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    Help? .38 158gr discrepancies. OAL and crimp height etc

    ok, i loaded up 50 to "test" at the range, they worked fine, not overpowered, shoot straight, will stick with this recipe for now, and the 'lil woman likes 'em, and if that gets her to shoot more, than it's a good thing..I could always add some powder, but don't feel the need, if I want more...
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    The FNP-9, my Newest Favorite...any other opinions?

    Ok..I've had the gun for a year and a half, and got to say...Impressed!! it has never FTF, FTE or left me hanging...the trigger amazes me, as it has everyone who's shot it..sweet in double action, even sweeter in S/A mode...it's rare for me to really rave about something, but this gun has always...
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    Any Glock Lovers?! (G27)

    Being a DA/SA fan, (I own a FNP-9, and older S&W 5906, and a P89), glocks never really appealed to me, but, I have shot a few..a Compact(17 maybe?) and a .40, although a few years ago...both were nice guns, but never had the feel I like. I like an auto that "feels" revolver like, and mine fit...
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    Help? .38 158gr discrepancies. OAL and crimp height etc

    and yes..I am new here ,and am currently reviewing the Stickies and posts regarding this issue..anyone who wants to add to this, please do...I think we are all "info" junkies or we wouldn't be here, or in this hobby for that matter...
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    Help? .38 158gr discrepancies. OAL and crimp height etc

    Thank you mbopp...it has a "ledge" just down from the nose of the bullet, the groove is just below it...I did assume, that no matter what, thats where i crimped it, but always safe to ask! I try to pay attention to details, though, guns are expensive and body parts are irreplacable...I look...
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    Help? .38 158gr discrepancies. OAL and crimp height etc

    If I may ask this question...I know it is Soooo common. first off.. Gun Sp101 ruger .357 3" barrel Unique powder..got 3 different loads from 3 different manuals..am settling on 4.5 or 4.6 . Max. I've seen is 5.1gr would be happy w/ 4.5. 158 grain bullets. Lead RNFP .358 dia. will be loading...
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    What clever little things have you "invented or discovered" that you can share?

    Innaccurate Powder Measure... I did'nt invent this, I saw it on an old post here ...I made a Baffle for my RCBS Powder measure out of a piece of aluminum flashing (football shape,with 2 cuts approx. size of 1/2 a bottlecap at each end, Then fold it in the middle and put it in the hopper tube...
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