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  1. PO2Hammer

    Found a new 9mm carbine bullet - the Match Winner.

    Maybe a new powder too. Testing out my new RMR MWs against my other practice bullets. Had good results all around, even the plated 147s shot ok today. Shot 3-3 shot groups with each. GFL brass with Tula primers, 4.0 W231 unless noted. Best groups were with the Sinterfire 100 frangible at .8” @...
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    Anyone have a 9mm Sierra 125 Sports Master HP #8125?

    If so, can I get a measurement on its length?
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    Trifocals for shooting open sights?

    Just ordered my dress glasses, lined bifocals, will be replacing my 8 year old safety glasses next. I am too frustrated with progressives to order them again. Can’t afford pure shooting glasses. Thinking of going with lined trifocals. Top distance, mid hopefully just right for shooting open/peep...
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    Ordering RMR bullets, can I get a discount code?

    Looking to buy a box of 9mm match winners. Is there a THR discount that someone could pm me? Thank you.
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    Substitute for the 9mm Winchester 147 SXT?

    I’ve been tinkering with 147 grain bullets in my Ruger PCC lately. My old stock of 147 plated bullets, Rainier and Berry’s, has been disappointing at 100 yards, shooting anywhere from 3-1/2” to 6”. Even the Remington 147 FMJ match isn’t winning any matches. Was about to give up on 147s . Tried...
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    Loading, but not reloading Shell Shock NAS3 9mm cases.

    Considering buying some NAS3 cases for lost brass shooting. Wondering how to work that with my BL550 press. They use special spring loaded dies for case mouth expansion, don’t see any way to use powder through charging on my 4 station press with the NAS3 cases. Anyone loading these cases?
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    A little trouble with 9mm loads in the carbine.

    Had a little trouble at the range today with my 9mm Ruger PCC. Loads were mixed brass, mixed CCI #500 and Wolf SP primers, 4.0 grains of Bullseye with 125 HAP bullets @ 1.100”. First issue was quite a few failures to fire. Usually that is poorly seated primers, but only the Wolf primers had...
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    Which gauge for 300 BLK?

    Loading 300 Blackout for a Rem 700. Would like a gauge that measures spent brass and completed rounds. Limited budget, so I want just one. ‘Tis’ the season for savings, so I’m ordering soon. Please recommend.
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    Which gauge for me?

    Tight budget, so I can afford just one tool right now. Loading 300 AAC Blackout for a 16”/1:10 REM 700 BDL, just the one gun. I’m neck sizing only right now, running light subs and light supers. What gauge do you recommend for checking my loaded rounds?
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    9mm 115 JHP full power, HS-6, N340 or WSF?

    I don't load a lot of full power 9mm, but I want to work up a full power 115 JHP load for my 6" Glock. Would also use it for 124 and 147 plated full power practice loads. I'll be using 115 Silvertips, Win JHP and XTP's. Don't have a lot of experience with WSF, but read good things. Have under...
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    Fast powders in 9mm with 147 grain bullets?

    For light(ish) target loads with 147 plated bullets. Rainer RNFP and Berry's RN. I don't normally load 147s in 9mm, but times are a changin'. So I want to burn up what I have most of on hand, Bullseye and 147 plated. Are the quick powders OK with 147s for light loads, or do I want to use my WSF?
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    Had my second 'pffft' round today.

    Shooting 45 auto, 4 grains WST, 185 coated SWC, Win brass, WLP. Third shot in mag went ' pfft', weak report, weak recoil, struck the target low, didn't eject. Happened a couple weeks ago with W231, same symptoms. Never had a misfire before. The only thing new is lubing my cases with One Shot. I...
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    Looking for a leather OWB holster for a USP 45 on a budget.

    Any recommendations for a decent leather OWB?
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    Length of Berry's 9mm 124 grain HBRN-TP?

    Going to be loading some Berry's 124 grain HBFP-TP with VV N340 and want to compare my seating depth to the VV data I'm using for the RN version. If anyone has the HBRN-TP handy and could measure it for me, I would appreciate it.
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    Anyone reloading (happily) for a bottleneck pistol cartridge?

    Looking at caliber conversions for my 9mm 1911. 38 Super/SC will be first, But I'm thinking about a bottle neck caliber like .30 Mauser, 22 TCM or similar for a fun caliber. Then I start reading and it seems to be nothing but headaches. Cases only lasting 1 or 2 firings, shoulders blowing way...
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    Looking for a good 185/200 grain 45 auto practice bullet.

    My serious 25/50 yard bullet is the Nosler 185 JHP. My practice load was the Rainier 200 grain plated SWC, but they are no more. The coated 200 grain SWC's aren't as reliable as I'd hoped, yeah, tried different OALs, charges. Xtreme 185 plated FP's were underwhelming. (least accurate 45 bullet...
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    Dillon 550 9mm die set up/options/advice

    Disclaimer; Been reloading for many years. Not looking for top speed, just looking to reduce reloading fatigue and increase efficiency from my current turret press. Also on a very tight budget, and I want to use my existing dies and powder measure. So I ordered a 550 BL and 9mm conversion kit...
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    1911? Replace FLGR with GI rod & plug?

    I have a full size 9mm 1911 with a full length guide rod and the plug with hole. I would like to swap them out for GI style parts. Since this is an accuracy first range gun, is there any possible loss of accuracy? What's the big attraction to FLGR's? I want to reduce a bit of weight, have GI...
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    A couple questions about Kimber 1911s.

    My LGS is steering me towards Kimber for a good value in 1911s. Looking for a range gun with adjustable sights, fiber optic up front preferred. Want to keep it under a grand. Looking at the Stainless Target II. Are they a standard non-ramped barrel? The grip activated firing pin safety system...
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    45 auto softball load with N340 or HP-38?

    Looking to load 45 auto with the Speer 230 TMJ RN. Speer data gives a max of 6.3 grains N340 and 6.2 for W231 (HP-38). I've seen a few reports of inconsistencies with N340 downloaded in .45 auto. Anyone have poor results with N340 in 45 auto? Have a pet load with N340? Have a pet load with...
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