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I was given 2 1lbs containers of AA# 5 & # 7 1 of each has been opened. All of these powders are 1 lbs WSF, WST, W231, Longshot, TG, W296 and a few more. Anyway they where stored on a window sill in a day light basement with a window shade pulled down in front of the window. The basement was...

Hey guys I really appreciate all the help here. I started loading those 40's and checked my crimp and after running it through the lee fcd it comes out to be .421 instead of .423. Before I run it through the fcd it's.423. I'm using RMR 180 grn rnfp plated and have the Lee 4 die set. Funny thing...

Hey guy's I need some advise. I have been loading for awhile now I load 45 acp, 9mm,357 mag, 556/223 I even loaded the 40 S&W. But it was a while ago anyway with everyone saying how dangerous it can be with pressure and so on I'm a little freaked lol. Anyway to the point the Lyman 49th says trim...

I bought 1k of these bullets a awhile back and want to load some soft target loads with them. Any ideas? They have a cannelure grove well not like a jacketed bullet. I have roll crimped them and pulled the bullet to check for damage and no damage. I even thought I would like some input on some...

I know Lee dies are considered cheap dies but they have worked for me for years. I know a lot of people like them. Anyway my sizing die in 357 is scratching the brass all the way around the case. I took the die apart cleaned it really good it didn't help. I'm thinking maybe polishing it. Maybe...

I started loading 357 magnum. I got some Hornady 158 gr XTP. Lee 2nd edition manual says for 158 gr XTP min coal 1.575. When a factory round with the same bullet is 1.549. I don't understand.I think I must be missing something. In the the Lee manual for all powders listed for the 158 gr XTP. The...

I have been loading my 45 acp loads using 5 gn w 231 230 gn plated round nose coal of 1.260 in my glock gen 21. That load is very accurate and cycles great in my glock. My friend has a Springfield XD mod 2 and that round will not cycle in his gun (full battery) the round passes the gauge plunk...

I just bought some already processed 223/556 brass polished & sized & swaged & trimmed.1 of my questions is using a Lyman case gauge the head stamp on some of the brassis lower than the lowest step is that ok? Question 2 the grass ranges from 1.738 to 1.763 is that ok? I always trimmed my own...

I just inherited a winchester 25-35 model 1894. It was my Grandfather's gun it has a octagon barrel it looks to be in good shape the stock has some scratches & wear no rust. But I do have a concern with the action it very stiff is this normal? Thinking about cleaning it up & some lube what do...

I just tried out my first 12 ga reloads I'm using win AA hulls ww12 wads 22 gn. Unique 1 1/8 shot and 7 1/2 shot. After being fired the hulls have some black on them not sure if it's gas unburned powder ? The factory loads do not look like my reloads. What am I doing wrong? Thank you guys

I'm not new to reloading load pistol & rifle on a dillion 550. I bought a used hornady 366 I cleaned and lubes it and got it running. When loading a few things happen sometimes the handle seems like it takes some effort (maybe have to get use to it) I have dropped powder and shot with no hull...

I'm not new to reloading I load handgun & rifle on a dillion rl550. I just got a used hornady 366 I'm trying to get it figured out. I want to throw 21gn of unique the bushing chart calls for bushing # 435 it only threw 19 gn even after 8 throws then I worked my way down the bushing chart finally...

I just bought a used pacific 366 it's in really great shape. Started to load some 1 1/8 shot using unique powder it calls for 21 gn using a # 435 powder bushing it comes up light like 19.3 gn even after 6 or 8 throws. Do I need to use a powder baffle? Thanks guys in advance

I have a Lyman prep center and I use a hornady pocket reamer. How much do I ream out? Do I go until the reamer stops taking out brass? Somebody told me to do it that way because the reamer bottoms out then your done. Is that right? Thanks guys

I have been using Hornady one shot for resizing 223 /556. Just last week I tried the Dillion lube to me the Dillion lube takes way less effort on the press than the One shot but I found the Dillion lube to be kinda greasy. I lay out a couple of rows of brass on a cookie sheet with a paper towel...

I just bought a berrys tumbler and it's super loud. My Lyman 1200 is way quieter. Am I doing something wrong? Maybe a bit over loaded? Would that make it really noisy? The bowl and the lid are much thinner than the Lyman.

Last year I bought the Ruger AR 556 I'm very happy with it shoots great no problems. I decided to get another AR I decided to try the S&W M&P 15 sport 2 because I've always like their products. Now I'm hearing the barrel on the newer sports isn't as good like the twist rate(not too concerned...

I have been wanting to get a brass picker upper for awhile after yesterday at the range with all those 223/556 cases and various pistol brass I ordered a brass wizard. I read reviews and watched videos they said not so good on gravel. What do you guys think?

I have been loading 223 / 556 with lee dies I use my rock chucker for resize & deprime then load on a dillion 550. Most of my rounds pass the gauge test but some don't the one that don't pass I'm wondering why and do they make like a bulge buster for the 223/556 ? Any advise would be appreciated...