Recent content by steveumd

Thanks for the quality posts. When shooting and reloading folks get together at the range or club, talk tends to always move into conversations about the performance of a gun or the quality of a load, equipment, competition, hunting and so on. Unless I am mistaken, the forums on this site and...

Wild, thanks for the perspective as well as giving me pause to reflect and see that I was really no better than the poster you mention in my reply. It is what it is, a public board where all can exercise First Amendment rights that I also vow to protect. I would appreciate any loads you wish...

Nicely done 45ACPUSER Thank you Must have taken you considerable time to get all of that commentary out. Good job! I hope that validates you. Now, get the dictionary and read slowly on. I welcome all feedback and NEVER take a load in any context as safe. There are literally thousands of...

I like Unique I like Unique, but am willing to try something cleaner with the same accuracy. Anyone have such a load?

Thanks I appreciate the feedback. I am going to absolutely give MG a try. Anyone have accuracy MG loads in: 9mm 40 S&W .45 ACP 357 SIG (yes, I load 357 sig) 38 SPL 357 Mag

I have not used Montana Gold bullets in my loads as of yet. Are these full metal jacket or plated bullets? Please offer any insight, experience and rate of success loading Montana Gold would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance for any response.

Yes, progressive is worth the cost I have been loading for a little over 25 years. I started on a single stage, graduated to a Lee Turret Press, then Hornady progressive and now have a Dillon 650. A friend introduced me to the Dillon, he had a 550, and I had every intention on getting a 550...

Not really crud What is your humidity like? I don't have crud on the buttom of my powder bar, just thin coat of black powder film. What is the humidity like in the room you load? My powder is loose and I have a used dryer sheet for static. I have never had clumping present. We are in a rain...

Never had this problem I have a 650 and load AA#7 in multiple loads, with 1000's of rounds made to date. I do clean my powder measures, completely, but gently removing any residue without taking down metal. I do this generally prior to refilling the measure the 3rd or 4th time. Pain in the...

Welcome any and all feedback

All are good depending on application A lot of the smoke from hand-loaded lead can be from the lube. Another factor is the crimp. Powder can have an impact as well. Please note I said can be. Make slight adjustments within the standards for load, outlined manuals/guides from...