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    best way to sort brass??

    So i accidently tossed a handful of .380acp in with my 9mm brass. I realized what i did as soon as i did it and picked out as much as i could, but i know i may have missed a few. I really dont want to sort it 1 by 1 with a bucket of 2500+ brass in it. So...whats the easiest way? I know if i...
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    9mm OAL

    Can someone please mic the OAL of a factory 115g FMJ and let me know what it is. I'm trying to figure out how long to seat my 9mm so that i can shoot them in any, or any future 9mm'ers that i may have or buy. PLEASE:D
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    Where to buy .45acp HP bullets

    So i'm looking for the cheapest place online to buy HP bullets. I've been reloading MBC 230g LRN and am getting bored with it. I'm looking to change it up a little and tinker with something new.(I get bored when i get something perfected, it doesn't become fun anymore) So wheres the cheapest...
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    Load recipies for the hornady 185gr XTP bullets

    So i bought some of these hollow point bullets to try to reload in my .45 acp, but i'm not seeing a load recipie for them using w231. Can anyone help me out?
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    Backwards primer

    While i was doing my final inspection i noticed that i had one round that had the primer in upside down. My question is, what would have happened if i didn't catch it and tried loading it up and shooting it?
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    OAL on .380's with a Ruger LCP

    Ok guys what OAL are you using for 380 with the Ruger LCP? I think i may still be underpressure with this load and am not wanting up the powder so i may need a shorter OAL. Right now i'm using... 95g MBC LRN bullet 3.1g of w231 .964 OAL Now i seem to be getting powder residue on...
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    Help with first time reloading .380. Not going so well. Pics....

    Ok so here is what i've done so far. 95g MBC LRN bullet 3.1g of w231 .964 OAL This is being shot out of a ruger LCP. Photos and questions as follows..... Whats with all the ejector dents being so excessive? Why is the rim being gouged? Why am i getting residue on the rim...
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    question about installing 380acp dies

    I was taking them out and setting them up and i noticed in the setup guide that lee provides is different than when i set up my 9mm and .45 dies. On my 9mm and 45 it says to raise the ram and screw the bullet seating die until it touches the shell plate then turn back three full times and...
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    starting loads and favorite recipies for .380 ACP LRN

    I'll be order some bullets from MBC, specifically their 95g LRN bullet. My question is what is the "starting load" and "max load" with these bullets? My manual doesn't show anything for lead and neither does hodgdon's site. I will be using w231. I've seen a lot of people use 3.0g with this...
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    accuracy of the Lee turret powder measure disks...

    Let me start off by saying that i love my lee turret press. And it is VERY CONSISTANT. However is it just me or does EVERY single hole weigh .2g light? I'm going by the chart they have for w231 and using the appropriate disks. the hole thats suppose to be used for 5.3g is measuring 5.1g. Also...
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    Getting ready to start loading 380.

    I just bought a new Ruger LCP. i've been loading 45 for a few years and 9mm only a month or so. My question is, should i go with lead or FMJ? i really like lead and thats all i shoot with my 45, but my 45 does not lead at all. How is the 380 on leading? specifically the Ruger LCP? Will i be...
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    best brass polishing agent

    I've been using some polish that came with my tumbler but its almost empty now....What is a good brass polish that i can pick up locally? I've heard a lot of people use car wax. Whats the best one and where can i find it? I like shiny cases!!!
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    Going below loading recomendations.

    Is there any problem with going below specified recomendations? my load shows 4.4-4.8 Would i have any problems going at 4.2? As long as it will cycle the slide i will be fine correct? I'm looking to get as light of a recoil as possible and have it so the brass falls right at my feet. Will...
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    Reloading 9mm

    Ok i just got all my stuff to do 9mm. I'm going to load some 124g FMJ. Loading with w231 Starting load 4.4 Max Load 4.8 I'm about to set up my dies and am wondering what the diameter of the casing should be after i size it? What should i be going for?
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    Powder valley shipping rates

    I'm about to check out and it wont tell me how much its gonna cost to ship it until i submit my order? Why is that? i dont want to order if shippings going to be $30+
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    Where to find 100 packs of 9mm bullets.

    I'm looking for 124g FMJ bullets that i can buy by the hundred. I'm wanting to do some testing with them and i dont want to buy 500+ of them to find out i want to stick with Lead. Where can i find some? And yes i'm wanting 124/125g only.
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    Getting ready to order stuff for 9mm, want to make sure everything is g2g.

    I'm getting ready to start reloading 9mm and i'm wanting to use.... W231 powder with a MBC 115g LRN bullet. W231 powder with a 124g FMJ bullet. Hodgdon shows the 115g LRN at 4.3-4.8g. With a OAL of 1.100. It shows the 124g FMJ at 4.4-4.8g. With a OAL of 1.090. If i load them both at...
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    9mm FMJ Question.

    I'm looking into getting a 9mm 124gr .355 FMJ from Montana Gold bullet. Hodgdon Load Data has a load for a 125 GR. SIE FMJ .355" 1.090 C.O.L. 4.4 Min. 1009fps 24,600 CUP 4.8 Max. 1088fps 28,800 CUP Can i use the bullet from Montana Gold Bullet (9mm 124gr .355) with the...
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    wanting to start loading 9mm...need suggestions.

    I'm going to start reloading 9mm soon for a g19. I'm currently wanting to use 115LRN bullets with titegroup powder, and 124g plated bullets with titegroup powder. I'm wanting to know if any of you reload any of these bullets with titegroup powder and what kind of load i need to get some good...
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