I shoot the commercial coated bullets in 2 calibers in my revolvers. I load light to moderate loads of medium and fast powders and light taper crimp. I have had no problems and the bullets do not creep. And I only use jacketed bullets with a roll crimp in my full house loads.
I lube about every 5th to 10th case when using carbide dies. I use RCBS case lube. I do not think the type of lube matters much. Though some are easier to apply than others, I expect.
Everything I do is in my 10 by 22 shop. Woodworking, reloading, household repairs, gun work, I used to build fishing rods.
Shotshell reloader (2) are stored on shelves with a cover on them. Use them on my woodworking bench. Metallic press is permanent on a small reloading bench in a corner...
Keep the gun!
Try the .44 special. If they are too strong then find a reloader to load you some "bunny breath" loads for it.
This is the reason I reload.
Grips do make a difference. I would rather my hand hurt than to use the rubber ones though.
There is no need to "adjust" or "tune" shotgun loads. There is no real way to "read" pressure of a shotgun load. The combination of components does make a real difference in pressure and velocity. Shotgun loads work best in a narrow range of pressure. Shotgun powders are very fast burning...
I had that problem with an older 686 that I did not know the history of. Mine would not fire on slow fire DA. I put in a Wolff "Law Enforcement" mainspring. It certainly fixed the light strike issue. Now after a few years getting older and weaker and knowing that I will never use that gun for...
Ye, I am not familiar with that type of hunting. Yes, even though I like my .280 if I was building or buying a lightweight rifle it would certainly be for a shorter cartridge. My hunting has always involved limited walking in fairly easy terrain and still hunting. Heavy rifle, no real...
I have not seen anything here that makes me want to sell my model 70 in .280. But then I am a sorta caliber does not matter much guy, Nor really the action length. A well placed hit is the important thing. Mine is a featherweight and the group opens up quickly after 3 shots. But...it...
I know Hodgdon lists magnum primers for all their .357 loads. That does not keep me from using standard primers with light loads if I feel they will work better. I have come to prefer to shoot 125 plated bullets instead of wad cutters. I am not able to capitalize on cutting edge accuracy...
Universal works fine for me at all the Hodgdon recommended loads. Just quit worrying about the sooty cases and shoot what velocity you like to shoot. Run the tumbler until the black comes off.
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