I recently tried using CCI small rifle magnum primers in some .38 Special handloads. Good firing pin strikes but over half failed to fire on first strike (out of about 60 cartridges) in my S&W 66-2. I tried those in my Rossi '92 rifle and had some fire, but ended the day with 28 that failed to...
I have 1000 CCI Large Pistol Magnum primers my wife bought me by mistake instead of regular non-magnum primers. I load .45 acp, .44 Special and .44 Magnum with Win 231 powder and cast lead bullets in light to medium loads.
I don't foresee me loading with Win 296 or other powders requiring...
I read Speer Manual #13 plus some on the internet. Pay attention to what you're doing and it's easier than baking a cake. Just follow the recipes. By the way, I load 9mm (as well as several other calibers). It seems that no one bothers to pick up 9mm brass at the range. So, I do. I've now got...
I use Missouri Bullets for cast lead loads, especially 158 grain LSWC for .38 Special and sometimes 230 gr, RNL .45 and 125 gr 9mm.
For FMJ, I like Precision Delta. Shipping is included in the price.
1. I felt that not reloading was so wasteful (not reusing the brass)
2. I wanted to save money or shoot more often
3. I found the history of cartridge development interesting and enjoyed reading the manuals
4. It gave me an outlet for my OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). If you aren't...
Your muffins look done! Actually, that's really neat. How many cast bullets do you get from one ingot? I've considered getting into casting my own but I don't know if it's worth it. I'm pretty happy with Missouri Bullet Company's cast lead.