Recent content by lefteye42

Thanks for the info/advice. Helps keep me safe & confident at the bench :)

250 gr jacketed PowerBond, Powder on hand is Power Pistol, Unique, & Acc #5, #9,& Silhouette.

Just received a NIB Cimarron (Pietta, Italy) El Malo in 45 Colt, Octagonal barrel, 1873 Single Action Army. Can't tell if it is 1st generation or 2d generation. My reload manuals show data for 14,000 psi Standard loads OR 30,000 PSI High pressure loads. I don't know which to follow, as I...

Looking for wisdom on proper lube for semi auto (Sig & Kahr) handguns. I just need to know basic guidelines for when to use gun oil or when gun grease is best (what lube on what parts). Appreciate advice.

Frankford Arsenal Case Trim & Prep Center is excellent tool. Fast & consistent. The RCBS cutter head is an improvement.

Thanks all for advice. That clears my head on how to proceed. I think I will just pass them on to a professional reloader I know. I am just not one to "guess" my way into harm's way. :(

I believe it's 45 ACP projectile, given the measurements. Just not able to find any data for a 220 gr bullet. To be fired in .45 Glock, if I can find any load data.

.45 projectile. Sorry no picture. No load data in my 4 manuals. What is it, & how used? I'm calling it "half jkt" lead nose flat point. Diameters: .450 @ jkt, .451 @ base of knurled lead "upper half", length is .645. These were a gift, but history unknown. Appreciate some wisdom, so I know...

Exactly like that. What to do?

Sorry, no picture. Getting some scrape marks on the outer rim of once-fired brass; both factory & handloads (185 gr to 230 gr). Possible cause? Appreciate some wisdom on this. Thanks.

Plunk test good. I do appreciate the good answers to my concerns.

After resizing & loading 45 ACP, my measurement @ mouth (light taper) is .471(manual states .473). Measurement just forward of head is .473 (manual states .476). Brass is mixed-stamp range pick-up. Is there a problem, or am I just being OCD? Foster CO-Ax press; RCBS carbide die. Appreciate...

Just trying to eliminate the light strikes. I copy what you say, & appreciate input.

So, what I'm getting here: Necksize OR use FL die (with comparator), but can't use both together? Thanks

Suspect headspace problem with FL sizing? Light primer strikes (click - no bang) & residue @ case neck. Just purchased a Lee Collet Necksizing die & wonder IF SAFE to load fire-formed cases without bump-sizing back a bit (.002) ? I can't figure out how to necksize only, while still adjusting...