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I sold firearms for a few places, but really, really enjoyed when I was basically "the reloading guy" for the stores... Loved talking/teaching folks about it unpaid, figured why not get paid too. My experience was pre-internet, but... Glass counter tops and heavy metal objects don't mix. Use...

Thanks for the help... Sure looks like a nice experience.

Thanks AR-Bossman. I think the OAL for these 125 grain Lee 2R RN were 1.150"... Can't find a dummy, I'm sure is somewhere around here. I found these bullets to work just fine when pushed to full power for plinking, at least that I remember. Sized .358" unless noted otherwise, using straight...

Add me to the list... I don't use a FCD, didn't even size the bullets (used as cast tumble lubed), and even when water quenched I still got keyholes. Worst cases as I remember were CBC, which I don't like for any cast bullet. Was able to exchange with Lee, and got the 356-125-2R and it's like...

I think the public has access during certain times/days during the year, and curious if so, can anyone report on the experience? I'd be interested in informal high-power rifle shooting mainly, centerfire pistol secondarily. FWIW, I am a US vet if that makes any difference. Also, is there...

.408 Cheytac plinkers...

I used to love the stories of Dillon presses being shot up in robberies, engulfed in fires totally destroyed, etc, etc, and all were either repaired or replaced at no charge, with no hassle or B.S. Sure made for great Blue Press advertising (plus easy on the eyes covers). I paid if I recall...

If .3547" is the groove diameter, i would go no smaller than .356", and probably more per my experience. I size 9mm bullets as large as the chamber will take, allowing the barrel to do the final sizing. IMO and experience, it is a lot worse going too small (leading and poor accuracy), rather...

Hey Zack. To give a bit of perspective, here are my results from a 3" S&W M60 using thrown charges of Unique and a firm roll crimp. Not plated, just the same if your chronograph is working well/set up well, something here seems amiss, and I hope everyone here can help. 5 grains Unique - CCI...

Very interesting... Great seeing .243 kicking %&$ and taking names. I found this really interesting too: "For my match ammo, I seat the Berger 105 Hybrids well off the lands — my bullets are “jumping” from .035″-.060″." Geez, looking at that great winning target it seems his Dillon 650, and...

You write in jest... But... Jack O'Connor wrote about prominent hunters/writers of his day who were dead serious, with such cutting criticism concerning the .270's effectiveness, "they left you "disemboweled and bleeding on the ground". One such writer/shooter was Elmer Kieth no less. Jack...

I have heard the same too, but my .243 ammo says and proves otherwise. If it's a factor, my heavy varmint rifle and I can't see it. Great presses. Thought you might enjoy the attached ad from 1984... Like old times.

In 1990 purchased a brand new S&W Model 29 Classic from a rod and gun club in Germany. Upon inspection I saw the same/really close marks as to what you are seeing, plus the importers stamp WISCHO. I was told since it was sold in Europe/Germany, it had to be re-proofed to their...

Welcome friend. Your quest sounds like fun, and will be interesting to read of your progress and results... I know I'll be looking, as will many others. Good luck.

I really tried to like it, but even after a ton of fiddling/adjusting/messing with it I was done. Bought it in 1990 while stationed in Germany, and being pre-internet I exhausted all of my options (including very $$$ calls to Lee in the US), and finally had enough. Maybe they have gotten a lot...

Me too. I still do for low volume rounds, even higher volume ones when I want to get back to enjoying the basics... Gotta say, 38 S&W and 9x18 look mighty small in the maw of an RC Supreme press... Surprised I don't snap its cast iron links sizing these monsters ;).

I like manual indexing, so I went with the 550B back in the early 90's... They have updated it some since, but it remains a very solid option... I like its very solid feel, super reliable priming, great quality feel and operation. I had a Lee turret press prior that I pretty much liked OK...

I know, just as the deadliness was magnified 1000 fold when "BLACK TALON" hit the scene with the same coating... I bet these "BLACK STAIN ©" (I'm calling the copyright) .257 bullets will be 100X more effective on game, defy gravity, and shoot sub .00000001 MOA... Well, maybe not: Just the same...

I hear ya... I would not have used the brass either. Seems I got Mr. Commie/prisoner brass maker on a good day, and my 16", 1-12" Galil seemed to like it OK enough for plinking in the desert... Never did put any on paper, to see how accurately she printed.

Hey Charlie... Amazingly so, the case/batch/lot I had in 1993 or so was really good; no splits/cracks, no misfires, perfect feeding of the brass cases which I reloaded w/any problems, and pretty consistent over a chronograph. I did have, and have mentioned here about some extractor groove...