Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-01-2012, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 642
Re: can anyone tell me what happened?
the storm lake barrel did have an extremely tight chamber( i couldn't use my lead bullets), so I had sent it to storm lake to open the chamber up a little more. I have no idea when this case...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-01-2012, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 642
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-30-2012, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 642
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
09-30-2012, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 642
can anyone tell me what happened?
Well I cannot get the photo to load but the case has a big bulge at the bottom close to the rim.
I was sorting through some brass I cleaned getting ready to do some reloading and I found this....
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
07-06-2012, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 389
Couple of Remington 700s 6mm and 17 fireball
I traded for a couple of guns today and I just wanted to get some other opinions about the values of the guns. One is a remington 700 6mm with bull barrel with a pretty wood stock. It has a Barska...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-01-2012, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,681
Re: 45 Colt Loads
has anyone on here tried hogdon universal to see if it position sensitive?
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-29-2012, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,681
Re: 45 Colt Loads
i was actually just fixing to post a topic about this when I saw this topic already going. I just started reloading 45 colt and when I was looking at my Lee Load data, it said using Hogdon Univesal...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-17-2012, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 587
Re: Removing blueing
Stone Chimney:
So you think I should put a light coat of the duracoat inside the receiver too? The duracoat kit I have has some surface prep spray the is a metal degreaser. After pulling it out...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-17-2012, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 587
Removing blueing
I have a old Remington 1100 that I was removing the blueing from. I stripped the gun down to the receiver and soaked the receiver and barrel in vinegar for several days then used steel wool to...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-03-2012, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 545
Re: Modifying a Remington 1100
I really had thought about the jb weld because if the surface is prepped properly and the jb weld is mixed properlly, I don't see that stuff going anywhere plus it would be easy to refinish...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-03-2012, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 545
Modifying a Remington 1100
I've got an old remington 1100 that i was to turn into a tactical gun, as my little project. Its a cheap gun, didn't spend much on, and already needs to be refinished as the blueing is wearing off. ...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-03-2012, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 373
Older Remington 1100
Just bought a older Remington 1100, not sure how old it is, but I know its one of the older models. Wood stocks that are worn, no removable choke, scroll work on the receiver and chrome bolt face. ...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-01-2011, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 209
M&P Magazine problem
I have a smith and wesson M&P 9L that I bought new with 4 S&W magazines. I have been noticing in my shooting that ocassionally the slide would not lock back when a magazine was emptied. I thought I...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-28-2011, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,278
Don't buy from KBAR Cartridge
Just wanted to let you guys know about a problem I encountered with KBAR cartridge when trying to order some once fired brass. I got online and noticed they had some great prices on brass so I...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-28-2011, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 623
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-01-2011, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 887
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
10-01-2011, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 887
Need some help with loads for M1A .308
I just got a Springfield M1A Socom chambered in .308. On the gun was a tag saying that the headspace was set at 1.632 and to use GI spec ammo. I'm a reloader but I have never seen anything in my...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-15-2011, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 404
Sig Mosquito Sport
I've got one and I wondering what you guys think it would be worth to resale. Its in excellent shape, I figure it should be worth $300?
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-26-2011, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 906
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-26-2011, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 906
S&W M&P9 fails to lock slide open
Sometimes on the final round, my slide fails to lock back. I shoot this gun in competition and it is bothersome. Is this an issue with the magazine and not the gun?
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-28-2011, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 769
Re: bullet doesnt fit?
312,
Actually I have read up quite a bit, my resizing die is currently broke due to a stuck case, I was just double checking as to what exactly the full length sizer die does because I've asked...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-27-2011, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 769
bullet doesnt fit?
I was trying to reload .223 with out the full length sizer die cuz mine is messed up right now. The case neck is too big for the bullet, is this the reason why or is something else not set right?
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
02-24-2011, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,129
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
02-24-2011, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,129
Re: Metal refinishing on a gun
I know the scroll stamping doesn't hurt anything, but on a tactical weapon its not that pretty. Whens the last time you saw an AR with scroll stamping?
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
02-24-2011, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,129
Metal refinishing on a gun
I have a remington 1100 that i'm turning into a tactical gun. As you all know the 1100 has some ornate metal carving on the side of the action. What could i do to fill this in and then repaint tom...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-23-2011, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 917
Re: Rifle die question
i've got a tube of Lee resizing lube, a pasty type stuff, are you talking about mixing it with water?
