I got some surprising results. I tested 4 cartridges today. 2 commercial loads 2 hand loads.
Palmetto State Armory upper, 16” barrel, with a 1/7 twist.
Used a caldwell rifle rest. Cold day, snowing, windy.
Winchester white box. Average velocity 3093 FPS. 5 shot group @ 100 yds 3 3/4...
Long over due update on this. I was able to successfully develop a nice load that I will continue to test. I am currently at just over 1200 FPS the bullets I am using actually weigh out at 310 Grains and is providing just over 1000 ftlbs of energy. I am happy with velocity and energy considering...
I love my 550 but I would have went with a 750 if I could do it all over again because it has more stations and more options overall. That being said I’m content with my 550 and doubt I will ever change.
Items I recommend are a strong mount, bullet tray kit, out put & brass bins, tool caddy...
I appreciate all the information from everyone. I’m may look into AA-9. I would like to get to just over 1,100 FPS with the bullet i’m using but I don’t know if that’s possible with my barrel length.
I have a Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan .44 Mag that I want to develop a bear defense load for. For bullets I currently have Montana Bullet Works .431 300 Grain WFN-GC hard cast.
My Lyman 49th and 50th edition lists a 300 grain lead bullet with a max H-110 load of 18.5, I read an article that...
I really like my Frankford Arsenal Case Trim and Prep Center but holding each case to trim when doing large batches fatigues my hand. I used my Frankford Arsenal hand priming tool with the large primer rod to hold cases and it cut down on time and is much more ergonomic. Maybe everyone already...
I have been reloading pistol and rifle for a while now and wanted to try shotgun reloading. I have some questions I am hoping to get some help and direction on.
I am looking at 12 GA 2 3/4 load data for 1 1/8 oz target loads and one hull listed is “Winchester HS or compression formed plastic...
Yea I have traded some loaded ammo for primers. Things are kind of all over the place right now and it can be very frustrating. Some people want more for primer than loaded ammo lol.
I was able to score 1K 62 Grain steel core penetrator FMJ. I have H4895 and H-335 powder and both magnum and standard primers to use. Which of the powders I have would your prefer and do you have a favorite load for either? I have a couple thousand mixed brass cases and about 1K speer nickel...
Thank you for the information. I have a good RCBS digital scale and a balance beam. I currently reload center fire but I am lost when it come to shotgun.
I picked up everything pictured for $100 not sure if I got a fair deal or not but I figured I would take a chance. Can anyone tell if this is a complete set up? Anything I should look out for on this particular press due to its age? I will certainly spend time going through the materials that...
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