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    SMK ogive dimension variations changing O.A.L

    The original .308 loads were set at 2.825-about .025 of rifling according to hornady tool. Using new lot of bullets I did not recheck max o.a.l., figured bulletts were still made same dimension.They would not even chamber,tight into rifling.Testing new bullets with hornady tool showed max length...
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    SMK ogive dimension variations changing O.A.L

    Found an accuracy load for new rifle using older production (paper boxed-$14.00/100) 168 .30 cal Sierra match kings seated with redding die.Got a new forster bench rest seater to load a bunch up,the o.a.l. was varying by up to .035+ using newer production bulletts. Started adjusting die to hit...
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    308 and varget

    its good to measure the brass from your gas rifles with a gauge after firing ( I like the rcbs case mic a lot-easy to use) for adjusting the full length resizing die. You need to set the case shoulder back say .003" so rounds chamber easily. The M1a can expand the brass .007" or so ,you don't...
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    real nice reloading bench plans

    Built this 20 years ago,full plans are still available online.Do search for "NMRA reloading bench". wish I could post picts. Has a bench with nice cabinet on top,I modified the bench top some with bolts and more 2x6 brace under. The cutting/layout diagrams make this easy to build. National...
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    First Garand Reloads, Missing Anything?

    I think it is VERY important to know your garands chamber headspace dimensions for proper resizing..I like the rcbs case mic gauge-you take a fired case from your rifle and measure it to see how much your brass "blows out" or expands to fit chamber when fired. Yow can now adjust your sizing die...
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    Case Head Separation?

    I strongly advise the use of a case micrometer gage of some form.I prefer the rcbs case mic. You measure a brass fired from your rifle to get a reference on how much to adjust your sizing die.This is critical for a semi auto gas gun cause it headspaces on the shoulder of the case.Too much...
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    .45 ACP SWC - Plated?

    Penn Bullets makes a unique profiled nose 152g lswc that may feed in some extra finicky guns.The sight is well worth a look for the highest quality hard cast I found yet.Guy knows his stuff.
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    make sure to check resizing of Top Brass reprocessed brass

    Bought a bag of 1x fired .308 mostly LC from top brass company.Was trimmed,polished,crimp reamed and resized. Checked sizing with rcbs case mic,it is .008 over"0".My M1a chamber is about .007 over "0'. This will not go in a Remington bolt gun chamber without further resizing so watch what your...
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    IMR XB8208 in 5.56 users?

    Going to try IMR XBR 8208 for first time in 5.56 with a 75 gr Hornady BTHP.After some searching only load I could find was start 20gr,max 22.7 gr. Also may try 69 gr SMK,data found was start 21gr,max 23.8 gr. Going to use once fired LC'92 brass. Reading test reports claims excellent temp...
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    staus of para ordanance company

    It looks like Para is part of the Remington group now-formerly freedom group,which owns several gun companies.DPMS,bushmaster to name a few.They are moving the factory from N. Carolina to a new center in Huntsville Alabama with other gun comapnies all under one roof. Hope quality remains...
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    staus of para ordanance company

    does anyone have any knowledge of any issues para ordanance might be having with their company? I know they have been offering rebates for some time,have seen some ridiculusly low prices being offered lately.Could they be moving overseas,going out of business anything that might effect their...
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    Are there any decent sites still selling pull-down bullets and powder?

    check out "Pats Reloading" and see if they may have something you are interested in- tracers,AP ,brass etc.
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    Where are reloading components available (Not a Discussion Thread)

    Got my new LC 5.56 nato brass in from Pat's reloading,surprised to see it is all 2013 made.Perfect,$135.00 for 500.I see Midway has some for Backorder due in March for $115./500
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    Where are reloading components available (Not a Discussion Thread)

    Check out "Pat's Reloading" website.Lots of bulletts and brass,no powder.I just got NEW LC 223 brass and hard to find Hornady 75gr HPBT with cannalure.They seem to specialize in mil-surplus components also.
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    Tip for smooth LEE 1000 operation

    I've run Lee 1000 presses for 20 years,know them well.I bought a new one and loaded up 500 2x win. brass in .45acp,size/deprime/prime in one step,then drop powder and seat separate.(the best way to use these to keep frustration level tolerable!) Got some new starline brass and started running...
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    Reloading variables - jacketed/plated/lead pistol

    The Xtreme plated bulletts I ordered specified .452 dia. They measure .451. I may call them out of curiousity on their reasoning for the different diameters they offer.
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    sizing of bullett variations

    Please refresh my memory as to why handgun bulletts of same constuction and profile may be sized differently.An example are the Xtreme bulletts on sale.The lighter weight 9mm are all .355,the heavier ones can be .356 and .357. I know lead is usually(not always) sized .001 over jacketed to seal...
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    Plated bullets sale

    I ran into same thing-type it in with no space after the 17 then it worked for me
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    Plated bullets sale

    I notice that their lighter weight 9mm plated(even heavy plate) are all sized at .355 The 147"s are .356 and .357. I know plain lead is usually sized .001 over jacketed to slug and seal,any input to why the size differences for the same bullets? I see 45 caliber hornadys jacketed run from...
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    Plated bullets sale

    You have to type the promo code as one word,no space after the "17"! Took a couple of tries till I figured out,my mom always said I was the smartest.:barf:
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