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Anyone know if the tubes for the V/P are available separately? I've googled till my head hurts. I would like to have a few more on hand to load up and have waiting. I could use my spare LNL primer tubes, but not ready to cut the ends off them just yet.

I recently switched from shooting (USPSA) Bayou 200gr SWC bullets to Zero 230gr FMJ bullets. One thing I noticed, I had to crank my RCBS taper crimp down a lot more (maybe 1/2 turn) with the 230s to get the same .470 +- .0005 crimp I've been using with the Bayous. I'm speculating this is...

I recently had a smith put a new barrel in my RRA AR (Kreiger, 20" SS, 1:7.7), and it really seems to like 77gr, especially Federal Gold Match. I'm getting ready to work up some new new loads with 77gr SMK and already have some Varget and RE15. The most common load for this combo (77gr and...

Loading on a LNL AP, I switched to a new RCBS sizing die as I found it would size a little tighter than my Hornady die. Now, very often a case will catch on the edge of the die near the primer tube, and will either hang things up, or cause me to crunch the case. When it hangs, I can push the...

After being tired of stabbing primers, and inspired by the many different homemade primer tube fillers out there, I decided to make my own. Parts: Paint spray can handle from hardware store, I think about $3.95 Lee Safety Primer Tray, PN PT1005B, $2.60 Lee Primer Tray cover, $1.99 Total...

I picked one up yesterday at my local toy store. When I tried to assemble it last night, it looks like the parts bag are from a different RCBS tool. The white small two piece primer insert has two large ears on it, and 1/4" long tube that would appear to support a primer rod, and the insert is...

I've had a PTX Universal Powder Through Expander from Powder Funnels for some time now (used when loading 9mm and 45ACP), but the other evening I had to do some readjusting, and noticed something, so though I would run it by the collective for input. I had mine previously set up according to...

Given same headstamp brass, what is acceptable variations in sizing? Here's my setup- Hornady LNL Classic SS, Hornady sizing die, LC brass (Black Hills ammo, once fired in my AR). Die adjusted to bump the shoulder back .003 to 1.4555" Brass lubed with Imperial wax, even put mouth of...

I usually chuck the small pocket reamer into my benchtop drill press (for 223 brass), put it on low speed, and go at it. I noticed on a piece of brass the pocket seemed to be cleaned up at an angle. This made me wonder how important it is to ensure the case is inline with the reamer...

The max distance at my local outdoor range is 100yds, and I doubt I will be shooting farther than that any time soon. I've been on a quest to find the most accurate load for my AR. I tried several different bullets/weights/powders, but not sure I've found the right combo yet. :banghead...

At least I hope it's a little different of a twist. Loading .223 with 69gr SMK on Hornady LNL, with Hornady dies. These are not plinking rounds, I'm trying to load fairly accurate rounds for punching bug holes in paper. I'm also priming on the same press but as a seperate process. When...

I recently picked up a Savage MKII TR, and fitted it with Burris XTR rings, EGW one piece base, and a Mueller 4.5-14x40 APT, and Harris bipod. I've probably run a few hundred rounds through it by now, trying as many different brands as my local range has: CCI Green Top, Velociter, Standard...

I tried searching, but couldnt find what I was looking for. I'm trying to find suggestions for an acceptable/established method to test OALs in my AR. I know an OAL of 2.362" results in the bullet touching the lands in my AR. I also know 2.260 is max for loading from a mag. I also know to...

Would like options on my first attempt at an OCW using Varget in my RRA AR 20" Predator Pursuit, 1:8, RRA 2 stage match trigger, Millet 4.5-16 scope, bags front and rear, using 69gr SMK, OAL 2.260. All the brass was once fired PMC in my AR, except somehow I let 6 brass of other headstamp get...

I was punching some holes in paper this am with my RRA AR-15, and was getting a little frustrated with the grouping. I then recalled reading someone had used a small piece of rubber behind the front pin to tighten the connection between the upper and lower. I fashioned a shim out of a small...

I have a Harris bipod on my RRA, and would like to try a bag rest setup. I use a small bag under the rear of the stock (A2 type stock), but I believe I can improve my groups if I go from the bipod to a bag. I've tried a couple of bags, but they never seem to be high enough due to the 20rnd mag...

I need to take some of the strain off my right elbow, and was thinking about using my LNL left handed. Anyone do this? Tips, etc? I've thought about somehow extending the handle around to the left side to make it a little more natural to do it left handed. :scrutiny:

I've noticed lately that in between evening reloading sessions, I have to re-adjust the powder drop meter significantly to achieve the desired drop of WST. For my 45ACP loads, I normally use 4.8gr for 200gr SWC bullets. The die is a Hornady LNL with a Powder Funnel powder through expander. I've...

I've been loading Berry's for some time in various calibers, but thougth I would try their 200gr FP as I have an indoor IDPA match coming up. This range doesnt allow cast bullets, and lately I've been shooting Precision 200gr SWC and RNFP and thought I would play it safe (as far as what the...

I thought I had a good load for my Kimber Gold Match II; Precision moly 200gr SWC, 5.4gr W231, OAL 1.245, crimp .4690 with mixed headstamp brass (except no R-P brass). This load worked great at the range with static targets, but under the stresses of a (USPSA) match, my Kimber became a...