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Last post by K-Texas
Fri Nov 01, 2019 7:30 pm
Dillon drops the XL650 in favor of XL750
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:49 pm
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I was more than a little surprised to learn that Dillon has dropped the XL650 and introduced the XL750. Dillon claims it has a lot of improvements...
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That would appear to be incorrect:
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Last post by flechero
Sun Oct 27, 2019 8:25 am
.45 ACP bullets for range and self defense
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Grayling813 »
Thu Oct 10, 2019 5:10 pm
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Purchased my first 1911 pistol in .45ACP this week.
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Bullseye will work for range loads. If you want the best practice rounds they really should be same weight/velocity. But having said that, there...
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Last post by K-Texas
Wed Oct 16, 2019 6:34 pm
Projectile question
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Cummins24 »
Thu Jan 18, 2018 7:51 pm
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New to reloading as a matter fact Ive yet to reload any ammo. I purchased some 115gr round nose TMJ .355 projectiles but when I received them I...
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Well, we really don't have a convenient location to shoot gun games, but I've been working on a comp load, anyway, with AA No 2. Great accuracy and...
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Wed Oct 09, 2019 2:38 pm
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K-Texas »
Tue Oct 01, 2019 4:29 pm
Deleted Rule Violation #13.
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Tue Oct 01, 2019 4:29 pm
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Last post by narcissist
Tue Sep 24, 2019 4:43 am
Inline Fabrication's Quick-change mounts
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AndyC »
Sat Sep 07, 2019 12:23 pm
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I really like these things - one permanent mount on the bench and you can swap out your gadgets in a minute:
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Yes, Sir!
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Last post by flechero
Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:45 am
38 Special Reloads
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ORIGINAL TEX »
Thu May 09, 2019 8:33 pm
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Do not want to get into reloading at this time and looking for one of two options.
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It seems they do. Check link to 'policies'.
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Last post by wheelgun1958
Wed Sep 04, 2019 1:44 pm
Good deal or not good deal?
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Beiruty »
Wed Jun 05, 2019 6:08 pm
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I do not need any of those at the moment. However, the amount of consumables offered is too much to ignore
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I'm going to call that a very good deal. Keep what you want, sell off the rest.
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Last post by AndyC
Mon Jun 10, 2019 12:07 pm
Reloading Brass Substitute Safe?
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proudpirate »
Sat Apr 06, 2019 3:18 pm
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Howdy Everyone. I'm considering getting into reloading and have been doing quite a bit of research on the topic. One thing I can't seem to find an...
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For pistol (straight wall) brass, you will see most IDPA and USPSA shooters using mixed brass (other than maybe a handful that are trying make major...
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Last post by LTUME1978
Sat May 04, 2019 2:52 pm
Need to clean really tarnished brass?
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon Apr 11, 2016 10:44 pm
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I've been way behind tumbling brass for so long I didn't know where to begin. I use the large , with crushed walnut shells from . I used a brass...
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The guy who owned the range my Dad use to take me to sold ammo he reloaded. He actually did just that for range brass he picked up when he had a...
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Last post by WTR
Tue Apr 30, 2019 11:19 pm
Best beginner reloading manual?
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bblhd672 »
Fri Feb 08, 2019 10:27 am
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Recommended first reloading manual for a beginner?
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Alliant Powder 2019 loading guide is available for download:
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Last post by ghostrider
Sun Apr 07, 2019 8:43 pm
Reloading class
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Deitz83 »
Tue Feb 26, 2019 1:21 pm
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I was able to get the hodgon rep, to hos a free reloading class at my club. It will cover all aspects of reloading. I am glad to get this one off of...
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I worked with the local reps here in Dallas. Hodgdon has a new program that they are asking their reps to go out and work with clubs and businesses....
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Last post by Deitz83
Tue Mar 19, 2019 10:30 am
Range scavenged cases with imperfections
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bblhd672 »
Mon Mar 18, 2019 3:39 pm
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My neighbor brought me a few bags of cases he picked up at his range. As I seperated the .308 and 7.62 cases I found quite a few that had necks minor...
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Use em unless they're just crushed. If you're really worried about dents then throw a light load in there to fire form them and go from there....
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Last post by kayt00
Mon Mar 18, 2019 3:45 pm
Reloading in an Apartment
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proudpirate »
Sun Mar 03, 2019 6:25 pm
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So I'm considering getting into reloading ammo but I live in apartment. Is there anything I need to know before getting started. Particularly in...
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I used a square-top wooden bar-stool as my bench for many years - doesn't take up much space at all.
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Last post by AndyC
Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:13 pm
.44 Automag data
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AndyC »
Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:06 am
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Stashing this here for future reference:
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:patriot:
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Last post by bobby
Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:10 am
How long do primers last
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GFaulkner »
Fri Mar 01, 2019 7:46 am
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NOTE: Not an offer to sell. This is my first post - and I have a question.
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if your primers were kept cool and dry as stated above they will be good. I have primers that are at least 10 years old and no problems with them....
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Last post by bfm1851
Wed Mar 06, 2019 7:40 am
Stainless Media
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kayt00 »
Wed Feb 27, 2019 4:37 pm
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Can you run stainless steel media in a vibratory tumbler? Has anybody here done this and how well did it work if at all?
