I was searching for some insight into loading the 38 HBWC and quite often I came upon the advice not to FL resize. Well not in the conventional manner anyways.
This seemed to make sense, so I tried it. For the first batch I "sized" with the LEE Factory Crimping die before loading the powder and...
I bought a LEE loader for 16 gauge the other day, and it has a full instructive sheet, but no mention of a year anywhere. I found an older post on this site that said the first ones came in a red box.
Here's my Red Box treasure.
All the tools are solid metal, the instruction is a 4 page...
My latest handloading quest began rather innocently, my son asked for some "squib"or "mousefart" loads for his 7mm Mauser. Not wanting to reinvent the wheel if I didn't have to, I googled up some information. That's when I happened on this little tidbit, don't forget to enlarge the flash hole...
I'd like to load the 357 Mag to less than max, but still get good accuracy. I'd like to achieve velocities midway, between 38 SPL/357 Mag.
Most data and articles give good loads for max or accurate loads just below max, but I can't seem to find any mid load recommendations.
I have a bunch...
I purchased a Husky FN98 8x57 circa 1952 for nostalgia hunting. I wanted a rifle that was not modified, as close to out of the box as possible and this one fit the bill. Early on in load development I realized that my shooting ability with iron sights would make selecting a load on accuracy...
I had 20's years ago, hunting and skeet. They are long gone but I was stuck with a hoard of components that just seemed to be in the way. My son just bought a 20 and said to me, "shooting should be free with all those components."
After alot of searching (forums and such) it became apparent...
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