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    Are long guns OK inside a tent in a MI State Park?

    I am thinking of going to MI in the near future specifically the Waren Dunes State Park for camping. I have a valid License To Care Handgun (LTCH) from Indiana (Resident of Indiana). I would like to take a sidearm (CC all the time) and a long gun to keep in the tent (just in case). I found info...
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    Bulletheads or x-treme Bullets for .223

    .223 reloaders have you used either of these 2 vendors for your .223 bullets? http://www.xtremebullets.com/default.asp http://bulletheads.com/ Both have 1000 223 55 grain FMJ boat tail with cannelure. Diameter .224 for about the same price of $93. Note sure if one is better than the other...
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    Trim 2 Lenght for .223 REM confirmation

    BACKGROUND: This is my first time reloading for .223 REM and want to make sure I am got this part correct. I plan on just plinking with this ammo on the 25 yard and 100 yard. --- My Lyman reloading manual says: Trim 2 Length (T2L) = 1.750 MAX T2L = 1.760 The ANSI (pdf file) gives the...
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    LEE Collet Neck Sizer vs Full Length Sizer dies

    So if I'm reading the LEE page correctly if I buy brand new factory ammo and fire it in say a mini-14 those spent cases I can de-prime using the collect neck sizer IF AND ONLY IF I plan on reloading them again and shooting them from the same mini-14 again, right? Otherwise if I plan on...
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    Which powder for .223 rem plinking?

    I would like to start reloading for .223 REM but not sure which powder to start with? I've only reloaded for .45 (via win 231) and .30 carbine (via win 296) right now. i use an rcbs uniflow powder dropper for both of those powders without any issue and was told to it will work great so long as...
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    .308 reloading first time what to get?

    i have been reloading for 2 years now mainly .30 carbine and some .45 acp. i would like to start reloading for .308 win but not sure what powder to get and where can i find bullets in bulk as well. No lead just fmj please as i'm not comfortable loading lead yet for anything. granted no sure...
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    Does higher velocity give better groupings?

    Testing the following in my .30 carbine (auto-ordnance paratrooper replica) WIN 296 @ 14gr with 110gr FMJ vs WIN 296 @ 14.5gr with 110gr FMJ On the 25 yard range when shooting from bench rest: At 14gr the rounds are 3" too high and the groupings of 3 shoots are about 1" apart. At...
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    IMR 4895 for .308 WIN in RCBS Uniflow

    Does IMR 4895 meter well in the RCBS Uniflow? I would like to reload for .308 WIN but not sure what powder to use. Just plan on shooting paper targets on the 25 and 100 yard range. Have only loaded WIN 231 for .45 ACP and WIN 296 for .30 carbine using the RCBS Uniflow. Horndady reloading book...
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    .30 Carbine sucess & question on crimp

    I was finally able to get out and shoot the .30 carbine reloads I have been working on and 1) I did not blow up 2) the M1 .30 carbine auto-ordnance paratrooper rifle did not blow up 3) all the ammo did work Here are the prior threads on this adventure...
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    1st 50 .30 Carbine rounds load - OAL and Lee FCD Questions

    Well my adventures with the .30 carbine rounds continues. Case Trimming adventure here Loaded 50 rounds today and hope to be able to shoot them in the next 2 weeks to see if what I did works and I don't blow my self up. Bullet used: Berry's Preferred Plated Bullet 110 gr RN (.308) Cases...
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    Trim Lenght for .30 Carbine Question

    Background/Experience I have been reloading for close to a year now via a single stage press for my 1911 for plinking purposes only. Have not reloaded any other caliber. Situation I know wish to start reloading for my Auto Ordinance M1 .30 Carbine (Paratrooper version) so that I can...
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    Winchester 231 for .45 ACP loads

    Completed my first 50 loads for my 1911 this past weekend and they all worked. Powder: Winchester 231 Primer: CCI Large Pistol Bullet: 230gr FMJ from Roze Distribution, Inc. - Zero Bullets and Ammunition Brass: Federal (range pick ups) My lyman reloading book 49th edition along with the...
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    Progressive List - Missing anything?

    Okay I'm about 45 days away from finally taking the plunge into reloading. I've read the ABCs of reloading book, have seen countless YouTube videos on the basics, read a ton of others post, researched the various presses (single, turret, progressive) out there, and formalized my goals, the...
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    RCBS Pro 2000 Powder Measure

    I know the RCBS Pro 2000 Automatic Indexing Progressive Press (Model 88882) comes with the Uniflow Powder Measure with Micrometer Adjustment Screw. My question is does it come with the both the large and small drum like the competition power measure here...
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    RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Master Reloading Kit @ Cabela's Sale

    Cabela's is running $20 off an RCBS starter kit (Single Stage Press) so it comes out to $299.99. Also RCBS have a $50 rebate when you buy $300 or more of RCBS products. So add the RCBS dies or shell holders for the press and you can then use this rebate...
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    RCBS Pro 2000 w/ auto-indexing

    Is it possible to "remove" the auto-indexing from a new RCBS Pro 2000? Also even the auto-indexing "on" could you run 1 bullet at a time in the press? (Ie. not spill any powder or prime a case when their is no case in the station) Thanks!
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    RCBS Pro 2000, Which Dies for .45ACP

    Hello all, I'm new to these fourms & hope some of you can help since based on other post I have read here this website is "green friendly" (ie. RCBS products are liked). The main gun website I am from is a there is no other than BLUE product talk about. I'm new to reloading. Has yet to...
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