What did you do today in the world of reloading?

[Eastexasrick]

Ok. So the ones I sent had been sized to .459.
They should drop out of the mold at .460. You might try shooting some without sizing and see if that helps the group.
Also, play with the powder charge. A little more or less can make a big difference. And the ones I sent were cast with wheel weights and had a hardness od around 12 -14. Softer lead might help too....

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Thank you, for all of this, and a chance to try hollow base. It is sincerely appreciated.

 

[usmcpmi]

Not a problem. Hope some of it helps get the lead in the middle.
And watch for my next post...just jumped knee deep in to a new cartridge.
Pictures to follow...
LOL

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[usmcpmi]

Like I don't have enough to do already...
Picked up a super nice 1887 Winchester in 10 gauge. So of course I have to reload for that now too...
104 gr. CTG black powder
1/8" over powder wad
1/2" wad
16 "00" buckshot pellets (850 gr.)
Over shot card sealed with waterglass.
Should be in the 1000 fps. range.
Going to try it out tomorrow.
Will post pictures of the carnage.
Wish me luck!

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[Eastexasrick]

Another John M Browning creation, and 10ga, nice. Parker Bros brass, damn nice.

 

[Vaquero]

I looked at primers online.
They're available.
I guess I should check prices more often.
No humor in what I saw.

 

[usmcpmi]

Another John M Browning creation, and 10ga, nice. Parker Bros brass, damn nice.

My grandfather had one on the gun rack when I was growing up. Always thought that I would be the one to get it when he passed on. Sadly that was not to be...so I have been kinda looking for one for the last 20 years...finally made it happen.

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[usmcpmi]

1887

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[hornetguy]

I sized and expanded 100 pieces .41 mag brass.... Ready to assemble.

I figure if it gets much hotter, I can just go out on the driveway and cast some bullets for it... never even turn on the pot....

 

[HHH]

Brass prep is the work ,been at it for days. I just rolled 800 223 , and now it all 300 Blackout , I love my Blackout

 

[deemus]

Brass prep is the work ,been at it for days. I just rolled 800 223 , and now it all 300 Blackout , I love my Blackout

What did you use to cut the cases?

 

[TEXAS "All or nothing"]

Well not so much today as more like last week! Ordered 7saum components (brass, dies and other related items) and a 7saum AR barrel. 7wsm was off the table as no brass and/or dies available, not to mention getting a barrel chambered and headspaced.

 

[srab]

Loading today for a .280 Rem using RL-23 and 140 gr Nosler AB bullets. I think I've already found an optimal powder charge (Rem brass, CCI-BR-2 primers). Trying to find an ideal seating depth.

Picked up a brick of CCI #200 at the San Marcos gun show last Saturday (Not at a good price, but I'd been on the "notify me" list at several online dealers for over 6 months and had heard bupkis; plus, I'd have had to deal with the shipping and hazmat fees). Could use some large magnum rifle primers as well, and they had a great selection there at the show (Fed, Win, and CCI) but my pockets weren't deep enough to swing for both.

Next up is verifying a load that shot remarkably well from a pencil-barreled Mohawk 6mm Rem, using IMR 4064 and 80 gr Barnes TTSX (Hornady brass, CCI BR-2 primers), on my most recent trip to the range.

 

[HHH]

What did you use to cut the cases?

A little chop saw from harber freight.

 

[MTA]

Loading today for a .280 Rem using RL-23 and 140 gr Nosler AB bullets. I think I've already found an optimal powder charge (Rem brass, CCI-BR-2 primers). Trying to find an ideal seating depth.

Picked up a brick of CCI #200 at the San Marcos gun show last Saturday (Not at a good price, but I'd been on the "notify me" list at several online dealers for over 6 months and had heard bupkis; plus, I'd have had to deal with the shipping and hazmat fees). Could use some large magnum rifle primers as well, and they had a great selection there at the show (Fed, Win, and CCI) but my pockets weren't deep enough to swing for both.

Next up is verifying a load that shot remarkably well from a pencil-barreled Mohawk 6mm Rem, using IMR 4064 and 80 gr Barnes TTSX (Hornady brass, CCI BR-2 primers), on my most recent trip to the range.

LRM primers are tough to get right now. I try to trade LR and SRs for them which usually works. Only makes sense if you are well stocked on those though

 

[srab]

Yep, I was really surprised that LRM were readily available at the show. Price was steep, though, and the rifles I'm currently developing loads for don't require them.

I'm down to < 600 LRM primers now, but I've already got loads worked up for my rifles that absolutely need them (my previous pet load for the .280 was with RL-22 and Fed 215s, but this RL-23 load seems to be progressing fine with just LR primers). That said, the LRM primers I have on hand should last me a while.

 

[MTA]

Yep, I was really surprised that LRM were readily available at the show. Price was steep, though, and the rifles I'm currently developing loads for don't require them.

I'm down to < 600 LRM primers now, but I've already got loads worked up for my rifles that absolutely need them (my previous pet load for the .280 was with RL-22 and Fed 215s, but this RL-23 load seems to be progressing fine with just LR primers). That said, the LRM primers I have on hand should last me a while.

Yep my LRMs dont disappear as fast. I used up about 3-400 earlier this year for load development and practice for Africa but now its back to using maybe 100 a year

 

[Gordo]

Bought these,

after doing this with an old pulled .38 158 caliber bullet, and some .38 to .45 sabots, into a 45acp case.

Should be interesting.

 

[popper]

HF chop saw and the Zep metal jig makes it easy. Then just trim. Might have to turnthe necks on PPU brass.

 

[hornetguy]

Most of the day was spent sizing/depriming, tumbling and re-priming 500 38 sp cases.
I "found" a box of 1000 125gr plated bullets I forgot I had (got them in a trade) and decided to load some of them up. They seem to work well in the snubs, so I figured I might as well do a bunch of them. Powder and bullets next. Probably not tomorrow, but soon.

 

[wickll]

Loaded up 10 rds of 30-30 brass resized for 7-30 waters. Loaded with 100 gr. HP to fireform. I had taken a break from trying to develop a load for the TC contender I have.

The 7-30 barrel has a brake on it. I am thinking about having it removed because it just seems to direct the muzzle blast into my face. I will see how it does with these light fireforming loads. I need to go to see my gunsmith anyway. So will see about removing the brake. If needed, he says he has a brand ( I don't remember the name), but it directs the blast either forward or more to the sides.

I just know as is, it is not fun to shoot.