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[LHB1]

Wow, that's some collection.

+1. Very impressive collection. I was unaware of the .38-44 and thus didn't know it was a pistol caliber. Assumed it was a rifle caliber like .38-55.

 

[longgun]

I just bought a .40 S&W Lee die set with crimper. I didn't think I could find one, everyone was nearly sold out. I have reloaded for a few years, but never any auto rounds. Any pointers or do's and don't

 

[robocop10mm]

I have loaded since about 1977. Started with shotgun in high school and graduated to metalic cartridges in College. Now I cast my own bullets, load on a Dillon and Just got my MEC shotgun loader up and running yesterday. I cast about 10 different pistol bullets and 5 rifle bullets.

Tips on Auto pistol loading- Taper crimp as a separate operation from bullet seating. Get a case gauge or pull the barrel and use it to chamber check.