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    45ACP and Lee Factory Crimp Die

    The 45 auto is the only time I ever “needed” the lee fcd. I had loaded some (too hard) hard cast laser cast bullets and somehow they had gone in just slightly crooked causing a tiny bulge preventing chambering. I used the FCD to resize the completed rounds, basically squishing them into spec...
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    Starting Reloading

    Another vote for the Lyman manual for a first manual. I also like my Hornady because I shoot so many of their bullets. If you have lots of spare time, or space is limited (apartment) you could get by with the Lee whack a mole kits or the Lee hand press. Both don’t require a dedicated work...
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    Interesting 44 issue

    11 grains of 296 under any bullet meant for the 44mag sounds like an undercharge. You also say it’s a compressed load. Check your manual and the powder manufacturers website for load data online, sounds like a typo in here. 296 is not a powder for downloading. Try 2400 for that.
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    Velocity or SD - Rifle Loads

    It's almost not worth saying, giving how close these numbers are, but the coefficient of variation for all of the loads in your excel spreadsheet are 0.1% to 0.3%. The three loads at 0.1% are 41.0, 41.2, and 41.6. So with this limited data set, I'd think 41.0 may be best with its minimal ES...
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    .44 magnum dies which ones?

    My first preference is the RCBS revolver dies- I really like that the seater die comes with two plugs for flat profile and rounded nose projectiles. What I have is the RCBS set AND the Lee 3 die set. I bought the Lee set too because I needed a shell holder, and I needed the Lee powder through...
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    Dehumidifier recommendations for small pistol cabinet

    I have the stack on sheet metal rifle cabinet with a golden rod plugged in in a relatively moist part of the house. It’s working great and the rifles are not developing rust. I’d like to setup the small bolt on top pistol cabinet stack on sells to make more room for pistols. I’d appreciate...
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    Can this brass be loaded?

    I see it used on current/new premium carry ammo to help prevent bullet set back in autoloaders- and that’s with jacketed ammo. I can’t remember who off hand, I think Corbon. That’s some custom stuff there- 28 Special. Even I’m not old enough to remember that! I bet you need to cast for that...
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    Can handgun ammo be reloaded

    The 45 colt maybe a tad new for what you want. If you get yourself one of those percussion cap revolvers they come with a reloading press mounted under the barrel to press the round ball into the cylinder.
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    Rotary Tumbling with DRY Media (My Results)

    I prefer a sealed rotary tumbler cylinder with walnut- no dust inside until I open it (outside).
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    Sharing some 357sig test data

    Those are some really tight numbers, sd and es. Is 357 sig a roll crimp? What do you use for a powder drop? You have some very consistent numbers there.
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    Thinking about dumping Bullseye

    If case fill is the goal I'd look to trailboss. I would consider an electronic powder dispenser (I've had great luck with my RCBS Chargemaster 1500, now over a decade old with moderate use) if you're dealing with wonky bulky powders. Have you considered a powder check die?
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    MBC 357 grooveless unexpected velocities

    Add temperature change to that. Despite increased crimp I experienced moderately reduced velocities, I assume from the lower temperatures. Have you seen these bullets? No lube groove, just a crimp groove. http://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=416&category=24&secondary=10
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    380 dies

    Are the scrapes running up and down the side of the brass? Or around the circumference? The dent - is it a depression inward or outward? Is it a buckle/fold like when you drop a shirt on the ground and it wrinkles?
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    MBC 357 grooveless unexpected velocities

    I remade the rounds, using a heavier crimp, but the weather has changed. The above quoted shots were taken with temperatures around 63 F with a ten shot sample size. The new data below were shot with temperatures around 48 Fahrenheit and a 5 shot sample size. The heavier crimp definitely...
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    Hornady PTX and RCBS Lock Out Die

    I use the rcbs lockout on a lee classic turret with a lee powder through expander and a lee auto drum. You’ll need to watch the space above the lock out die because tall cases (revolver brass) can require a lot of height travel for the center lock out probe. Sometimes it interferes with the lee...
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    41 magnum cases

    Brass corrodes into verdigris in leather. I’d suggest nickle cases or coating the brass with something clear to seal it. Of course you’ll need 50 pounds of stainless steel pins magnets and a wet tumbler to clean them. Once you have that you might as well get a 41 mag to shoot the brass a few...
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    MBC 357 grooveless unexpected velocities

    I resized the brass I used over the chrono- they resized noticeably easier then other range pickups and brass donations from friends. The brass also extracted, more like almost fell out, very easily when I shot it over this weekend. I'm leaning towards the upper pressure limit not being...
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    MBC 357 grooveless unexpected velocities

    I’ve shot thousands of rounds of 38 spl, but I have only finally used up that first box of 50 357 I bought all those years ago. My tight groups are from a 158 grain zcast with about 4 grains of win 231 in a short special case. While I’m thrilled it doesn’t lead and shoots tight groups I don’t...
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    MBC 357 grooveless unexpected velocities

    I wasn't testing for accuracy yet, just safety, because I am using a different platform, different bullet, different primer... I can only fret about FPS until I get pressure equipment (which is on the to do list right after winning the lotto). Then I can fret about what really matters, the...
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    MBC 357 grooveless unexpected velocities

    I’m seeing a 15’ish% velocity reduction. It seems like a lot to a attribute to a cylinder gap. Federal small pistol magnum primer. Win 296 in this case. The h110 equivalent. My crimp was effective. Maybe that’s my problem? I’ve ready heavy crimp can be desireable, maybe I need to really...
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