Recent content by massmatt

I have one. Well actually my wife had it when we met. It was the first handgun I ever used and I learned to shoot with it. I now own quite a few guns but this particular gun goes to the range with me every time. It must have 10K rounds through it. While its not a "target" gun, it is perfect for...

I've had a squib load. I'm fairly new at it too and this happened out of the 3rd batch I had made. The terrible thing was, I was letting someone else try my 1911 when it happened. Luckily I noticed it and asked them to hand me the gun. I now have 3 rules: Rule 1# Always adhere to the...

I just picked up a Lee Challenger Breech Lock. So far I am really impressed with its strength.

I have also experienced this and do exactly what the others have mentioned. I write down the disk holes that I use for each powder and drop that I get with that powder. I will also add that I have experienced this will all the powders I have used in the auto disk.

At 15 yards with 230RN FMJ I have been fairly tight groups. 3 out of 5 shots generally revmove the center of the target. I use a very light crimp and seat at 1.23-1.24. I shoot from a SW1911. I have been loading Rainier 230GR RN FMJ with 5.5GR of W231.

When I ordered from Lee Factory Sales they said it was instock. When I checked a week later (I called) it was 6-8 weeks. I ended up cancelling and ordering one instock from MidWay. I thought the wait was excessive too.

These companies have to charge these fees. There is no room to absorb them. I buy all my powder and primers locally. Occasionally I find bullets too.