Recent content by joshf128

Others have already covered most of the bases but figured I could chime in about OAL. I have a RIA Tactical 2011 and I load mine between 1.265"-1.267". Mine doesn't have a problem feeding these even if some more finicky 1911's will. I've used that length with both 230gr plated/FMJ and 200gr...

Agree on the 200gr XTP. I load more for target than hunting, but 4.9gr of Bullseye and 5.2 of Unique under 200gr bullets both shoot great out of my 1911.

Another vote for RIA Tactical. I have the one with the rail on it. Cheaper than Dirt just got them back in stock for $507 I think. Great gun. No issues through 2000ish rounds. Very accurate. Capable of 5 shot 1 hole groups at 10yds freehand when I do my part.

Berry's are the same ones that they sell at Cabela's. I bought some from Cabela's then topped off my stash with some from Berry's. Two of the boxes arrived broken because they packed them in the same box with a bunch of bullets. I called them and they sent me replacements with no grief...

I have experienced the exact same thing with my RIA Tactical and 5.2gr Unique with 200gr LSWC. I only have the problem with Wilson Combat 47D Mags. The feed lips on those magazines seem to be slightly narrower at the back (primer end). For me, the case was able to enter the feed lips while...

Hey, at least the OP recognizes that they are different calibers. Yesterday at the range I overheard someone ask a guy what caliber he was shooting and he answered "380". His buddy said "I think you mean 38 special". Response "Oh yah, same thing". At least they weren't shooting reloads...

I agree with chhodge. Not worth it the risk for the cost of the primers. Either fire off just the primers (no bullet or powder) through your revolver or VERY GENTLY deprime them on your press. That's my 2 cents.

I don't know much about the SXT but I have a Supernova that I love. The Nova can take 3.5" magnum shells, so that would be one thing to find out about the SXT before you decide. My Benelli is my first and only Shotgun so far but it is easy to use, take down to clean, and has been 100%...

+1 on the Lee Classic Turret over Delux.

Same here. 5.2gr Unique but with 200gr LSWC and COAL 1.275. I can make 5 round groups all touching offhand with this load if I do my part.