Recent content by Ricks2524

Great info, Thanks GEC

Another newbie question, please bare with me. When figuring powder amounts for your loads, do you usually just go by weight of bullets as to the type? For example, I will see data for a 125 gr FMJ but nothing for a 125 gr HP. Is there a difference?

I plan on the doing a crimp. My question was can I use the seating die provided by Lee's 3 die set or need to order a extra Factory Crimp Die.

Getting ready to reload some 9mm Luger for then first time. I'm waiting on the Lees dies to get here. I will be using Berry's bullets without a cantilure. I'm assuming you seat between min-max AOL. I read where it requires a tamper crimp. Are the Lees seating dies able to do this or do I need...

I tried tumbling and polishing of the brass and worked great. Brass looks like new. Now one more thing. Is it a good idea to rinse and dry the brass after tumbling or not necessary ?

I got 21# of Walnut at Petsmart for $14.95 if anyones interested. Its used as reptile bedding. Thanks

First thanks to everyone for answering all my questions. I'm new to reloading and your input has been just great. Next question pertains to using a polishing compound added to the media. walnut in my case. Does the media need tossed after 1 use or will it remain good for a few more ?

I tried a cheap (real cheap) ultrasonic jewelry cleaner and it did OK, but before investing in a better model I was wondering what you prefer the tumbling with media or ultrasonic?

Is it necessary to tumble and clean brass (pistol) after each use?

Will cold weather effect reloading such as powder or primers. I reload in my garage and it stays fairly decent temperature wise, bur lately its getting real cold. Should I bring the rounds and reloading supplies inside?

I'm new to reloading and learning some of the aspects of it. I've been reloading some 38 specials using 358/158 gr LRN. mainly because this seems to be the going set-up. I see several different types and weights. How do you decide which type and weight is the best to use such as practice or self...

Watching TV with my Model 60.

Thanks for the information. Everyone has helped me tremendously with reload questions

Browsing the internet looking for prices on some lead bullets, I came across Missouri Bullet Co. All of their projectiles are listed as " Cowboy Velocities " and I can't find the meaning of this. I'm currently reloading some 38 spl and plan on doing more. I'm now using a 158gr LRN with Red Dot...

Thank you Ben. I must have looked at it wrong