card. Firearm Owner's Identification Card is handled by the Illinois State Police. You need one of these to buy ammo or ANY kind of firearm in...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-22-2013, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 469
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-22-2013, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 656
Re: Lots of new reloaders - why?
I've been reloading for the past two years and have only bought around three cases of 5.56 for my new AR in that time. The past few times in Walmart, I like to visit the ammo case "just to look" and...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-22-2013, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,317
Re: Separating brass
Hi everyone, remember this thread? Well... I've now been reloading for two years and believe it or not, I just got back to this issue. Just to give a little history, I've safely loaded over 5,000...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
04-20-2011, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,842
Re: Colt 100 year aniv 1911
Here's a pic.
//http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/ColtPistols/100thAnniversaryModels.aspx
Hmmm, can't get it to work....
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
04-20-2011, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,842
Re: Colt 100 year aniv 1911
I just bought the Colt yesterday for the MSRP, I looked all over online and failed to find anything. I called my local gun shop and they had three of them in stock, Im picking it up tomorrow. Im not...
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
03-30-2011, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 892
Re: crazy pregnant woman chokes wall mart greeter
Sounds like a major chimpout at the Wallmart. Im not racist either, Im a cracker and my mother was remarried to a black guy too.
Funny when they call each other the N word, but Lawdy Jeebus, when...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-07-2011, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 742
Views: 29,965
Re: who's reloading tonight?
I know EXACTLY what you mean. This is the WORST state to own guns, PERIOD. Wisconsin is the only other state you cannot carry, but, that's gonna change real soon. Yea... the only thing I carry is a...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-06-2011, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 742
Views: 29,965
Re: who's reloading tonight?
Just look at it, pretty much... Lol
I hope the answer you might be looking for is, shoot it? That's pretty much what I'm doin with it.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-06-2011, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 742
Views: 29,965
Re: who's reloading tonight?
From Fri night till today, I've loaded 550 rounds of .45 ACP and about 150 of .45 Colt on my turret press. I've got 1000 more rounds coming from Dardas as well, I haven't been reloading for long and...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-04-2011, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,317
Re: Separating brass
Ok, thanks Noylj. Now I have a plan, I was gonna just return the die set and exchange for a new one. If you want it after i investigate a little further, we can figure something out.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-03-2011, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,317
Re: Separating brass
I was thinking, if all fails, I'm just gonna go back to Cabelas and return the trouble-makin' dies...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-03-2011, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,317
Re: Separating brass
You know... I was able to load some rounds this way, where I didn't force the bullet down and for whatever reason it stayed. I knew the crimp I put on it would hold it in place and actually shot...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-03-2011, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,317
Re: Separating brass
Now I'm really stumped. I've re-tried to figure this out and I'm not sure what's goin on. I took a once-fired case, resized/deprimed, re-adjusted the powder-thru expanding die so the bullet just sits...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-02-2011, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,460
Re: Loading .45 Colt
I was happy with the results and actually like the smell of the burnt powder. I won't have a problem using this powder.
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
03-01-2011, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 102
Views: 6,489
Re: What do you carry?
If I could carry, I would. There is a proposal for CC today in Springfield, Il. But No one really sees that happening anytime soon.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-28-2011, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,460
Re: Loading .45 Colt
After testing my loads yesterday, I used HP-38 and Bullseye. I was very happy with HP-38's performance as far as accuracy, recoil, muzzle flash and the fact that it isn't dirty. Bullseye, seemed to...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-28-2011, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,317
Re: Separating brass
I went to the range today and fired off my first ever reloads, man o man does it feel good to do that! I think I know what happened with these .38 loads. When it was time to fire these, I chose to...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-28-2011, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,317
Re: Separating brass
Like I posted before, the Winchester package (bag) does not have the bullet size printed on it, I measured it at .357. Range report to follow...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-27-2011, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,317
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-27-2011, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 31
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-27-2011, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,317
Re: Separating brass
Yea... I'm stumped as well. When I flared the cases, it's just enough to seat the bullet. The bullets themselves are Winchester 130gr. fmj, (no marking on the bag) but i used my caliper and it's...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-27-2011, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,317
Re: Separating brass
The only thing Ive done was tumble them, thats it. That's exactly what I was thinking, something's not right. Like I said, I ran everything (Rem and Win brass) the same way, Decap-resizeing die,...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-27-2011, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Primers
LD, you're right about the flame coming outta there. I was curious as to what kind of "bang" a primer made, so I loaded a primer in a case with no powder and shot it through a .38 snubby and out of a...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-27-2011, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,317
Separating brass
Now I know why it's a good idea to do this. I started working up loads for .38 spl using once-fired Winchester brass and as I went to seat a bullet, it dropped half way down the case. Not having ANY...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-24-2011, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,186
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-24-2011, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,460
Re: Loading .45 Colt
Well, I loaded up five sets of loads last night to try out this weekend (total of 50 rnds). I've got Dardas cast 255gr swc in three different powder charges and 200gr swc in two different charges....
