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I load with both SP and SP mag primers. When I work up a load I use a chronograph to get the powder charge to where it needs to be. Then I try both SP and SP mag primers to see which delivers the lowest standard of deviation. Some powders like standard primers and some work better with mag primers. ...

Bob, I adjust the shell plate by turning the bolt down until it is finger tight and back off as little as necesary to let the plate turn freely. I test this by cycling the press while I hold the shell plate bolt from turning. Once I'm happy with the shell plate bolt clearance I raise the platform on...

The West Houston IDPA Match is this Saturday, Nov 1, at The Impact Zone. Sign-up starting at 8:30. First rounds down range at 9:00. We will start setting up at 7:00 if you can come early to help. Will be at least 8 stages with lots of movement and movers. For more information go to http://www.whidpa...

The West Houston IDPA Match is this Saturday, Oct 4, at The Impact Zone. Sign-up starting at 8:30. First rounds down range at 9:00. We will start setting up at 7:00 if you can come early to help. Will be at least 8 stages with lots of movement and movers. For more information go to http://www.whidpa...

I've bought it at Sportsman's Warehouse. Best to call to confirm they have it in stock first. Expensive but really clean burning.

Corn cobb media will give a higher polish to brass than walnut media. Walnut media is more abrasive and will remove heavy tarnish. I buy both from an industrial sandblasting supply house. Comes in 50# bags and is much cheaper than the stuff sold for reloaders. Store the excess in 5 gal buckets or sh...

Late to reply but the road in to Imapct Zone is in good shape. Phil has done a lot of work on the range and continues to make improvements. Currently he is completing a stats shack/classroom in the center bay adjacent to the container.

Keith M

I use Excel. It works. It's widely available. Does everything I need. I can sort on a particular powder, primer, bullet weight, etc. to see what I've tried and what worked. I have one workbook for rifle and a second for pistol. Since I load some cartridges for several different guns I have one works...

I rely on standard of deviation to evaluate pistol loads. If you have a SD of 10 this means that statistically 68% of the velocities for that load will be within +/- 10 fps of the average. If you expand the range to 2X the SD (+/-20 fps) 95% of the velocities will be within that range. Although not ...