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I noticed that the Hornady 250gr. XTP bullet is recommended for the .45Colt and not for the .45ACP and I also could not find any load data for this bullet in the .45ACP. I was wondering if one of you adventurous souls ever tried it. I would have tried it myself, but I couldn't find any specs on...

Are there downsides to loading a boat-tail bullet into a case that doesn't have a chamfer to the inside of the case mouth? It appears to be a waste of time since the bullet's base diameter is considerably smaller than the case mouth and there is a significant taper that should allow easy...

I saw an ad for Wolf brand 5.56/.223 ammo at $.21/round and I became interested because it seemed economical for practice ammo if I didn’t have time to reload. I mentioned this to some friends I shoot with and one of them said that the steel cased ammo is “hard” on the AR-15 parts they come in...

Usually my home defense practice has been with a handgun. Lately, I have occasionally been going through the paces using an AR-15 pistol with a 10.5” barrel. Jacketed and FMJ ammo would not be suitable to my situation due to these projectiles easily going through drywall and wreaking havoc...

Can one of you knowledgeable folks advise me on the current wait time for the BATFE to give permission to bring a machinegun to another State permanently? Thanks..... Doc

I bought a Sig SB-15 brace shortly after they came out. I recently “heard” that the BATFE upon being informed that the brace was being used as a stock on the AR-15 pistol outlawed that particular use. My questions are: 1 - Is it still legal to use the SB-15 as an arm brace for an AR-15...

A friend gave me a can of pulled fmj bullets from WWII 30-06 ammo. They are dark from oxidation and I would like to polish them up before reloading. I was wondering if wet tumbling them in SS pins would do a good job? Any thoughts would be appreciated about the wet tumbling or otherwise...

I’m 50 miles from Jackson Mississippi and all the local supplies from places like tire and auto shops are spoken for. I suppose I can go to the big city and find a plumbing supply shop and get lead, antimony and tin, but I’d like to find a cheaper source. Can any THRers point me in the...

I saw this ad for a 22LR Reloading Kit: With the scarce availability of .22lr ammo with half-way reasonable pricing it would be great if this was an economical way of making ammo with acceptable accuracy. Has anyone tried it? Link: http://www.chkadels.com/22LR-Reloading-Kit-34071

I am most concerned with bullet setback and/or misalignment in the 300 Blackout loading with 200+ grain bullets because of the leverage of the bullet length at its juncture with the case. Would a strong bonding bullet sealant, perhaps like some military type sealant, prevent these problems...

While the chamber dimensions are the same, the leade in a .233Rem. chambered rifle (AR-15) is not as long as in a 5.56x45 rifle. Is there a known risk in shooting factory 5.56 ammo (IMI) in a .233 AR-15? Thanks….. Doc

About 15 years ago I had a 300 RUM rifle built on a Magnum Research action and I was very pleased with it. After several range sessions I put it up waiting for the opportunity to go on a ram hunt. I just started planning a hunt for next year and when I went to Remington’s site I couldn’t find...

It’s my understanding that cycling (loading & unloading) magazines will eventually weaken the springs. Is there an estimation on how many cyclings a new GI, AR-15 magazine will perform adequately for? Also, if a new GI, AR-15 magazine is loaded and not cycled how long before the spring is...

About 16 years ago I bought 8# of Accurate 2200 Data Powder in response to a closeout flyer that touted how good it was for reloading .223 Remington and 7.62x39. So for $48 ($6/pound) I gave it a try and they were right; I was very pleased. I’ve lost the data sheet that was supplied with the...

I’ve been using Win. 231 in many of my recipes since the mid-70s and I’m down to my last several ounces. I haven’t had any luck finding any in quantities to make the hazmat fee reasonably absorbable. I’m tired of looking, so can anyone recommend a comparable substitute that can be more...

I recently read that lead bullet makers get most of their lead from run-out lead-acid batteries. Has anyone salvaged lead from used lead-acid batteries? Is it difficult to do? Are there any precautions necessary?

Are there any wear and/or reliability issues in using the same AR-15 bolt carrier group (.223/5.56/300BLK) in several different uppers manufactured by different companies?

12 to 15 years ago I purchase an undedicated AR-15 lower receiver that the FFL seller made into a dedicated pistol in .223 by marking it as such on the 4473. I want to put a 10.5” 300BLK upper on it. Is there any prohibition in doing that?

I have a friend from NC that I’ve known since the 3rd grade coming to visit me here in Mississippi. I would like to give him a gun as a present. Am I required to do a transfer through an FFL holder?

Can a Browning HiPower in 9x19 be converted into a 9x23 using a stock barrel. I know that the 9x19 chamber is shorter and its chamber pressure can be up to 38,000 psi with +P ammo. The 9x23’s chamber pressure can be as high as 55,000 psi, so will the metallurgy in a stock 9x19 barrel contain...