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Re: Glock 21 gen 4 reloading I've become a fan of Alliant's American Select. I purchased it due to its low nitroglycerine content (4%) for use with cast bullets. Bullseye and TightGroup have around 40% nitro for comparison. I have also used American Select with jacketed bullets with good...

Re: Reloading question Longer bullets require a faster twist to stabilize than shorter ones. Longer bullets also encroach further into the case, which reduces the capacity, assuming the same overall length. The longer bullets also have more bearing surface which equals more friction...

Re: Progressive loading of rifle cartridges? Blasting ammo doesn't have to be exceptionally accurate, so some will skip the size then trim "rule". If you needed to trim, then you could trim, chamfer, and debur and then run it through a progressive to load in one pass (assuming the case necks...

Re: single stage press At the top of the thread list for the Reloading section there are many threads that explain the process of reloading for precision. They are quite extensive and informative. Many here would suggest to make copious amounts of decent quality ammunition to allow you more...

Re: Progressive loading of rifle cartridges? A progressive press will save you time, quite a bit of time, in loading large quantities of practice ammo. I have a LnL AP now, but used to use a single stage for everything. For practice 5.56/.223 Rem case prep, I suggest: 1) Clean cases...

Re: NEW TO RELOADING QUESTION Are both of the rifles bolt action? If you are loading for a Garand, remember that the powder burn rate needs to be similar to IMR-4895. If you go slower by too much you run the risk of bending an op rod unless you use an adjustable gas plug. If you are just...

Re: AR comp powder It is just slightly faster burning than Reloder 15, so just about anything RL-15 could be used in, AR-Comp will work as well. Reformulated RL-15 link

Re: Resizing brass problem <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sespe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What are my options for checking the chamber? </div></div> If you have any unsized brass you can measure the case, especially near the base, against...

Re: Surface Rust If you don't want to mess with it, I'd clean the rust off and degrease. Then use paste wax to coat the problem areas. Brownell's sells a spray can of BoeShield that has worked well too. If it is a moving part that will not contact powder or primers, use a thick grease. If...

Re: Light primer strike FTF in a 40 cal Glock? Rifle primers typically have thicker cups to handle the higher pressures of rifle cartridges which makes them less sensitive. I've also heard that CCI SP Magnum primers are the same as their standard SR primers. Given that only 2 of 150 were...

Re: Powder Hopper Baffle Placement I am confused by your question, so do not be offended. Are you putting the baffle in first, with no powder in the powder measure, and then filling the hopper with powder? The baffle will regulate the amount of powder beneath it and a large air pocket is...

Re: $1 per bullet and a free set of scope rings It's hard to add much more than what has already been written. That is a high price for the "standard" .30 cal. One would quickly recoup their cost of a rebarrel for a more cost effective bullet with a higher BC in an alternate caliber...

Re: 6.5 Grendel Help The Grendel would not be the best choice for longer distances, unless you are restricted to fit in an AR magazine. Even then, the .243 LBC (necked down to 6mm from 6.5mm) would be worthwhile to consider. 6.5/6 Creedmoor, 6.5-284, 7mmWSM, etc. give better velocity. I...

Re: Dillon 650 with Hornady Bullet Feeder? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sneaky Gun Runner</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They do not work that well with cast bullets due to the lube. It builds up faster than you would imagine and gums things...

Re: Dillon 650 with Hornady Bullet Feeder? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jackalope33B</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is this what you are talking about? Im guessing with 45acp bullets, it might hold 10 or so...

Re: Caliber options for a .223 lower?? Wilson Combat now has the 7.62 x 40 cartridge. It has a bit longer of a case than the .300 BO and does well with supersonic loads. You could make the TCU family of cartridges, 6.5 and 7 mm. They use 5.56 brass necked up. The 6.5 Patriot is similar...

Re: "Melonite barrel treatment" (DONE)!!!! Try Wipe Out foaming bore cleaner and some Accelerator: HERE You do not have to scrub the bore and reduce the risk of damage you can do by improper or accidents while using a rod. I've spoken with the owner of Wipe Out/Patch Out after using the...

Re: "Melonite barrel treatment" (DONE)!!!! <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: johnny-bravo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does one have to shoot 20~ rounds through a new barrel before treatment or can you just send a new one in? whats the pro's and...

Re: FL Sizing Difficulties Have you disassembled your sizing die and cleaned it yet? The instructions say to use a paperclip to clear the vent hole as polishing compound is sometimes obstructing it. This could be part of the reason. I'd suggest using some dry lube spray (One Shot or...

Re: Any tips for a hornady AP progressive? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sentry1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hodgdon H335 seems like a good choice for .223 ammo, and Varget for the .308? Also, what could I use for .40 S&W reloading? I'm...