What do you have waiting for you in the reloading room?
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LV Gun
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I have 500 rounds of Starline 44 magnum brass ready to be loaded with what I have left of IMR 4759 which is 1- 8oz can , MBC 200 grain LRN and some CCI LPM primers .
max it
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Back reloading after long lapse; bought a trickler from one of the shooting buddies. Can't imagine why?
I reload .38spl, 9mm, .45, and .223. All in bulk on a Dillon or such. Plus or minus a smidgen don't really seem to matter. Old coach said of the pistol loads: " 4 grains of anything".
.223 is straight 55gn bullets, so not much need there.
Much obliged, Max
I reload .38spl, 9mm, .45, and .223. All in bulk on a Dillon or such. Plus or minus a smidgen don't really seem to matter. Old coach said of the pistol loads: " 4 grains of anything".
.223 is straight 55gn bullets, so not much need there.
Much obliged, Max
Riomouse911
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I bought a bunch of .38 Spl and some .30-30 cases from a THR member, then I went on vacation. Now I have a bunch of stuff to process when I finally get some free time.
Stay safe.
Stay safe.
jimbo4
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Some test loads of 357 loaded with 5 & 5.5 grains of unique different bullets 125 grain soft point Zero bullet , 158 semi wad cutter blue bullet the raccoons and possum that have got in with the chickens have had the taste of the blue bullet also have some 158 grain T&B flat round tips to try oit
.45Coltguy
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Bought a Lee FCD[ no carbide ring] for my .45 acp loads. For the price just gotta see if it works better than my Lee FCD with the carbide ring.
Jim Watson
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I didn't know they made one. How does it differ from a regular crimp die?
.45Coltguy
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No carbide sizing ring. It's just a straight taper crimp die. I bought it to see if its "smoother" to use. The Lee carbide FCD has a bit of resistence; all my other Lee carbide FCD's are a very smooth feel/operation. I'll be finding out soon enough.
Jim Watson
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Oh, ok that is what I think of as a regular crimp die; "factory" not in the Lee description
CQB45ACP
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Presume it's this one?
Handgun Taper Crimp Die
Lee Taper Crimp Die, overcomes crimp problems caused by poor die design. Offers little or no advantage when used with 1986 or newer Lee Dies as the crimp angle is already a modified taper crimp
I've always found this "no advantage" statement from Lee confusing (but not enough to try and figure it out). Have you ever seen a 45acp jacketed bullet w/groove? Don't think I have.
"Lee Taper Crimp Die, overcomes crimp problems caused by poor die design. Offers little or no advantage when used with 1986 or newer Lee Dies as the crimp angle is already a modified taper crimp. Jacketed bullets must have a crimp groove."
.45Coltguy
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Yes, that's the one. Once it's adjusted, it work well. And smooth.Presume it's this one?
Handgun Taper Crimp Die
Lee Taper Crimp Die, overcomes crimp problems caused by poor die design. Offers little or no advantage when used with 1986 or newer Lee Dies as the crimp angle is already a modified taper crimpleeprecision.com
I've always found this "no advantage" statement from Lee confusing (but not enough to try and figure it out). Have you ever seen a 45acp jacketed bullet w/groove? Don't think I have.
"Lee Taper Crimp Die, overcomes crimp problems caused by poor die design. Offers little or no advantage when used with 1986 or newer Lee Dies as the crimp angle is already a modified taper crimp. Jacketed bullets must have a crimp groove."
.45Coltguy
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I might knock the carbide sizer ring out of my older Lee FCD as it is very forgiving when cases might be of differing lengths. All my other Lee carbide crimpers work as they should.
Smooth as can be. Talking about my older^^^^FCD here in .45 acp.
Smooth as can be. Talking about my older^^^^FCD here in .45 acp.
lightman
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500 cast bullets, sized and lubed, and 550 45 ACP cases ready to be primed and loaded. And 110 243 Winchester cases, trimmed and sized, waiting to be primed and loaded. Waiting on a rainy day when I have to stay inside. Or an extremely hot one.
1976B.L.Johns.
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My presence.
Will not happen until Winter sets in.
Will not happen until Winter sets in.
King Medallion
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Mass confusion!
Till I sit, look, contemplate. It will all come back to me in a minute.
Till I sit, look, contemplate. It will all come back to me in a minute.
Buzznrose
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I’ve not touched my reloading bench for quite a while with summer work and chores and grandkids, but beginning mid August I’ll be back to it.
First chore is 2,000 9MM for a couple upcoming pistol classes beginning in October. Then some .223’s for AR and bolt rifle range work.
I also have some brass that needs cleaning and depriming. Low priority…
First chore is 2,000 9MM for a couple upcoming pistol classes beginning in October. Then some .223’s for AR and bolt rifle range work.
I also have some brass that needs cleaning and depriming. Low priority…
Armored farmer
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I should have my butt kicked, because I have had a nib Lee Pro. 6000 waiting to be unboxed since Christmas.
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GeoDudeFlorida
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Armored farmer
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Thanks??Consider yourself kicked.
I needed that.
I was too busy with work, then an eye injury...still recovering.
mi excusa
Buzznrose
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armoredman
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I went to the reloading room last night, setup some rifle brass outside to spray the One Shot on for resizing, and then the gunshots started. 3 groups of 3 rounds each, slow fire, but what got MY attention was the one in the second group that I heard ricochet over my head! Needless to say I finished up very quickly and got back inside. This used to be a very peaceful neighborhood.
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