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Posted: 5/4/2024 11:08:32 AM EDT
I’ll freely admit that despite having a very nice reloading set up / area / and plentiful supplies, I haven’t reloaded anything in about 7 years, when I reloaded 500 rds of precision 168g smk .308.
Been getting extra supplies and such but just haven’t managed to get around to actually loading anything for various reasons. Which will be changing later this summer / fall, I’m getting into a few new calibers, such as 7mm rem mag, ( dreading finding large magnum primers ) and .357 mag and will be reloading some of those, as well as loading up some .243 and some .125g 300 blk for my wife’s deer hunting guns, and probably a little 45 colt as well, as I have no 45 colt ammo at all to go with my ruger 45 colt black hawk and Rossi 45 colt lever action. Should be picking up a wet tumbler, case annealer, rotary case prep station and auto powder measure before the end of the year as well to upgrade some older stuff with fancier equipment. Wet timber will be especially nice. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 11:15:18 AM EDT
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I need to upgrade too. I still do everything like it’s the 70’s.
I’m way behind on .22-250. 50gr V-max and 39.5gr of H380. I’m pretty close to having a varmint load for my SFAR. 110 V-Max. I’ll knock out 150 or so once I have it finalized. I have about 100 rounds of my AR varmint load left. I’ll probably do another 100 or so. 60gr V-Max with 25gr of Benchmark. That will las a few years. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 11:25:54 AM EDT
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Just loaded 1500 rounds of 9mm last weekend, going to load 1500 more once the projectiles I ordered arrived next week.
But...with the exception of the inbound projectiles, this is all with components purchased 5+ years ago. At today's prices, I'll probably be buying factory ammo for the first time in a long time when I run out of primers and powder. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 11:27:53 AM EDT
[#3]
About 15k of 9mm so far.
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USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 11:30:15 AM EDT
[Last Edit: JoeDevola]
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Huh? Yeah I reload all the time, because I love to shoot. Reloaded day before yesterday.
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VA, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 11:31:45 AM EDT
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So far I've done 5-6k 9mm, 500 308, 2k 5.56, 3k 45acp
Up next: more 5.56 (toolhead currently set for this so I want to run through my projectiles before switching loads) 300blk supers 300blk subs more 308 8.6blk more 9mm probably some 40 |
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USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 11:33:33 AM EDT
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I haven't reloaded in over a year because I moved to a new house. I just started tumbling brass. I'm going to reload .38, 300Blk, .32 acp, and 7.5x55.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 11:35:07 AM EDT
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Too many to list, really. By volume it's going to be .308 for rifle and .38 Special in handguns.
I used to load for the stockpile, but I'm way over what I can ever shoot in my remaining lifetime so no more .223 etc unless I need a few special application rounds. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 11:36:20 AM EDT
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I reload for my PRS rifle only, currently 6 Creedmoor, although that will changer to Dasher once this barrel is done.
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Posted: 5/4/2024 11:36:59 AM EDT
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I've loaded a shitload of .38 Special so far this year. Mostly 158 grain LSWCs on top of HP38 or Bullseye. I did up a box with Red Dot but it doesn't meter as consistently and I had a few light loads.
Some of those bullets I cast myself in a Lee TL358-158 mold. I like this design because I can load them as-cast without sizing and tumble lubing is easy. I also like the wide meplat on this design, in case I ever need to shoot something besides a target. Since my final step in loading is to run the round though a Lee carbide factory crimp die, even if the bullets are a little fat the entire round gets sized down to factory spec. Lubed bullets drying:  Attached FileThis morning I loaded 50 .32-20s for a 1920s-vintage S&W M1905 M&P. 96 grain RNFP on top of 3.5 grains Bullseye. I use a Lee Classic Turret Press setup to do operations in batches. I.e., no automation. Powder is measured using an RCBS Little Dandy. I have the press mounted on an Inline Fabrication riser mount to which I added the side bin articulated mount. I can't load as quickly as I could with a progressive press but it works for me.  Attached FilePic of roscoe:  Attached File |
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AK, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 11:37:12 AM EDT
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Lots of 45ACP last week. Also have done a 'bunch' of 9mm and am working on some 308 Winchester. Weather here is turning nice so will be outside doing yard working, so less time to reload!
