Recent content by RDA 226sig

The plated brass definitely tends to be more brittle which results in a shorter lifespan but I have a soft spot for shiny things. GIVE ME CHROME!!!!

The previous posters pretty much covered it well. It comes down to the chamber in your firearm and the source of the brass. If I was buying a die set specifically for AR loading I would go with the SB die.

My case prep center went belly up after a number of years and thousands of prepped cases. I inquired with RCBS about purchasing a replacement motor and they responded to mail it to their tech center for evaluation. This was the week before Christmas... I expected that I would hear from them...

In 45 ACP brass the XL650 will absolutely crush a primer when it is forced into a crimped pocket. Have Proven this. The small pistol primers, 9mm, are dimensionally more stable but are still deformed. I agree with RCModel. Sort and correct.

My Solo Carry has to this point been a mixed bag. Originally it had some serious issues. The first fifty rounds went like clockwork and then it started to misfeed. Upon examination I became concerned that the lugs where the barrel and the slide contact had excessive wear. Talked to Kimber...

Bought Remington 6 1/2 small rifle primers but later realized that they are not recommended for 223. If anyone in or around Knoxville, TN loads 22 hornet or something else that can use Remington 6 1/2 SR primers I can make you a good deal on a 1000 count box or will trade for something I can use.

I have been looking at assembling a custom rifle and am uncertain the best place to start. My end goal is to have a medium weight rifle built on a Remington 700 action, chambered in 280 Ackley Improved. But not having messed with building or having a rifle built I am not sure whether I should...

Good Grief! Handloading 22LR would be like polishing grains of sand. Cool... but I don't think I could work with those little rascals. Like the dog.

The G-Rx die is the only way I can get my Sig 229 to eat reloaded brass regularly. I have several 40 cal glocks and they will eat anything but the Sig is a bit testy. I don't bother with the Rx die for the glocks but with the amunition I load for the sig I use it every time. It is a time...

Probably depends on the rifle and what provides the best accuracy for you. I have been working with my 338 for several months and it is much happier with the 210 Barnes tripple shocks but every rifle is a bit different. Any quality bullet well placed will be plenty.

Headed to Central Colorado for a October Elk hunt. I am thinking that two to three layers would be in order but am not sure how heavy. Does anyone have a proven clothing system for this area that they recommend from experience for the early season? (Also camo pattern)

Fredhunter: Question why is it that the heavier the bullet the lower the load in the reload charts? Force=Mass X Acceleration, it requires more force to move a larger bullet and as a result the chamber pressure builds faster for the heavier bullet with the same powder charge.

I second the appropriate bullet.

I have had good success with 180 grain Nosler BT and Accubond bullets and IMR4831. Fired from a Remington 700 LSS with a 22" bbl.

Headspace would be on the belt, full length resizing and setting the shoulder back just a kiss to ensure feeding in hunting conditions.