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Well the LGS got a small shipment of powder in today. After taking care of everthing from buying my wife a new car we took a drive, and she pulled into the place. I went in to get some caps for BP revolver, and found out they got in some powder. Unfortuately I am out of Trail Boss. So is...

I finaly scored some .357 Mag brass at the range last weekend. My preferred powder for this would be AA#9 I like to use it in my .41 Mag, and .30 Carbine. I was getting low so I bougt a can H-110 for the .30 Carbine loads. I am low on AA#9 and do not forsee finding any in the near term. Brass...

Well I was picking up a can of powder at a small shop in the country, and a guy came in and wanted to trade in a Nagant revolver for store credit. The owner told him he already had a whole bunch of them. The guy was not offended, and still bought one of the guns in the case. My wife was talking...

Well I am nearly out of my preferred powder for .38 Special, and doubt that any will be available before mid summer. All of the stores within 100 miles of here that I can find are sold out of most powders. I found one store with Blue Dot, Red Dot, and Green Dot. As well as some IMR 4227. Well I...

Mods please let me know if I posted this in the wrong place. I know we have the Buy Sell Trade forums. Though I wanted to post this here in the reloading forum where more actual reloaders would see it. My tumbler finaly bit the dust. It was one of the HF models that I got cheap enough at a yard...

Ok I have been loading for my Marlin 1895 with Trail Boss. A friend of mine that comes through the area every once in a blue moon was coming, and offered to bring a Chrograph. So I decided on a little experiment with Trail Boss powder, and charging methods. The results were an eye opener for...

I bought this from an old friend of the family. Her husband was a retired police officer that passed away about 10 years ago. It is believed that he carried this as his duty gun for a few years before he retired. He carried a Colt Trooper before that. Though that one went to his nephew. His wife...

Well it happened to me today at the range. Was shooting some new factory ammo to recover the brass. I was shooting .30 Carbine. I will not name the maker of the ammo (I have emailed them, and wish to keep this from being a brand bashing thread.). It was new without doubt. Shot fine till the last...

Well the title says it for the most part. I have my new Marlin 1895 in .45-70 when I bought it I bought a bag of brass, ans some cast bullets to test it with Trail Boss loads. Now the rifle has 200 rounds fired. All cast, all hand loads. Well I want more brass so I can shoot more at the range...

I work for a company that has a large fleet of tractor-trailer rigs. They see a lot of time on the road, and of course from time to time need new tires. We have in house tire men, and mechanics that take care of them. I mentioned a while back to the tire man that I use wheel weight for...

This is a thread for a friend to read. If you wish to add to it feel free to share some knowledge, and helpful insights. I will add to this as I can. Question 1 What does it take to get started reloading? A: Well it depends on a lot of variables. I will try to keep it simple. If you are...

Ok I am new to loading for .45-70 Govt. Not to reloading. I bought some Remington brass on Sat., a family friend saved some brass from shooting a gun he wanted to try. He gave it to me for free. I have no doubt that it is once fired. Heck he still had the boxes it came in, with the recipts. Ok...

Ok I picked up a Marlin 1895 on Friday. Bought some Lazer cast 350 grain LFP bevel based to try it out with. They shot great with a load of Trail Boss, and shot very clean except for the burned lube. A couple of wet patches cleaned it up like a charm. Ok now I just placed an order to midway for...

Ok in two days I get a little fun money to play with. I have been going through the local gun stores, and pawn shops. I have also been checking out the Thrifty Nickle as well. I have been looking for a lever action .357 Mag for a while. It seems when I do not have the money to even put one on...

Finnaly the weather has gotten cool enough, and I am on vacation for a few more days. Mrs. M&P is at work. So the Big Dipper is on with a full pot. My mold is preheating. Gonna drop a few 158 grain LSWC for the Mod 67-1. I am down to 80 left so it is time to replenish. After I think I am gonna...

Ok I put down a repro .30 carbine yesterday. I will be casting for it. I am looking at the Lee .309 120 grain GC mold. Note the manager slugged it for me. It slugged at .308 Can I run them without the gas checks without leading up the barrel? If not then what do I need to tell the machinist...

Well I was at the LGS to pick up a few loading supplies, and some percussion caps for shooting this weekend. I noticed a WWII commemorative M1 Carbine on the shelf. It looks pretty. From what the manager says it is a consignment from a guy that bought it. Fired a box of ammo through it. Put it...

Well I was at the counter of the LGS picking up a gun from the smith. I saw this one was all alone in the case with a price tag of $100 so I decided to give it a home. I am now going out the door to drive to Cabella's for the necessary gear. Though this one has no instructions, or paperwork so I...

Well I have a Spanish 8mm Mauser. I am considering reloading for it. I need some links for budget priced components like brass, and projectiles. It will not be for hunting. Just for punching holes in paper out to 100 yards or so. I have some milsurp ammo that is corrosive, though I want to see...

As the title of the thread says I just got home from buy in a Mauser. I will try to post some pics of it later on. It is generaly decent condition. A tiny bit of surface rust (looks like noting a patch and some BreakFree will not take care of.) The stock has a lot dings in it, and it has the...