To Re-Load or Not???

[GMC man]

Freedom reloads

I am trying something with them as they are not very accurate.
the COL for them is 2.216 so I increased it to 2.250 and it apears to have CFE223 in it at 27.6.

It should be interesting to see if the accuracy is greatly improved after all I still have 360 of em.

 

[oneyeopn]

I am trying something with them as they are not very accurate.
the COL for them is 2.216 so I increased it to 2.250 and it apears to have CFE223 in it at 27.6.

It should be interesting to see if the accuracy is greatly improved after all I still have 360 of em.

I think they are loaded with Armscor FMJBT's, I pulled about 10 and I couldnt tell any difference between them and the Armscors. If you pull some check for consistency in weight, length and overall appearance. The color of the powder was a little different than the CFE also.

 

[GMC man]

They also looked liked the Winchesters I use and it looked like some kind of sealant was used to.

The one I pulled apart was about the same shade of grey but then its kinda hard to tell under florescent lights.

but if pulling the rounds up doesn't help I will pull all of them and replace the powder with my CFE223, its kinda a waste of powder and I will check the weights of the bullets to.

 

[oneyeopn]

I understand I ended up pulling about 100, but saved the bullets just in case it gets to where I cannot get any!!

 

[zip777]

They also looked liked the Winchesters I use and it looked like some kind of sealant was used to.
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I was just reading today that some manufacturers actually use glue as well as the factory crimp to hold the bullet in the neck. Wonder if Winchester does that?

 

[rebs081]

I started with H335 and love it, plus I use less per round so it goes further than other powders.
Midway USA has a nice digital scale for 19.99 on sale, it is the one I have and it works great. I just ordered another one for backup.

 

[GMC man]

I was just reading today that some manufacturers actually use glue as well as the factory crimp to hold the bullet in the neck. Wonder if Winchester does that?

These rounds are reloads from Freedom, the bullets themselves are either Winchester or Armscor, it may be a lacquer sealant they used.

A Round is refered to when the case is primed,filled with powder and has a bullet seated in the case and is ready to be discharged.

A Bullet is the projectile alone.
Its a Marine thing lol

 

[zip777]

These rounds are reloads from Freedom, the bullets themselves are either Winchester or Armscor, it may be a lacquer sealant they used.

A Round is refered to when the case is primed,filled with powder and has a bullet seated in the case and is ready to be discharged.

A Bullet is the projectile alone.
Its a Marine thing lol

I understand the difference. I thought you were saying you were pulling bullets out of rounds (cartridges) and noticing a "sealant". Maybe I misunderstood what you were saying.....

 

[zip777]

Let MY Christmas begin! Oh the excitement as goodies start to flow under my tree!! .....Errrrr I mean onto my porch. lolView attachment 96434View attachment 96435View attachment 96436
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Now. Did you notice the quality of the ball handle trimmer? It's SO GOOD it will be like working with air! Dang thing was missing!

 

[oneyeopn]

Did you look in the box...there should be a black cap for the tube and then the trimmer, I have one of those and then a couple of the others, I prefer the ball handle but I also load 45 cal and I have a bigger one for those.

 

[zip777]

Yes no black cap and no trimmer. No big deal they already are issuing a refund. I'll just order from fs reloading. I knew I wanted one so I threw it on my amazon order for the free shipping. Yeah I'm cheap like that. lol

 

[GMC man]

I understand the difference. I thought you were saying you were pulling bullets out of rounds (cartridges) and noticing a "sealant". Maybe I misunderstood what you were saying.....

I misunderstood your statement I thought you said the reloads was from Winchester.

I gotta remember not to reply when I get off midnight shift and before I get some sleep

 

[oneyeopn]

Ok I need some help here....if anyone knows where I can get fired brass preferebly once fired but as long as it is serviceable that will do. I would like to pick up about 500 more rounds.

 

[GMC man]

Ok I need some help here....if anyone knows where I can get fired brass preferebly once fired but as long as it is serviceable that will do. I would like to pick up about 500 more rounds.

Top Quality Rifle Range Brass From DKB

they still have some left.

 

[BHarada]

Top Quality Rifle Range Brass From DKB

they still have some left.

Wow, $190 for 500 once-fired LC cases (albeit with a complimentary polish). To think that less than a month ago you could get 2000 cases for that price.

 

[GMC man]

I agree its sad

 

[zip777]

Well heck. Even though it showed in stock my .223 case gauge/holder is backordered. No ETA. This stinks. I will have everything I need but that apparently. Anyone know where I can find one? Looking for a Lee.

 

[BHarada]

Well heck. Even though it showed in stock my .223 case gauge/holder is backordered. No ETA. This stinks. I will have everything I need but that apparently. Anyone know where I can find one? Looking for a Lee.

You mean this one?
LEE CASE LENGTH GAUGE

Shows in stock for the .223 gauge at Sinclairs.

 

[zip777]

Dang link didn't work. Might have to look after work my phone is goofy

 

[BHarada]

Zip,
Just go to Sinclair's website and do a search on "lee case length gauge"