Recent content by StarshooterX

This gives me another good choice to choose from. Good thing about Amazon, Midway, etc. is that there is a very liberal return policy. Try it, if there are problems, no problems. Thanks for another solid choice within my budget!

One piece of equipment that I have needed is a chrony to be able to see what my hand loads are actually doing...not the published load data that tells me what they should be doing. My budget takes me to the Shooting Chrony Alpha Master for $126 inc shipping. I have a tripod so that's covered...

I appreciate ALL the good tips and load information. I've used 115 gr RMR HardCore Match before, and I see by your posts the 124 gr version of this RMR bullet is right about the same load range of 231. I had good results with 115's at 4.6 gr of 231 and a COAL of 1.135. My gun chambered, fired...

Can anyone suggest a target load for 9mm using a 124 gr RMR Hardcore Match Plated round nose along with Win 231 powder? Appreciate any suggestions!

Greetings. I have always thought of "S&W" when the word revolver comes up. Just my revolver choice since my great grandpa passed along his .38 Special police revolver he carried on duty which I now cherish. I've been out of the loop until recently, but I see that S&W (and a few other)...

Thanks, Dr. D. I was figuring 231 may be a winner here just as you stated. I have 5-6 lbs, so I should be set for a nice run. I have looked at CFE Pistol when I need to resupply. For now, I got plenty of 231. LOTS more Clays, but I am thinking this NOT is my go to powder for 9mm.

I am a veteran loader, but new to 9mm caliber loading. I am in the process of getting my components lined up now. I ordered plated 115 gr match quality round nose/flat base bullets from RMR. I want to get started with powders I have on hand, and don't want to buy anything additional until I...

I am following your thinking precisely. I noted the narrow grain range as you mentioned. When we reloaders "play with fire" especially close to our faces, this is no time to be sloppy with reloads. I use an older Dillon 450 press, and my powder drops have remained quite consistent over the...

If you have a chance to chrono your CFE load in the near future, may I ask you to PM me the results? I wish I had a chrony and I know there are decent ones out there for reasonable prices. Thanks!

Greetings! I load 3 calibers: 9mm Luger, .38 Special and .45 ACP. I have been reading marketing material from Hodgdon, and CFE Pistol seems to be the ideal powder to match all three pistol loading needs. I am typically using plated bullets in the normal or mid range of velocities. Not...

Agreed....that part is a **** shoot regarding the load any gun shoots best. Fingers crossed.

I have used this powder for years loading 12ga for sporting clays shooting. This powder gives me consistent patterning results in WinAA hulls and 1 1/8 ounce shot loads. I found a close out deal and bought four 8 lbs containers. Now I am sitting on a huge supply and hope to use it for 9mm and...

Your advice to finish the rounds in the shellplate prior to stopping is keen advice. Anytime you return to the bench after you take a break is when a mistake will happen.

If you have any doubt about the machine you want, go for top of your list and don't look back. The 650 will be frustrating for a bit, but once you get the hang of it, you'll be a pro soon enough. I'd rather have a bit too much than a bit too little. My wife's employee (female) wanted a...

In my original post I added that I joined this forum based on the kindness of the members here.....I was right! A shout out to Engineer1911 who sent me a pm to say he needed my address so he could mail me an RL 450 manual. WOW! I was on target about this forum. Last summer I saw a post on...