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Thanks for the replies everyone. I got some good info and I guess I stirred up a little controversy too!:D What I know from the research I have done and information you have provided is that case tension should be first priority. Crimp is second priority. Crimping does NOT fix case tension. I...

I'll take 2 of the M&P 45's. PM sent.

I am using the lee powder thru expander/flaring die that is included in the 4 die carbide set. I have heard of people using taper crimp on plated revolver bullets. What are the advantages of it OTHER than plating break thru? I know that I can destroy neck tension with too much taper crimp, I...

I'll buy that for a dollar! I don't have a mic but sounds about right after measuring around with my starrett digital calipers.

I see what you mean bluedot. I just measured my expander at .428 in also. On some sized cases it slips right in, on others it is a little bit snug. I could polish it down a little bit and it would not hurt anything. What are your bullets running size wise? I know there is a little variation with...

The Flare/expander diameter doesn't really concern me because I only flare the very minimum possible amount to get a bullet started, no more. When your round goes through the FCD does it work a bit at the bullet? I would say mine does for about 50% of the cartridges but just a very slight...

So I need to throw out my 1000 Xtreme bullets that I have and get some lead or coated? I think I will make an attempt to work through the issue first. I was looking to buy some Missouri coated bullets but the Xtremes were cheaper, about $60 for 500. Missouri's were about $85 for 500 iirc. The...

Those measurements I posted were taken from several brands of brass including Starline, Federal, PMC and Winchester.

I have the 89 pc Wheeler screwdriver set. I think its pretty good, I don't have anything to compare it to though. It has a wide range of bits that will fit about anything. I have broken a couple slotted bits, the bit broke before the screw was damaged which is good. I am an aircraft mechanic and...

I am developing a 44 magnum soft/moderate practice load for 2 S&W 629's. I am using once fired mixed brass, Xtreme plated 240 gr RNFP, Autocomp powder and Winchester primers. I have a decent roll crimp into the canulure but not breaking through the plating. Lee carbide dies and FCD, all adjusted...

The rail section is attached to the frame using 2 aircraft type, solid aluminum rivets. An attempt can be made to tighten the rail to frame fit as follows. Locate a solid, flat item to place the rivet heads (rail side) on. A vice or flat piece of steel will work. Next acquire a punch and hammer...

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From what I have gathered is that this barrel was made early on in the cartridges development. They may have marked it just to note the bore size. The chamber is definitely for the 40 super.

.40 super has very close to the same case length as a 10mm. Reloading dies are currently available from rcbs and redding. Many people get 400 Corbon confused with the .400 super. The primary design differences are that the 40 super has a longer neck for better neck tension, which can be...