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    COAL for 124 gr. 9mm Hornady XTP

    factory 124 xtps are loaded to 1.070 ish.
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    Where are reloading components available (Not a Discussion Thread)

    I ordered mine on 09/07/19 and I was allowed to use the discount code. Got them for 74.99 shipped. I also got 2,000 of the 115 grain (seconds) 9mm bullets for 118.50. The 9mm was ordered separate from the 40 cal bullets. For some reason I actually got 25% off each order. I guess now I can wait...
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    I really want a Glock 43x, talk me out out of it!

    I kind of have a G43x, but not really. I have a G43 and a G48 and can swap the slides around to have a G43x and a G43 long slide if desired. Configured in the G43x fashion I noticed that I'm just a little quicker on target. All in all work keeps me married to the Glock platform as we are a Glock...
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    125 grain Coated Lead 9mm

    They look good. Maybe a little flaking on the one on the left, but it had a lot of displaced lead from smashing. Thank you for sacrificing two bullets to show the quality of the coating.
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    125 grain Coated Lead 9mm

    Super sorry about not providing enough details about the "smash test". One of the test methods of checking the coating adhesion to cast bullets is to hammer it flat in order to check if the coating has adhered to the bullet. If the coating flakes off then it is considered to have failed.
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    125 grain Coated Lead 9mm

    Any chance you could do a smash test on one and post a picture?
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    Ruger P-Series owners I have a parts question

    First make sure you can find a replacement spring. Parts support for the p series pistols are dying. I had to go through Ruger to get a replacement recoil spring for a P95 a few years ago.
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    .40 Cal load info Glock 22???

    With 180 grain bullets I use a mid range charge of Accurate #5, Unique, CFE Pistol, or Ramshot Silhouette, loaded to 1.125 to 1.135 depending on the bullet profile. Jake's plated 40 caliber, as well as others, have been accurate enough. Lately I've been using the Lee 175 TC bullet cast out of...
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    Berry's 185 Grain Hollow Base Roundnose Bullets

    Don't have my notes on length or charge weight, but my Para 1911 shot these well with Accurate #2.
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    COL Too Short For Starting Charge? (9mm)

    Some cast 9mm bullets have a short fat nose profile and are shorter. What you have to be concerned with is how much of the bullet is in the case relative to listed load data. Take you overall length and subtract the length of the bullet and case separate. This will give you the depth of the...
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    My cast pc'ed bullets shot like crap, need help!

    Just an idea, but take a fired case and seat a sized bullet into the case. You may have to add a little flare to get the bullet started straight. You want to be able to chamber the empty case so don't add too much flare. Seat the bullet to around 1.110 and check to see if it will chamber as you...
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    My cast pc'ed bullets shot like crap, need help!

    Your velocity adds a little light on what's going on. 1131 fps average and a max of 1151 fps. With a 4 inch barrel Hodgdon lists a velocity of 1055 fps. Your pushing them too hard. The fact that they shot even worse out of you carbine, with a longer barrel and higher velocity, supports this. Now...
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    Lee lube and size .9mm?

    In response to your other thread about using red dot I would suggest that you start at the .358 sizer if your gun will allow. If you already have some casted see if an unsized bullet will chamber in your gun. If it will mic the size of an unsized bullet and go from there. Most likely you will...
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    .380, 9mm & 45's - Red Dot, Yes? No?

    With 9mm and CAST lead I have always had better luck with hp38/win 231 and slower, than what I have had with the faster powders (bullseye, tightgroup, accurate #2, and promo). I was able to reach the targeted velocity with a lower pressure. I also had less instances of flame cutting the base of...
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    .270 Elk Load

    I'll second Jack on using H4831, but I use the short cut version.
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    Glock G48 Followed me home yesterday

    I too have been looking closely at the 43x/48. I quickly dismiss it since I have a 19,26,and 43. But every time someone else gets one at the department the monkey climbs on my back.
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    What's your opinion on cast lead hollowpoints?

    Since you said "I'm starting to get into casting" I would not recommend starting off with hollow point molds. There are more factors to consider when casting with HP molds and takes more of a learning curve to get good bullets. Mold temp and alloy mix being at the top of the list. For Hollow...
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    How to avoid carpal tunnel when chamfer/deburring?

    I'll second the Hornady case prep trio. I trim all my rimmed cases and bulk 223 rem and use it to chamfer/deburr. The insurance co pay for having to go to the doctor will be more that what it costs.
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    Finally, a replacement for my G43

    Mine is a gen 4 that sports a TLR6. Only negatives I have is the grip texture is rough on t-shirts. Talon grips fixed that for me though. Got to love a gun that size that's capable of having a 33 round reload.
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    Xdm 10 mm vs Glock 20

    one plus for the glock 20 is that lone wolf makes a 10mm to 40s&w conversion barrel. Friend has one and it has ran flawless. The conversion is just a range toy to get more trigger time with his g20.
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