What did you do today in the world of reloading?

[Ozzman]

No mention of Lil Gun?

Lil Gun will work, but it is not the best powder.
With such little variance between the minimum load of 12 grains and the max load of 13 grains, there isn't much room to develop a tack-driving load IMO.

Go with 12.5 grains, and call it good. You get what you get.

 

[Millerwb]

Sized, checked, and lubed some RCBS 30-165 SL bullets.

I am fortunate in that I have a place inside to work though I don’t cast inside so no making any bullets that I need.

 

[Deavis]

Been processing 45ACP, separated by large and small primer. Tumble, deprime, and sized. Had a few dated cases in this bunch and thought, “What are the oldest cases that others are still using?”

 

[unicom]

So, 5 rounds of .9mm makes .45mm total? Just 95 more to get to 9.0mm!

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[TexMex247]

Just finished topping off this baby! A total of 1200 minty fresh rounds of 9mm with my favorite flavor of bullet right now 135gr rnfp plated by xtreme. All in once fired brass. Decided to make good use of my recent shut-in status. I'm actually looking forward to going into work tomorrow.

 

[rp-]

Finally made it to my tundra of a garage and loaded the last 125± of my 40cals. Man it was chilly.

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[avvidclif]

Just finished topping off this baby! A total of 1200 minty fresh rounds of 9mm with my favorite flavor of bullet right now 135gr rnfp plated by xtreme. All in once fired brass. Decided to make good use of my recent shut-in status. I'm actually looking forward to going into work tomorrow.

RN = round nose
FP = flat point

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[rp-]

RN = round nose
FP = flat point

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[deemus]

Spent some time researching reloading 224 Valkyrie. Turns out there are some unusual steps for that round. For example they suggest full length resize every time, and also case length trimming every time due to the small case size and high velocities of that round.

Did the full length resize on 100 cases, and ordered the Lee case length gauge. When I get the guage I plan to trim them and load some rounds for a ladder test.

There’s been no problem ordering supplies for that round I guess due to its newness. Dies, case length guage and bullets (78-90g) were all in stock.

 

[DubiousDan]

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Looks better in .45

 

[Leadeye]

I wanted to try Lil'Gun but never got around to it

It's my go to powder for heavy bullet, high power loads in straight wall pistol cartridges.

 

[Dawico]

Spent some time researching reloading 224 Valkyrie. Turns out there are some unusual steps for that round. For example they suggest full length resize every time, and also case length trimming every time due to the small case size and high velocities of that round.

Did the full length resize on 100 cases, and ordered the Lee case length gauge. When I get the guage I plan to trim them and load some rounds for a ladder test.

There’s been no problem ordering supplies for that round I guess due to its newness. Dies, case length guage and bullets (78-90g) were all in stock.

I wouldn't say it's newness but more the fact many people are moving away from it.

Bought my gun late in the game and took a hit just to dump it off.

I wasn't impressed at all with it.

Hope you enjoy it though.

Nothing really wrong with it but nothing right either.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Last time I was at the range I picked up 14 live rounds of Valkyrie. Primer strikes so light they ate barely noticeable. Gun, ammo I don't know.

 

[deemus]

Likely a light spring kit. I had that issue with a 556 AR of mine. I swapped out the springs and those same rounds shot fine.

I have another AR I left that light spring kit in. I use BR primers for all the rounds shot through that gun. It shoots great.

I am kind of digging the Valkyrie. I think it will be a fine antelope gun. Good ballistics and its 5 pounds lighter than my 6.5 CM AR. When you have a 1-2000 yd stalk, 5 lbs is a big difference. My daughter took her first deer with the Valkyrie this year. She loves the light recoil.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

I shoot the bolt gun version. 22-250
Someday before I die I’ll try to go on an Antelope hunt.

 

[Texas45]

Last night loaded up 198 .357mags


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[deemus]

I shoot the bolt gun version. 22-250
Someday before I die I’ll try to go on an Antelope hunt.

Wyoming is a great place to do it. Area 26 is a sure bet.

 

[cvgunman]

Am thinking of buying an OAL gauge and the modified cases to ensure more consistent bullet seating depth. Does anyone use one or recommend? I have loaded a lot of 204 Ruger and 223 without, but want other perspective.

 

[Millerwb]

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[Millerwb]

Am thinking of buying an OAL gauge and the modified cases to ensure more consistent bullet seating depth. Does anyone use one or recommend? I have loaded a lot of 204 Ruger and 223 without, but want other perspective.

Your needs might vary from mine. For me, an average shooter who does not shoot in competitions, I don’t think I have the need for that level of precision. As long as my loads are within a “minute of deer” I am good.