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I'd like to upgrade my powder measure. Currently I'm using a Lee Auto-drum on an older Pro 1000. Does anyone have experience with both of these measures and can make a recommendation on one over the other, or are they so similar that it comes down to which color is your preference? They are...

Was shooting a new load Tuesday in my 300 B.O. AR 15 pistol. Berry's 220 grain spire point over 9.5 grains of H110, COL of 2.20. When I finished my first mag, I noticed that the bolt didn't hold open, but it didn't sound any different. I was at an indoor range and the guy next to me was...

After installing a Wolff spring in my Ruger Redhawk I was having the occasional light primer strike with CCI primers. I was going to purchase an extended firing pin, but after researching the issue a bit more I decided to order shims from Lance Shively at Triggershims.com. My hammer had marks...

Took the Redhawk to the range yesterday with the original grips on it. I have the Pachmayr Presentation grips but they are butt ugly IMO, so I put the original grips back on. The hole on the left side for the screw was really irritating one of my fingers after a box of 50 rounds. My first...

I find myself preferring to shoot revolvers at the range over semiautos as I prefer not to chase the brass. Do you fellow reloaders feel the same way?

I've noticed that after I wet tumble brass, some makes are shiny on the inside of the case, and others are dark. I like the shiny stuff because it's easier to see the powder in long skinny cases like .38 special and 357 magnum. Does anyone know why this is? I'm wondering if it's the way the...

Over the weekend a neighbor asked me if I still reload. "Yes." "Would you reload me about 1000 9mm, I can't find ammo anywhere." "Nope." I said it with a smile. This was something said over the fence in passing, not like we were having a conversation. My wife asked me about it later, his...

My powder through expanding die for 32 S&W is rolling over a section of the shell rim, which ruins the case. I took the plug out of the die and sanded and polished the portion that goes into the rim to expand it, but it's still doing it on occasion. When it happens the Autodrum powder measure...

I picked up a top break 32 S&W a while back that I'd like to reload for. With such a small load the margin for error is pretty low, so I don't trust my Lee Auto drum to throw such a small load consistently. Is there a powder measure that won't break the bank that will throw a load like 1.5...

I shot some 357 magnum loads at the range yesterday. Some of the loads were with 2400, some with W296. Both with 158 gr LSWC. Both loads were done with the same seating and crimp settings. This was the first time I've used W296, in the past all of my 357 mag loads have been with 2400. I...

Finally broke my RCBS hammer puller over the weekend. I have a Lyman Magnum puller ordered. They all look pretty similar, but I like that the Lyman has an actual rubber handle. Has anyone had any bad experiences with the Lyman model? Also, I was looking at the different die style pullers, but...

Would someone PM me the details on how to get the RMR discount? I've ordered once but have forgotten the steps, Thanks!

Before I order the Frankford Arsenal magnet for my FART I figured I'd throw up a post here to see if anyone has used something that works better for getting the SS pins separated from the brass. Currently I put a piece of window screening in my sink and rinse everything over the screen, and...

Outside of new replicas, what are some top break revolvers that should be safe to shoot today? I was thinking about getting a Schofield replica in 45 LC, but something that I could shoot in 32 S&W or 38 S&W would scratch the itch.

Looking for a new rifle. I don't have that many rifles, a 10/22, a Mosin Nagant, a Hi-Point 9mm carbine, and a Ruger AR556. Primary purpose, fun. I was thinking it would be fun to own an AK 47, but the AR platform is so cheap right now and it seems many people bought AK's years ago when the...

Does anyone load 40 S&W on a Pro 1000? Using the small case slider the cases won't slide completely into the shell plate unless I push them in and they tend to tip coming out of the holder on occasion too. It seems the small slider is sized more for 380 or 9mm and the large slider is too tall...

Has anyone used either of these bullets for loading 357 sig?

I've been loading pistol rounds on the Pro 1000 for about 9 years, so I thought I'd give 223 a try. I now know why most don't reload 223 unless they are going for accuracy rather than just plinking rounds. My first go at lubing and sizing left me with 4 stuck cases before I got better at...

This will be the first time loading any bottleneck cartridge. These will be plinking loads, not looking for match grade stuff here. Are flat tail bullets much harder to seat than bullet tail?

Are there any good websites for sharing load data now that Handloads appears to be gone? I know the powder manufacturers and some bullet manufactures will post their own load data online, but Handloads was a great resource for searching for load data by caliber, powder, and bullet type and weight.