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thanks for the replies I cleaned the die to insure any lube that may have remained from loading LSWC's. It seems that the combo of lube in the die and the XTP being a little on the large size caused some cases to hang up and crush. working great now.

This is the first time I have had this problem loading 45's. I have reloaded well over 10,000 rounds and this is the first time I have had a problem with cases collapsing while seating the bullet. I am loading some XTP's into nickel cases and they are collapsing badly. The first one I thought...

The confusing part is Barnes calls out a 2.81" OAL in their own load data off of their website for that bullet. I have found other load data for it from different sources and all callout 2.81"

I am getting ready to load up some 308 150gr Barnes TTSX and the load data in all my references that I find calls out an OAL of 2.80 - 2.81. I decided to pull out some Barnes factory ammo 150gr TTSX and measure it. the factory ammo is 2.70 2.71 and crimped. Any feedback would be appreciated...

thanks to all WEG Being that I am a Mechanical Engineer I appreciate you sharing your research with us. Great job and excellent write-up.

thanks I want to thank everyone for their feedback. have a great Christmas.

Wanted to get some feedback on which powder is preferred for a .308, IMR4064 or Varget? Which is more consistent with extreme temperature swings? Will be used with 150 & 168gr Thanks

200 gr. LSWC Once you are confortable reloading ball try your hand with MBC's 200 gr. LSWC chances are your gun will love them and so will you. I load them with 231 or WST and run through about 8,000 a year. I you want to reload plated bullets there are several out there. I have tried...

The primers specified: Lyman: LRM Hodgdon: LRM Lee: LR But the load data is exactly the same from Lee & Hodgdon. I have seen where people have said that mag primers make a difference and NEVER use magnum primers with VV powder and yet Lyman list vv (N110) with magnum primers.

The primers specified: Lyman: LRM Hodgdon: LRM Lee: LR But the load data is exactly the same from Lee & Hodgdon. I have seen where people have said that mag primers make a difference and NEVER use magnum primers with VV powder and yet Lyman list vv (N110) with magnum primers.

I was a a bit surprised when I compared load data between my 49th ed Lyman reloading manual and my 2nd ed Lee Modern Reloading manual for S&W460 load data. Lyman: Barnes XPB 250 gr., H110 powder Starting : 36.5gn Max: 38.5gn 1985 fps 2123 fps Lee: Barnes...

I am looking at the Foster Case Trimmer but keep looking back at the Wilson. Is it worth the money to buy the Wilson? Is there different Trimmer I should consider and why? I wil be using this initially only for S&W 460 mag cases.

Thanks for the feedback I want to thank you guys for the feedback. I was just surprised to find not published load data even from Barnes site for the Buster 325. You would at least think the mfg would publish some loading data when they intend on manufacturing and selling a specific bullet...

Thanks Codefour Thanks for the feedback. I have some Barnes Buster 325gr. (454) but can't find any info or anyone with experience with them in 460 brass. I can't believe nobody has tested them in the 460 brass.

No info What a shame. I thought maybee there would be some knowledge about this load on this forum.