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Be careful with seating depth with the 9mm Luger. Your loads do not sound extreme or overly hot, but case volume on this cartridge is "limited" & it operates at a fairly high pressure. Make sure your cases have a tight grip on the bullets & also have a taper crimp to prevent deep seating of...

Unfortunately, since I do still load for a .300 Win Mag & shoot it as often as possible, I CAN get my 74 year old head around the $40.00 and more for a box (of 20) .300 Winchester Magnum ammo. I haven't bought any in a very long time since I reload for all the firearms I use, except for the...

I've had my 550 & other accessories for many more years than I wish to dwell upon...I everything worked as well as Mike Dillon's equipment, life would be much simpler & more enjoyable! He was a leader for many years!! My condolences to his family and friends! Rest in Peace, Mike!

I also have used a beam scale(RCBS) for about 34 years. I bought the check weights since they were so much less expensive than damaging a good firearm! The electronic scales I have seem to have problems maintaining the weight settings. The quality beams will serve your needs long and well as...

Have been an NRA member for the better part of 52 years! Also, have had many life changing experiences; enough to have learned that there comes a time where you must stand by your principles, no matter the costs! I absolutely would not support the "No Fly, No Buy" rule. I could wax eloquent on...

This whole exercise is the reason ballistic tables exist! Or, one could hang or erect targets & very close intervals between the firing point & have a camera record the exact location of the elevation(in what ever units of measure you wish) of the muzzle when the bullet exits. Then, after...

I've always used the swage method. Its simple & once set up, pretty quick. I tried cutters, but felt that too much brass was removed. Also, the primer pockets seemed to be a bit on the loose side after a couple of loadings & firings w/"normal" loads. This did not happen on cases that had primer...

Have used One Shot for many years without sticking a case, either bottleneck rifle or straight walled pistol. I follow the directions on the can to the letter! I even clean & spray the inside of the sizing die. I ALWAYS allow it to dry before using! I will say, that the last couple of cans...

Lemishine is a product made to be used in dishwashers in the home!! It is used to remove soap film, etc. & freshen the inside of the dishwasher. I got mine at the local Wal-Mart. Several ways to separate pins, all have been covered above! Having "squeaky" clean cases makes them easier to...

Have used Win, Rem, CCI, Federal along with whatever was available & proved reliable! Federal packaging is a little large, but I think RCBS offers a fipper tray that will allow you to put the container on it & not spill them all over the place! At least, it works for me! Take care, Tuxedo 007

Redding also makes a special die for .40 S&W to resize brass all the way to the case head. This is a push through die for cases fired in "unsupported chambers". To my knowledge, it is available only for .40 S & W. However, anything that is bulged as much as shown is a wrecked pistol & possible...

I understand what you're saying! Am going more & more to OWB w/Glock 26 due to bad back. IWB, while sometimes absolutely necessary, is changed as soon as possible. I do change to .45 ACP during heavy clothing season. Use a Glock 30. Have to dress around the guns, as Clint Smith says! Have used...

I agree w/"dogrunner, that springs have possibly been clipped. Also, if bolt(Colt) or cylinder stop(S&W) spring is out of position or bent from being improperly installed, this part may not be working correctly. Get the latch out of the way & slowly pull hammer back & then ease it forward &...

It's kind of a "Buyer Beware or you get what you pay for!" deal! I've gotten burned a few times, so have learned to deal with reputable companies who stand behind their products. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is!:)

Hello, I'm known as Tuxedo 007. Glad I found this forum. Have been shooting & reloading for a looong time, but will try to contribute as well as learn. I am retired but try to stay active. Thanks for being here!