Recent content by xdmKevin

Thank you that is great info for me to know, I knew it had to be slightly off but was unsure exactly how much.

Thanks for the quick reply, I agree with with the digital scale part of the beam scale being more reliable. Do you have any experience with the lee auto disks?

Nice job, sounds like youre doing all the right things as a newbie to reloading. A lot of people who start try to start off with a progressive press in the beginning, I think you need to start with the single stage press to get the feel of each stage.

I have a dilema for anyone using Lee products! Im using lee auto disk that is suppose to be 5.7 grains. Im using win 231 Its measuring at around 5.2 grains on the cheap lee beam scale. Its measuring at 5.4 grains on my Lyman digital 1200 scale. Which measurment is the closest to being the...

I think the basics are a good scale, one you feel comfortable with. Primer pocket cleaner a case trimmer and chamfer for each caliber. Headspace gauge for each caliber, I like the Lyman products. Your also gonna need a caliper, I prefer electronic myself. Shellcase holders, a good powder...

Can anyone recommend to me a decent lower price chronograph? Have never purchased on before and thought it is about time that I get one. Thank You.

Thanks for the quick reply. I agree, I have been using unique as long as I have been reloading and have been apprehensive about trying better powders. I am going to try the Win 231 to see how it compares to Unique.

Thanks for the Win 231 suggestion, Im going to pick some up right now.

I use the current Lyman manual, has most everything needed in this manual.

Just looking for some advice on powder. I have been reloading for about 5 years, Im looking for powder advice that I can use with 9mm, 40cal and 45acp. I currently use Accurate #5 for 9mm and Unique for 40cal and 45acp which is ok but that is about it. Unique doesnt seem to be the quality...