Recent content by AtlCapt

I purchased the Model 69 w/4 1/4 inch barrel two months ago. I have shot jacketed factory ammunition and jacketed reloads in various projectile weights. None of the reloads approach max loads and there is no indication of pressure or crimping problems. I love the weapon it shoots wonderfully...

Thanks so much. Your comments have been most helpful. Pretty new at rifle reloading. I am just building a supply of general purpose ammunition in .223, 7.62x51, 30-06, 300 Win Mag. I will get into loading competition ammunition this winter for matches at my gun club. Thanks again

Almost everything I read advises to sort cases. I have a M&P AR15 and according to the information on the barrel of the weapon it reads .223/5.56 and further reads 1/9 twist rate. After sorting over a thousand rounds, I separated the ones that are specifically labeled .223 Rem. The remainder...

I have the Apex Duty/Carry Kits installed in two M&P 9mm Shields as well as the Ameriglo Dot over Dot night sights. Sights are a personal decision but I find that it gives me faster target acquisition. The trigger reset is great for faster follow up shots. The kits are excellent on the shield...

I am not into experimentation with cartridge cases, I only to examine for defects and reload them. My question is how do you examine the case to ascertain if the flash hole has been reamed or enlarged? Could you take a case from a known non-modified case and caliber and gauge it against cases in...