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-16-2011, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 14
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Re: Shooting .380 in a 9mm
Easiest way to explain this answer is to read the first Sticky thread at the top of this page, "Explaining Headspace"
If someone dosn't understand it, you shouldn't be handling guns or ammo.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-15-2011, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 45
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-15-2011, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 15
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Re: 50 cal. ammo can
I paid $10 for each, the "stamp" and markings indicate they were built in 2010 and 2009. These cans are really brand new, no rust or dents. I think thats a fair price.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-15-2011, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 833
Re: 50 cal. ammo can
I went to a gun show this past weekend and got two of them, almost brand new. I really like them alot and will get several more at the next gun show, in two weeks. You gotta love the grease smell...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-14-2011, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: 50 cal. ammo can
I just got a couple of them and stuffed 1000 rounds of factory .45ACP ammo in one. Thats alot of weight, I couldn't find any weight limits online, anywhere. I just wouldn't want to break off the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-14-2011, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 833
50 cal. ammo can
Does anyone use one? How much weight can one of these things hold?
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-12-2011, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,147
Re: Got new stuff!!!
I think Im gonna keep the Cabelas scale I have. After reading alot, most people highly recommend a digital scale, being faster and more accurate. I've been playing with it and it seems to be working...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-11-2011, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,460
Re: Loading .45 Colt
Ok, thanks Woolley. I went on the Lee site and they say they can make a custom plug... If I have problems with the round plug, is there other "interchangeable" brands that will work with the Lee?
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-10-2011, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,460
Re: Loading .45 Colt
I've got some cast SWC coming from Dardas and want to know if I can seat these with the Lee dies I have. In other words, do I need SWC seater plugs?
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-10-2011, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,147
Re: Got new stuff!!!
Well.....I just got done reading The ABC's of Reloading and PLENTY of threads on this awesome site as well as the reloading manuals. I feel like I have enough confidence in myself to be reloading...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-10-2011, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 55
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Re: Explaining Headspace
Ive been checking out past threads and found this one very useful. Im really glad I found this forum. You guys ROCK!!!
BTW, this thread SHOULD be a sticky...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-09-2011, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,109
Re: Primer Blast
Did that do any damage to you besides scare the crap outta you?
I'm new to reloading, haven't tried it yet and this is what I'm kinda worried about...:eek:
How powerful are those little things...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-09-2011, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 37
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Re: Loading .45 Colt
You're right. I really like that type of cleaning, I think Im gonna order one.:D
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-09-2011, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,460
Re: Loading .45 Colt
Is the solution that is used a one time deal everytime you use it? I have a lever-action I would like to shoot lead out of and this type of cleaning really seems cool.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-09-2011, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,460
Re: Loading .45 Colt
Well, that explaines why the dang bore was always leaded up. I think I still have somewhere around 900 more factory Remington rounds left...
Is there any lead cleaning products out there that...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-09-2011, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,460
Re: Loading .45 Colt
I always thought leading was part of the deal when shooting them. I never shot anything but factory Remington lead 255gr sw since Ive had my Colt Anaconda. Ive had plenty of this stuff, (thanks Dad)...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-09-2011, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,460
Re: Loading .45 Colt
Thank you for the link, I think Ill try these.
So these bullets from this site are ready to load, right? The blue rings is the lube? Is the purpose of the lube to help minimize lead fouling in the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-09-2011, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,460
Re: Loading .45 Colt
No, I didn't buy anything yet. Im not sure what to buy, I just want to plink at the range. Is it true that long Colt needs to be .452 and .45ACP (jacketed) .451?
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-08-2011, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,418
Re: Wolf Ammo for AR rifles????
I don't own an AR (yet), but I will add, Russian ammo sucks! I bought Tulammo, knowing it seemed exactly like Wolf in .45ACP. Just 50 rounds for $14 and shot it through my Glock 21. Halfway through,...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-08-2011, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,460
Loading .45 Colt
From what I've been reading, (maybe I'm confused) do you need to lube cast bullets when reloading these?:confused:
Also, where is the best place to buy these online?
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-07-2011, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,685
Re: best cheap 45ACP target ammo???
I voted for Winchester. Walmart sells it cheap and I've bought PLENTY of it over the past 2years. Now I have PLENTY of brass to reload!
I've got to add, S&B is what I shot to break-in my TRP 1911...
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