Recent content by superbee922

I have a Remington Model 81 in 300 Savage - made in 1949, I believe. For plinking I cast bullets from the Lee C309-180-R mould and use moderate charges of AA2520 or IMR3031 (from the 2nd edition Lee Manual). These rounds operate the action and are accurate enough for enjoyable plinking.

If I can find an accurate load for the Speer round nose in the 2400-2500 fps range I will be satisfied. I would like to take the 1891 deer hunting, and I think such a load would be pretty effective.

Yep, begin with starting loads and work up carefully. Lyman max. loads should be safe in the 1891 Mauser, provided no signs of excessive pressure are encountered along the way? Great! Got it! Thanks!

RCModel, how far below maximum would you recommend to hold up at? 1 grain below?

Wow, those Woodleighs are expensive!

I recently purchased an 1891 Argentine Mauser and plan on reloading for it. I have several questions I was hoping I could get some help on. 1. I purchased some Speer .311 180 grain RN bullets and would like some powder / load recommendations. There seems to be a lot of 150 grain data out...

222 Remington, 'cause it's old school :)

I was just reading the fairly recent thread about Lil Gun powder. A poster expressed concern about the use of this powder possibly damaging revolvers. I have seen this concern expressed elsewhere. Would somebody be able to explain to me why this particular powder generates so much heat and...

I am not sure that I understand this. Why would anyone run a case with a bullet in it through a sizing die?

Good points. I kind of hate to give up the idea of saving a few bucks, but you are probably correct.

I am going to start reloading 32 H&R Magnum. Could I use 32-20 dies to bell the case mouths and seat the bullets after sizing / de-capping with a 32 H&R sizing die? I ask this because I noticed I could buy the 32 H&R sizing die alone (saving some money if I didn't have to purchase the...

Longshot with Berry's plated 124 grain 9 mm. HP. I wouldn't mind trying some of the VV powders, but they are never available in my area and they seem expensive.

I just now got a 303 Savage cartridge unstuck from a 30-30 LFC die. It had not occurred to me that the 303 Savage case would be bigger in diameter than 30-30 cases. After removing the adjustment screw, I put the die in a vice and tapped on the cast lead bullet with a punch pin. This drove...