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Thanks again Fred and Jim. I think I'm just too used to seeing those pretty factory ammo cases.

Hey Fred, It does help. Rather than replace that die, is there a way around creating this not-so-straight-walled case? I'll see if I can get a pic posted tomorrow...

9mm luger Dillon 550B Dillon dies, carbide inserts I've set up the 550B and all dies as recommended. Specifically with the sizing die, I raised the shell plate completely and threaded the die, lowered it completely to make contact with the plate, and then tightened the lock nut...

I popped them back into the press today and set them all to 1.138: worked like a charm! Thanks guys :)

Again, thanks for the help guys :)! I'll check the crimp and gauge my comfort level with doing a slight press to seat them further in. Otherwise, it's pullin' time.

Thanks for the advice guys. I did create a dummy round (bullet seated/crimped without charge/primer) to make sure the round would fit the magazine, chamber from the mag, and eject by racking the slide (Sig Sauer p226). It did all three successfully. If I were to take a few of these...

Hello all, It's been quite a long time since I've posted at THR and in the interim have inherited a Dillon press. So, it's time to learn how to reload. I've got the Speer Manual #13, the proper dies, the proper components, etc. Here's the mix: Speer 115gr tmj Win 9mm brass Hodgdon...

I've finally made it to the end of the 10 day period, and get to pick it up tomorrow... One thing my father mentioned is that I might want to pick up a nylon cleaning rod versus an aluminum (or other metal) rod. He said it wasn't a huge deal, but it might be a good idea. Any thoughts on...

50 Shooter: I'm actually in Central/Northern Ca, just south of Sacramento. I've found a few ranges, both indoor and out, that offer training classes. Cslinger: as for the scope, well, I felt a bit embarassed mentioning it, but it does have one mounted: a Leupold (don't know the exact...

Thanks dfaugh, I'll give those a shot (no pun intended) and see how it turns out. Next step is to find a good range around here...

Thanks: yeah, once I take possession I'm just going to shut-up and shoot, because I'm feeling like I need to earn this one. :D

Hey all, I got some great help here a while back with deciding on a beginner rifle for target plinking, and was going to go with a Savage 10FP .223. That is, until I told my father what I was considering. He's been shooting for a while, and is exclusively trap-shooting now. So, he no...

Wow...you guys are making my day. He's been shooting for a while, though he leans towards skeet and such. I think his eyes just aren't what they used to be, and that he doesn't have the patience for target work. I'll make sure to get him something really, REALLY good for fathers day :D

Hello again folks, Well, I was all prepped to buy a Savage in .223 (wasn't absolutely set on the model), when my dad offers to send me his .22, and I just couldn't pass it up. I'm new to rifles, and wanted to start firing something that is appropriate to a beginner. At any rate, he's...

Thanks for all your suggestions guys. I plan on contacting Savage to see if they do customized assemblies, and if not will call Boyd's. For the moment, the Savage purchase is on the back-burner, as I just got word from my dad that he's going to transfer ownership of one of his rifles to me...I...

:eek: I'll tell you what Smokey Joe, those may be just what I was looking for. Now I've just got to decide on the rifle model. I'll give Boyds a call and see if they make stocks to the model 12 specs and go from there...thanks!

Really? It just didn't feel solid to me, though maybe that speaks more to that particular store's handling of their rifles...they didn't seem to take cleaning too seriously: the barrels were covered with fingerprints. Other than the stock, that guy was beefy: it just feels like it stand up to...

Hello again, I got some good advice in my last post here http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=203836 (wondering whether or not a Savage would be a good choice for a first rifle). Thanks for that guys :) Today I happened across one of the suggested Savage package deals, the 12FVXP...

Well, I guess I need to find one near me :) As far as the package deals go, has anyone else here picked up one of the Savage rifle package deals?

Hey Cueball, where did you pick up the 12FVXP? I've been searching online (Savage site and Google) and haven't found that package...