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    How do you pre-clean range brass before resizing?

    Though I have only been reloading for a year or so, my ssteps are the following 1) Clean the primed brass in a vibratory polished with corn cob and a little shot of auto polish wax occassionally. 2) Tumble them in my Lyman tumbler to get all the corn cob off; 3) Go directly to my...
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    Bad day at the range. . . .

    It takes me 45 minutes to get to my range, so I just muscle through it when I am there. Some days are more enjoyable and productive than others.
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    If you completely lost all of your firearms what would you buy?

    I could be content for the rest of my life with a Kimber 1911 45ACP.
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    What do you do with all of your empty powder containers?

    I only buy 1 pound containers as that is generally the only size WIN 231 is available around here. I recycle most but always keep one to fill with spent primers.
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    The "Nut Wizard" brass pickup tool

    It kind of reminds me of the gizmo that picks up golf balls at the driving range.
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    Benefits of hand priming vs priming on the press

    Interesting thread. I have been using a Lee single stage press with good results and hand prime with their gadget. That being said, I went a bought a Dillon 550 Progressive press and spent this weekend setting it up. I just cannot get the Auto Primer to work properly. I like the idea of...
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    Not loving reloading.

    For me, it is my evening relaxation time. I have a single stage Lee press and it works superbly, once I figured it out. I reload both 9mm and .45ACP. I purchased a Dillon 550 but haven't gotten around to setting it up. When I do, it should speed the process. I like the cost savings, but...
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    Lee Breech Lock Challenger kit ... good for starters?

    I use the Lee Breech Lock Challenger constantly and it has never failed me (though, there have been a few "operator errors"). For the money, I think that it is an exceptional reloading maching. I do 9mm and 45ACP. Make sure you get their carbide dies.
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    Anyone with a Kimber .45 ACP able to shoot 185gr (or any) SWC loads?

    Good to know. I always wondered what the advantage was between the two. From now on, I'll only buy the 200 gr LSWC. Thanks for the tip.
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    What is the last gun that you bought?

    A Kimber Ultra Crimson Carry II. Crimson Trace grips and a 3" barrel. .45 ACP
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    CCW for the 1st Time: Should it Feel Weird?

    I'm still at the uncomfortable stage. Part of my problem is that I don't carry frequently enough to get comfortable about it. I purchased a Cross-Breed Super Tuck IWB holster for my Bersa Thunder. It is amazingly comfortable especially if I wear larger than normal pants (or maybe shed 40...
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    I Pronounce The Mini Griptilian "The Perfect Modern Locking Folder" Under $100

    The mini-Grip is a perfect knife for me. The Axis Locking Mechanism works flawlessly and the 3 I have are all in D2 Steel which is a very strong tool steel. It used to be that you could only get the D2 steel through Cabellas. That may have changed. The best edge "out of the box" has to be...
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    Best 1911 for under $800

    I always had feeding issues with my Rock Island as it would only feed factory ball ammo...and sometimes not that. My Kimber Custom Classic, once broken in, is the most reliable 1911 that I own. I bought it new on sale for $ 699, but I'm sure that prices have risen since then but you may still...
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    How I make a Dagger (many pics...)

    Now I know why I just order from Spyderco. That's a lot of work and I'm way too impatient. Thanks for the post. It was a excellent read and most interesting.
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    9mm Parabellum now shipping

    Just sent purchase for 2K Thanks
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    Buying Ammo at Walmart

    When you are 62....one never get's "ID'd" anymore. The silver lining to all of the aches and pains I guess.
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    How much does your gun club cost?

    Middletown Sportsmen's Club. $ 80 per year. Very reasonable I think and great people at the rifle and handgun range. They also have a large number of trap and skeet lanes, Cowboy Shoots, a fishing lake (upcharge).
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    Am I going to regret this?

    I use them all of the time. No problems
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