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I trim my cases to the recommended length of 10 thousand less than max SAMMI specs. I came across and watched this video that suggested that you can eliminate or reduce the carbon ring by measuring the chamber length and only trimming off 5 thousand from that length. Has anyone done this? If...

Can someone help me interpret what I'm looking at. It looks pretty rough to me. These are from the chamber out with the last one being the muzzle. Kind of wished I hadn't looked. It's a Sako 7mm Rem Mag that is about 20 years old with somewhere in the neighborhood of 500-800 rounds through...

The Primer Bar on my 550 B began sticking and catching during a recent reloading session. Sometimes it would pick up a primer and sometimes not. What a PITA. Anyway, I understand that it's a common issue with the 550, and I didn't find any threads on it. So, I thought I'd tell you all how I...

Boy, am I glad I reload for this caliber. I cannot find cases or loaded ammo (so after firing, I can use the cases) anywhere. It begs the question of how many times can a straight wall case be reloaded. I have a Marlin MXLR1895 lever action. I load a 250 grain Barnes TSX FN over, if memory...

I ordered some of these bullets for my Sendero 300 RUM. I did not read the fine print and missed that Barnes recommends an 8" twist. The Sendero has a 10" twist. Am I going to be able to make this work and get a stable bullet? All I've read so far is "no". Am I wasting my time and valuable...

I have a Remington 870 Magnum Turkey Express. The rear sight ramp is built into the barrel, and the dove tail on the ramp is 5/16. The fiber optics in the rear sight popped out on one side. I got it back in and applied a little super glue. It should get me through my turkey season. But, I...

I have a .45 Colt Ruger Blackhawk. I have 2 loads for this using a 250 grain Hornady XTP and either IMR 4227 or A2400. The data calls for a magnum primer, and I use a Winchester large pistol magnum primer-the one that states you can also use it as a standard. The powder loads are not at...

Several years back an acquaintance at my local range mentioned a type of power test. The general idea was that there was a sweet spot where a few tenths of grain of powder either way would not affect accuracy, velocity, etc. The test was to find that sweet spot. Since I'm loading some rifle...

What has been your experience with premium rifle brass. In your experience has it been more concentric and uniform than regular brass from a major manufacturer? Has all of the brass in a lot you purchased been acceptable (within your tolerances)? If not, what has been the % of culls. Have you...

Mark Twain had it right-"No man's life, liberty or property is safe while the legislature is in session." They have been in session 3 full days. Here's what's going on: D-Maria Sachs-Universal Background Checks-SB 1640 D-Audrey Gibson-Confiscation of Firearms and Ammunition upon...

One of our members posted this before, but it is worth the read and citation in your letters. This investigation into gun control legislation was just completed at tax payer expense for Congress. It is very informative, and it is unimpeachable by members of Congress, Joe Biden, the President...

I am required to wear a shirt and tie with my job. Most of the time this involves a suit and/or sport coat. I live in Florida, it's fairly casual, and the coats are not worn unless necessary. I recently went from a belly band to a tuckable holster. Much more confortable. However, has...

I have been using 230 Federal Hydrashoks in my 45s. These are carry guns so 2 mags are loaded, and the pistol is chambered all of the time. I try to change out the old rounds for new about once a year. It's time. But, this time I also noticed the some of the bullets were set back quite a...

I have a Glock 36 I purchased 4-6 years ago. I had an issue with the firearm and sent it back to Glock for repair. They replaced the barrel with a stock barrel. In replacing the barrel, they also replaced the recoil spring. I shoot reloads and test fired the firearm. My reloads are 230...

I bought a 77/50 the first year it came out. I have no complaints save one. Occassionally, it misfires because the cap is not seated although you would swear you seated it properly. Cock it again, and it will always fire. It has never misfired at game, just at the range. I'm sure that is...

I have a Marlin 1895 450. I currently load a 250 grn Barnes X and a 300 Hornady HP to the published COAL for those bullets. I wanted to try the 325 Hornady FTX. The Hornady website had the reloading information for this bullet. It recommends that the cases be trimmed to 2.04 rather than the...

I have a Marlin MXLR 450. On a recent hunt I discovered that the lever and trigger guard assembly are not glove friendly. Does anyone know of any after market replacements that are bigger to accommodate gloves?

Does anyone know where I can find reliable load data for loading a 357 using lead bullets. With the price and availability of bullets these days, I decided to try some of the Missouri Bullets. However, I am having some difficulty finding load data. I intend to use this load for target only...

I have a Springfield G.I 1911A1 Mil Spec .45. I loaded some LRNs, and it jams on a regular basis. I usually load FMJs for this pistol and do not have a problem. It's difficult to describe the jam. It seems that the spent case gets caught on the extractor. It's not a matter of just dumping...

I have several 1911 type pistols that I carry on a regular basis. I live in Florida. It's hot! I usually carry IWB. At the end of the day, my pistol is covered with sweat. If there are metal parts, there is surface rust. I shoot all of my pistols on a regular basis, so cleaning them and...