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Posted: 5/4/2024 11:39:25 AM EDT
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I am kind of the same situation as you. I reloaded 750rds of 308 for a long range course but nothing recently. I have been buying components and tumbling brass. Also casted some bullets.
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Posted: 5/4/2024 11:40:44 AM EDT
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I need to load up about 20k of 38 Super Comp, 9mm and 40 S&W. First big match is next weekend.
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Posted: 5/4/2024 11:40:53 AM EDT
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Loaded up some 10mm the other day. 10.5 gr BD over a 180gr Remington fmj that academy had marked for $8/100.
Loaded some 9mm earlier this year. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 2:19:47 PM EDT
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I haven't reloaded in 5 years; chances of me restarting is pretty low. I'm getting ready to sell all my stuff.
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Posted: 5/4/2024 2:26:32 PM EDT
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I bought a buddies entire supply of components, as well as gotten a bunch of brass from arfcom, such as 7mm rem mag / 300 win mag brass n bullets via helpful people, the EE and such. I REALLY want to get those equipment upgrades badly but not sure I can swing it this year with everything iv got going.
Wife said she would get me the frankfort arsenal 7 liter wet tumbler for my birthday in July, so thats happening.  wet tumbler will be a huge help at cleaning crusty brass.
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Posted: 5/4/2024 2:27:34 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By buck19delta: I'll freely admit that despite having a very nice reloading set up / area / and plentiful supplies, I haven't reloaded anything in about 7 years, when I reloaded 500 rds of precision 168g smk .308. Been getting extra supplies and such but just haven't managed to get around to actually loading anything for various reasons. Which will be changing later this summer / fall, I'm getting into a few new calibers, such as 7mm rem mag, ( dreading finding large magnum primers ) and .357 mag and will be reloading some of those, as well as loading up some .243 and some .125g 300 blk for my wife's deer hunting guns, and probably a little 45 colt as well, as I have no 45 colt ammo at all to go with my ruger 45 colt black hawk and Rossi 45 colt lever action. Should be picking up a wet tumbler, case annealer, rotary case prep station and auto powder measure before the end of the year as well to upgrade some older stuff with fancier equipment. Wet timber will be especially nice. 
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OR, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 2:27:48 PM EDT
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I've got my Dillon 550 loading 147gr 7.62x25mm....
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Posted: 5/4/2024 2:33:15 PM EDT
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I have dies for many cartridges, but I rarely reload anything other than 6.5 Creedmoor and 300 Blackout.
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NE, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 2:36:27 PM EDT
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.223 Rem, .308 Win, 7.5x55 Swiss, 7.62x54R, 6.5x55 Swede.
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Posted: 5/4/2024 3:05:10 PM EDT
[#20]
.44 mag and .30/30 recently.
Some .380 and 20ga buckshot earlier this year. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 3:09:32 PM EDT
[#21]
I think I am going to load up some 110gr Barnes ttsx for my 25-06 for deer this year. Have the components, just need dies and some time.
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Posted: 5/4/2024 3:10:01 PM EDT
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45/70 and 44mag.
I don't think I've ever shot factory ammo out of my rifles and pistols in those two calibers, and I'm not likely to start anytime soon. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 3:13:05 PM EDT
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I'm halfway through a production run of 3300 rounds of 9mm.
I also do 8mm Mauser, .223, .380, .38, and .45. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 3:13:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By buck19delta: I bought a buddies entire supply of components, as well as gotten a bunch of brass from arfcom, such as 7mm rem mag / 300 win mag brass n bullets via helpful people, the EE and such. I REALLY want to get those equipment upgrades badly but not sure I can swing it this year with everything iv got going. Wife said she would get me the frankfort arsenal 7 liter wet tumbler for my birthday in July, so thats happening. wet tumbler will be a huge help at cleaning crusty brass.It is stupid easy to make your own wet tumbler. Electric motor, v belt pulleys to reduce RPM to proper speed, 6 or 8” pvc, cap, pressure plug. Last one I made cost around $200 for all new parts and could tumble 3k 5.56 rounds in a single shot |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 3:15:41 PM EDT
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.270 win, .30-30, 5.56, 7.62x54r and .45 auto most likely.
