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  1. 38 spcl / 30 +P case question,,,,,,,

    I've reloaded thousands of +P labeled cases...but only the brass ones. I usually do reload them with my hotter 38 recipes...but that's just a matter of preference. I don't do steel reloads, they have a tendency to stick even in carbide dies.

  2. .38 special projectiles

    Roze Distribution is an awesome sourse, but they are out of anything 125gr at the moment...

  3. WTB Hand Primer Tool

    Ditto this. I have one...and it works every time.

  4. Caliper selection

    I have a Wixey digital calipers that have been calibrated, and they have been great for the 7-8 years I have owned them. Quick and easy to use.
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    Dressed in Nickel

    This has been my experience with nickel 38 & 357 cases...the nickel ones are brittle and don't last long. When I buy a mixed batch of cases, I usually end up selling the nickel ones to the cowboy action shooters...they seem to love them.

  6. 357 magnum cases won't fit

    Not sure of the tolerances on the GP100... But I would do the same in regards to contacting Winchester...:thumb:

  7. 357 magnum cases won't fit

    Not sure what you are shooting them through...but I do know a recessed Smith probably won't like the thicker rims.

  8. 357 magnum cases won't fit

    Agreed...sorry, missed it was the RIM not the case mouth. Toss the anomaly cases...they could be nothing but trouble.

  9. 357 magnum cases won't fit

    My first thought exactly...

  10. lee classic vs. lee deluxe

    +1 for the Classic. I've stuffed several 1000 rounds of 38/357 with mine...never had a single problem with it. Just make sure to get carbide dies and it will run virtually forever.
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    Flatten primers?

    Those primers are definitely flattened. Any number of things can cause this, but mainly I would say the following: 1. Too heavy a charge. 2. Wrong powder and primer combination (pressure spike). 3. Wrong powder and bullet combination. Heavier bullets + fast-burning powder will create a...

  12. Need advice

    Or go to Midway and order the little magic book of 45ACP recipes. It will have copies of every powder and bullet manufacturer's recommended loadings.

  13. 38/357 powder

    I have been reloading 38/357 for several years now. I don't think there is a magic powder for both power levels. And there really is no need for there to be one truthfully. That's really a compromise that doesn't need to be made IMHO. One is a low-pressure round that works well with...

  14. Removing high primers

    This is correct. Just be gentle ramming out a live primer...

  15. Hunting bullet construction

    40 yards...I can believe that the bullet didn't open at that range. A lot of modern bullet designs don't seem to open as fast as older design - especially the solid copper projectiles. I know with 25-06 rounds lots of bullets don't expand at all if the target is less than 100 yards out. Just...

  16. Hunting bullet construction

    Personally, I am a huge fan of the Nosler Partitions. Use them in both my 25-06 and 30-06, both with devastating results. With the 25-06, it's almost mandatory to run that stout of a bullet construction due to the blazing speed...the 30-06, maybe not so much but I know it will do the job no...

  17. Tumbler media...what do ya'll like

    I use corn from Walmart...cheap and effective. Sometimes I use a little flitz in there if I want the brass extra shiny...but the corn will do the job by itself.

  18. Anyone ever had a primer go off while seating?

    I've been reloading several years now...but I have never had a primer go off while priming. I use a Lee hand primer. My turret has the attachment for priming on the press, but I left it in the box. I just prefer to hand prime...that way I know it is seated correctly. I was at a friend's...

  19. Key holing

    For .38's...I really like AA#2. I'm not sure it would give good density in a 45 casing, but it burns clean in my rounds.

  20. Key holing

    OH...plus the 850fps range puts you into major power factor for competitive shooting with a 200gr 45ACP. Just a silly little thought...couldn't resist. I will say 45's are fun to shoot at that power range as well...let's you know you're alive without actually hurting either.
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