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I found in my experience this has been caused by a flake of powder which has fallen into the cup containing the pin (and primer). The half moon is the imprint of the compressed flake of powder on the primer. Just clean the head of the pin. Next time it happens, look there first.

I also use the "newer" RCBS hand primer for my bottleneck cases except 223. I use the Dillon for them. I used to use the on-press primer tube setup with my ancient Pacific 07 press. After 35 years with that press/primer setup often going out of whack, I'm glad that I got the hand primer...

11 Weeks and still no powder from Midway I ordered an 8# jug of TAC and 2 1# jugs of 2230 from Midway on 1/24/13. Of course they charged my credit card right away. Still have no idea when it will arrive. Anyone gotten any powder from Midway recently? I hope I get it for free if they...

The test rifle is a Remington 600, 24" barrel, 1 x 14" twist. Hope that helps!

3700 fps in a bolt action with N130, N133, RE-7, & H335. 3600 fps in th AR platform with N130

I was able to purchase a box of 500 Sierra 168gr HPBT Match bullets last week at Natchez SS. I saw they were in stock and figured I had to jump on them while they were available. I got a UPS tracking number yesterday, so it looks like they really were in stock. At the time I saw they had some...

I use the RCBS Trim Pro II. The kit comes with a universal shell holder and most every pilot. I upgraded the cutter to a titanium nitride redding cutter and have used it to trim 223, 6mm, and 308. The lathe shaft allows me to use a cordless 1/2" drill to power my trimming. I used to use an...

I've been thinking the same thing to hook up my Pro Chrono to my iPad or iPhone. When I have more time I'll look at the instructions and see whether there is a way to decode for IOS devices.

We gun owners are supposed to be resourceful. How hard can it be to go to a fabric store and buy a yard of 100% cotton flannel and a good pair of scissors to make your own cleaning patches? I can get hundreds of patches of any size I need from one yard of cloth. What I've noticed in my...

I use Remington 5 1/2 primers for 9mm for my full power 124gr loads using AA#7, VV 340, and Blue Dot.

The Sportsmen's Warehouse in Reno had a shipment of guns, ammo and reloading components come in last night. They opened their doors at 10 AM today and there must have been about 150 people in line before the store opened. They had a 1K limit on primers of any kind and the SPPs were gone at...

I use them for plinking loads exclusively. I live in Reno and pick them up at the factory. Nice people to deal with and their products are very consistent. I don't think you can beat them for the price.

I bought a CZ 85 Combat in satin nickel in February and I'm very satisfied with it for both accuracy and functionality. The only issue I've has is wwith some of my reolads. All factory ammo I've used function perfectly. The Xtreme 124 gr FP bullet profile requires deeper seating due to the short...

I found that putting the powder baffle from my RCBS Uniflow into my Pro Auto Disk helps to keep the powder charges consistent. I use the double disk for Varget in 223 and the charges rarely vary more than .1 grain. Flake powders like Unique also measure much better with the baffle in place.

There are deals out there if you look for them and you're not in a hurry. I picked up a used satin nickel Colt series 70 at a gunshop in Reno for $640 a couple of months ago. I wasn't looking for another gun, but I couldn't pass it up.

My first press was a Pacific (Hornady) 07 press. I still use it today for primer pocket swaging and loading some rifle rounds. I use a Dillon RL-450 for pistol and .223

I've used both X-treme and their predecessor, Western Nevada Bullet. I live in Reno and their plant is just outside Carson City, about a half hour from me. I've used their .45 ACP 200gr SWC & 230 RN along with their 9mm 124 grain FP & RN. They are every bit as accurate for me as Speer...