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S&W M&P .40. Well, I started writing this message while I was sitting on hold with S&W customer support. I'd had occasional failures to fire due to light primer strikes -- roughly four-five times in the last couple thousand rounds. The primer will have a very light dimple. Tap, rack &...

Alright, I was sloppy in terms of adding cases to the tumbler. I inadvertently tumbled both .45 ACP and .223 Rem cases at the same time in walnut media. The .223 cases are jammed so tightly within the .45 case with the walnut media in between the inner and outer case walls that it is darn...

Alright, pondering a little laziness by loading "as cast" instead of taking the time to size these bullets. Would like your opinion on any pros/cons, or am I simply over thinking this. Bullet is the MP clone of the H&G #68 200 gr LSWC, loaded for target shooting (IPDA) at mid range levels...

I am planning on building a new reloading bench, and want more flexibility on mounting presses or other accessories to the workbench. The Lee Bench Plate system started me thinking along these lines, but I am not sold on their product because I am concerned about a wooden base blank cracking (I...

Looks like Lee updated their hand priming tool. http://www.leeprecision.com/html/catalog/primtool.html Two aspects are interesting. First, they stopped saying you cannot use Federal primers. From their website, this sounds interesting: Second, the square trays will sure make it...

I've seen previous pictures, Mythbusters, etc. showing ordinary ammo getting cooked off before. It is usually relatively harmless. Like it is in so many other ways, the .50 BMG round is not ordinary ammo. Memo from DOD in Afghanistan posted 10-May-2010: WARNING!!! DO NOT OPEN THIS...

I received an email question from someone I shoot with. Since I don't really know the Pro-1000 at all, I thought I'd post it here for help: Got any suggestions I can pass along? (I already asked him via email to confirm he has a carbide sizing die.)

Well, I am sure everyone remembers the entertaining story of Texas Governor Perry shooting the coyote while he was running. It was covered in the THR thread Tx Gov Perry shot a coyote with .380 HP with some 80 replies. This highlights the difference between how California and Texas handle...

The Wall Street Journal has an editorial written by their "tv critic" completely flaming Open Carry. Not sure what about watching TV qualifies this nimrod to speak on either the Second or the First Amendments. Have Gun, Must Flaunt It? I hope you are generous with the quantity of your...

Just noticed a brand new product on Lee's website: Lee Bench Plate Includes 3 base blocks; one drilled to fit all current Lee presses. Special elevator bolt hardware included. Powder coated, thick steel mounts quickly and securely to any bench or tabletop. Wide steel plate distributes...

Look, I figure I am screwed even before asking the question, but I'll do my due diligence. I am going to spend some vacation time in Cabo, Mexico. Any way to legally have my handgun with me? Not sure if I am even allowed to enter the country with one.

After shooting only pistols for years, I recently started shooting benchrest .22 rifle every Thursday night. It has been a fun change of pace for an indoor range, using a stock Ruger 10/22. I believe I need to get a steadier rest if I am going to improve my scores, as I have yet to score...

Here is a topic: I've noticed for years that there is a fundamental difference between a civilian pro-2A guy and an ex-military pro-2A guy. Veterans usually refer to their firearm as their "weapon". Enough encounters with a drill sergeant after calling a rifle your "gun" seems to drill that...

I know in other industries, there will be trade publications that publish production volumes on a regular basis. For example, if you are interested in pickup trucks, you can find how many F150's, Silverados, Tundras, etc. were sold for the year. I found the BATF report for the number of...

Been working up some new loads for my .44, designed to be close to maximum loads for hunting (already have plinking loads that I am happy with). The two powders I've got for this purpose are H110 and 2400. Now, it is pretty darn cold in Ohio these days -- teens and low twenties. (I know, it...

I bought one of those inexpensive digital scales from Hong Kong off eBay. It will weigh up to 308.65 grains with 0.001 grains resolution. After realizing that it is so sensitive that the least bit of air currents have an impact, I started placing it in a 3 sided box which helped a lot...

I have three issues I'd like to raise as I work on developing .44 Mag loads using a Lyman #429215 gas-checked cast bullet. Intended powders are H110 and 2400. Issue #1: The Lyman 49 Manual publishes a load for that specific bullet (#429215), listing it as 210 grains using linotype. I notice...

Local gun store is out of H110, so I was thinking of picking up some 2400 for my .44 mag. Is it a small ball powder that measures well like W231 or AA #7? The meter from my powder measure like pouring water. Or is is a large fluffy powder with less consistent metering, like Unique or Green...

I think I want to purchase the CED Millenium 2 chronograph system, but everywhere I look online seems to be selling it at full list price. Anyone know of a reputable retailer that will sell it at a discounted price?

I currently reload a number of pistol calibers, but not shotgun and have zero shotgun reloading equipment or supplies. Someone offered me a MEC 600 Jr 12Ga reloader that includes 1 Oz Charge Bar 1-1/8 Oz Charge Bar 8 Point Spindex Star Crimp (43A) 6 Point Spindex Star Crimp (43B) Primer...