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      vaalpens replied to the thread 45 acp and 9 mm crimp dies.
      The Lee FCDs should work fine, depending on what you are loading. Are you planning on loading jacketed/plated or lead/coated bullets...
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      Before I started my testing with the undersized die, I loaded up a few CFE Pistol loads for testing with my P365. When I tested these...
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      Thanks for the comments. I have actually tested some CFE Pistol this weekend with my P365, and the results were actually good. I will...
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      vaalpens replied to the thread .380auto Taper Crimp.
      Thanks for the comments. It seems that the consensus is to not over crimp. This is why I decided to go the undersize sizing die route so...
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      vaalpens replied to the thread .380auto Taper Crimp.
      I'm not sure how accurate it is, but it is good enough for me.
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      vaalpens replied to the thread Chronograph the garmin.
      You have to decide if it is worth it. I have one and it is what I expected. It is definitely easier to set up. I can now go to my...
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      vaalpens replied to the thread .380auto Taper Crimp.
      There are examples of how it is calculated but my calculation is: bullet weight in (grains * (average velocity * average velocity)) /...
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      vaalpens replied to the thread .380auto Taper Crimp.
      Thanks for your comments. This test wasn't about accuracy, but rather safety. I realized my ES numbers were all over the [place with the...
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      vaalpens replied to the thread .380auto Taper Crimp.
      Yesterday finally I made time to chrono a few loads so I could compare the standard sizing die with the undersized sizing die. Following...
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      vaalpens replied to the thread Ammo picture thread.
      Let's not forget about the good looking 357sig.
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      Thanks again for the comments and warnings. Using a dipper sometimes is just to simplify things, and only when I am going with lower...
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      Thanks again for the additional information, and the Titegroup recommendation based on a low case fill. I have no problem using...
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      Thanks for taking the time to put this list together. I really do appreciate it. Hopefully other THR members will find it helpful. I...
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      Thanks for the information. Based on the 38spl +p load data, it seems that around 5gr in 357mag cases should be a nice low recoiling load.
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      Thanks for the comments. Sometimes I also look for a load where I can just use a Lee dipper instead of a dispenser like my Lee auto...
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