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Thanks for that. I was setting my bullet seating die at 1.275. I was also ignoring the COL data in the manuals. Not smart. Hodgden uses a COL of 1.20", Hornady X at 1.210" and Speer at 1.240". The seating depth (from what I've read) will explain the differences in powder recommendations. I'll...

Forgive the ignorance, I thought 5.3 was backed off enough! What max then would you recommend I stop at?

Thank you all for the replies. DudeDog: I definetly do not want an exploded gun like that cz you posted. It's why I've asked. My expectation was the Hornady max would match the Hodgdon's, but that 0.2 grain difference had me worried. I think I'll start with 20 rounds each at 4.9, 5.0, 5.1...

This is my first time reloading. Nothing is lining up perfectly with my manuals, so I'd appreciate some feedback before I destroy my guns or myself :) Equipment: Hornady L&L AP Progressive, New dimension dies. Pistols: S&W M&P Shield 2.0 45, Glock 30, Colt 1917 Bullets (purchased 11 years ago...

Kanook Wrote: Same here. If you boil the bones in a turkey fryer the meat you get from them makes decent tamale fare, but it's a lot of work. My grandfather does that and makes a kind of venison loaf (like spam with a smooth texture). It's difficult to describe, and I don't much care for it...

MCgunner Wrote: My wife would fit into the same category as you. She calls them bunny huggers. You know the type that really only cares about animals when they're cute and fluffy. They'd kill a threatened snake, because OMG it was coming after me. :rolleyes: She used to hunt before the...

All, I apologize if this has been answered before, but a search didn't generate anything (here and google). This post will be lengthy, but I feel the need to provide the appropriate background. My son is 3.5 years old and I have the opportunity to go hunting at my friend's ranch...

FWIW, the cylinder actually stuck twice. The bullet initially lodged between the cylinder and the forcing cone. This was easily unstuck by rocking the cylinder back and forth, and then it swung open. The powder over the shooting table was a dead giveaway as to what had happened. When the...

Thanks for the advice. I've never had a factory cartridge do that, and apparently neither had anyone else at the range. I'll skip my buddy's recommendation on firing off the primers, and check my reloading manuals and see what they recommend. I'll also let the gunsmith and range master know...

I'm not sure if this is the appropriate thread or not, but I think it is. My wife picked up some Independence 45 auto 230 gr. FMJ ammo at the High Caliber gun show at Will Rogers in Fort Worth last week. She bought it from Southwest Ammunition Supply, which is who I also purchased a bunch...

I'm thinking about getting my concealed permit again and am looking for a good gun to carry. I have a .380 that used to qualify with years ago, but I was never happy with it. Now I normally shoot a 1911 (my baby), but I want something more compact for concealment. We've narrowed it down to...

I did not know that, so I had to check it out. http://www.tacaa.org/HFTHfaq.htm#5 We've always given them to a local church. They usually know a poor family that could use the meat. Thanks for the correction.

Good Website for Texas Hogs There is a whole lot of good information on the subject to be found here: http://www.texasboars.com/ He's especially done a lot of research on pistol calibers and hog hunting. I went with the 44 mag based on his recommendations, but I haven't had the opportunity...