Recent content by chickenfried

The PRO 2000 was the press I learned to reload on. It was an earlier version without auto-indexing or a casefeeder. So not exactly fair to compare it to the 650 since the newer PRO's have auto indexing and a casefeeder option. I really didn't care for the PRO. Been years so I can't remember...

For ~$1800? Sign me up!

Didn't they always have this policy? Maybe it was gunbroker.

Here's the same loads as in the other pic this time shot from my 27-2 shot standing at 25 yards 30 rounds give or take a cylinder. For now I'm just going to treat the 14-3 like a red headed step child and shoot the 27-2 and 586:p. Same load shot with the 14-3 rested at 15 yards

Forgot to update the thread. Turns out the 14-3 just doesn't like the load for some reason. Performs well out of my 27-2 and 586.

I like the way he doesn't coddle the prisoners and stance on illegal immigration. But on the whole he's not as great as people make him out to be. Reminds me of that ben franklin quote... Arizona sheriff under investigation for alleged abuse of power - CNN.com

I won't comment on the boresnake since I've never used one. Some mentioned the otis kit. I don't think they're the same. I love the otis. Nice tight patch. I wouldn't be adverse to trying a boresnake in a pinch. I'm not trying to eat off the dang thing. Just a little cleaning and wipe...

As far as the great CA divide I think it's more east vs. west rather than south vs. north.

The standard capacity magazines holding more than ten rounds would be a no no. You could temporarily alter the sig556 with a bullet button and ten round magazines to be CA legal. You can bring in pretty much any handguns you own. But threaded barrels on a handgun are a no no. Also the taurus...

My Terminator also went a little wonky. Wouldn't display a stable weight, started wavering a few tenths(or was it hundreths) of a grain. A friend loaned me his rcbs chargemaster. Very nice scale and if I ever start reloading rifle on the Rockchucker I'm sure I'll love the dispensing features...

You didn't recognize JJ Racaza or Blake Miguez? I like the show. It's a game show where competitors spend a ton of time with a bunch of strangers, compete against each other, and vote each other off. Why wouldn't there be soap opera drama?

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I'll try bumping it up to 4.0 grains and ease off the crimp a little.

In the back of my head was wondering if that really was keyholing because there's a definite round hole. The paper is pretty heavy, not flimsy. .My .45 semi-wadcutters make nice holes in this target.

Tried out my first .38 reloads recently in a 14-3, with poor accuracy as a result. Using Berry's plated 148 grain HBWC, 3.8 grains of AA#5. Theories I'm rolling around in my head: less roll crimp, seating bullet further out, and/or higher powder charge. Data for a lead 148 grain HBWC from...

I'd like to but even starting 296 loads are pretty stout. So unless it's got a gas check no cast bullets with 296.