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  1. shamfrod

    Lightest 9mm loads

    I've loaded 9mm with 3.8 grn of Winchester 231 and 124gr round nose plated projectiles and they functioned just fine out of a stock Glock 19. However, I don't normally load them this low.
  2. shamfrod

    Hat's Off To RCBS

    I have only had good things to say about their customer service so far when I needed to get something replaced. I don't have any experience with any other manufacturers except RCBS, but hopefully they are just as good.
  3. shamfrod

    Q about "wash & wax"

    Recently I have tried first tumbling with dish soap and lemi shine for an hour or so to clean the cases well. Then I dump the dirty water and fill with clean water and wash and wax, then tumble for 15 mins or so. Cases are really clean and hopefully will have less tarnish with the last step of...
  4. shamfrod

    Are components becoming more available?

    In my area it is still hard to find anything like factory ammo, especially the popular calibers. Reloading supplies are hard to find as well. I'm in southern CA now.
  5. shamfrod

    Substituting mag primers for std primers during shortage.

    I've done it in 9mm with no discernable issues. I stay away from max charges as well.
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    Frankford Arsenal Wet Tumbler

    Lately I have been using dish detergent with lemi shine to clean the cases really well. Then I'll dump the water and refill using car wash/wax for a few minutes to see if it reduces the tarnishing. Time will tell if I see any difference.
  7. shamfrod

    Why load 9mm ammo?

    I reloaded 9mm even before the pandemic because I enjoy reloading. It's slow going on a single stage but I don't mind at this point. It's been nice to not have to worry about going out and buying factory ammo to practice with.
  8. shamfrod

    Did I win the lottery

    I found 1k of Win SRP last month at Cabela's randomly and couldn't believe it. There were about another 1k of loose primers left on the shelf but I left them for the next person.
  9. shamfrod

    9mm with small rifle primers

    Just loaded up the last of my 500 Remington 6 1/2 SRP in 9mm. I haven't had any issues like light primer strikes or anything like that. The 6 1/2's are pretty useless unless relegated to small pistol duty.
  10. shamfrod

    Replace Stainless Steel Pins

    I haven't noticed any pin degradation when using my small Frankford wet tumbler. I've had it about 1 year and cleaned a few thousand rounds so far.
  11. shamfrod

    Would you reload your 9mm reloads?

    Like everyone has mentioned I have no problems reloading my 9mm reloads. Shoot, reload, repeat until I either loose the brass or I start getting split cases.
  12. shamfrod

    How Many .223 Cases Is This?

    That's exactly what I was thinking. Though, it would be nice to come across that many casings.
  13. shamfrod

    Primer Storage In Ammo Can, Dry Air, Silica Gel Packs

    I've been storing my primers in those cheap plastic ammo containers with a desiccant pack thrown in. They're not air tight but may not be the best option since they latch close.
  14. shamfrod

    RCBS "Rebel" Press.

    I looked at the box for my Rock Chucker IV and it shows made in the USA. It's the newest version but I'm not sure how old it really is. Hopefully these new Rebel presses are being produced here.
  15. shamfrod

    Hornady 62gr BTHP w/ canelure not in my Hornady reloading book. Just add some powder to 60gr recipe?

    https://press.hornady.com/assets/site/hornady/files/load-data/223-rem-60-62gr-1.pdf Online they list the 62 gr FMJ but not the BTHP.
  16. shamfrod

    H335 loads for 55gr .223

    Yes 25.0 gr of H335 seems to be the sweet spot, but I agree with the above posts to start lower and work your way up checking for pressure signs.
  17. shamfrod

    RCBS Uniflow Accuracy Upgrade For Pistol Loading

    I'm assuming this cylinder assembly will not work for their new Uniflow Powder Measure 3 (UPM-3 Model: 9016)? Is that correct?
  18. shamfrod

    Turning heads

    Any chance you went to the University of Oregon haha? Looks oddly familiar.
  19. shamfrod

    reloading blocks

    I use those same 9mm trays for reloading .223. They work really well. I want to find something that fits 9mm just as well, maybe .380 trays?
  20. shamfrod

    Anyone have an idea how old these primers are?

    The box that shows large rifle primers was posted by another user just referencing the similarities with my box. The primers I purchased are CCI 450 small rifle magnum primers. Thanks
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