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The differences in load data between loading manuals exists because there are variations in all components involved in measuring pressures. Some of the variables are: case thickness (affecting volume and neck tension) bullet shank length (affecting volume and neck tension) bullet mass...

I understand where you are coming from... The coax is a more accurate press. I like many of the conveniences of the T-7 and I've never noticed a difference in ammo quality. When I first got the press (as a Christmas present from my wife) I had the same concern as you have, but I've never...

A T-7 will not cause "crooked cartridges" Andy, I understand what you are saying, but it's not true. There is a stop on the opposite side of the turret that prevents the turret from moving. But let's assume the turret does move and causes some mis-alignment--any inconsistency imposed...

Back to Redding T-7 Someone stated the T-7 "is in a no man's land between single stage and progressive, with all the disadvantages of both". That's not a fair statement. What is the advantage of any single stage over the T-7? It does anything that any single-stage O-press will do, is...

I've got a T7 The T-7 is the seven stage turret press. I also have a few others--the Rockchucker, Lyman Turret, and the Forster Co-ax. Of them all, I prefer the T-7. It's rock-solid. The turret doesn't wiggle like it does on the Lyman. It's smooth, precise, and offers a lot of...

Redding T7 I have a Redding Turret. It's essentially a single stage press with a manually-rotated 7-station turret plate. It's super solid and guaranteed for life (unlike the lee). It does a great job catching spent primers (none will end up on the floor-they go into a tube with a bottle...

I once saw a local news segment covering a boy that was accidentally killed by an air rifle (Crossman 760, I believe). The reporter said the air rifle was intended for youth shooters and it had the power of a .38 special. It was nothing but a tool designed to kill. I couldn't take it...

I don't agree with that completely. It is not unknown to get dents in bottleneck rifle cases from powder granules being blown back between the case and the chamber before the case expands enough to seal. This is the revolver forum so I was addressing the original poster's concern regarding...

The case still obturates The case still obturates on initial firing. But, the powder quickly burns out causing a drop in barrel pressure that may not be sufficient to keep the case obturated for the full duration of bullet travel. So the case starts to contract before the bullet exits the...

There is nothing dangerous about it He didn't say he was going to keep going until he acheived 2000 fps, he said he was pursuing it. If he's smart enough to watch for pressure signs (sticky case extraction, primers, case neck splits, etc.) and check the barrel to make sure the bullet either...

There are other good options I've got a Rockchucker, Redding Turret, Forster Coax, a Lyman Turret, and a couple others. Of the three above, I like the Redding Turret the best. Here's why: 1. The ram is wide open. There are no supports in the way so it's easy to access the shell...

My dad has everything ready to place an order with CMP for a couple surplus rifles. They have "field" grades for $495 and "service" grades for $595. Either requires $22 shipping. Based on the info below, do you think they are a good value? FIELD GRADE: (Fair to Good) -- $495 + $22...

For $20, it's a steal. It's still a good, dependable, quiet tumbler that will likely be trouble free for years. I've got the little one and the big one. I use both regularly. Even the little one has enough capacity to handle 100 44mag cases; definitely useful. They are both quiet, too...

Once I've determined that a load doesn't lead the barrel, I don't think about it any more. As others have stated here, size matters. Size the bullet to .001 over bore size. You should slug your barrel with a pure lead sinker first and measure it. Then buy the appropriate size die or mold...

The jaws should be rounded-side-up, so when the cap is tightened, it actually squeezes the jaws into case head. Try this--Take a piece of 4x4, stand it on end, and strike the puller on end of the 4x4 (like you are hammering the 4x4 into the ground). The bullet should come out with a couple...

"I'm new to reloading. Do you think there is a difference between squeezing/compressing the plating and "scratching" through it to expose lead?" Difference in regard to what? It is different, but I would suggest the squeezing and compressing caused by the forcing cone imposes WAY more stress...

I like using wheel weights. They are mostly lead with about 3 to 4 percent tin and a little arsenic. The alloy casts exceptionally well, and if you water drop them straight from the mold into a bucket of water, they'll harden up to about 20 to 22 BHN; plenty hard to not lead (provided the...

Just because the plating is damaged doesn't mean the bullet is trashed. Handgun bullets aren't all that finicky. They've got to be pretty screwed up to affect shooting all that much. Even rifle bullets can often be damaged quite severely and still not affect accuracy. In 1992, Gary...

Wrong about what, specifically? Comparison of half jackets to plated is to compare apples and oranges, by the way. Half jackets rely on a mechanical union between core and jacket. Plated rely on a molecular bond. If the comparison were identical, wouldn't Barry's be advising people to...

I see your point regarding Barry's warnings. I interpreted them differently. They don't strike me as strong warnings, but relatively weak ones. One of their suggested "causes" for plating separation is obtuse--they say an excessive roll crimp could cause failure, but then say it's because...