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    Alliant Varmit Pro Powder

    I have not tried this powder in 223 yet. I have loaded a few test loads for my brother's 204 but with his work schedule we have not shot them yet. I'll let everyone know how that works out. Along with any 223 data I get.
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    SxS and O/U

    I have owned several SXS's and I'm better off throwing my shells at the birds. I'll have just as much luck and my shoulder won't hurt after a day in the dove field. Really loved the O/U I owned at one time. Every September, I wish I had it back.
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    When did Texas lose open carry?

    To my knowledge, the laws may have changed, but the only places OC is legal in Texas is property you own or are a legal employee of the owner. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong on this. But after having spent 20 plus years in Law enforcement and court administration, that was the...
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    .257 Roberts

    This is the reason I want my 257's in a long action. I have owned several over the years and I loved them all. I personally think the 117 is a little heavy for this cartridge. I shot a lot of 85-87-100 grainers through them over the years. Worked on everything from yotes, to whitetails, to...
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    Are Reloading Supplies Starting To Show Up Anywhere?

    Here in my part of the Lone Star State, powder is sometimes available. Primers are still as scarce as hen's teeth. Lucked into some from a friend the other day, so I'm good for now. Bullets are still a problem, especially 223 & 30 cal. I do have a limited stock of both.
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    Record Texas Alligator caught

    Years ago hunted a ranch south of Tilden, just west and south of Choke Canyon. Ranch bordered the Nueces River. We had lots of gators in the river and in all the stock tanks. They had an old hide tacked up in the barn there that was at least 13 ft. long. Never measured it, but it went from...
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    Imperial wax question

    I spray all my cases with one=shot first. Then I use Imperial sizing wax on every 10th case. No problems, I also lube the die and expander ball and depriming pin before I start and then again after every 100 or so rounds. Works like a champ for me.
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    Primer Cost

    Well here in my part of the Lone Star State, powder is beginning to show up sporadically. Primers are scarce as hen's teeth. I did have a friend last week ask me if I wanted to buy his primers, he hasn't reloaded in a couple of years and had about 8000 mixed SR, SP, LR, LP and Shotgun. Bought...
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    Do you use Alliant Varmint - Power Pro?

    Just bought a pound myself last week. Asked the same question in a thread. Others referred me to Alliant website, which you already have. Seems it is close to Win 748 in burn rate so that might help some. Others will likely respond, but this is all the info I have.
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    Trouble with Sellier & Bellot Primers LNL

    Good friend had a LNL progressive when they first came out. He really liked the press, but he too had problems with certain brands of primers. He finally went to priming off the press and that cured the problem.
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    Trouble With Federal Brass?

    I bought a lot of 280 Rem brass and it was all FC. Only problem was I had a couple of nickle cases that split the neck on firing but that's all the problems I have had so far. But I've had that happen with other brands also.
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    CCI primers arrived

    I was in Cabela's in N. Fort Worth last friday and picked up 1000 LRP for their usual price of $37.95/K. There was a limit of 2000 per customer per day. They had only a couple of K left, so I just got one. Maybe next week I can score some SPP. Did have a friend pick up 1k SRP about a month...
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    Alliant Varmit Pro Powder

    Thanks for the info guys. You have given me some good suggestions and starting places. Knew I could get some good info and help here. Thanks again.
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    Would this be considered poaching?

    Shifty, I'd just leave it be. It appears you and your son have both learned a valuable lesson over this. However as Texan Scott said earlier you may be opening up a bigger can of worms than you ever expected. Don't say anything to anyone else about it and go on about your busines. I know you...
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    Alliant Varmit Pro Powder

    Is anyone using this powder? Looking for a little info. Just picked up a pound yesterday. I have looked at the Alliant website, but it offers very little info, only one load for 223. Hoping someone else has done some testing so I don't have to start from ground zero.
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    When to use a paddle holster?

    I have a Tagua for my G23. Thought I would love it, but as others have mentioned it sticks out to far for CC, IMHO. It is great for range work or carry around the ranch, otherwise I use something else. Your mileage may vary, but if you like it by all means use it. Thats the reason there are...
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    Info reloading 204 Ruger

    Thanks for the info so far and I know what you mean about small bullets and old fingers. I was also thinking that any powder that works well with the 223 would work. Hopefully I can get some loaded in a couple of days, so we can test that puppy out. Thanks again for the help.
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    Info reloading 204 Ruger

    My brother just purchased a new 204 Ruger. I was just wondering are there any pitfalls that I need to avoid in loading for this cartridge. Also does anyone have a favorite load. Looks like I will have to invest in some new manuals as it it not listed in the ones I currently have on hand...
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    Looking for the best load for 300 win mag

    My standard load for the 300 Winnie is 76 grains IMR-4831 and 150 Nosler Ballistic Tip. Extremely accurate in my S&W 1500. Never hunted Elk with it, if I did I would likely move up in bullet weight to the 165 or 180, which ever performed the best.
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    Magtech 45 ACP brass

    Doing some cleanup work in the reloading room and found bag of brand new Magtech 45 ACP brass. Anyone have any experience with them. I have loaded various types, but never any Magtech. Anything I need to watch out for? I did a search but didn't find anything in the archives. Thanks for the...
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