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    Signs of Overpressure in 20 Year Old Handloads

    I loaded some rounds about 20 years ago. I don't remember seeing any signs of overpressure at the time. However, when I blew the dust off and fired a few rounds last week I got a stiff bolt and flattened primers. I stopped after the second round and plan to pull the rest of the lot to verify...
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    Is there any collector value on older ammunition?

    I've recently inherited a Winchester model 94 30-30 along with some older ammo. To give you an idea on the age of the ammo the price tags show a price of $3.69 for a box of 20. I'm fairly certain they're safe to shoot, however I don't want to shoot them if they have any collector value. I...
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    Is it OK to load 38 Spcl cases to .357 Mag ballistics?

    I know that shooting such powerful loads in anything other than a .357 Mag could be catastrophic. That's not my plan. I know the .357 Mag was originally developed in standard 38 Spcl cartridges and the added case length came along after the fact to prevent people from using them in weaker...
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    Diamondback with random light primer strikes.

    I was shooting my Colt Diamondback last weekend. It would give a light strike on the primer about once every 10-20 rounds. Each round would detonate when I ran it through a second time or when I ran it through one of my other revolvers. The rounds were all reloads but I was shooting them in...
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    I just traded a Baby Browning in .25 ACP for a P-3AT

    The Baby Browning was in nearly flawless condition (two miniscule scratches). The P-3AT was slightly used but in factory new condition. I also got a few extras to sweeten the deal: a leather Don Hume pocket holster, a box of Winchester FMJ, and a box of HydroShocks. I'm having a little...
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