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    IMR 3031 vs 8208 for .308Win

    As a practical matter, IMR3031 was a favorite for use with168 gr Sierra MKs for use in 300 meter loads. That was back when the Mks were labeled International. Remington's custom shop at Ilion, NYm used to ship 40X match rifles that were tested with those loads and they shot so well, it would...
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    .357 sig

    "I'll look at that site in more detail, later" Save yourself some trouble and read those articles first.
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    .357 sig

    There is one site that has almost everything you need to know: www.realguns.com . In the article archive are 3 or 4 articles on loading the .357Sig and it really works. BTW, this cartridge is confusing. It has a shoulder with a datum line, as per SAAMI, but the actual headspace dimension is...
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    Loads for 38-40 rifle?

    I load for the .38WCF in both rifle and revolver, but my guns are modern. I have two Ruger Vaqueros and a converted Marlin rifle. At one time, the loading companies did load two loads: a lead bullet for revolver and rifle and a jacketed soft0nose for rifle only. Your '92 can handle rifle...
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    .357 wadcutter load?

    Over the years. I have tried many WCs in both .38s and .357s. And I have tried those in both caliber cases, where I could. This included extensive tests with a Ransom Rest. You can load WCs in either case and the longer case may or may not prevent the lead ring; it may simply move it forward...
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    .38 Special for older S&W

    Shoot a factory duplication load, as that is what the sights will be regulated for. Loads in this territory should be just fine for pressure, as the pressure for stadard cartridges is, by modern standards, pretty mild.
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    Loose primer pockets - Dangerous?

    Somewhere on the web, I have seen a primer pocket swedge that actually tightens the pockets. Can't remember where, though.
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    Loose primer pockets - Dangerous?

    Years ago, when it was still possible to get some of the really old, odd caliber rifles and ammo, I had a friend whose hobby it was to buy and shoot these relics. You know, 88 Mausers, 11mm Mausers, Dutch Beaumonts and the like. During those days, it was necessary to order ammo and components...
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    A fragment of .308 neck separated-gone.

    Well, FWIW, I have had bullets stick to the point that they could not be pulled simply because they sat loaded, for a number of years. When shot, however, they did separate normally, I suppose because the brass necks expanded, too. I always assumed that the effect was from slightly acidic neck...
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    A fragment of .308 neck separated-gone.

    >>Could you please explain the mechanism that causes this sticking,,,<< It has been some time since I saw that, but IIRC, it was on Accurateshooter.com. Check their archives. I do not remember much else about it. However, it makes more than a little sense. Ordinarily, cartridge brass will...
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    A fragment of .308 neck separated-gone.

    This was a big problem a century ago, when they were first experimenting with cupro-nickel bullet jackets. The cupro-nickel bullet jackets fouled the bore so badly that they resorted to "creative" solutions. One solution was to grease the bullets. The other solution was to tin the bullets...
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    Savage 308 fcp-k loads

    168 gr bullet and near-maximum/maximum loads of 760/H-414 and a Winchester primer. Start about 7.5-10% be;pw max and work up in half-grain steps. Somewhere near max you will get a couple of good loads in a row. Then experiment between the two for best results.
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    Fast rifle powders in .357 for carbines?

    IMR4227 has, over the years, found a small following.
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    Lee Precision 223 Rem Loader

    There was, in the 1970's a product known as the Lee Target Model Loader. This kit had a pound-in sizer like all of the little Lee tools, but also had a piloted neck reamer, with the pilot section also being used for piloted bullet seating. It came with a thumb-type priming tool, too, and a...
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    Headspacing question.

    Chamber headspace is that dimension between the face of the breech and the surface of the chamber that stops the forward movement of the cartridge. Cartridge headspace is that dimesnion from the head of the cartridge to the place forward of that which stops the forward movement of the...
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    .357 sig

    Go to www.realguns.com and read Joe's articles on reloading the .357 Sig. There are 3 or 4 articles in the archive and they are very good.
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    9.5% ammonia

    In the U.S., there are several strengths of Ammonia available: First, there is 28%. which was the janitor's standard for years and I have used it straight on a gun barrel without much problem. It is not widely available nowadays. Then there is 10%. which was the old standard household...
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    454 Casull/45 Colt (long colt)question

    Many die sets are marked for both; it is just a matter of setting the dies. In a modern set, there should be no difference otherwise. In an old set, it may be a problem. The sizer die can be set so that it is nearly against the shell holder and used for both. The expander will have to be...
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    CCI Blazer ammo banned at some ranges

    Does this ammo have copper-washed, mild steel jacketed bullets? Many ranges will not allow steel-jacketed bullets; they damage the backstops.
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    Handgun shooting glasses

    Rule of thumb: do not focus on the rear sight, nor the target. Focus exclusively on the front sight. I have that same problem and in order to get the front sight in good focus, I use a +1.50 diopter lens. That was arrived at by having someone measure from my eye to the front sight of the...
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