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So I tested some bullets in ballistics gel the other day. One of the guns used was a Ruger LCR with a 1.87in barrel. One thing I noticed after firing is the front of the block had a bunch of powder stuck in it. However it did not when firing the same load out of a 6in barrel, or a 9mm factory...

So I just found this vid from today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGHxrE9HXBs Looks like federal has a new wonder handgun cartridge... Also found another vid on this from federal. almost no info in this one though... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YazVEFqRdOU Supposedly it packs the same...

So I am planning on getting a 44 henry in the next week or so. I currently load 38/357 for revolver and cast my own bullets but this will be my first time loading for a lever gun. I do have a friend who loads 44 for revolver and lever and will be working with him, but was hoping for some input...

So I just watched a review on Hornady CX. I had never heard of it before so I looked it up and its is a solid copper tipped bullet. I was slightly confused at it seemed pretty similar to the GMX. I went to look at the GMX and it is no longer listed on Hornady's website. I'm fairly sure the GMX...

I guess I will start it out this year. What gun related Christmas gifts did you get? My amazing wife got me a set of Hornady dial calipers for my reloading! And my dad got me a carbon fiber cleaning rod! Merry Christmas

So I did some get testing today with some of my hand loads. I don't want to list the bullet maker, but I have contacted them regarding the expansion to see if this is what was intended, it is not what I was hoping for. I tested with 2 guns Ruger LCP 1.87in at about 890fps Ruger GP 00 6in at...

Going to a gun shop to hopefully look at a Rossi R92, 24in octagon barrel in 357 mag. I'm guessing its used based on the price $650. My primary concern is the twist rate. 1:30. I am hoping to shoot subsonic, I hand load, as my son does not like the supersonic crack. I am concerned at the low...

I'm trying to do some ballistic gel testing for some hunting bullets with 223 to see what velocities they open up at. They are rated down to 1500fps want to see if they actually work at that speed. Not sure where to start. Hoping someone would have some guidance. Currently have Cfe223 Bl-c2...

So I have seen some interesting digressions in posts in the past as to the statistical relevance of chronograph testing in relation to how many rounds were fired and whether they were meaningful or not. My questions is at what point does the data become useful, and at what point does it become...

CAUTION: The following post (or a page linked to) includes or discusses loading data not covered by currently published sources of tested data for this cartridge (QuickLOAD or Gordon's Reloading Tool data is not professionally tested). USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Neither the writer, The Firing Line...

So I have been shooing 9mm since I got my first handgun. I have shot many others since them, but 9mm just kind of has a special place for me. When I started shooting I was die hard 115g. Mainly because it was before I started reloading and 115g was the most commonly available weight and had the...

according to my Hornady manual.... 357 mag max length is 1.290, trim to length is 1.280. 38spl max mag length is a max of 1.155, trim to length of 1.145 My Hornady brass 357 magnum head stamp, 4 randomly selected pieces 1.244 1.244 1.248 1.245 I'm culling it from my mixed brass... Its just...

so I have a redding 2400 match precision trimmer. I have had issues with it several times with the casings binding on the pilots of 223, 308, 30-06 and now 357 mag. the problem is it is binding to the point where it is hard to turn and it is enough the break loose from the set screw and lose my...

Well, I have been reloading for about 14 years. I was hanging out with my friend who taught me to shoot and reload and has been reloading longer than I have been alive. We were both a little tired, we ran into a couple issues, and made a couple mistakes which I hope you will find interesting or...

Seen a lot of discussion about the new Springfield hi-power. My question is, who has shot a hi-power or a clone and what were your thoughts on the platform in general. I shot a clone years back and really liked it. It was back in college well over 15yrs ago, but I still remember it. We shot it...

So I ordered batch of Montana bullet works wide flat nose gas checked 180g bullets for my 357 mag sized to .359 (.358 will slide through the cylinder with light finger pressure). BHN listed s 22. You can find them here https://www.montanabulletworks.com/product/357-noe-180gr-wfn-gc/ They came...

Found this video the other day. titles "Hornady Threatens Employees Over Mandate Leak" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-ULdhtFmGA Hornady has been one of my go to ammo and reloading tool/supply/bullet companies as their products are good and have been more available than others during these...

So I recently became aware of a debacle within Hornady https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-ULdhtFmGA. I'm not swearing off Hornady however this has made me take into consideration my supply options. I was curious to see who are the bullet makers. And of these, who makes bullets suitable for full...

CAUTION: The following post (or a page linked to) includes or discusses loading data not covered by currently published sources of tested data for this cartridge (QuickLOAD or Gordon's Reloading Tool data is not professionally tested). USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Neither the writer, The Firing Line...

Was just thinking about this. Many pistol sets use a carbide ring at the base for resizing. I know this is not common with most rifle calibers due to the tapered cases. However my hornady pistol dies use a titanium nitride ring. Got me thinking, even for rifle dies, why are they not fully...