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Posted: 5/4/2024 3:15:46 PM EDT
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it's my meditation
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Posted: 5/4/2024 3:18:16 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/4/2024 3:25:20 PM EDT
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Same as every year .45 LC for CAS/WAS.
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Posted: 5/4/2024 3:27:26 PM EDT
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 Loaded 416 Rigby with one of my former students. He is going to Africa in 2 weeks.  Loaded some 4th of July ammo, 357, with my home cast powder coated bullets.  This week been wet tumbling cases from last range trip. |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 3:30:49 PM EDT
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Question for you reloaders....is soft, white lead good for anything? I have prob #120 of old electrical wire sheathing that I was going to melt into ingots.
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Posted: 5/4/2024 3:31:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By spuddicus: It is stupid easy to make your own wet tumbler. Electric motor, v belt pulleys to reduce RPM to proper speed, 6 or 8” pvc, cap, pressure plug. Last one I made cost around $200 for all new parts and could tumble 3k 5.56 rounds in a single shot I made one about 15 years ago. It’s great for batches of 500 or more but it is super heavy and takes up a lot of room.  Attached File |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 3:42:17 PM EDT
[#32]
I spent most of 2023 doing brass prep on about 20k worth of LC 5.56 brass. Gonna be loading up at least 10k worth of FMJs, and a bunch of Vmax for prairie dogs, plus have some left over for some 75-77gr goodness.
My OCD wants to go back through it all and uniform all the primer pockets and deburr the flash holes too. Lol Definitely gonna take a year off from bulk rifle brass prep when I'm done, but I'll have a nice stash of rifle ammo, and can just go back to the easy stuff of 9mm on a 650xl |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 3:44:54 PM EDT
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Meh, loaded some 375H&H a while back, I've got some loads worked up with the 245 Bergers for my LR/hunting rifle in 300rum ready to go as soon as it warms up a bit more, I've always shot the 230 in it so going to see what the 245's will do, if they arn't better than will load some more 230's..........Need to load some more 230's for the sons rum as well...Also at some point need to load some 223/5.56 for the AR's, haven't reloaded for them in a year two, and have a decent pile of brass to prep....Maybe some 10mm, but thats not high priority....
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Posted: 5/4/2024 3:47:04 PM EDT
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I usually reload in the off season starting in December. Save brass for 9-10 months and start large batches of 9mm and .223.
I will shop around for deals and stack coupons and Cabelas points which allows me to buy components with little out of pocket expense. It’s really a hobby and offers some protection against panic buying. I don’t save money but I shoot more.  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 3:50:50 PM EDT
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Since the beginning of the year.
9mm 40 S&W 45acp 38 Special 357 Magnum 44 magnum 45 Colt 223/556 30-30 308 I'll start on some 260Rem later today. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 4:05:17 PM EDT
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Too many to list. But here are some of the dies that will be used.
Tony  |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 4:10:47 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Beater9C1: I spent most of 2023 doing brass prep on about 20k worth of LC 5.56 brass. Gonna be loading up at least 10k worth of FMJs, and a bunch of Vmax for prairie dogs, plus have some left over for some 75-77gr goodness. My OCD wants to go back through it all and uniform all the primer pockets and deburr the flash holes too. Lol Definitely gonna take a year off from bulk rifle brass prep when I'm done, but I'll have a nice stash of rifle ammo, and can just go back to the easy stuff of 9mm on a 650xl Sounds like my last big bulk run back in...idk, 2019ish? Post lady just made me come in to pick up all the fully loaded flat rate boxes  That was a lot of brass prep. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 4:11:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BlackHoleSon: Question for you reloaders....is soft, white lead good for anything? I have prob #120 of old electrical wire sheathing that I was going to melt into ingots. I use it for .454 round balls in BP revolvers and .50 REAL for the rifles.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 5:01:37 PM EDT
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I’d reload more if powder wasn’t tarded in price. I just spent a grand on loaded ammo at PSA before I opened this thread. Sometimes my time is worth more than the perceived savings in cost. I told the wife I was just going to reload for hunting ammo and buy the high volume stuff. If I had a progressive press I’d probably think differently. I should look into one this week.
