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I'm using a Lee crimp die set up 1/2 turn for a light crimp. It calls for one full turn for a heavy crimp. Flip.

Thanks everyone! Exaclty how much more do you think is needed provied the bullets don't jump crimp? Should I try a medium crimp next or go full on heavy? Other than a narrowing of the ES and SD, will there be any other differances in velocities and pressure signs with the same charge? I was...

I really didn't shoot too much for accuracy as much as just feeling it out. The manual calls for a minimum OAL of 1.580 for that load but in order to seat the bullet to the crimping groove, I had to go down to about 1.570 OAL. I'll tighten up the crimp and maybe have another go at it next week...

I went out this morning to try out some .357 handloads that I pu together last night. I was using Winchester cases, Winchester small pistol primers, Remington 158gr. SJHP's and 14.1 grains of 2400 with a light crimp. I was shooting these out of my 6.5 inch stainless Blackhawk. I was also using a...

Yeah, I'm a single action guy. That's not saying i wouldn't mind haveing a Ruger MK-III hunter or competition but, I love my Single Six. Flip.

Rolling thunder drills with Louis Awerbuck will get that barrel hotter than snot on a skillet:neener:. And yes, I touched the barrel:p. Flip.

I'm with Justin to. The best shotgun is one that is reliable with your chosen defense ammo. You are the most important component of a shotgun. More important than any side saddle, extension or any fancy sighting system. Buy alot of ammo and above all get training before you buy any aftermarket...

I found one in 12 ga for a REAL decent price and am thinking real hard on it. There is also a Stoeger for sale in the classifieds also that seems nice to. Flip.

Now, is your a 12 or a 20 ga? What chokes do you like to use when just walking and when using slugs? How easy is it to break down? I'm looking to also use it as a travel/trunk gun that easily stows away in a suitcase to be reassembled in a hotel room for those multinight stays that I seem to be...

"I take it there's no auto-safety on the Stoeger?" I believe there is. I just got back from my local gun store and handled a couple of Stoeger Coach guns. The safety engaged everytime I opened the action. MCgunner, I saw in a previous topic that you have an SPR220. How do you like it and does...

"If you want a good 357 Mag round, then load it as it should be - ass whipping" Oh, I agree. I want to load them hot. .357 is a great caliber to experiment with. There are lots and lots of loads out there from mild to wild. I'll be using a Stainless 6 inch Blackhawk so, I'll have some room to...

Yep, that was it. I'll have to look into Powder Valley. Flip.

Thanks everyone! I want to get serious about reloading again. I went ahead and placed an order for 2000 Remington 158gr. SJHP's, 8 lbs of Alliant 2400 and 5000 Winchester small pistol primers. Those hazmat fees are killer. $40.00 :what: . Thanks, Flip.

I just want to clarify. Thanks, Flip.

I'm going to be SBS'ing my Benelli Super Nova Tactical out fitted with a Comfortech stock and rifle sights. I tried to get my LEO's signature today but he was out. I'll have to get it next week. I'm going to be doing a 14 inch rifle sighted barrel and will be sending the receiver out to Orion...