Tom
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Sure I'll make one for ya. Send me a PM and we'll discuss details.
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The type of powder has a lot to do with variability. For me Varget seems to be the worst and H414 is pretty close.
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I'm trying the regular corrosionX right now also. Is the stuff for guns real "oily".
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I've put a few rounds through a Savage 99 in 300 Savage. Nice shooting rifles for sure.
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Here's another video
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I have some but haven't used it on firearms.
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Looks like fun to me. There is something cool about cycling a lever action.
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Both of my sets are Lee. I haven't used any others but I have no complaints either.
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I've read that they require air because when it's shipped ground they have a tendency to get stolen. Air requires such expedited and tracked handling that scum have less time to see and steal it.
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Here's a box I made to hold the reloading dies. Hornady uses special bushings on the dies so after you install that bushing there are no off-the-shelf boxes to store the dies.
The box is scraps of cherry finished with boiled linseed oil.
If anyone is interested I will make/sell any variation of this. Regular dies (sans bushing) won't require such a large box.
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I ended up with
"The ABC's of Reloading" 8th edition
Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading
and
Lyman 49th Reloading Handbook.
The "ABC's" is good for starting to figure out what the equipment and process is.
The Hornady book is good for reference.
The Lyman book is great all around.
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(But only a little bit)
I needed a reloading tray and had some scrap red oak. A little cut here, 50 holes drilled there, some router work, and voila.
I'm also going to build a case for reloading dies. I'll post pictures after it's made.
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Local shop had large rifle primers, I ordered the small pistol primers when I ordered powder.
I did find that guns shows are the spot for powder and primers. The one that comes around here is fairly worthless except for ammo related stuff.
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It's great! I've loaded about 600 .40 S&W and about 80 .22-250. I really like that I can load whatever I want; 155 JHP, 165 FMJ, etc for the .40 without having find them at the store. The .22-250 is also great because all you ever find for factory loads is 55gr but now I can play with 40 gr, 50gr, 65gr...
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For instance;
http://www.practicallyshooting.com/forum...h=true#Post1277
http://www.practicallyshooting.com/forum...rch=true#Post29
My point is, if you are cleaning your gear regularly, or if you are proud of dirt (my glock reference) does it matter how "clean" the powder is?
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I quite often read someone's write-up on ammo, powder, or primers and they'll comment on it being clean or dirty. I'll also read about many folks being fanatics about cleaning their stuff or the opposite i.e. Glock guys like to brag about round count and lack of cleaning. I am a clean guy myself.
In the overall scheme does dirty ammo really matter?
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Welcome, I enjoy your down-to-earth videos!
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Those are neat and tiny guns. They should make them on a key chain, like a large fob. Seems like it would be a good CCW pistol.
I'm interested to hear what it's like to shoot!
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Went out to the range with my new Mk. III Competition Target. Put about 150 rounds through it. Great shootin' pistol! The trigger doesn't have much travel, breaks nicely, and has about a 4-5lb pull. The grip and grip angle makes it a natural pointer and the factory sights are great.
The thumbrest grip obscures the mag release if you want to you use your thumb but if you shift your grip around slightly you can press it with your middle finger easily. Not really a big deal, I won't be taking it into combat anytime soon.
It weighs more unloaded than my M&P .40 weighs loaded; about 2 lbs 10 oz vs. the M&P at 2 lbs 1 oz.
20 rounds at about 50 feet.
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Anyone used one? They are popular with the rimfire crowd but I'm thinking about putting one on my .22-250. They look like a good value and seem to get good ratings.
I'm replacing an old Weaver K4 that is a fogged on the inside.
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If the XDm were on the list here in CA I probably would own one.
Thanks for the report
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Yep, 10 loooong days.
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I looked at and fondled both the 22/45 and Mk. III and after much consideration I have one of these with my name on it in the gun shop's safe until April 20th.
Driving From Nebraska To Tennessee
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I don't know what TN laws are but never volunteer (even in the "volunteer state") information such as firearms to LEO. Nothing against LEO but it can cause more trouble than keeping a tight lip.