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    Accuracy of balance scales

    I have a couple of old (maybe 50 years old) Ohaus scales: a 5-0-5 and a 10-10. They don't agree on light loads. The discrepancy is about 0.1 grain for weights around 4 grains, with the 10-10 giving the lower reading. The discrepancy is consistent and repeatable, even after moving and...
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    Different springs for different loads? (1911 45 ACP)

    I've recently acquired my first 1911 (used ATI Commander GI) and am learning as I go. I've found a couple of types of range ammo that work ok, and am planning to reload my own moderate rounds (200 gn RN at maybe 750 fps) when that runs out. Meanwhile, I picked up a couple of boxes of 185...
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    45 ACP crimp and bullet deformation

    I've been reloading various calibers for years but am just beginning to reload 45 ACP. I've ordered bullets from precisionbullets.com (free shipping!) which are advertised as 0.4515 diameter. I've measured case rim diameter at 0.012, so the no-crimp diameter (only flare removed) would be...
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    Penetration test: 357 mag vs 44 mag

    I finally decided to find out for myself how 357 mag and 44 mag compare for penetration. For my test, I selected two Underwood rounds that I have on hand. 357 mag: 180 gr LFN-GC (item 720) advertised 1400 fps 44 mag: 255 gr Keith-type (Item 722) advertised 1350 fps I didn't have a chrono...
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