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Lots of data to give, here we go... I have a Uberti 1873 Cattleman pistol 44WCF. I also have a Uberti 1873 Sporting Rifle in 44 WCF. Both are about a year old. Bought them brand new out of the box. I load ONLY 200 gr cast (I cast the bullet myself), Starline brass, Universal 7.5 gr using...

After several (about 10 ) trips to the range sending .452 dia 200 grain round balls down range in my 1860 Army .44 (Uberti) using 30 gr of FFFG using a lubed (Gatfeo1 recipe) wad and cream of wheat on some (not all), I'm finding that no matter what, it shoots high. About a foot high at 25...

I need some help. I have a Ruger Mark III which I purchased Jan 2009 and would like to attach a scope of some sort for (hopefully) additional accuracy. I have the stock rail that came with the gun, but have absolutely no idea what brand, strength etc to look for. I shoot indoors and...

Is there anything wrong with using a small pistol magnum primer in place of a small pistol primer? I load magnum rounds, but not nearly as many as regular rounds. So I was thinking is it possible to use a magnum primer in a regular load (.357 only) if I were to back off the charge a couple of...

I'm loading .357 cases with 148 gr HBWC. When using the RCBS expanding die, I'm having great difficulty on the "upstroke" (single stage press). The die does not want to let go of the case, and it takes great effort to set it free. I'm trying to get max belling so the WC will seat properly...

I'm just curious about chronographs: If you set one up, how far away do you set the unit of you are shooting pistols (say .38spcl or .357)? Do you set them on the bench in front of you, or are you supposed to set them up five to ten feet away? Thanks in advance.

I need some guideance on handloading .358 dia HBWC into a .38spcl Speer case using 3.0 gr of Red Dot. The HBWC is 148 gr. I am using Lee .38 spcl carbide dies in an RCBS single-stage press. After attempting to seat the WC, it (die) is creating a "shoulder" of sorts on the case. In order to...

I can't believe I did this! After loading several rounds with some Unique powder, I mistakenly dumped the rest (about 1/4 of small dixie cup - maybe 130 grains or so) into a newly opened (and barely used) 1 pound container of Red Dot powder. What should I do if anything?

I'm about to workup a load for my .357 SW 686 using 158 GR LSWC. I've never loaded wadcutters. Do I need to use any lube on them in order to seat them into the case? I've seen threads mentioning lubrication when loading wadcutters, but none that relate to pistols. Thanks in advance

Am looking for a scope (indoor range) for my Ruger Mk III. Does anyone have any suggestions? Quality comes first, then price (within reason I suppose) Red dot? I have no idea where to start. Thanks in advance.

Am looking onto a scope for my Ruger Mk III at my indoor range. Does anyone have any suggestions (and pricing) for such a thing? I'm looking for quality first, then price. Red dot? Anything good there? I've never looked at any scopes for any purpose. Thanks in advance

I'm considering a S&W .357 686 purchase. For reloading purposes, I would want to reload the 38 Special ammo. Would someone have some advice as to bullet size (gn) etc for reloading. I'm not sure which bullets to purchase. Also, what's a "wadcutter"? I reload for my 9mm and know I have...

Am in the process of cleaning my brass and had some liquid brass polish in my cabinet. I've heard that any liquid cleaners used in tumblers should not have amonia in it. Any truth to this? Thanks in advance

Am a novice and have many questions, but really want to know what happens when a primer actually detonates after some type of "user error" occurs? Let's say something happens when you're seating a primer. Are we talking firecracker going off? M-80? Worse? I have absolutely no idea what...

I'm considering disassembling my Ruger Mark III target Model for a thorough cleaning. Someone tell me not to do it! I've heard horror stories and I've heard good stories of reassembly? Anyone? Thanks in advance

Is there a problem reloading 9mm rounds with an "off-brand" or "generic" 115 gr FMJ bullet? In other words, the bullets are not a Winchester bullet or some other "brand name" of bullet. If I just concentrate on the load recipe etc, does the bullet "brand" matter? Thanks in advance.

I'm sure someone has asked this question before but... Does anyone know if there is a problem using Wolf ammo (steel case) in any 9mm, or specifically, a Springfield XDM 9mm? Does the steel case damage the gun in any way? Thanks in advance!

I am new to reloading. I am gathering as much information on as many aspects (equipment, bullets, powder, cases, loads etc) as I can before I invest any serious money into a reloader. But I have one question that might make a big difference as to whether or not I continue...do most indoor ranges...