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Sorry about the confusion, the "20# Pot" is an electric, bottom pour furnace. I don't know why I haven't edited that. The "lead pot" is a cast iron pot I'll use to smelt wheel weights into ingots. I went with the 20# capacity because it was twice the size for a slight increase in cost. I...

Yeah, from what I've read, unless I get changes in OAL from recoil or handling (if I dump several hundred roundsinto an ammo bucket) there's really no need. I failed to realize the seating dies also serve to crimp (taper or roll depending on die selection). I like the idea of Hornady's...

Thanks for the info on the powder measure. I did read a lot of positive comments about the powder measure's accuracy, but I tend to look more at negative reviews (with a grain of salt) to get an idea of potential problems. Nobody seems to mention careless habits when having problems with...

I did some more searching around, this time I focused on equipment kits. In most cases the accessories alone were worth more than the kit price if purchased individually. I liked the Lee Challenger kit, It's reasonably priced, but there are mixed reviews on nearly every piece of equipment...

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I was looking at the lock ring Eliminator as an alternative to the quick change bushings, for an extra $3 I like the allen set screw vs the typical nut locking mechanism. I like the concept of wet tumbling, mostly to keep dust levels down. And although it's purely cosmetic, I like shiny...

I'm looking at various die sets, and the Hornady site shows 9mm dies available in 9x18, "9mm Luger-9x21", 9x23, and 9mm-380. I don't see 9x19 anywhere. What's up with these? http://www.hornady.com/store/9mm-Luger-9-x-21-.355-3-Die-Set/...

I was concerned about the scale, I use it regularly and seldom have to recalibrate it. I have no problem upgrading to a better scale, but it will be digital. I've used beam balances and I find them too tedious. The expensive triple-beams at school are nice but really expensive. I fully...

I plan to have a library of loading and casting manuals. I umm, "found" some online for previewing to see which I'll purchase in hard copy. It sounds like Lee, Hornady, and Lyman are pretty well praised.

You guys are fast! I really appreciate the feedback. Thanks FMJBT! 6# capacity for $45?!! Thanks for the link, I don't think I could build one for that price! Thanks Vol! I forgot to mention that I already have a digital scale I use for homebrewing. Accurate to .1 grain. Thanks Pete! What do...

Hey Everybody. Long time lurker, first time poster :P I just got a new Springfield XDm 9mm and couldn't be happier with it. However, to be proficient with it as I'd like will require regular shooting. And the cost and availability of ammo leaves some to be desired. I intend to remedy this by...