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Here is my question. I shoot 45acp 185 lead SWC and 185 jacketed SWC. I have heard that I cannot load them with the same load. Is this true, whats the problem? I am loading 5.8gr of W231 for both lead and the jacketed, which is copper. If there is supposed to be an adjustment, what is it. They...

I have been thinking about getting into comp. shooting. Which ,in your opinion, and why would be better; a 45acp 4" or a 40S&W 5". I know everyone has an opiinion that is why I ask. :cool:

What I have been reading in all the postings is that for OAL and Seating is do not go past the maximum OAL. If I also read this correct I can seat my 45acp 200 grain LSWC the same that I seat my 45acp 185 grain LSWC , which is 1.250. The manuals and online sites show 2 different lengths for...

I know that OAL is "OVER ALL LENGTH". I read that for 230gr RN you want a OAL of 1.275 per the Lyman reloading manual and in the Lee reloading manual they show the Min OAL of 1.190 if I am using W231 powder. What do I aim for. The reason I ask is I just loaded 100 rounds of 230gr RN at 1.265. I...

Is it normal for the brass to retain the dust from the tumbler media or am I stuck cleaning each brass as it is taken out of the tumbler. I am using the Lyman red color. THANKS!

Last night my son and I went to the range and shot some newly reloaded ammo. 230gr rn,W231 powder, CCI primers. When we tried the 4.3gr bullets it would not fully chamber, I had to push it a little to go in. I thought it was the gun. I then loaded some 4.6 gr and no problem. My question is...

Well I just got back from the range :D . I took my sons girlfriend shooting. She had a great time, after I told her the rules of safety. My son then took control and explained the pistol operation and safety for it, I was proud of him, I guess I did ok. She shot the 22 semiauto pistol and the...

My son and I have been shooting a short time and we found out the targets we are using should be used for Rifles. We are shooting at the 10 yard and the 15 yard marks, he is pretty good and well I am.... The outer ring is 6" the black ring is 4" and the red spot is 1". At this distance what...

I was wondering... What would be a good larger caliber plinker for the cost. I have not started reloading yet and noticed the 45 cal reloads sell for 10 bucks per box, the 9mm sells for 7. Is a 9mm a good caliber for all around practice shooting at the range. I could get the 9mm pistol for no...

I am putting a reloading station together for the first time so I would am asking for your advice. In reloading a 45acp and a .38 sp, what would be a good POWDER to use. Primers, I am not sure of those either. Any input would be helpful. / The gun is a Ruger p97. I I might shoot wad cutters to...

I went shooting with a friend and used his 45's, all 6 of them with various barrel lengths and types. He loads light loads for his wife and full loads for him. I shot both and I deceided to get a 45 instead of the 357 mag. I purchased a Ruger p97 for 279.00 brand new at Turners in Long Beach...

OK I need a little advice; why else would I be here. I plan on buying a larger caliber since I only own a 22 pistol. I am looking at purchasing the HI POINT 40 S&W, because of the price. If I don’t like the caliber I have not lost much. Does anyone have any input, good or bad? BTW I live in...