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    Load development question with barrel tuner

    Maybe the way you do it. When I do load development I start out with trying different charge weights and see what groups the best. I can eliminate charges the don't group well. With the remaining charge weights that did group well, or show promise, I do testing of seating depth.
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    Load development question with barrel tuner

    I would get a chronograph that you shoot over. IMO, anything that you put on the barrel affects harmonics and group size. When I do load development I do it one time exactly the way I will shooting the rifle. Why shoot the loads twice?
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    Bushing Dies or Standard Dies

    After doing considerable testing I have settled on using only Forster FL sizing dies. Runout is much less than the Redding bushing die I tried. In fact, the Redding bushing die actually induced runout into my cases. I tried everything because I wanted the bushing die to work but there was no way...
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    Tumbling Dust Removal - Any Tips/Tricks?

    When the weather is decent put your tumbler outside with the lid off. The dust will make its way out of the bowl and if there is a slight breeze it's gone. After doing this a few times use the dryer sheets to keep it clean. NuFinish helps.
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    Looking for die recommendations

    After trying many different brands of dies over the past 47 yrs, I will only use Forster dies for my rifles. Hardly any runout. As far as handgun goes, flip a coin.
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    When was the last time you saw primers on the shelf?

    I'm a RSO at a local shooting range so I'm going to see if attendance drops down due to the shortage of components. So far I'm looking OK as far a components are concerned but if this shortage continues I'll be reassessing how often I shoot. If the component supply dries up formal shooting...
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    When was the last time you saw primers on the shelf?

    I think the big question is where are all the primers that are being produced? Going towards factory ammo then to law enforcement or the military? At what point does this crap end? Are we seeing the end of reloading? To those gun shops that are gouging us, stand by. As reloaders we should...
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    Ultrasonic cleaner solution

    Maybe its your solution ratio. I use 1/4 teaspoon per pint of hot water. Then add a few drops of Armor-All Wash-N-Wax. 1 hr in the ultrasonic cleaner then, after drying, 90 mins in a vibratory tumbler with walnut media. I deprime my brass before doing any cleaning. Lot of crap comes off in the...
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    What's the best book ...?

    I didn't say it wasn't affordable. It is one of those most expensive presses when compared to other single stage presses. The price is why many reloaders do not buy it. A progressive press has at least 4 operations going on at one time. For the beginner it is best, IMO, to stay with the single...
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    What's the best book ...?

    The Co-Ax press is one of the most expensive presses out there BUT If I were to do it all over again I would save up and get the Co-Ax. Once you try one, see how easy it is to change dies and notice the accuracy obtained you will know why it is highly desired. I've used most every brand of dies...
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    What's the best book ...?

    You're going to need AT LEAST 3 reloading manuals. One of them should definitely be the Lyman Manual. I also like the Hornady and Sierra manuals. Another book I really like is, "Metallic Cartridge Handloading. Pursuit of the Perfect Cartridge", by Mic McPherson As far as "reloading equipment...
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    Chronograph skyscreen spacing

    I've been using a Oehler 33 since 1982 and have always used a 5' spacing between the 2 skyscreens. I would like to reduce this distance to 4' for storage concerns but was wondering if I would be sacrificing any readout accuracy. What distances to you guys use? I don't want to cut the metal...
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    Neck tension and moly bullets

    Some handloading writers have said that when using moly coated bullets neck tension should be increased to prevent the bullet from moving when the primer goes off. The writers have said that just the power from the primer would be enough to get the bullet moving (before the powder does) due to...
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    Fired or Sized Case When Measuring COAL

    You're measuring the distance between the case base and the bullet ojive. It really doesn't matter what case you use as long as the case chambers easily and doesn't have to be forced into the chamber. I use a fired case, drilled and tapped for the Hornady chamber measuring tool. When using this...
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    Tumbler only?

    I start by depriming the brass. This allows the primer pocket to be cleaned and prevents air from being trapped in some cases thus preventing the liquid solution from cleaning the inside of the case. Put the cases in an ultra sonic cleaner for 1 hr. Solution is 1/4 teaspoon of Lemishine to 1 pt...
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    Suggestions for a noob - Forster press?

    Exactly. That's why I bought the short handle. The minute you cut down the long handle you'll need it for some heavy duty sizing.
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    10mm powder

    I know it's not on your list but Power Pistol worked very well in my RIA 5" 10mm. 1150 fps with a 200 gr bullet.
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    Suggestions for a noob - Forster press?

    Sharpshooter3 nailed it pretty good. I wish I would have saved my money and bought a Co-Ax when I first started handloading in the early 70's. Sooner or later you will get a precision press. Why not do it now and get the benefit of it right from the beginning? And no press offers faster die...
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    Brass drying options?

    I use a Lyman Cyclone brass dryer. 5 large trays that hold a lot of brass. 60-90 minutes (depending if rifle or pistol) is all that is needed to COMPLETELY dry the brass. I REALLY like this dryer. In the summer I might put the brass in the sun.
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    Reloading Press

    The presses you mentioned and the arbor press are 2 different styles of presses with the arbor being much slower but, arguably, more accurate. But if I were to upgrade to another press for precision I would get the Forster Co-Ax press. I wish I would have saved my money and got this one early on...
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