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Debunking the rumor that DHS is buying all the pistol ammo. http://http://dailycaller.com/2013/02/26/rumor-control-did-the-dept-of-homeland-security-recently-request-to-purchase-21600000-rounds-of-handgun-ammo/ Panic, hoarding, speculation or a combination of the three it's gonna be a while...

Thanks for all the input About the time I started this thread I ordered some manuals from BPI. I have the lyman book on order so I'll have a couple of sources to draw from. From the input on the machines (most mentioned)it sounds like their great when they work and suck when they don't. I...

So I'm considering starting hand loading shotshells and would love any advice those here that are experienced with reloading shotshells can give. My situation is that I bird hunt a lot. I probably go through 3 to 4 cases of dove loads a season and at least a case of duck loads. This doesn't...

In my 629 4" I'm loading Missouri bullet co 240gr Keith over unique or blue dot. Very fun round to shoot. Yes it's dirty. Yes it's smoky. I don't care. In my super Blackhawk and marlin I'm loading 240 gr xtp's over W296. They will bust a rock well and will make two holes in anything I might...

I like to decap as soon as possible to avoid any corrosion from the primer. I bought a lee universal decapping die and a cheap press and have it dedicated to this. I'll wait to tumble the brass until I have a full tumbler's worth.

hdbiker, how big of a charge of powder for your medium and medium heavy loads? Gas-checked bullets or no? Thanks, J

Loaded up some rounds and went to the range yesterday. I think RCMODEL was right on with his advice. The load seemed very similar to the unique load I have been shooting (10.7gr). I want to say that it had a little less felt recoil but I am not very sensitive to recoil so i am probably not a...

Will definitely let you know. I like the unique load but it leads the barrel some Blue dot is a little slower so maybe that will help. J

Thanks. I was going to load some up and try them out this weekend. I'll give you a report.

Gun is a 4" 629. Loading 44 mag brass. Bullet is a missouri bullet company 240gr Keith. I have been loading with 10.7 gr of unique. This is the lee manual starting load. I like it and it is very accurate. I have a bunch of blue dot on hand. Any suggestions of a blue dot load for...

I bought an 1187 special purpose in college back in the early 90's and loved it. I wore that gun out, literally. I did not overtly abuse the gun, but used it heavily for dove and ducks. During college we hunted everyday during duck season save final exam days and Christmas. After college I...

"Keep in mind I am shooting a Smith 329PD witch is an air weight revolver. I have pushed that cast 265 Ranch Dog bullet at 2,100fps and it performed great. So I don't think the WW are to soft, especially if they are water dropped." Huh?

I own a SBH Bisley Hunter and have found that it likes a longer bullet. Accuracy with 240gr xtp's was adequate but when I tried 265 and 270 grain bullets accuracy really improved. Shooting lead bullets you might want to check your throat and groove diameters before you order any because if...

Lee dies Could be wax buildup. I'll clean the die and see what I find. Thanks

So yesterday I was reloading some 44 mag LSWC 240 gr in some previously shot cases and started noticing that every once in a while the cartridge was hard to get in and out of the crimping die. These cases are a mix of Remington, Winchester, and fiochi. They are all trimmed to the same...