Recent content by djardine

Just wanted to pass on my experiences with RCBS. I have been reloading for many years and have experience using several different brands of presses, dies, etc. I find myself coming back to RCBS over and over again, and here's why: Their customer service is oustanding as are their...

Thanks for the feedback. Anyone else load Varget for 58 gr VMAX? I know my gun likes this load, just can't remember what I loaded it at, and don't have time to test about of loads. Need to get it sighted in for coyote season

Hey all, I have been handloading for several 243 rifles for many years. I use the 58 grain Hornady Vmax bullets for coyote hunting and they are extremely accurate in my rifle which has a 1/9 twist rate. I am running out of my stash of IMR 4064 (my preferred 243 powder) but I recently got...

In regards to powder, I load a ton of 9mm Berrys plated 115 gr for my Glock 34. I have used the following powders with great success: Winchester 231 / HP 38 (my personal favorite for accuracy, etc) Bullseye Unique Power Pistol Good Luck! I recommend finding someone locally who...

Hello, I just purchased a Glock 34 (Gen 3). This gun will be used as a range gun and will likely not be used in competition although it's a great competition gun. I plan to shoot 115 grain ammo as that is the ammo I have on hand. Is there any need to change out the factory Spring to...

Thanks for the input. My problem is that I literally don't have any other alternatives in my area. Pistol powder in my area is referred to as "unicorn dust" because it's so rare. I guess I need to man up and just pay the stupid hazmat fee to ship powder

Walkalong, I am just passing along the information I received from Jay Phillips when I asked him the exact question as the OP. I can forward the email to anyone who is interested.

Mad Chemist, Thanks for the reply. I reviewed the OP and realized that I made it sound like I was a newbie looking for loading advice. I have been loading for many years with copper plated bullets. I am not worried about the minimum/max load data, the COAL, etc... What I am looking...

I have had good luck with my old RCBS kinetic puller for many years but it finally died on me. I purchased two new production Kinetic style RCBS pullers in the last 2 months and both have broken with very minimal use. RCBS customer service is always top notch and they have quickly replaced...

I find this to be very interesting... I've loaded more than 20K rounds of 9mm using CCI primers with zero issues. My only guess it that its a bad batch of primers or it's what Tightgroup tiger mentioned?

I shoot Xtreme bullets and Berry's bullets almost exclusively. Here are some of the reasons: Xtreme bullets - They have great deals on their bullets and their staff are always friendly. It also helps that the factory is very close to my home town in Nevada. Berry's Bullets - their...

I had the same questions as the OP awhile back and spoke with Jay Phillips at Berrys Mfg. Jay sent me an email stating that Berry's recommends using Lead Data for their plated bullets because of the differences between plated and jacketed bullets. Here are two seperate emails he sent me...

I have been loading Copper Plated bullets for many years. With the recent shortage of pistol powder in my area, I have just purchased a few pounds of Hodgdon Longshot Powder in desperation for loading 45 ACP rounds. Yes, I know it's primarily a shotgun powder, but I cannot find any more...

I have a very random question - I have been smelting down range lead and casting bullets for several months now. I take the left over copper plating from the bullets and put them in my wet tumbler. All copper plated steel jackets are removed from the lot with a magnet. Once in the wet tumbler...

Thanks for all the help. I ended up talking with my gunsmith who sold me a RCBS rock chucker kit for $175. This is what I wanted badly but could not afford the $300 kit. I am very pleased.