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I've got a Hornady Primer Crimp Reamer chucked in my drill. Processing LC NATO 223 brass. I've tried to find pictures of a properly reamed piece of brass, but I seem to be seeing inconsistent information on what constitutes a properly reamed case. Does anyone have a good picture of a...

I am using the Lee Shell Holder #5 (300 WM). I've always understood / believed that a shell holder is a shell holder is a shell holder. I'm beginning to doubt that. Equipment: Redding Big Boss II utilizing the Hornady Bushing Converter so I can use Hornady Quick Change Bushings...

I'm switching to MBC's Coated Bullets. Been using their lead bullets, but am finally coming to the end of those bullets. From a reloading perspective, how different are their coated offerings from plain lead offerings? That being said, I've been loading all of my 9 & 45 with HP-38. I am...

Picked up a Rem 700 (trued with a few other bells and whistles) chambered in 30-338 WM (tight neck [need to look up what neck size], 27" 1.25 no taper, & muzzle brake). It came with Redding Competition Dies including the appropriate Titanium Bushing to go along with it. In addition to the...

Recently bought 2 600ct boxes of Hornady .224 75gr A-Max. Got the bug recently to get as much accuracy out of my rifles as I can. That being said, I've started sorting by a) weight and b) base to ogive measurements The 2 boxes were opened up and dumped into a pail. Both the same lot...

How "optimistic" is the BC value provided by Hornady for the .224 75gr Amax? Sierra's 77 TMK is listed as .372 vs Hornady's claimed .435. I am considering trying out the new 77 TMK, but very curious about the discrepancies in the stated BCs

As the title states, I have 2 questions A) I have new FC 300 WM brass but it has been primed. After doing some preliminary inspection, I know I will want to do some work on the brass: FL size, trim, and neck turn very slightly to get rid of the highs. I also want to sort by internal capacity...

I am interested in something similar to this Sinclair Power Center I would like one that is - capable of 180 RPMs (for neck turning operations) up to 3000 RPMs (for driving a Giraud Tri Way Cutter) - variable speed via dial or something similar - a chuck that can accept hexed tools -...

From my other thread regarding lowering my ES on loaded rounds, I am going to neck turn my brass. I will also do some of the other steps, but this is where I am seeking advice. I will be ordering the 21st Century Neck Turning Lathe. It is a little expensive, but the ease of setup and...

Had my 223 rebarreled from a 24" 1/9 twist varmint profile to a 30" 1/7 twist bull profile (for my recoil sensitive members of my family plus the faster twist also allows me to run the 75 Amax and heavier). I am doing load development for this rifle. I'm VERY fond of the Hornady 50gr Z-Max...

I have a barrel en route chambered for 223AI. I plan to use a Lee 223 Rem neck sizer. As I understand it, this should be fine. I have a Redding 223AI FL sizer en route for sizing duties. My question is this. Can I use a Hornady 223 Rem case gauge for determining where my lands are...

Rifle barrel is a CBI 260 Rem Match (longer freebore). I realize now I probably didn't need the longer freebore as I am running mag length. Using the Hornady OAL tool. Hornady 140 Amax: lands @ 2.3390 (ogive using the .25 comparator as I apparently don't have a 26 one, but getting...

Bought a Savage 10 short action (4.4 spacing) last June with intent of selling the parts and doing a build. Over the last couple of years, my buddy has helped me build a 223 (my trainer), a 308 (sold to fund this build) and my current build - 260 Rem. He helped me put the barreled action...

I've got a Redding Competition seating die for 223 Rem. Going to upgrade the barrel to a 223 AI. Can I still use the same seating die? I don't think this die cares that the shoulders are different.

I'm thinking about rebarreling my 223 1/9 to a 223 AI 1/8. I've got 12# of H322 left and want to try and use it for heavy for caliber bullets such as the Hornady 75gr HPBT. The H322 works REALLY well with the Hornady 50gr Z-Max, but am curious as to what I should expect with heavier bullets...

Simple question. If you change stocks, does barrel harmonics change requiring a redo of load development?

PV today announced they are no longer taking back orders. I was hoping to place one in a couple of weeks when some funds become available. I know you don't have to pay for them till they ship, but use a debit card and need to make sure the funds are there in case they suddenly ship. With PV...

I have a 24" 1-9 twist 223 Rem that shoots the Hornady 50gr Z-Max very well. I use Hodgdon H322 and Fed 205M and am able to get consistent 1/2 MOA groups. Thinking about rebarelling to a 26" 1-7 twist 223 Rem. I've got 6 or 700 left so I definitely want to use them. In addition, I...

I've got 8# of H4350 for target loads, but also have 1# each of Reloder 19 & IMR 4831. Thinking these two powders could have some use, but definitely stick with the H4350 for target loads. Anyone use any of these powders for hunting rounds? Say a Hornady 140gr SP or a Nosler 100gr...

1) FL sizing dies with regards to the neck. They size smaller than needed and then the expander ball opens it up on the way out. Could you take out expander ball, FL size and then open up using say a Sinclair expander mandrel? I realize this is slower, BUT if time wasn't an issue is this an a...