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I'm starting to reload 223 need some clarification on shoulder bump. I'm using a Redding full length sizing die run all the way down to the shell holder. I see that custom height shell holders are available that will increase shoulder bump +2, +4, +6 thousandths. The question is whether...

I sighted in my new deer hunting rig this morning. Weatherby .308 vanguard, Trijicon Accupoint 3x9, Talley medium rings, Hornady Whitetail 150gr interlocks. I was limited to 60 yard shots but was grouping nicely 1" above point of aim. I don't have any ballistics software and don't know how...

I'm about to jump into reloading the 17 Hornet since I have a new CZ 527 Varmint on the way. Midway has the 20 gr V-max on sale for $16.79 a box so I just ordered several to get started. I already have a rock chucker, 505 scale, and Redding 3BR powder measure that I use for several other...

I would mind having one but don't want to buy a dying product like the WSMs. I'd want to reload for it but finding components is another story.

Had my first squib load this weekend in my SP101 3". I had a batch of hand loaded 38's using 125gr Berry's over 4.5gr Unique. Sure this is a starting load but I wasn't expecting a squib. I use a single stage press and shine a light on the loading block to verify charges before seating. So...

I was right in the middle of a relaxing session of reloading 45LC and I have to stop in the middle to go take care of a pop up situation. I had 50 charged cases on the block at the time and didn't want to leave them uncovered. The only thing handy was my load notebook so I sat it on top of the...

What's the ballpark velocity I should be seeing with a cast 255gr SWC over 7.5gr Unique fired out of a 16" Rossi 92? Here's why I ask. Up until a couple weeks ago I had only loaded jacketed bullets in 45LC specifically the XTP 250gr bullet. I was used to seeing right around 1000fps with the...

I got this little Rossi 92 carbine in 45LC on a trade and was excited and all being it was the first lever gun I'd ever owned. The guy I got it from said the lever had to be worked firmly to get the cartridges to chamber. Well I worked it hard and maybe half the rounds would chamber. We're...

I didn't know Beretta made a Colt SA clone until recently. Don't recall seeing one at my LGS mostly Ubertis and Piettas. They must not make the news very much. So tell me about them... how well do they shoot? What about quality, fit and finish?

grafs.com has Sellier Bellot large and small pistol primers in stock right now. Get'em if you need'em.

Has anyone ever come across silvertips in Winchester white box ammo? I shot a couple boxes of 9mm this past weekend and found two silvertips in one of them. I was loading up magazines looked down saw a hollow point that I just loaded. Scratching my head I thought I'd absent mindedly grabbed...

I've made up my mind to diversify beyond the 1911 .45 and go with a Sig P226 e2 in 9mm. Reasons? Well it was time for something new in 9mm. I had a G19 and it was fine but it never grew on me and stayed in the safe while the 1911 got carried to the range all the time. After gripping a...

Maybe I've been watching too much History and Discovery channel but I've noticed they really like to toss those buzz words in when talking about military rifles. I even see "weapons systems" mentioned in the gun rags. So if we want to systemize any weapon having a lot of interdependent...

Guys, I have this full size 1991A1 that I bought new in the early 90's. I had a trigger job done, polished the feed ramp, and installed night sights, and got full length guide rod right away and it hasn't changed since. Overall its been a pretty good piece and used as an all around gun on the...

I just got the Lee 4-die set for the 45 Colt and had my first go at handloading this fine old caliber. Ingredients included new Starline brass, Hornady 250gr XTPs, Unique, and CCI 300 primers. I made two batches of starting loads. One with 7.5gr Unique and the other with 7.8gr Unique. OAL...

I'm thinking about getting a Blackhawk to complement my 1894 24" CB both in 45 Colt. Assuming I start with a common load such as a 250gr SWC over 9gr Unique (~900 fps in a pistol) then what kind of velocity should I expect out of a 24" rifle barrel?

Took my recently purchased 1943 K98k to the range last weekend to see what the 8mm would do. I had a box of Remington of 170gr SP and PRVI 196gr SP. According to the Chrony I was getting and average of 2204 fps from the Remingtons and 2196 fps from the PRVIs. This is a little better that what...