6 Dasher on a Tikka load development etc.
Over the winter I decided I wanted to dive into one of the 6 BR variant calibers namely Dasher. I was hesitant to build on my Terminus Zeus action so since my Tikka T3x CTR 6.5 CM barrel had over 3000...
View ArticleLoad Tester/ Unloader
Have to be careful of how these things are titled Keeps the vultures and flippers away for the most part. This seems to be the one sub forum with the least amount of dinks in it. Freebie- Used. 1- 6...
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Winter reloading
I'm just getting my XL750 setup in the unheated garage but I'm already thinking about what to do when winter arrives. The press is on a rolling tool 'bench' and it could be rolled into the house and...
View ArticleBullet Manufacturers Lead Times
I thought it might be helpful to start a thread with lead times. BAYOU: I placed an order on May 7th, I just received an Email it was shipped today. One month. Has anyone experienced significant delays...
View ArticleForming & reloading .577/450
I recently acquired a couple of old British Martini Henry rifles chambered in .577/450 and I would like to shoot them. The cost of loaded ammo is prohibitive to say the least and often the bullets are...
View ArticleThe stuck case that won. Pride hurt.
I purchased a Dillon 550 A few weeks ago off of CL. No pictures, price was OK for me to flip it and make a small profit. Seller said he would throw in all of his dies that he had AND would drive to me....
View ArticleAnyone in the Mill selling reloading?
Are there any FFL's/dealers in the Littleton Mill that have a 'focus' on reloading supplies or equipment vs. 'just firearms'. ??
View ArticleGordon's Reloading Tool
I just started using this, mostly to compare some of the chrono data I've accumulated with potential GRT results. Generally I like the interface. One hitch: I know the physical difference between...
View ArticleLee Loadmaster 9MM Luger - Taper function on seating die?
Hi trying to understand why Lee didn't include a taper crimp die (Carbide Factory Crimp Die 9MM Luger 90860) as part of my new press. Is there a taper function in the included seating die for the...
View ArticleReloading 77gr 556x45 Berger/Nosler/SMK load data
Reloading 77gr 556x45 Berger/Nosler/SMK load data Title says it all I'm playing around with 77gr pills and working up loads Comparing Berger, Nosler Custtom Comp and Sierra SMK's Berger 77gr OTM load...
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Vihtavuori powder, 10 year shelf life??
I use a lot of VV powder in 9mm and was surprised to see on their website that the shelf life is at least 10 years. Storage of smokeless powders | How to store gunpowder | Reloading safety | Reload...
View ArticleIssue with Dillon550b
I did some research on the forums about this issue and tried the various fixes listed but I am still having issues. I have about 30,000 rounds loaded on this press, all 9mm and 45ACP. My primer bar has...
View Article"5X Brass Bucket"
Apologies if this has been covered before, but: So I arbitrarily made a "5X bucket" for my .44 mag brass (all from new WIN WSC44MU) - a place to put brass after a fifth resize, de-prime and clean (5...
View Article9mm load for 124gr with Titegroup
Hey all- I wanted to ask you guys what have you liked for 9mm 124gr plated bullets using Titegroup. I have load some test rounds (not shot yet) and used the data from Hodgon website. I also would like...
View ArticleNeed help with pricing Dillion XL 650 with extras
Want to get back into reloading, wondering if someone with more Dillion experience can help me determine what I should pay for ALL this. Going to auction and this is up for grabs. I had a very old LEE...
View Article2021 NES Bullet Casting Seminar Feeler?
Should we start planing one for this year? I figure if the interest is there and we start early maybe we can have one in the spring before it gets too hot. Or we wait till the fall like we usually do?...
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Is this a crushed primer-crimp?
Newbie alert! This is a piece of range brass I tried to reload. Look at the brass 'ring' right under the primer. Is/was this military 9mm w/ a primer crimp? From the looks of it, is the right thing to...
View Article5.56 10.5 inch barrel reloading idea - part 2
Today I got to fire my HERCO 5.56 load in 10.5 inch barrel. A friend invited me to an indoor range he frequents. I fired it using H3 buffer. No high pressure signs (it is a lower pressure load) However...
View Article44 spec. loads in my Henry rifle
The question is being old at 72 and bad shoulder,I am looking for loads to use 44 special in this rifle for deer hunting..If i use pistol data,about how much do you think I will gain in velocity from a...
View ArticleReload Rework
Just curious, estimate how many cartridges (out of 100) that you reload that require some amount of 'rework' (fails gauge) (needs better crimp, bad COL, mis-seated primer, whatever) vs. gauge and go...
View ArticlePowder questions; BE-86, and a TB replacement?
Anyone ever use BE-86? I bought it during one of the 379 powder shortages that have occurred since 2012. How does it compare to Bullseye or Power Pistol? Is it more or less flashy, smoky, etc? I load...
View ArticleThe New Reloading Component/Equipment Trading Thread - Please read the first...
Let's try this again. There are three simple rules: To post in here, you must have something to trade. Post only what you have to trade, and what you'd like to get in return. If you want to buy...
View Article.38 Long Colt
Looking for some advice from the experts. I have a 1901 Colt New Army chambered in .38LC that I would like to occasionally shoot. I have read sporadic information regarding powder, bullet and case...
View ArticleLarge Pistol magnum match primers
I found 300 LPM Match primers at bass pro yesterday, and was wondering if there is much of a difference between them and the standard LPM primers. I would think there wouldn't be too much, that's why I...
View ArticleBackwards bullet
Anyone see this yet? Did a quick search on here and didn't see it already posted. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AZAyhv0xqUI
View ArticleAnyone know where to get primers Part II
Well, the first primer thread lasted 55 pages, until people couldn't follow the rules, which seem pretty simple. Let's try this again. Mods, if you feel this is an exercise in futility, please delete....
View ArticleHow to use Hodgdon load data..........?
Looking for data on 9mm Luger. Powder - IMR SR 4756 Bullet - X-Treme 124gr RN It looks like everyone says to use data for lead bullets as a starting point. I put my info in the Hodgdon reloading data...
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What did you do in the reloading room recently?
I thought I'd start one large thread on What you did in the reloading room recently? Gives us fellow (addicted) reloaders a place to chat about reloading all in one thread. This past weekend I cranked...
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