Forum: General Discussion
06-13-2013, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 275
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
06-09-2013, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 370
Re: lee auto disc accuracy concern
I've got 3 auto disc powder measures. They are setup on the powder through dies for my pistol calibers. I just dump the powder in and start loading. Mine are all very consistent. I run Bullseye...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-05-2013, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 298
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Forum: General Discussion
06-03-2013, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 272
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Forum: General Discussion
06-03-2013, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 337
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Forum: General Discussion
06-03-2013, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 381
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
05-28-2013, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 853
Re: What gun should I get for concealed carry?
I'm in Il and as of right now my two carry guns will be a S&W 642 for a small 5 shot .38+P and a S&W M&P 9c. Not at the same time but more depending on the weather will determine which gun I carry. ...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-26-2013, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 472
Re: Selecting a scale
I burnt out the Hornady digital and went to buy a RCBS 10-10. I will now never need another scale.
You can get the 5-10 new for around $75 if you shop around. I don't like used reloading...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-25-2013, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 167
Re: Brass Question
It is a crimp for bullet retention. Just resize and reload. They will be fine. I have some .38 with the same thing.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-14-2013, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 788
Re: Start up reloading equipment advice
Trim after polishing and resizing/primer removal. The brass will change length when resized. I've been told that the tolerance is -.010". Trimming to the low end might save you from trimming...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-13-2013, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 788
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-11-2013, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 738
Re: To those of you who weigh every charge
I weigh the first five charges and then I will load 50-100 cases into reloading trays. When that is done I look in each case with a flashlight to check level. After that I randomly pull 5 cases and...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-06-2013, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 590
Re: Zombie Everything
The only Zombie stuff I have is a couple plastic ammo cans. And that is because they were $5 at Menards during Christmas. I personnally think it is a joke. I would never buy a gun with the Zombie...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
05-04-2013, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 455
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-28-2013, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 547
Re: What kind of scale do you use?
I have a RCBS 10-10 but it is over $100. I really don't have another recommendation. I had a Hornady digital but it was crap and would not zero before it went through the first set of batteries.
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
04-26-2013, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 934
Views: 26,642
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-20-2013, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 521
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-18-2013, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 438
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-18-2013, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 997
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
04-12-2013, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 656
Re: .45LC or .357
For the time being the decision has been made. I picked up a S&W 642-2 Performance Center Talo edition revolver. It is a .38 Spec+P. I bought dies, 500 once fired cases and 158gr SWC bullets. ...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
04-09-2013, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 934
Views: 26,642
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-07-2013, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 229
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
04-06-2013, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 656
Re: .45LC or .357
If I go .45LC, it will definitely be a cowboy styled traditional gun. I've looked at a couple Uberti models with 5" barrels and a nice case hardening. I just want to make sure I'm not thinking...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-06-2013, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 720
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
04-06-2013, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 656
.45LC or .357
Basically I have the itch for another revolver. I have a Taurus .44 with 8 3/8" barrel. I am having a problem finding the one that I want in .357. A GP100 is on my wishlist. I've since decided to...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-02-2013, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 473
Re: Small Rifle primers
Rem 7 1/2 are what my dealer sold me for my initial stock-up for .223. He told me that they are the best on the market for .223 loads. Very consistant. He has since run out and have had to buy...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-02-2013, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 574
Re: powder gone..
I've bought probably 20lbs of powder in the past 3 months. I haven't been able to be real picky but I have Bullseye for 9mm/.45, AA 5&9 for .44, Tac for .223 and Hunter for .30-06. Those are the...
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
04-02-2013, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 577
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
04-01-2013, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 398
Re: LP Primer or LMP Primer for 44 mag
I bought a box of Winchester as one of my first primer purchases. They are for both. I used them on some magnum loads with AA#9. I use CCI LP on my .44 Special loads.
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-31-2013, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 767
Re: preferred grains for reloading
I have 115RN, 124 FT and 147RNFP in stock. I have only reloaded the 147s so far. They shoot well through my SR9. Little heavier on the recoil but easily manageable.
I buy all my lead...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-31-2013, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 397
Re: S&W E-series 1911!!
Gorgeous gun. The last one I saw in person was a performance center model and was well above my comfort zone for buying.
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
03-28-2013, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 934
Views: 26,642
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
03-23-2013, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 180
Views: 9,213
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-22-2013, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 322
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-22-2013, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 361
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-17-2013, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 604
Re: Quick Change Dies ?
I have the Lee 4-hole Turret Press. I have multiple die heads and I keep all of the dies setup for each caliber. My pistol dies even keep the Lee Powder Measure attached. Once I get a lad...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-13-2013, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 348
Re: Scale Comparisons
Those are two nice looking scales. I just got the RCBS 10-10 and it has the micrometer style adjustment. It is a very nice scale. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a scale. A little...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-11-2013, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 306
Re: Question Related To Load Testing
I made the mistake of loading up 50 .45 before trying any. They wouldn't run the slide. I shot through them but it was a pain.
My policy is now ten of a load. I usually load from the lower end...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-10-2013, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 597
Re: What causes these marks on my cases
What die set are you using? I like the Hornady seater die. It has an alignment sleeve that helps with these issues. I would run the crimp a little heavier.
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
03-10-2013, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,490
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-09-2013, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 597
Re: What causes these marks on my cases
^^^What he said^^^
On a side note, it doesn't look like you're putting much of a crimp on your case. Those are .45ACP, correct? I put a slight taper crimp on mine that brings the case mouth back...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
03-09-2013, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 501
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
03-09-2013, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 601
Re: problem finding revolvers
I was wanting a Ruger GP100 awhile back and asked my LGS about ordering me one. Checked back a couple days later and there was one available for order anywhere in the country.
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
03-07-2013, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 934
Views: 26,642
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-05-2013, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,245
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
03-04-2013, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 306
Re: New to reloading
My bench is also higher than standard desk height. Makes it comfortable to stand. I have a stool that is the right height to be able to sit. These are definitely things to take into consideration...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
03-04-2013, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 512
Re: Colt .22 lr
Great choice. I have that exact gun and it has been absolutely flawless through 2000+ rounds of CCI ammo. I feed it well and it treats me right.
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
03-04-2013, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 805
Re: Trade Question
Your new revolver looks great!!! Glad you are happy.
I have a line on this exact firearm. Te dealer wants $450 and it is a police trade in. Holster queen for sure. Based on the responses you...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-24-2013, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 914
Re: I made a good haul yesterday
If you want to take a trip outside of the Chicago area, I have a shop that is fairly well supplied. Until he gets more stock in, he's limiting to 2,000 primers and 200 of a single style bullet. ...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
02-18-2013, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,677
Re: .44 Magnum kicked my butt - advice requested
Running too hot for lead. I ran 30 rounds of .44 special through my Taurus today and not a spec of lead in the barrel. I loaded up a really tame load of 180gr bullet over 7.9gr of Accurate #5. ...
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