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I recently acquired a CZ 527 (7.62x39) and got a chance to fire form some brass. Using a Hornady head space insert I measured fired Winchester brass and got a spread of 1.215" to 1.217". Measured some Lapua brass that I had reloaded and fired, the spread what much less 1.2175 to 1.218...

This is for a Bulgarian AK47, I reload for this rifle, but I'm running into problems when seating the bullets. On some cartridges (50%) when the bullets seats I can literally spin it- there is no neck tension. Even if I run it through the Redding taper crimp die (Not the Roll crimp) the...

Would it be a fair statement that a powder charge that produces the most consistent speeds (low SD between shots) would be the most accurate, assuming the same projectile, projectile seating depth and brass is used? Ive been toying about getting a chronograph to help with reloading. I use...

I am reloading 7.62x39 for an Arsenal AK47. I know thats blasphemy - but hey I reload for all my firearm calibers. In the past to determine my headspacing measurement (so I can set up my resizing die and later the Giraurd trimmer) i'll take fire-formed brass from my rifle and using the...

Im looking for an insert that will measure the 7.62x39 russian (AK47) and one for the 300blk. Not sure which ones http://www.brownells.com/reloading/measuring-tools/case-gauges-headspace-tools/sinclair-bump-gage-insert-prod35265.aspx

Im reloading for my AK47 (7.62x39 ) using a hornady .310" fmj bullet. Resizing and reloading some winchester and some Remington cases that I shot gave me a several that the bullet was loosing in the neck. So I pulled them out and reset the Redding die (tightened it down). the resizing die now...

I am going to start reloading for the 7.62x39, so I'm building up my supply of brass by shooting Winchester and Remington ammo that I buy at walmart. I started measuring the headspace (Hornady Headspace comparator) on my used brass that I shot from my rifle. Heres the problem - not only do...

Im looking at adding the redding competition seater die - does the Redding model measure and press off of the o-give of the bullet ? I have a Hornady seating die while it does have a movable sleeve, i've noticed that it came with a seating adaptor (round nose vs flat nose) so I'm thinking...

Just wondering if anyone had any experience with this rifle: is the muzzle brake effective? How badly does it rattle your sinuses? Whats the overall impression of recoil feel compared to an AR15?

I recently purchased a "higher end" bulgarian SLR101 AK47 and I would like to start gathering reloading components for. One of the first things I will need to get is brass, I'll probably buy loaded boxer primed brass and save the empties. Since reloading for this caliber is not common...

Im trying to find a general consensus - my LE wilson case gauge dictates 1.355", but just reading posts on the 300 aac, the trim lengths are usually longer 1.365" range.

I have a Hornady 9mm carbide insert (New dimension custom grade) die set. I've resized about 3K with it and I was cleaning it out the other day and noticed the the insert was spinning around. I don't think it's done that before (although, havent checked before) Just wondering if this is...

Assuming I can find the pure copper cleaning pads - are they safe to use in an HK p30 polygonal rifled barrel? I don't think there would be a problem but wanted to check just in case.

If anyone owns one- does it have plastic gears that drive the belt? Just curious, on Giraurds website theres an older picture on it and I think those are white plastic gears.

I set my headspace measurement to 1.462 on my 223 brass. On my AR it expands to 1.466". The other other day I was shooting subsonic (reduced loads) in this brass (trail boss). Measuring the headspace on these loads showed that the brass headspace had decreased to 1.461. I double checked...

AR15 fired brass measured with Hornady case gauge to determine fireformed headspace - the measurements come to about 1.465 to 1.466 inches. Question (I need conformation!)- I've read that you need to reduce fireformed HS length by .003" when resizing. So that would make my goal 1.462 to...

Unfortunately it was 6 months after I placed my order…. But anyway, the cast bullets look good, but there isnt a copper gas check on the end of them. So I was wondering what would you suggest I keep the fps under to prevent leading. it's a 325 grain for a sw 500.

Lately I have been looking into buying a basic rifle for plinking at the range. Here are my needs (and I think this is where I lose manufacturers!) 1. Looking for a cheap reload-able caliber (centerfire) 2. I want very low recoil so I assume the caliber should be pistol size. I just want...

I noticed when going from a 115 grain bullet to a 124 grain bullet, there was less muzzle jump and generally less felt recoil - at least thats what I felt. I figured it was because the heavier bullet was moving more slowly causing the reduced recoil sensation. A load for a 147 grain would...

I just lubed my hornady today after about 5000 rounds. I used the same stuff as I use on my Jeep and although smoother, it initially felt like i was pressing thought molasses and after 100 rounds it eased up. Is this common or am I using the wrong lube? Also how often are you lubricating...