Recent content by Revolver218

Just for fun, pull several factory loads and weigh them. Then look very closely at the powder. Compare it to others. This will a least get you into the ballpark.

I have a Snub 10 I bought in like-new condition in the late 60's and it's still going strong. I don't shoot +P ammo, for cc use Hornady Critical Defense or Federal Nyclads, but for practice use wad cutters and 158 gr swc, both loaded with middle of the chart W231 powder. Don't abuse a Model 10...

While I haven't shot 158 gr jacketed I have loaded a lot of 125 gr JHP, both Remington and Hornady. I loaded according to the minimum recommendation in the Hornady manual, 4.8 gr of W 231, and shot them from both 2 and 4 inch barrels. Never a problem, very accurate. Since you are well over...

Check the S&W site and select FAQ. Scroll down to the first section where the question is "Can I dry fire.....". The answer is yes, except for .22's, which they list. I hope this clears up the subject, as far as S&W anyway.

I believe S&W doesn't have any problem with dry firing their handguns with one exception......they DO NOT recommend dry firing any .22 LR revolver. I have a Smith 63 and 617 and won't dry fire either of them. I also have snap caps for all others and wouldn't dry fire w/o them. Cheap insurance.

The only issue for me would be the cost of ammo. I have no idea what savings you'll have by reloading, but I do know that I could reload a box of 50 .38 WC for the (retail) cost of two 500 rounds.

Is there somewhere else you can have deliverys sent? A neighbor, relative, etc, someone who's home days and will sign for you?

If you want a fast, cheap way to clean your brass try this: Place a quart of hot water in a glass container, add 2 teaspoons of Citric Acid, stir, add brass for 2 minutes. Remove, rinse several times, dry. The brass is not only cleaner, the acid will make the brass more corrosion resistant...

I used the RCBS hand tool and still do, for loading a few cartridges at a time. But for bulk reloading (as recommended by Waywatcher) I use the RCBS Auto Bench Priming Tool. With this you can prime a hundred cases in minutes. As a side note, for anyone with arthritis, this priming tool is a life...

Until now I've never checked the Dillon Eliminator scale but after reviewing it I would have no problem buying one. I paid $ 70.00 for my 5-0-5 (on sale) but the Dillon is basically the same thing for $ 55.00. And, like the 5-0-5, it has a lifetime warranty.

I know it's over your budget but I wouldn't recommend anything less than a RCBS 5-0-5. You don't want to be loading cartridges with cheap scales. I'm not a fan of any electronic scales, especially in the price range you mentioned. In most cases if you buy cheap now you'll regret it later and...

That COL of 1.475 may be for the Hornady 158gr LRN. In their manual they call for a COL of 1.455 for all their 158 gr bullets, (they don't have a crimping grove) which are swaged. I have found, however, that the 1.455 works for the SWC but seats above the shoulder of the LRN, hence I have been...

I wouldn't recommend you hide anything from the insurance company. Demonstrate you reload in a responsible manner (if asked, you may not be), proper storage of powder, primers and reloaded ammo. There also may be a limit on the amount of powder you can possess. They will be more concerned with...

I've shot .38 wc from .357 revolvers since the early 70's and never had a problem with a "fouling ring". Back in the day hundreds of us qualified annually using this combo and I have a M28 dating to 1967 with chambers as good as new. The answer is really simple, scrub it after each use until...

When you live in a very cold (Winter) climate, and can't get to the range due to snow and cold, you spend a quiet winter reloading the amount you need for next years shooting. You can base this on what you consumed last year. In the summer, with all the other outdoor activities, you might not...