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Trying to reload some of my 7.5 swiss brass for my k31. I had shot 50 through a different k31 (since sold) and now full length sizing for this current k31. Using lee dies as directed. The case will not seat in the chamber, not COL issue as ive tried just the brass. Max trim length calls for 2.85...

I started reloading a large batch of 30-06 and while doing so I noticed that the is a small layer of "gunk" inside the case. I had lubed them up for full length sizing and then tumbled them in some old dusty walnut media. The gunk does not seem to be damp at all but rather caked on walnut dust...

Just picked up this odd ball and have dies and brass in the mail. Wondering if anyone has any good data for it. Ive got 700x and bluedot for powder. and a 71gr 32 cal bullet I found this one load online. Blue Dot 6.0 grains-CCI 500-1007fps. How would i go about working up a load as there...

So I did my usual scouting of the pawn shops this last weekend. I have seen this k98 mauser at the same shop the past couple of years but the price was way more than i wanted $340. This time around it was on sale and i had a coupon bringing the price to $200. The stock was broken off at the...

So i had to replace my thermostat on my lee furnace pot. I'm not very competent with electrical things. as i go about doing this i saw no instructions or warnings so i just tried to put it back the way i had it. i plugged it in the wall before screwing everything securely just to dbl check that...

I acquired some Fiochi 3" Shells and 10lbs of #2 steel shot for xmas and have been desperately trying to get the right wad and powder combo for this load. after a few returns to midwayusa, i got the advantages load manual and found a good load... 42grains of steel 1 oz of #2 shot and a VP 65 wad...

I have one of the lee 10lb pots... ive had it for over 2 years. and all of a sudden it no longer heats up the lead as hot as it should and takes for ever to get up to proper melting point, far longer than it has in the past... it did have some rust crude on the sides that ive chipped away at...

Just wondering peoples opinions on the best primer to use for long term storage. So far the Winchester primers have been the ones I'm using. Mainly because i enjoy the uniform color with primer and brass, and because the color on the insides are kinda cool... Green for large rifle, red for...

In my lyman cast book, the data it contains for 45 colt for ruger and t/c is missing pressure data. Im loading 45 colt for my 18" rossi lever-action. Im using a 200gr plated berry's bullet win primer and looking at loading 9-10 grains of 700x. Im wondering what the pressure would be in these...

So i was able to purchase a bunch of .308 tracers are a good price, i bought them for use as plinkers, i thought that due to the condition they would not light however finding out the hard way very few do. How would one safely go about, if at all, in trying to make sure they would not light? I...

so im starting to reload shot shells and was reading up on how to distinguish cases for loading and how certain cases do not correspond with certain data... please tell me if the following assumption is correct. the main difference between cases is the base wad, either the size of the base wad...

Hey guys im trying to find load data for my rossi lever action rifle. I've noticed there load data for old replica revolvers and ruger and T/C ones. but what do i use for rifle? im using 700x and looking at doing roughly 7 grains. Any ideas?

Hey guys i was looking through my books and noticed a discrepancy. im looking to load 9mm hollow points in 115gr and using 700x. there are a few differences in books about max loads. one says 4.2 the other says 4.7 so ive loaded some at 4.5 anything wrong with that? should i just be...

ok i was able to finally attach them and they are not loaded.. just a case and a bullet for those who are wondering...

I have a Springfield mil-spec 1911, i have mainly only ever shot hardball or a light 160gr lead bullet out of it. I decided i wanted to load some hollow points and purchased some of the Nosler sporting handgun projectiles. (...

Hey guys, I am a moderately experienced reloader looking at getting into the Shot shell reloading scene. My primary purpose will be to load Slugs and Buckshot and occasionally steel. Not in any large quantity, mainly for fooling around and a decent storage supply (gearing up for the zombie...

im looking to get some night sights for my g26 for CCW im looking at the XS Sight Systems 24/7 Big Dot Tritium Sight from cheaper than dirt for a $100 http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/2XSSGL0001S5-1.html wondering if anyone has tried them and had good or bad luck. thanks for the help

whats the best way to melt down WWs im using a dutch oven and campfire (pallets) currently and its just not working, ive heard mention of fish fryers and particular model/brand thats good or any other methods that are worth mentioning? thanks for the help

i dont know much about .380 but i saw somewhere its the same diameter as the 9mm .355, i found some cheap projectiles listed as 90gr 380 projectiles... can i load this in 9mm?

looking for a good clean burning, accurate powder, for the .223 in my AR-15. thanks for the input