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Just received a NIB Cimarron (Pietta, Italy) El Malo in 45 Colt, Octagonal barrel, 1873 Single Action Army. Can't tell if it is 1st generation or 2d generation. My reload manuals show data for 14,000 psi Standard loads OR 30,000 PSI High pressure loads. I don't know which to follow, as I...

Looking for wisdom on proper lube for semi auto (Sig & Kahr) handguns. I just need to know basic guidelines for when to use gun oil or when gun grease is best (what lube on what parts). Appreciate advice.

.45 projectile. Sorry no picture. No load data in my 4 manuals. What is it, & how used? I'm calling it "half jkt" lead nose flat point. Diameters: .450 @ jkt, .451 @ base of knurled lead "upper half", length is .645. These were a gift, but history unknown. Appreciate some wisdom, so I know...

Sorry, no picture. Getting some scrape marks on the outer rim of once-fired brass; both factory & handloads (185 gr to 230 gr). Possible cause? Appreciate some wisdom on this. Thanks.

After resizing & loading 45 ACP, my measurement @ mouth (light taper) is .471(manual states .473). Measurement just forward of head is .473 (manual states .476). Brass is mixed-stamp range pick-up. Is there a problem, or am I just being OCD? Foster CO-Ax press; RCBS carbide die. Appreciate...

Suspect headspace problem with FL sizing? Light primer strikes (click - no bang) & residue @ case neck. Just purchased a Lee Collet Necksizing die & wonder IF SAFE to load fire-formed cases without bump-sizing back a bit (.002) ? I can't figure out how to necksize only, while still adjusting...

Loading HDY 55gr V-MAX in Savage Axis ll. Using HDY OAL gage, bullet touches rifling @ 1.956. Minus .016 for "jump" = 1.940. This makes COL 2.336, which is much higher than COL specified in all my manuals. Cartridges fit magazine & cycle thru action, with no sign of jamming into rifling...

Running Kahr MK9, approx 400 rds downrange, factory & handload 124 gr cartridges. Accuracy is great, but experiencing frequent jams; FTF & FTE. Not riding the slide release or limp-wristing the gun. The slide is difficult FOR ME to rack, so I was thinking of changing to a lighter force...

Any problem using spray brake cleaner for firearms, aside from caution on plastics?

Priming once-fired 9mm, Win cases. CCI 500 are nice snug fit, whereas Rem 1/12 slip easily into the pocket. Yet to be range-tested, I wonder if there's something I should know? Thanks :)

3 reliable manuals say it is important to trim 9mm brass. The older posts show most forum members say no. Using chamber/headspace gage, I quickly find the 'long" cases & set them aside for trim. 198 out of last 200 cases fall within spec, with a spread of .004. To me, this seems okay for...

Following data in 4 reliable manuals, my 1st batch of .40 handloads actually measure out better than factory rounds. Passing plunk test in Glock barrel. Starline virgin brass, CCI 500 primers, CFE Pistol (6.9 gr), per Hodgdon data for 165 gr Berry's FP. Pressure @ 28,000 psi. COL 1.130...

Dry tumbling in corn cob media, with Flitz or NuFinish & a bit of mineral spirits on used dryer sheet. My process: First, dirty bottleneck brass tumbles clean enough for sizing. Then lube & size. Then tumble enough to remove lube from cases. Maybe I'm just being anal/OCD about clean brass...

After sizing, time to flare (bell) the case to make ready for seating. I use a light touch of RCBS mica to lube inside case mouth. Should the mica be applied BEFORE or AFTER belling the case; or does it matter? Appreciate advice.

Speer manual states "trim to" length of 1.145. My batch of 100 new Starline cases measure 1.142 to 1.150. I intend to trim all to same exact length. The nice folks @ Starline say I'm okay to trim the lot of cases to 1.142, as they use the SAAMI standard of 1.140 to 1.150. That doesn't match...

Using an adjustable primer pocket uniformer, what is recommended pocket depth for 223 (to be fired in AR15)? Thanks.

Setting up to load 223 for my son's AR15 (stamped 5.56). Safety-wise, I question if CCI 400 might cause slam-fires, even though my manuals say use the 400s. Pocket prep is done to spec, along with primer seating @ .005 . Consensus among experienced AR reloaders is to use CCI 450s or #41...

Appreciate advice on suitable caliber (one gun) for both wild pig AND prairie dogs. As a reloader, I'm hoping there is one good caliber for both; or is that too much of a stretch? I'm talking 250 lb hogs within 120 yds & dogs @ 200 yds. I shoot MOA with my 30-06, so will stay with bolt...

New @ loading 223 Rem for AR15 (5.56 & 1 in 9 twist stamped on receiver). Getting conflicting advice on crimp or no crimp. My concern is safety & reliability. On cannelure bullets, is taper crimp okay; or light roll crimp? On non-cannelure, is taper crimp best? Just trying to get it right, so...

Need load data for 38 Spl, to be fired in Winchester 94, chambered for 357 Magnum. All my manuals show data for pistol, but I think the rifle-length barrel would make a difference. Appreciate advice. Happy Thanksgiving, All.