Recent content by ericgst

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    ordered my first press

    This is pretty much it, I started with that kit 6-7 years ago and I think it is a great starter set. I wouldn't buy many extras yet, start loading then decide what will work best for you once you get going and upgrade or add as you set fit. I wouldn't worry about the reloading blocks yet...
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    Where are reloading components available (Not a Discussion Thread)

    .224 Bullets Hornady 55gr SP as low as $8.69/100 https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/categoryId/3512/productId/6134
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    RCBS bullet colet puller opinion

    I have the RCBS and have pulled thousands of 9mm and .40sw. Most were very heavy crimped with sealant that took alot of force. I have also pulled alot of lead bullets without issue. The real key is the bullet profile, it doesnt have to have alot of fairly straight surface, but it does need some...
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    RCBS bullet colet puller question

    I have pulled well over 1000 9mm and many .40sw bullets with this setup. Very, very few of the rounds have marks on them, the only ones that did were ones that either did not seat all the way or clamp enough, they only left shinny marks where the collet rubbed on its way out.
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    Who loads with an Arbor press?

    If I were to just want to develop loads at the range, I would have my brass presized and primed, and show up with a powder measure and seating die in a hand press.
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    Dillon 600 swager - any case prep after swaging?

    I have had the same issue with both the RCBS press mounted swagger and bench swagger. I do not get a clean primer opening like you see others get in photos or videos. BTW, the RCBS swagger is very similar to the Dillon 600. On the RCBS bench swagger I have the pin adjusted out until I can...
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    not really reloading but anyways .22lr

    Not the right place for this, but... More than $0.03/rd for plinking .22lr is too much
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    Where are reloading components available (Not a Discussion Thread)

    http://lucky13bullets.com/ They have been shipping pretty quick, within a couple weeks anyways.
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    Should I start reloading or not?

    If you keep looking you will find everything you need at normal or close to normal pricing. Availability is getting better and will continue to get better.
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