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-23-2011, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 917
Re: Rifle die question
With a cotton swab and lube pad. You said the fl die adjust the case back to factory specs, that's what I was asking. I just didn't know what it was for since everything looked right without it on...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-23-2011, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 917
Re: Rifle die question
I know you have to Ludendorff the case for the fl die, my method just doesn't seem to work that great. So what exactly do you "adjust" with the FL die?
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-22-2011, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 917
Rifle die question
What is the reason for having a full length sizer in your rifle die set, I know that some sets don't even have it, all they seem to do for me is piss me off when they get a shell stuck in them.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
02-17-2011, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 11,024
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
02-15-2011, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 375
Re: Smith & Wesson M&P questions
I've seen the videos from APEX but wasn't sure, i've got good technical skills when it comes to mechanical things, but you know how it is when you don't 100% know what you are doing.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
02-15-2011, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 375
Smith & Wesson M&P questions
2 questions:
Anyone got a clue how hard it would be to install the Apex Tactical "Action Enhancement Kit"?
Also if I have a M&P 9L, would it be possible to take the slide off and put a...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-13-2011, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,310
Do you use lee auto disk?
Does anyone use lee auto disks? I've got some but it doesn't seem like a reliable powder measuring method. For example a load I was loading showed 6.0 starting grains and 6.6 maximum and the recipe...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-13-2011, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,336
Carbide rifle dies
Does anyone make carbide rifle dies? I haven't seen any on midway USA. If they don't them, then why not?
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-07-2011, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 651
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-07-2011, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 651
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-07-2011, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 651
A Couple of reloading questions, rifle and shotgun
One question I have is that I have noticed is that most recipes call for a specific bullet (i'm talking about info such as brand and type, not weight). As long as the style is similar and the weight...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-03-2011, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,249
Re: why did you pick the powder you use?
Thanks for all the info. I was just wondering, I first bought Hogdon Universal to load my .45 because it was what I could find at first. Then I bought some Hogdon Varget to reload .308 for the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-02-2011, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,249
why did you pick the powder you use?
As i'm getting more comfortable with reloading and leaning more everyday, i came across a question i wanted to ask several of you. When you are picking a powder to use for a round, what do you look...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
01-24-2011, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,690
Re: Need to get a new CCW holster
Cross breed inside the waist band holsters are very comfortable, I wear mine all day everyday and it even allows me to tuck my shirt in when I need to. They may be considered high when compared to...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-23-2011, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 941
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
01-22-2011, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 941
Hand loading primers
I recently purchased a lee hand priming tool and I cannot get my shell holder into the primer. Do you need a different style shell holder than what comes with the die sets?
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Forum: Competition Shooting Forum
01-18-2011, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 660
Re: Uspsa question
Well we don't have an IDPA association in this town so I'll be shooting USPSA most often, may try to go to some IDPA's occasionally
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-15-2011, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 775
Re: Gun Malfunction???
Well FYI, I was shooting paper target at 15 yards at out range which is an old gravel pit, I know this wasn't a ricochet.
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Forum: Competition Shooting Forum
01-15-2011, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 660
Uspsa question
I just started shooting uspsa and I shoot at a club where there are a lot of limited shooters and hardly ever any production shooters. I am shooting 9mm, would I be better of shooting limited since I...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-15-2011, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 775
Re: Gun Malfunction???
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1375.snc4/164743_1846170319223_1389608750_2100181_5772372_n.jpg
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-13-2011, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 775
Re: Gun Malfunction???
I was definitely the right caliber, it wasn't something that felt like it hit me, it was something that hit me, my glasses have a light scratch to prove it, and i felt it on my cheek.
Sound likes...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-13-2011, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,277
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-13-2011, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 775
Re: Gun Malfunction???
I will get some pics, i don't remember seeing the primer pierced, and the shell doesn't show any signs of being cracked.
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
01-13-2011, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,277
Re: problems installing thumb safety
i know its not hitting the plunger, I'm trying to install it without the plunger for the least amonut of resistance. I'm pretty sure its hitting the side of the leaf spring.
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