Recent content by borealis

(Note to the reader: Use these loads at your own risk. The loads below are developed from Cast Performance's load data (405 g hard cast) and Hodgdon's (350g jacketed loads) and work well in my gun but may not work so well or safely in yours. Always work up from the minimum published loads and...

I have good things to say about the Competition Electronics Digital chronograph that I bought last year. I am pretty surprised at how well it works on overcast days. I haven't had any questionable readings from it at all. I also am really enjoying the wider sky screen window. The price was...

Sorry guys, I'm a bit obsessive. I do a rough inspection while I sort my brass (yes, I do that too). Even then, I occasionally find minute case mouth splits and other damage after I've cleaned and tumbled the brass. I still end up with *plenty* of ammo to take to the range and the field with me.

Since I started reloading for my Marlin 1895S .45-70gov, I have worked with IMR3031, H4198, Reloader 7, and IMR4198 using a variety of bullets ranging from .300 TSX, .350 JSP (Hornady & Swift) through .400 JSP and .405 hard cast bullets. After sending scores of these various loads downrange...

Another 100 .45 ACP using: 230gr hard cast LRN 4.7gr of W231 WLP Primers Federal Cases @1.230 COL

Thanks again guys! This is all useful to me. I'm looking forward to working up these loads.

Thanks to all for the well considered input. I've got a better idea which way I want to go with these loads now. s2harry, Thanks for keeping the safety concerns up front. My revolver has a stainless steel cylinder. But no, I don't intend to push the 148gr HBWC too hard. These are intended...

I am wanting to start work on some practice loads for a snub-nose .38 Spl. I recently bought. Can anyone here suggest any 148gr. HBWC loads that would be reasonably accurate and efficient for a gun sporting a barrel less than 2 inches? This gun does shoot well. Some of the factory loads I've...

As others have already mentioned, HS-6 performs best on the upper end loads. I use it with heavier, 230g .45 ACP loads for my 1911. I haven't seen any issue with unburned powder with these loads. I use the WLP primers with the HS-6 in this combination. I am curious as to how it will perform...

I've been shooting since 1976, but didn't get around to reloading my own cartridges until 2007. I am getting fairly good at building some of my favorite loads, but I still consider myself to be in the learning phase. I have much to learn from those who have reloaded for far more years than I.