Recent content by armylifer

Ditto! I load 5.8 grains of Unique behind an X-treme 230 grain RN bullet. Works great!

Just for the record, it does not matter what certifications you have. Ammo and components that are stored do not have to be declared on a homeowners policy and therefore does not mean anything in this context. Store and reload all you want, the insurance companies will do whatever they want...

If you really are concerned about weight, then alternate the loads. You cannot go wrong.

I have recently loaded some large rifle primers that are about 27 or more years old. I loaded those in 100 30-06 rounds. I experienced two mis-fires in that 100 rounds. I also noticed another anomoly; that is I experienced an approximate 1/2 or less second delay in firing after the firing pin...

I use H110 for .357 Magnum. 17.5 grains emulates PMC factory loads of 20 years ago. I do not know what the current books are saying but I have used this load as a full house load for about 25 years. It works great in both rifle and pistol. I do not think that this powder will work in .38 Spl...

I bought a set of these grips for my J frame and they fit the gun very well. Mine have the checker pattern on the grip and the checkers are very sharp. When I test shot the gun, the grips bit into my skin and caused some abrasion. I sanded down the checkers so that they were not as sharp and I...

I bought a set of J-Frame Tactical Diamond Black G10 grips for my 340PD from VZ grips and I would not recommend that particular grip for this gun. Before I go any further I would like to say that VZ grips is a fantastic business. Their customer service is impeccable and they delivered my grips...

I carry a 340 PD or a Ruger LCP depending on the place, weather or clothing worn.