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I too experienced some problems with priming when I first got the press. I found that the shell plate lock up was off a bit. I adjusted this and blue lock tighted the small cap screw and haven't touched it since. I also use a brass rod with an empty case to assist gravity in helping the primers...

Gavin - Your enthusiasm for all things reloading is contagious. :) I subscribed to your Youtube thread because whatever you come up with will be worth watching. I appreciate the time and effort you have put into these fine presentations! barbarian

If you like a BIG flash/bang the 460 is the ticket. I was reminded of that this past weekend when I switched from 335 gr hand loads to 200gr Hornady factory loads. The muzzle flash got my attention like NOW. The 460 can be more economical to shoot (you have more options), especially if you roll...

"CZ is currently making the Dan Wesson Alaska guide and an 8" 445 supermag at $1300,00 and $1100.00 respectively." Sound like nice guns but at that price point count me out (if they are going for retail). I have a 357 Mag DW I bought new a couple of years back for $700. It is a nice gun that...

I jumped to the 8" XVR from a 357 mag - largest thing I ever fired up to that point. Prior to shooting it the first time I was really second guessing my decision. The first time I shot it I wore a shooting glove and I was so tensed up that I completely missed the berm at the end of the shooting...

roc1 - A year or so back I upgraded to the new vertical spring type linkage (Hornady said the PTX does not work with the old linkage) and initially had problems with the rotor sticking at top of stroke. I ended up sending the entire powder measure back to Hornady - I think they sent an entire...

+1 on the 460Mag (330 grain GC cast bullet) and 45 Long Colt (260 grain HP). Never heard of an erosion problem. You've got my curiosity and I may have to try with 357 mag loads. Have been using H110 for these but I like the idea of being able to load down with LG. Barbarian

You can add me to the list of dopes that shot their chronograph - second time out shot it with my 460 mag with a full house 335 cast slug at 1775 F/S. Just hit the upper left of the chrony. Was enough to take it out though. Wished it was a dead center hit - it would have been much more exciting...

I've used the Universal Clays cowboy load with 158 grain lead in my Dan Wesson 357 Mag revolver. I never chronoed the load so I can't speak to velocity. It was pleasant to shoot but the gun was filthy and had lots of unburned powder. No leading however. I have since swithced to Trail Boss which...

I just shot my first reloads with Trail Boss. It doesn't meter as good as some powders but acceptably well for its intended purpose. It burns clean and burns completely with a Winchester small pistol primer. With 158 grain LSWC I'm getting 667 FPS with 3.5 grains. Nice thing is that a double...

+1 on case feeder Barbarian

Dang - only second time out with my chrony. was shooting some full house 460 Mag handloads and clipped the upper corner. It collapsed like a steel silhoute (sp?). Walked over thinking I hit one of the sky screen support rods. Nope. I've shot 38/357/10mm/45 ACP/45 Colt without incident. But...

Just waiting for the opportune time (e.g. best chance for getting what he wants) no doubt. Is this Obambi guy the President, oh really. Bad dream - hope it's only 3.75 more years Barbarian

I boycott the major news networks - bunch of liberal )(*&(*&*&^!!! Call me uninformed - but this isn't news so it isn't worth watching! Barbarian

The photos strongly suggest a timing problem but it sounds like you've addressed this possibility. I would suggest: 1. Have Hornady send a new cam wire - maybe the lengths/angles are wrong on yours. 2. (If you have the option) take a video of the malfunction and send it to Hornady (this is a...

I hate to be the spoiler here. While I have used Universal with good effect on 45ACP loads, my 38 special cowboy loads do not burn well. Lots of unburned powder. The gun is a real mess after shooting these. As others have suggested maybe the crimp needs work. Universal may work well for 38...

I was fully prepared to take the mutts' head off with my chain saw with no regrets or second thoughts whatsoever! We have an attorney looking into the case for us. We are going to avoid a criminal lawsuit and go for an out of court settlement. The attorney told us that damages would not...

On Saturday I was cleaning up some downed tree branches from Thursdays' storm. As I approached the west end of my property I became aware of a barking dog. My wife was also with me at the time. We did not know what type of dog it was as we had not seen it previously but had heard it barking on...

+2 to the 460. I had mine out yesterday. Hadn't shot the 460 since last October because indoor range doesn't allow it. I had forgotten what a hoot this thing is to shot. The muzzle blast, flash, and the HEAT from the round going off is something to experience. It's a great round. Now to buy some...

I had some difficulty getting with getting enough case belling with 45ACP. If I adjusted for case bell the powder measure would not return to the bottom of its stroke. Not good. While I was talking to Hornday about this, they noted that I was using the old powder measure lower (the one with the...