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Quick internet search says no. Apparently the media needs to be softer than what you are cleaning. That's why pins are used for wet tumbling. The...
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Last post by jason812
Mon Mar 04, 2019 11:30 am
Midway - no hazmat fee
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ghostrider »
Sun Feb 24, 2019 7:25 pm
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while I can't find anything on their website, I have a flyer that says 'Limited Time Only - Free Hazmat'
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new 'again' as of yesterday, but now min of $150 order
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Last post by ghostrider
Tue Feb 26, 2019 5:00 pm
Dillon Presses
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PBratton »
Fri Jan 04, 2019 10:42 pm
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Alright all you Big Blue folks out there.
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I want one for my Hornady LnL AP once I get this bullet-coating thing down.
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Last post by AndyC
Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:54 pm
Bought reloading equipment
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bblhd672 »
Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:06 pm
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Well, in the course of a week I’ve progressed from never reloaded to hand loaded a few rounds on neighbor’s equipment to buying my own equipment....
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Yep, it's an addiction. This is a very good place to relish whatever of your personality is on the OCD side. Keep records and logs, be precise, and...
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Last post by Yankee Girl
Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:35 pm
Tumbler issues
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olafpfj »
Sat Aug 01, 2015 1:55 pm
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My old Cabelas tumbler burned out a while ago and was replaced with a Frankford Arsenal one.
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I don't know about ruining a barrel, but I've broken a depriming pin or two on a pin wedged sideways in a case.
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Last post by Yankee Girl
Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:33 pm
Standard, +P & +P+ ammo
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Charles L. Cotton »
Fri Feb 08, 2019 11:42 pm
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Another eye-opener about sales hype v. actual performance.
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Thanks for sharing this... good information.
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Last post by RicoTX
Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:50 am
.300 Blk heavy mold for subs
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AndyC »
Mon Feb 04, 2019 4:34 pm
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NOE 4-cavity brass mold ordered:
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Those will look awfully pretty with a nice powdercoat!
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Last post by flechero
Fri Feb 08, 2019 8:19 pm
Quick-Change mounting system
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AndyC »
Mon Jan 28, 2019 6:55 pm
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Haven't put my new Gladiator bench together yet as I've been planning what will go where.
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Bench is up, equipment mounted - a good start and much better than my old crappy bench.
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Last post by AndyC
Sun Feb 03, 2019 5:05 pm
Powder-coating, Attempt #1
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AndyC »
Sun Jan 20, 2019 4:23 pm
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Harbor Freight Red paint-powder and plastic BBs swirled in a #5 plastic tub to generate enough static electricity so that the powder would stick to...
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Thanks for sharing your expertise, Jason - much appreciated :cheers2:
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Last post by AndyC
Tue Jan 22, 2019 2:03 pm
Cast vs FMJ load data
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kayt00 »
Fri Jan 18, 2019 10:29 pm
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Can the load data for cast lead be safely used for an FMJ round of the same weight and bullet shape? What i curently have is 130 grain FMJ and was...
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Thanks for the help to everyone that replied, I'm a lot less nervous about sending em down the pipe now.
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Last post by kayt00
Sun Jan 20, 2019 2:40 pm
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Last post by ghostrider
Sun Jan 13, 2019 4:11 pm
Interesting Find
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crazy2medic »
Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:54 pm
I was loading some more 6mm-06 and accidentally dropped a round on it's way to the ammo case, as a was picking it up I noticed a red ammo case and...
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Last post by crazy2medic
Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:54 pm
Powder-coating...
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AndyC »
Wed Jan 02, 2019 5:34 pm
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Old hat to some, perhaps, but I tested a bunch of commercial powder-coated bullets in my .45 and I've decided to give it a whirl. Got black BBs and...
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Moly coating is not what we are talking about.
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Last post by george
Fri Jan 04, 2019 5:12 pm
Decisions decisions...
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SQLGeek »
Tue Oct 24, 2017 12:44 am
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I know we've had several press discussions on here but I figure I'd start my own.
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I reload a lot of the same calibers: .45 Auto, .30-06 for my Garand, .38 Special/.357 Magnum, and .45-70.
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Last post by BSHII
Wed Jan 02, 2019 12:32 pm
38 Super
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flechero »
Tue Dec 11, 2018 4:50 pm
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Just getting ready to start loading 38 Super. :fire I was about to buy Dillon dies (use them for my other pistol calibers) but just wanted to see if...
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Thanks for the follow up, I figure as long as I'm loading 38 Super, the 9mm will project for another day. I have other guns in 9mm so it's not like...
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Last post by flechero
Wed Dec 12, 2018 6:31 pm
.45 ACP Dies
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SQLGeek »
Mon Dec 03, 2018 4:26 pm
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As a part of getting started with reloading, I want to do .45 ACP so I'm shopping for dies.
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Appreciate that offer, thank you!
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Last post by SQLGeek
Tue Dec 04, 2018 12:20 pm
reloading hygiene
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Venus Pax »
Sun Jul 08, 2007 10:44 pm
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I try to keep my work area clean, but I've read that not only are we exposed to lead from the bullet, but also from the primers.
