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Inspect/measure pockets to make sure they aren't too big ID...

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FWIW; I have been reloading for nearly 40 years and have never needed to post crimp resize any handgun handload from 32 Auto up to 45 Colt...

I use Turtle Wax, auto wax. Some polishes may have a fine abrasive which I don't want on my brass...

Without a second thought, I would pull the bullets, toss the powder and reuse the primed brass. Pulling with an impact puller may be tedious, but you don't have to do all 170+ in one sitting. Do as many as you feel comfortable doing, then put the tools/cartridges away and do some more later. I...

I would use that model. Looks waaaay more user friendly.

Lee die sets come with "universal" shell holders of the appropriate caliber for the set. I've used 6 different presses and Lee shell holders have worked in them all.

It would be an easy task to polish out the die ID, but you shouldn't have to do that to a new tool. I believe I would send the die back to Hornady with a scratched case, asking for a new replacement...

I bought a primer reloading kit and "renewed" a few out of curiosity. I believe I would go with flint locks or air guns before I tried to redo primers, a lot of work with very small parts...

CQB45ACP's pic is an excellent example. Not being a jerk, but "just look at them" is good advise. I have been a machinist/mechanic most of my life and I can pick up a case, glance at it, and toss it into the appropriate bucket, but I under stand I've had decades of practice. Determine which is...

Be fun testing to find out, if I had both barrel lengths. Running identical loads over my chrony...

My question is; how much, if any, velocity loss would there be from 08" "extra" barrel length? A significant, noticeable difference or just theory?

BTDT many times. No problems. Some were same 38 Special loads with Bullseye or W231. Have gone up to mid level 357 Magnum loading, no problems. I've used mostly CCI SPP and Winchester SPP. Have you any experience with the "dreaded carbon ring"? I clean my guns after each range session which...

Good advice. SAAMI specs. for 44 Magnum rifle barrels is .431" groove diameter, handgun barrels is ,429". Don't know why. My Puma in 44 Mag. slugs out to .431". I use a Ranch Dog design 240 gr or 26 gr. RNFP sized to .432"... For my PCCs I have always started out with, and mostly stuck with...

Finding the lands is the last, 5th step I use in developing accuracy for a rifle. For my PCCs I use the same dimension's used for the handguns. My revolver style bullets are all seated to the cannalure or crimp groove and somewhat disregard book OAL Semi-auto cartridges are all book OAL and...

In the mid 80s I was shooting my first handgun, a 38 Special,h up in the hills above LA. As I emptied the cyinder of my gun I thought "I wonder if I can reuse these?". I knew no one who reloaded so I went to the library and researched. Bought a Lee Loader and have been reloadig since...

I have never tried to "save" any brass with bad primer pockets. Too big/loose and some too fight/hard seating all have moved to scrap bucket. I guess if the only brass available has oversize pockets I could find a safe way to keep primers in place, but today that is not the case.

FWIW; for 40+ years I have not used any load data from any forum (or gun counter clerk, good intended friend or gun shop guru). I have gotten 98% of my load data from published reloading manuals and a few from powder and bullet manufacturer's web sites. That being said, when ever I encounter...

The only bullets I have heard or experienced being swaged down by an FCD is cast bullets. Normally cast bullets are a bit larger in diameter than jacketed or plated thus diameter reduction. I have experienced cast bullet swaging by FCDs (44 cal. 357 cal. and 9mm), but no jacketed or plated. If...

Has anyone a documented instance of a conventual powder igniting black powder? I have hear that warning but never a real situation. It never mattered to me because I used a powder flask and dippers for my black powder pistol loading. Jes wonderin'...