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So I’ve been away for some time now and come back to find the (cast bullet) world has turned flat (no lube groove). For years I’ve loaded 45acp with 200 grain swc and 9mm with 124grn rnl with stellar results at 25 and 50 yards. These are coated, lube groove Bullets, btw. I went to restock my...

Hello, all. It's been at least a few years since I've posted in this forum. I've always gained good insight and knowledge from you all. I have an opportunity to buy a new model three 6 1/2 inch target that is in what I would consider excellent condition. I have the same pistol, 6 1/2 inch...

I recently acquired some CFE, usually load HP-38 and Unique for pistol. Not finding much data for 124 grain, round nose lead boolits and wondering if anyone has run this combo? If so what does your load data look like and how was accuracy? Any and all input would be appreciated.

After the election, remember that, seems like Forever ago, and then the Connecticut shooting, components all but dried up. Of course we all know this. As components evaporated many speculated as to when they would start coming back... At about that same time I had plenty outside of 'this...

My old top break has been with David Chicoine since early November 2012. The last communication I received came from Daves wife, stating that the work was nearly complete and that Dave would be sending pictures the very next day. I was also told that it would be complete within a week or...

I have a 1926 44HE 3rd Model that is a little loose in lockup and also has weak carry up on 4 of the six chambers. I would really appreciate being steered in the direction a gunsmith familiar with these old HEs and one that has a turnaround of less than a year, if possible. Any help would be...

I've been working up a nice target load for .45ACP and have noticed that some, not all, of my brass pieces end up with these, as pictured below, crescent shaped 'creases' after being fired. The loads are medium to light HP-38 4.9-5.2 grains under a 200 grain Bayou SWC. I am shooting these out...

I am in the process of developing loads using Bayou Bullets 200 grain LSWC bullets. My data sources are Lymans 49th, Lymans Cast Bullet handbook and the most recent Lee Modern Reloading guide. All data listed is for the above components. Lee, 200 grain lead bullet: 4.4min 5.6max COL 1.225"...

Cokes found....thanks a lot, everyone. I would like to buy a set of N frame Cokes in fairly good condition. I am fine with some wear but don't want to end up with a 'project' either. If you have any please do let me know. Thanks

Please look at the two different published data sets for H110 below. I am new to H110 but have appreciated the chatter regarding it, the need for a mag primer, especially when chilled, and the importance of not getting out of the min/max range. No problem. Can do. Will do. Here is the issue...

I have acquired one of these recently in a trade deal and have read that the gas system is sensitive to 2400 powder and it being 'dirty' , which in turn can clog the gas system. I know that you are not supposed to run lead bullets due to the gas system but am unclear on the powder being an...

To many here this is probably no secret but to me, the uninitiated, new to HEs, it has been a 'true' discovery of the highest order. I acquired this 'shooter' from a friend here on the forum with the hopes that it would at least hit the paper at a reasonable distance. Given its age, the fact...

For those of you that load .308 on the 550 do you use it exclusively, for all steps, or do you use another press for sizing? I am asking because I have read, in this section, that the 550 will 'deflect' and otherwise not stay true when sizing the case. Many, who own 550s, have said that they use...

I just tried to find small rifle primers yesterday, with no luck. That got me looking around and I noticed that Powder Valley doesn't have any of my favorite powder,Unique, in stock nor any of the small pistol or small rifle primers I was looking for. I haven't needed any of the above, except...

A slightly different kind of thread for all you reloaders. I have been reading the crime/thriller series 'Jack Reacher' by Lee Child, the past few months and have yet to be disappointed. So, when I saw that one of the books had been made into a movie, I grabbed the other half, bought two...

What do you guys recommend, equipment wise, to trim brass? I need to make some S&W short out of S&W long.

What brass is appropriate for a model 1 1/2, top break .32S&W? I was told by two different people today that .32 long is one and the same as .32 S&W and that .32 long brass is of the same dimension. I was also told that the only difference was in powder charge. Any insight would be appreciated.

I have a new 629 that has a slightly canted barrel, over rotated/tightened. My question is, can I bring it back to top dead center and be no worse for the wear? How will this effect barrel torque? I know I willl have to adjust for the change in sight picture, I am just wondering what the...

I am hoping to have a .44HE before too much more time goes by and am wondering about the loads for it. Is a .431 diameter SWC lead bullet too large? I have some of these on hand for my .44Mag loads and thought I read somewhere that the most common size was .429 or .430 for these older Hand...

I have been looking for one of these for a while now,recently posted in the WTB forum and have scoured the auction sites from time to time. If any of you guys have a line on one of these or an idea of where to hunt please do let me know. Thanks in advance.