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I wear gloves with clean my brass. I also, wash my hands after shooting, handling ammo and reloading. I rarely see shooters at my range wash their...
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Last post by Deitz83
Wed Nov 28, 2018 12:52 pm
Dillon 550B and reloading equipment
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Deitz83 »
Tue Nov 06, 2018 8:52 am
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My club member and neighbor wants to sell all of his reloading equipment. We both live in Grand Prairie, Tx. Would welcome a local sale. PM me if...
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Will do.
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Last post by SigM4
Wed Nov 07, 2018 10:32 am
Got a light? Huge improvement for your press
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SigM4 »
Sun Sep 30, 2018 9:07 am
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If you're like me trying to get the right amount of light on the toolhead/shell-plate area is a challenge. Clamp on shop lights and overhead lights...
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That's pretty slick, thanks for sharing!
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Last post by SQLGeek
Mon Oct 15, 2018 9:33 am
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Last post by Bitter Clinger
Fri Oct 12, 2018 2:16 pm
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Last post by yotethumper
Sun Sep 23, 2018 8:22 am
SD Load For .380
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MaduroBU »
Thu Sep 20, 2018 10:13 pm
SAFETY DISCLAIMER: Work your own loads up in your pistol. Just because a load was safe in my gun does not imply that it would be safe in yours....
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Last post by MaduroBU
Thu Sep 20, 2018 10:13 pm
FREE Reloading session at Allen, TX Cabela's
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Beiruty »
Tue Sep 11, 2018 2:32 pm
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This Saturday at 10:00 AM
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I forgot to mention: Bob said there will be some good info for veteran reloaders, but the presentation is going to be geared for beginners.
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Last post by Pawpaw
Thu Sep 13, 2018 5:12 pm
Reloading the.45 ACP
Replies: 17
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WTR »
Sun Sep 09, 2018 1:38 pm
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Getting back into reloading after an illness. Have a Star press set with a charge bar for 4 grains of Bullseye. Any recommendations of companies to...
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History lesson Mike Dillon after he left the airlines made a 223/556 conversion for the Star I was sent Sn#2 Garland PD got Sn #1, that started it...
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Last post by Lena
Mon Sep 10, 2018 4:43 pm
Trimming 300WM Cases
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Beiruty »
Tue Jul 31, 2018 10:02 pm
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Trimming 300WM using RCSB Powered Trim Pro
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I have the willy's magnum belt resizer. It is like $100 shipped. It is very hard to use, but it should help for some cases with above the belt...
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Last post by Beiruty
Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:00 pm
powder/components in Dallas/Plano area
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flechero »
Thu Jul 26, 2018 1:58 pm
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Going to be in Dallas for a few days- Downtown, uptown, Plano and Prosper... any good places to buy powder? Specifically looking for Alliant Sport...
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Sweet :mrgreen:
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Last post by AndyC
Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:05 am
Weight Consistency
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Beiruty »
Tue Jul 31, 2018 7:45 pm
It is quiet here in this forum, so let us show some weight consistency test for some loaded 243 Winchester: 87gr V-max over 35.7g of Varget at 2.595
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Last post by Beiruty
Tue Jul 31, 2018 7:45 pm
Single Stage Press: Hornady vs RCBS?
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cyphur »
Fri Jul 21, 2017 1:23 pm
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I am looking to get into reloading for my 6.5CM. I am looking at single stage presses for what I hope are obvious reasons. I'll be focused on...
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I have two Rockchuckers and a slew of other RCBS equipment. Never have needed CS. They have been flawless. I also have a Champion which is a beast.
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Last post by WTR
Mon Jul 02, 2018 9:00 am
Need to borrow/rent a Labradar
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Beiruty »
Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:26 am
I am developing a new load for my SAKO A7 243
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Last post by warnmar10
Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:40 pm
Lead Free Primers
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MaduroBU »
Sun Jun 03, 2018 1:34 am
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I read a review article recently summarizing blood lead levels for various shooters and found that most of those tested were higher than I care to...
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I have tons of Longshot and a bit of 800X. My usual target load is a 115 gr HDY HAP over 8.5 of Longshot. I'll also try my .40 S&W match loads (135...
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Last post by MaduroBU
Mon Jun 04, 2018 11:00 pm
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Last post by K-Texas
Thu May 31, 2018 7:27 pm
new Speer reloading manual
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ghostrider »
Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:32 pm
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Speer reloading manual #15 is apparently out (& out of stock.....)
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Thanks, ghostrider! Saw this and checked the current online data. BTW, Nosler also does this. If I understood them correctly, the data is from the...
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Last post by K-Texas
Mon May 28, 2018 9:14 pm
Western Powders 1st reloading manual
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ghostrider »
Fri May 04, 2018 9:28 pm
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Useful for anyone using Ramshot, Accurate, or Norma powders.
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Maybe you can tell us what calibers they show Norma data for? Rob Behr up at Western is a good friend. As mentioned elsewhere here, I have a fairly...
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Last post by K-Texas
Mon May 28, 2018 8:31 pm
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