Some of my crap. More in other cabinets.  Attached File |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 5:10:45 PM EDT
[#40]
I cast a few hundred 9mm bullets this morning.
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Posted: 5/4/2024 5:11:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Nosler180]
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This year:
9mm 68 Lehigh, 147 fmj and 147 hst 300blk 110 tac-tx, 125 tgk, 179 sp and 190 sub-x 6.5 creedmoor 147 eldm 6.5 prc 147 eldm After this summer when I run out of factory ammo: 6.5 Grendel 123 eldm |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 5:13:13 PM EDT
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I see a couple of M-S calibers (6.5 & 8) and .30 Rem for sure. Good chance of 7.65 Argentine and who knows what else will happen.
Gotta get out to the garage and cast a mess of bullets so I can load up a pile of pistol caliber stuff, not just for handguns but also have leverguns to feed. Suppose that applies to .45-70, too. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 5:17:02 PM EDT
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Have 1k 855A1’s need to get busy on.
Known load so can just start throwing powder. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 5:24:11 PM EDT
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I need to get into reloading for .44 Magnum. I've saved all my brass and bought 500 300-grain bullets off the EE, just need everything else and the know how.
How is the Lee Loader for lever action rifles? I've read conflicting opinions, won't be loading anything else and can't afford an expensive press. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 5:27:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dave_Markowitz: I've loaded a shitload of .38 Special so far this year. Mostly 158 grain LSWCs on top of HP38 or Bullseye. I did up a box with Red Dot but it doesn't meter as consistently and I had a few light loads. Some of those bullets I cast myself in a Lee TL358-158 mold. I like this design because I can load them as-cast without sizing and tumble lubing is easy. I also like the wide meplat on this design, in case I ever need to shoot something besides a target. Since my final step in loading is to run the round though a Lee carbide factory crimp die, even if the bullets are a little fat the entire round gets sized down to factory spec. Lubed bullets drying: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54763/TL358-158s_jpg-3205186.JPG This morning I loaded 50 .32-20s for a 1920s-vintage S&W M1905 M&P. 96 grain RNFP on top of 3.5 grains Bullseye. I use a Lee Classic Turret Press setup to do operations in batches. I.e., no automation. Powder is measured using an RCBS Little Dandy. I have the press mounted on an Inline Fabrication riser mount to which I added the side bin articulated mount. I can't load as quickly as I could with a progressive press but it works for me. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54763/IMG_2807_jpeg-3205176.JPG Pic of roscoe: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54763/m1905-32-left_jpg-3205183.JPG I like Roscoe. Have a very similar pistol. Great fun. |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 5:30:18 PM EDT
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Loaded about 3000 of the RMR hollow points last year for 9mm. Got a 45-70 and set up a single stage and kitted it out......now I can't find any powder in stock.
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Posted: 5/4/2024 5:31:24 PM EDT
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Alot, my newest is 348 winchester
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Posted: 5/4/2024 5:34:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TonyRumore: Too many to list. But here are some of the dies that will be used. Tony https://i.imgur.com/1Rl1RVq.jpg Well gents, there we have it. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 5:44:36 PM EDT
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I've been using the same single stage Lee I had at 14. I'm 40 now.
I just finished processing 1800 .308 cases. All primed and ready to go. Besides that I load .38, .357, 45acp, 45 colt/win mag, 556, .30-06, 7mm mauser and .30-30. It's a never ending grind but I shoot every week and like my ammo fort full. Both my kids have ammo cans full for when they move out. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 6:11:54 PM EDT
[#50]
My press is set up for 9mm, which I was playing around with over the winter. I'll be surprised if I load anything else, other than maybe .450 Bushmaster for deer season.
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