Recent content by Spartan299

Lj1941: Thanks for clarifying that. Much appreciated.

rg1: That sounds correct to me, at least from what I've heard. Would you feel that a 24.2 grain charge would be too high a starting point or should I begin smaller?

243winxb: I know that it was designed originally for the 7.62 x 51 NATO round. Has it not also been used in 5.56mm or am I incorrect in this thinking?

I was under the impression, perhaps mistakenly, that H335 loading data was used for WC844. I agree that I will need to start on the low side with this new powder, but I was thinking that 24.2 grains was not too much. Perhaps I should back it down a bit more.

I've been hearing that you can substitute WC846 instead of BLC-2 in 5.56 and still use the same (BLC-2) loading data. Is that true? I have been loading 24.2 grains of BLC-2 in 5.56 military cases with a 62 grain bullet and had thought that if WC846 is a straight across substitute I might buy...

.38 Special .40 S&W .45 Auto .223 Remington 7.62x39 .308 Winchester

I've got two Springfield 1911 A1 "Loaded" models (see below) and I can honestly say they have been great guns for the money. Other folks may have had issues with their particular Springers. My OD Green/Black Springer has been an absolute gem from the get go. I have used it in all of my...

Correction taken and no foul on the call. Thanks for the input.

I have a Sig 556 Holo that I have done some upgrades to. Great shooter even if it is a bit heavy.

I'm getting set up to reload for .223 and need some input. I have several thousand rounds of once used Privi Partisan brass that I planned on mating up with some Armscor 62 grain FMJ BT bullets and CCI SR or Winchester WSR primers in my Hornady progressive press. Problem is, I'm having trouble...

"Why now I'm sure of it.....I hate him." NICE!

Nephew, you know you want the Colt Commander. You have desired the Commander ever since you saw mine. Stop droolin' and take the plunge! :neener: Bein' serious for a moment, we just need ta get you up to KCMO and let ya shoot all the 1911s I've got. You can try out the XDm40 if ya want...

I have a Yugo M70 AB2 also and I got no complaints. The little bugger shots very well and is worth the money IMO.

Mauser.

To the OP: RIA, Springfield GI or Mil Spec, and the STI Spartan are all good choices for an entry level 1911.