Search results for query: *

In actual practice, with this bullet and a light load, the LEE FCD only irons out a bit of the crimp, and slightly touches the spot where one would measure the PRE. It doesn't even touch the area that grips the bullet. At least that's what is happening with my set-up. My die isn't moving the...

I got 500, from a fellow that went to a plated WC. A quick chat on the Remington site revealed it hasn't been offered as a component for a long time. I was impressed by how clean they ran. No leading, no crud. Fun to play with, but it doesn't look like I'll ever be able to buy more. Too bad.

I was searching for some insight into loading the 38 HBWC and quite often I came upon the advice not to FL resize. Well not in the conventional manner anyways. This seemed to make sense, so I tried it. For the first batch I "sized" with the LEE Factory Crimping die before loading the powder and...

clone; I hear you, I'll not be selling my MEC any time soon, but these are a neat tool. WK; Coincidentally, this kit tells you how to complete a roll crimp. Probably meant more for paper shells. One of the reasons these tools were discontinued was that they worked best with paper hulls. Paper...

I bought a LEE loader for 16 gauge the other day, and it has a full instructive sheet, but no mention of a year anywhere. I found an older post on this site that said the first ones came in a red box. Here's my Red Box treasure. All the tools are solid metal, the instruction is a 4 page...

My latest handloading quest began rather innocently, my son asked for some "squib"or "mousefart" loads for his 7mm Mauser. Not wanting to reinvent the wheel if I didn't have to, I googled up some information. That's when I happened on this little tidbit, don't forget to enlarge the flash hole...

I replaced my RC with an UltraMag, and several days later went back. The 2 presses are different, and the feature I want is the ability to feed shells from the side, UM is made differently, front feed by design. The UM is one heck of a press, major reform is a breeze, just not my main press. I...

My Bad, what I meant to say was that I was shooting for loads that were "Half" way between 38 SPL max and 357 Mag max (velocity/pressure). I don't want max pressure. For theory sake, what if the max pressure for a 357 Mag was just 25,000 pressure units. What loads would work with that criteria...

Thanks for sharing your loads. Looks good, and I appreciate the help. I'll load a few and test in spring.

I'd like to load the 357 Mag to less than max, but still get good accuracy. I'd like to achieve velocities midway, between 38 SPL/357 Mag. Most data and articles give good loads for max or accurate loads just below max, but I can't seem to find any mid load recommendations. I have a bunch...

In order to avoid any confusion, or problems, the quote from Speer #14 should be considered in it's entirety. " Do not use magnum primers with the 2400 or VihtaVuori N110 loads shown here or high pressures will result."

You are right, I edited that line out of my previous post. The 38 Spl/357 Mag/9mm Luger all have the same minimum groove diameter according to CIP and SAAMI. All are 9.02mm (355"). Bullet specs are not the same. Theory is theory, how many barrels are actually at minimum spec. Bottom...

9mm Browning Long, Bullet larger than 9mm One thing to remember is that the 9mm BL uses a bullet around 0.358" in diameter, and not the more common 0.355" of the Parabellum. The 380 ACP or 9mm Browning Short uses a 0.356" bullet. If you look at the CIP specs, it'll make sense. The important...

No denying, a very pretty rifle, well designed and definitely fits the period. Mine's is a little less pristine, wanna trade? I believe 1953 was the last year of production for the FN98 model. I wanted to keep mine all original also but the irons wouldn't work with my eyes, so now it's a project...

the bolt doesn't seem to have any #'s on it. Headspace seems ok, chamber size is ok, throat is ok, rifling still sharp. It seems like a very low use well looked after piece. Really the only thing goofy is that the barrel is screwed on crooked. If you open the bolt and look down the muzzle, the...

I purchased a Husky FN98 8x57 circa 1952 for nostalgia hunting. I wanted a rifle that was not modified, as close to out of the box as possible and this one fit the bill. Early on in load development I realized that my shooting ability with iron sights would make selecting a load on accuracy...

A neat trick for the 22H is to modify the back of the case for a shotgun primer (propellant) and use a 22 airgun pellet for the projectile. A small lathe makes it easier but a drill press and file works as well. I made one for a 300 Savage, to shoot a lead ball. It works but velocity was a bit...

I purchased a pair of 44 Rem mag adapters for my 20 gauge O/U. Mostly to prove or disprove the concept. If you buy adapters, I'd suggest getting ones that are rifled. The smooth bore ones I bought were nicely made and accuracy was pretty decent for what they are. One can easily hit a pie plate...

Thanks, I realize that HS-6 is not the best answer for the 357, so many new manuals don't even mention it. Unless the pressure is decent it is a dirty deal, but at near max it is real clean and if I can get better than 38 Special +P performance I'm a happy camper. My 357 wasn't much of a shooter...

I tried the HS-6, 10 gr. CCI-550 with a Hornady XTP FP. They shoot real nice, not allot of muzzle jump or excessive recoil. Fast enough for me, and considering I have a few lb's of HS-6 left over from my skeet days I'm happy. Thanks for the recipe.