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    Short trim to length 40

    I load for 40 cal, and am on my 6th reloading for this set of brass. How short can the case safely be? The trim to length is listed as .850, but a lot of my brass is at .840 after sizing should this be a concern for pressure as 40 is a high pressure round. Shorter case length woul equal a...
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    Sig sauer revolution ejection problems

    Hi all, just was at the range again on Sunday, and had ejection problems with my Sig. I use all handloaded ammo, and never had this problem before. Ejector looks fine, not broken. Field stripped the gun at the range, and was some build up on the chamber, I did not clean the gun from last week...
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    .357 case reloadings

    I shoot a S&W 686 revolver 6". How many times do you think it is safe to reload a .357 full magnum case? I have shot cases 5+ times from winchester cases and had no problems, but the remington (nickel?) I used split after 4 times. Also, could there be any damage to my revolver WHEN the case...
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    Squibs

    Well, had a bad round day at the range Saturday. Squibs in very gun I had shot, not sure why. All other loads I have loaded the past couple months have been fine, no issues. Using the Lee pro auto , and thats what I have been using with no problems with the charge bar. Being that it is a very...
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    New carry Weapon Needed

    Am looking for a new carry weapon, and cannot make up my mind. Want something small, and light. Am looking at the Kahr PM9 9mm, the Walther PPK 380, and the S&W model 340PD .38 airlite. What are your reccommendations?
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    New Carry ... 38 snubbie, 380, or 9mm?

    Am looking for a new carry weapon, and cannot make up my mind. Want something small, and light. Am looking at the Kahr PM9 9mm, the Walther PPK 380, and the S&W model 340PD .38 airlite. What are your reccommendations?
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    Help Buying progressive press

    Hey all.. I have a Lee 4 Hole turret press and want to upgrade to a progressive. After looking at the big 4, I have narrowed down to Hornady Lock N Load, or Lee Loadmaster. Both have good and bad points, just need some help from users of them in choosing which one. Thanks a lot.
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    Loose .38 special rounds

    Just got a 686 revolcer last week and am starting to reload for it like all my other calibers. problem is, I can't seem to get the bullet seated without it being pushed into the case while pressing on it against the bench. A few loaded OK, but for the most part, they all seem to push in. My 357...
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    Opening a can of worms... .357!!

    Ok.... hate to almost ask this, but.... I have several auto's and am looking for a .357 revolver for my new arm. I DO NOT need a carry weapon, as I already have a few, but what would be a good all around shooter? I am looking mainly at Ruger 4"- 6", S&W 626 or 726, and Taurus Tracker...
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    9mm and AA#5

    Anyone have any experience with this combination? I loaded AA#5 at 6.7gr for 9mm luger with a 115gr TMJ hornady.. do you think this will be a little hot, or is it ok? I have seen several different data, and cannot come to a conclusion, also, what do you think about 5.2gr WST for same? Thanks...
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    Loads 165gr 40SW sierra plated

    Can anyone give me any good load data for 40SW 165gr ranier plated flat nose. I have made a few with bullseye and would like to see some others with either titegruop, or AA #5. I am looking for a moderate to light load for range and target. Also due to the fact I am still very new to...
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    Hornady 200 grain combat/target loads

    2 days new to reloading and am trying to work a good load for target/range shooting with hornady 200 grain swc combat/target bullets 45ACP. I have started one batch with 3.8g bullseye with winchester primers and brass at about 1.25 length... any other suggestions on combinations of powders...
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