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I have searched the forum for an answer and have not found it. I have a .357 Magnum caliber 4 5/8" Cimarron colt clone. I have always shot jacketed or plated bullets in it because I don't want to deal with leading. A couple of months ago I bought 500-158 grain lead bullets from Missouri...

I see on the Hodgdon web site that there is load information for using Winchester 231 and HP38 for a 158 grain bullet in 357 magnum. But my Lyman manual only lists Win. 231 for use with a 110 gr. JHP in 357 magnum. The Lyman manual does not list any load info for any other bullet weights in...

I have used Berry's bullets for my pistol reloads with much success. I normally load them at the low to mid-range for Jacketed bullets. Tomorrow I am picking up a .357 magnum Marlin lever-action carbine with an 18.5 inch barrel. I plan on shooting 38 special reloads in the carbine. I am...

Today I loaded some 38 Special rounds, using Berry's plated 148 gr. HBWCs over 4.1 grains of Winchester 231, for my Blackhawk. I have never loaded or even shot wadcutters before, so I am not familiar with how much of the bullet should stick out of the brass case after loading. My Lyman manual...

I have been reloading 38 special on my Square Deal B for three-and-a-half years now. Recently I had some light strike misfires with my S&W 642. Most of the responses that I got on this Forum suggested that the primers were not completely seated. All of my other revolvers are either SA/DA or...

I have a 642-2 which I have had for four years now. In the past I have normally shot 38 Special factory ammo in this gun when I go to the range. I have exhausted all of my 38 fmj factory ammo and am now only shooting reloads at the range. Today I shot the gun and experienced light strikes...

I have a S&W model 642 with a frame-mounted firing pin that sometimes give me light strikes. I have found that Cylinder and Slide sells a longer firing pin for S&W revolvers. How is the firing pin held in place in the frame of the model 642. I know that I will have to remove the side plate...

I just came back from the local Bass Pro Shop. I bought the usual Lyman Corncob media that I use to clean my brass. While there, I saw that they also carry Lyman crushed nutshell media treated with rouge. I image that the nutshell with rouge would do an excellent job of cleaning brass, but...

I was at the small gun show in Phoenix today and there was a table there from Billy Bullets. These bullets are advertised as being hard cast with a molly coating. The prices are reasonable. Have any of you had any experience using these bullets to reload? Any problems? Would you...

I have about the term "gas check" in relation to lead bullets in this forum and in magazines. What does the term "gas check" refer to?

I understand how to slug a barrel by forcing a lead ball through a barrel. My question is, what feature on the slugged lead ball do I measure for the diameter? Do I measure the diameter of the lands or grooves to obtain the measurement that I would use to determine what diameter lead bullets...

I have been reloading handgun ammunition for about five years now. I have always used copper-jacketed bullets to avoid handling lead. But with the current price of jacketed bullets I am seriously considering switching to lead bullets for my 38/357 revolver handloads. What is different...

I have only used RCBS dies on my single stage press. I am very satisfied with the RCBS dies, but I have an opportunity to purchase a new set of Lyman 38/357 dies at a good price. How do the Lyman dies compare with RCBS dies?

I have been having a hard time finding reasonably priced primers in the Phoenix area lately. Whenever I go to Sportman's Warehouse anymore, their shelves are bare. My wife and I went to the Crossroads Gun Show today and I was pleased to find Winchester Primers readily available for $22/1000.

I started reloading 223 about two months ago. I have an RCBS Uniflow Powder Measure that delivers very consitent loads. I am using Varget powder. One problem that I have encountered is that sometimes when I am delivering powder into a case the handle on the Powder Measure sticks part way...

I am relatively new to handloading rifle ammunition. I have actually only loaded three different batches so far. I have an RCBS Partner Press, use RCBS dies, Federal brass trimmed to 1.750", Hodgdon Varget powder and Winchester Small Rifle Primers. The first two batches or lots that I loaded...

I am relatively new to hand loading 223. I am using a Lyman Primer Pocket Reamer to remove the military crimp, but will probably ruin my left index finger if I continue using that tool. What do most of you use to remove the military crimp from the primer pocket in once fired 223 brass? Does...

I have been handloading pistol ammo for four years now with my Dillon Square Deal B press. I have just recently purchased a RCBS Partner Press to begin reloading 223 because of the increased price and lack of availability of this ammo. I have already successfully loaded and shot two lots of...