Recent content by jlove1974

The ELD-X is what I was referencing that will expand reliably at subsonic velocity. It replaces the A-MAX that has a reputation for expansion under 1100fps. I'd stick to supersonic light weight varmint rounds for SD use since they explode and will limit overpenetration.

You got most of them right. I will add to this: Ease of finding a bullet in the myriads available from 100-220gr selection available in .308, esp with varmint type projectiles like Vmax and Hornady ELD-X that will expand in subsonic flight. *** Capacity in an AR platform remains at 30+ rds in...

I use an app called reloading assistant. I can put in values of component cost and it spits out a cost per round, per 50, etc. I buy most of my components at Cabela's and use range brass. Here's what I have for my plinking 9mm load: X-treme 124gn RN plated .08 cents a piece on sale(probably...

I bought a lb of power pistol a few years ago. Tried it in 45acp, and put it back on the shelf. I think it's still 7/8th full. CFE-P, Unique, TG, and red dot all cover the same basic slow to fast range I need for .40, .45, and 9mm without the flash and recoil that I found PP to give me no matter...

I think this is on the other side of the state, but aren't CCI/SPEER, RMR, and Xtreme aka Howell Machine all based in Lewiston Idaho? Might be worth it for you to order online esp with the free shipping offers out there nowadays. I know RMR has free shipping on all their bullets and they make a...

I have both Lee and lanolin 10:1 with 99.9% Iso (MG electronics cleaner from Amazon) and I find that the Lee lube works well for pistol, but in a sprayer it just doesn't get in the case mouth well enough for rifle reloading. Therefore I use the 10:1 lanolin lube and a gallon ziplock and I can...

Federal and some others are marketing their own version of 'polycoated' bullets now http://www.federalpremium.com/ammunition/handgun/bullet/syntech/american-eagle-syntech/ Here's their laundry list of features: Features • Polymer-encapsulated Syntech® bullet prevents metal-on-metal contact in...

You might want to use the 124gr Hornady HAPs, since they are a bit cheaper and nearly 100% compatible with the XTP without the controlled expansion part. XTPs tend to get expensive really fast especially out of a semi-auto. That's exactly why Hornady developed the HAP.

99% of the time you're going to be using a roll crimp. Revolver bullets in FMJ have a crimp groove, that's how you can tell them apart esp in .452 diameter. However if shooting lead, the roll crimp die (esp the FCD) will bite into the bullet enough you can shoot bullets without a groove. I find...

my favorite long lasting headstamps are stamped .45 Auto or .45 ACP, and they last darn near forever :D Oh but you specified 9mm. I will say it this way: you'll loose them before wearing them out. I avoid GFL (Fiocchi) and some Perfecta (Tula) because they can't seem to punch that primer flash...

#1 reason is so you don't have to spend $200 on a lubrisizer and the requisite dies. There's some evidence out there that PC lead bullets can be cast softer thus more likely to obturate and seal without leading. Plus if you need to size, a $20 lee sizer kit will do just fine after PC is baked...

I built my tumbler from a HFT dual rock tumbler and a custom tumbling chamber for under $75. Including pins. So cost is an excuse. Results like this are so routine now it's boring. This is with lemishine water and a single drop of dawn. Ran for about an hour, dried them in a towel and toaster...

Federal fusion makes a deer round in both short and long barrel versions. From what I have seen these are excellent options in 16" barrels out to 100 yds on deer

Any hi-point :-)