Recent content by nambu1

I was inspired by my father in law. He was a great person. Started with the Lee beat and bang loaders.

I recycle mine to the recycle center. They are made of brass.

Could someone PM the Missouri Bullet code? Thank you!

I shot lots of the Greek ammo with out any problems. I think they are loaded with 197 gr. FMJ's. I would go with the 180 gr, bullets.

The boxes say boxer primers.

What is RMR code?

I have about 35 books dating back to the late 50's and early 60's to present day. Been reloading for about 48 years.

I have room if you do not!

Yes, it is Lake City.

The 44th edition of Lyman's reloading handbook lists these loads for a 180 gr cast bullets: 4.0 - 6.8 grs of bullseye 1033 f.p.s, 7.0 - 11.5 grs of Unique--1351 f.p.s. , 13.0 - 20.0 grs of 2400--1265 f.p.s. , 14.0 - 21.0 grs of IMR 4227--1028 f.p.s. and states that the most accurate load was...

My old LEE 1st edition lists 110 - 125 gr. bullets with 5.3 gr. of PB for 9mm, 180 - 230 gr. bullets with 5.3 gr. of PB for 45 acp & AR and 200 - 260 gr bullets with 7.1 gr of PB in 45 LC,

The second edition of the VihtaVuori manual lists 7.9 - 8.8 grs as the charge for 180 gr. bullets in the 44 Spl. nothing listed for the 44 Mag.

If it smells like vinegar, I would say it is bad and not use it. Dump it on the garden, it is good fertilizer.

As long as it fits into your seat/crimp die, it is not too much.

I wet tumble, polish in the vibrator, size and then repolish to remove the lube. The only time I get the discoloration that you got is when I use too much lemishine.