Recent content by GooMan

The rotor for the LNL powder measure is where I always see it.

Randy, I fit into eveything you said. That sounds alot like my goals. Guys, as usual I appreciate all your input and help. I have learned more from this forum than any book or DVD.

My plan was to start just slightly over the minimum charge and work up to nowhere close to the max load. Most of this stuff is just for us to shoot so I don't see the need to hotrod it. It just bothered me that the listed powder charges was so different. I expect some variations but this...

Sure wish I had one of those, as well as the case feeder. :D You do awesome videos and I have used them a bunch. Thanks!

I'm beginning to wonder how anyone gets any useful data at all. :banghead: Every place I look for data has different cases and primers used with the powder I'm using (Win 231) so that adds to the confusion. Now I find out that when I see data for a 200 gr LSWC there are different types that...

From everything I have read online it seems 5.5 gr of 231 is what alot of people use.

I bought Hornady's Handbook of Cartridge Reloading (7th Edition) to go along with the data from the powder manufacturer's website and advice from you guys on here. After we loaded all the 45 ACP jacketed bullets we had we decided to get some 200gr lead SWC bullets. When I got home from lunch my...

Some thoughts from the thread starter: Several people have mentioned making some dummy rounds. We thought that would be a good idea and have already done that. "it will also give you an excuse to buy a new 17 cal rifle." My 9 yr old son just got a 17 HMR for Christmas. That is a fun little gun...

We used 5.2 grains of Win 231 behind 230 gr Hornady XTP HPs, based on our Hornady book and what others suggested. We seated the bullet to what the book recommended then compared that to some factory ammo to compare OAL. Maybe I wasn't clear in what I said in the first post. We screwed the...

I'm new to reloading and I have a few stupid questions. I have a Hornady Lock-N-Load press, if that helps. I feel like I have a good handle on the overview of everything but some of the details seem a little foggy. 1) When using the little tube to pick up primers from the flip tray, how do...

Hornady reloading book Hornady 223 die set Hornady 45 ACP die set Hornady powder cop die Hornady #45 shell plate Hornady #16 shell plate (for 223) Hornady VMax 223 bullets Hornady XTP HP 45 bullets Nosler Silver Ballistic Tip 223 bullets 45 ACP brass 223 brass Win 231 powder Hodgdon...

Thanks guys, we'll take them back tomorrow. I urged my brother to take them back but he wanted to load them if it was doable. He knows I read ALOT on here trying to learn so he asked me to consult you guys. We appreciate the help. For the record we setup our Lock-N-Load yesterday and ran our...

My brother ran to Bass Pro Shops last night to pick up some 45 ACP bullets. He grabbed a box and checked out and came home and realized he had 200 gr Hornady FTX 45 cal (.452). Apparently they are made for the 460 S&W? We've used .451 in our 45s but saw online where lead 45s are .452 and...

I bought 4000 primers today from a local store: 2000 CCI 300 & 2000 CCI 400 I'm excited about getting started but a little nervous too. My brother and I are starting out with 45 ACP and 223 Rem. We were concerned about not being able to get primers so I bought more than I thought we...

Remington UMC 230gr JHPs