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      Reloading bench organization.

      My basic structure is similar, though instead of directly mounting the presses to the bench, I inlaid two rows of aluminum T-Track, and then mounted the presses on wooden or metal plates. The plates are then attached to the T-Track using bolts. This allows me to easily reconfigure the bench as...
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      .45 concealed carry

      I regularly carry a Glock 30 with an IWB holster (CrossBreed SuperTuck), and it basically disappears under a slightly large t-shirt (really anything not skin-tight).
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      Marking handloads for identification

      A few weeks ago, there was a short discussion on marking handloads for identification purposes. I had replied talking about marking the bullets themselves, using a technique I picked up from 6mmbr.com. As I am in the process of preparing for ladder test with several different bullets with my RRA...
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      Current LTCH Wait

      I just moved to Indiana in the last few weeks. I did the online application, was fingerprinted at the local L1 facility, and stopped by my local PD the day after my official driver's license showed up. I received my LTC in the mail 7 days later. Coming from Illinois where they are running about...
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      870 owners... any issues with Winchester Super X value pack slugs?

      Using the 1951 model 870 Wingmaster I inherited from my grandfather, I have had the sticky shell issue with SuperX shot loads while shooting clays before, but I haven't had an issue with the SuperX slugs. Of course, I shoot a lot more birdshot loads than slugs, so it could be that I just haven't...
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      Ammuntion for Deer Hunting .44 Mag

      Using my S&W 629, I like Hornady 240gr XTPs over 23.5gr of H-110, with a CCI #350 primer, 1.6" OAL.
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      sellior & bellot depriming problems

      I recently discarded some S&B .44 magnum brass due to issues with seating new primers. The primer pockets seemed a bit undersized, and I ended up crushing a few primers, and in several cases, when I was able to seat the primer, there would be a small piece of metal that appears to have been...
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      New Bear warnings out!

      My wife and I spent a week there last year. It is an absolutely wonderful place, to which we will be returning. I carried a 44mag every time we were out on the trail, and my wife who generally doesn't like to be near guns verified that I had 'the big gun' every time we got out of the truck, and...
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      Newbie reloading help

      Generally, for ammunition that is not intended for high precision work, mixed brass isn't an issue. The problem could arise from cases of different lengths which would make the taper crimp inconsistent, also different brand cases may have slightly different wall thicknesses, which can also be a...
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      .223/556 (224)

      While for general purpose ammo, I prefer the Hornady 55gr FMJ-BT, these 55gr spire point bullets work quite well: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1165324457/hornady-bullets-22-caliber-224-diameter-55-grain-spire-point-with-cannelure
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      What did you reload lately?

      I haven't loaded anything in weeks. My gear is all packed in preparation for my upcoming move to Indiana. Hopefully my current ammo stash holds out until I have a new bench built!
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      INGO Interactive Reloading Manual

      For .44Magnum (used for deer hunting) 23.5gr of H110 CCI #350 Large Pistol Magnum Primer 240gr Hornday XTP 1.6" OAL Medium crimp For .45ACP 5.3gr Win238 CCI #300 Large Pistol Primer 230gr Rainier plated HP 1.25" OAL
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      marking reloads.

      I'm actually surprised that it works as well as it does. Below is a picture of the first target I tried it with. I didn't have a red marker handy so I used blue, black, and green, which isn't a great combination as the blue and black are not the easiest to tell apart. You should be able to see...
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      technically speaking I shot myself today

      I once caught a bullet fragment just below my nose, which managed to cut my lip open pretty well. I am VERY adamant about eye protection, especially when shooting indoors, as a result. I have caught over bits of bullet splatter when shooting steel plates and such, which just reinforces that...
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      marking reloads.

      I have marked both primers and bullets with sharpies, when I am working up new loads. I mark the primers/heads with dots/hash marks/etc... and the bullets just forward of the ogive. The nice thing about marking the bullets in this manner, if you use a white target anyway, is that you can look at...
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