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I was given a good quanity of 556 ammo. After firing some I had issues with the case getting stuck in the chamber and not ejecting the case and having a very difficult time getting the bolt to the rear to remove case. Would not enough powder case this to stick so tight in the chamber? So...

I have reloaded straight wall pistol before but this is my first attempt to reload a bottle neck rifle. I am setting up to reload for my AR-15. I am using 2 die rcbs full length resizing die set. Question: After adjusting the first die and I resized and decap the fired cartridge the botail...

Just purchased another reloading book to my library called "Modern Reloading" second edition by Richard Lee. In the chapter explaining primers it states DO NOT USE FEDERAL PRIMERS in the original auto-prime, auto-prime II,pro1000, and load-master. It also goes on and states that if using...

Anyone us a bullet comparator? I have a older stoney point (believe Sinclair ownes it now) OAL guage and caliper. Won't that give me the true OAL when the bullet touches the rifling and then back off seating depth for the most acurate length?

It seems like all these states and local legistalors are running around with their heads cut off. Throwing darts in the air hoping to find a answer to solve this problem and keep reinventing the wheel at the expense of the law abbiding gun owner with more rules and regulations that we all know...

Is it prefered to use a swaging tool or just ream out the military crimp in 223 to accept a new primer?

This is about 223. I have 55gr & 62gr and both have a cannelure. My die is set to a loaded oal. When going to the longer bullet like the 62gr besides to much powder is this what also causes a compressed load? They both will crip on the cannelure just one bullet will sit deeper in the case...

I have loaded 38/357 & 45ACP with my old trusty rock chucker but I never loaded a bottle neck before. It will be for a AR-15 too. My question has to do with the dies setup. After purchasing a new RCBS 2 die rifle set for 223 I'm reading about all the problems guys are having with the seating...

Sorry if this is the wrong spot but didn't see any spot that might be more appropriate. My question is what is surplus de-milled ammo and is it ok to use?

I have some sand blasting media in a Medium Grit (30-70) and labeled. My question has anyone used this type in a vibrating tumbler or is this to abrasive for brass?

New to using this type of target I have a question. I see these type of targets have a square at 12 o'clock. What is that for and do you hold at 6 o'clock when shooting at those type of targets?

I'm looking to get myself an inexpensive military bolt rifle that there is a abundance of inexpensive surplus ammo. The range where I shoot has a max of 200 yds, so would be shooting at 100 to 200 max. I already have a couple of sks's, ar15 too. Was thinking about a Mosin Nagant type, I like the...

Just curious at how many of you guys that reload test with a chronograph? I always thought about getting one but never have yet.

When reading load information from a particular powder company they are giving you recipies for their powder. For sake of this discussion, for .223 with a 24" barrel w/1:7 twist they are giving various bullet weights and powder types. Now I have a 16" w 1:8 twist. From the data the powder...

I know most guys prefer to shoot factory or their own reloads. That being said I inherited a few hundres rounds of 223 in Lake City Brass. They all look good and mic out consistent oal. Am I foolish (to cheep to disgard ammo) really putting my gun at risk by shooting this stuff?

Just wondering do you guys reload or buy bulk?

You guys that are reloading 223/5.56 do you prefer a roll crimp die or a factory crimp die?

I have a brand new set of 223 dies (Lee 2 die set). Can these be uses for 5.56? Do 5.56 & 223 cases have different (not mfg) head stamps? Both my reloading books just show 223 but also indicate 5.56, are most reloading books like this or do I need new manuals for 5.56 data? What I...

I have a rcbs 5-10 powder scale and would like to get a digital scale. Who make a reliable scale that is priced reasonable? I would love the ones that have the powder dispenser attached but from what I remembered they were pricey. Any suggestions?

I know this is a dumb question but when you guys refer to roll marks are you refering to the way the edges are finished?