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Yes!... but did you arrange that all in one day?????My hidy hole
I keep it pretty organized...Yes!... but did you arrange that all in one day?????
Is that press set into t-slots that allows it to be moved?Dropped powder and seated 142 SMK’s for the 260 this afternoon.
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Yessir. I have multiple presses mounted to aluminum plate that mate with T track. The rest are stowed in another space when not being used.Is that press set into t-slots that allows it to be moved?
I’m not sure if this was meant to be tongue in cheek humor, but if not, you’re doing it wrong.Measured my base to ogive for all my 6.5mm bullets for my Tikka Tac A1... this gal has a long/deep throat (giggity) . .080" longer to the lands than my Proof barreled RPR.
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I like that. Makes more sense than having multiple presses mounted and eating up bench space. Looks like I need to go back to the drawing board!Yessir. I have multiple presses mounted to aluminum plate that mate with T track. The rest are stowed in another space when not being used.
I have to agree. Is that comparator not supposed to go down on a bullet that is loaded to the lands? I mean, I get the way you are doing it, but it doesn't give you "ogive to the lands" measurement. When tips are mechanically uniformed, what you're doing will work to give you a seating depth, but still won't tell you exactly where the ogive touches the lands.I’m not sure if this was meant to be tongue in cheek humor, but if not, you’re doing it wrong.
I’m not sure if this was meant to be tongue in cheek humor, but if not, you’re doing it wrong.
I was measuring OAL like that. Obviously I did things the correct way by putting the ogive into the comparator to get the BTO measurement.I have to agree. Is that comparator not supposed to go down on a bullet that is loaded to the lands? I mean, I get the way you are doing it, but it doesn't give you "ogive to the lands" measurement. When tips are mechanically uniformed what you're doing will work to give you a seating depth, but still won't tell you exactly where the ogive touches the lands.
Ok, I gotchaI was measuring OAL like that. Obviously I did things the correct way by putting the ogive into the comparator to get the BTO measurement.
The mini-tigers.... ?My helpers and I finished the 4k round 9mm loading marathon.
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Haha, tiger kittens? Cubs? Thats 2/3rds of the litter anyways.The mini-tigers.... ?
Indentured servants.My helpers and I finished the 4k round 9mm loading marathon.
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Life is hard!Indentured servants.
They’re even forced to smile!!!!
Oh the humanity!!!
Hope you didn't get any of those rhinestones glued to your precision rifle, the ribbing could be unbearable!Past couple of days I’ve glued rhinestones on my daughter’s tap competition outfit and loaded 200 rounds of 6.5 Grendel.
That reminds me I gotta do up a ladder/OCW for my 30-40 Krag Jorgensen. I think I'll do 180 round nose with a lighter powder load of either IMR 4064, IMR 4895, or IMR 4320.Loaded some 150gr FP and H345 for the 3030. Loaded up some 195gr soft point and some 4064 for a ladder test for the 8mm Mauser.
9mm 115 grain today. 700 in total between these two lots.
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I’ve never noticed much difference between the 147 and 115’s (unless you’re running +P pressure). For cheap 9mm range fodder, just use whatever bullets you can find cheap over a middle of the load book charge. I use Xtreme Bullets 115gr plated over (if I recall correctly) 4.0gr of Bullseye. Nice light recoil but dependable/stout enough I don’t have issues with FTFeed/FTEject’s.Never really been a 9mm guy but I picked a few up over the last couple years.....
Smith and Wesson 952
Smith and Wesson Model 39
Nazi High Power
And my job may go 9mm
Got a tool head and dies recently, plan on using W231 for powder.
What's a good grain projectile for plain old range use?
Is 115 where I want to be?
Never really been a 9mm guy but I picked a few up over the last couple years.....
Smith and Wesson 952
Smith and Wesson Model 39
Nazi High Power
And my job may go 9mm
Got a tool head and dies recently, plan on using W231 for powder.
What's a good grain projectile for plain old range use?
Is 115 where I want to be?
There’s very few pistols I actually want anymore but a 952 is one I’ still desire.Never really been a 9mm guy but I picked a few up over the last couple years.....
Smith and Wesson 952
Smith and Wesson Model 39
Nazi High Power
And my job may go 9mm
Got a tool head and dies recently, plan on using W231 for powder.
What's a good grain projectile for plain old range use?
Is 115 where I want to be?
pmc posted up pics and group shots of it on a thread over in Vintage. Might have to go back a year-ish? Anyhow, it's a nice piece.There’s very few pistols I actually want anymore but a 952 is one I’ still desire.
There’s very few pistols I actually want anymore but a 952 is one I’ still desire.
I’d take any of the variants.I thought it was a 52-2 when I saw it on the counter of my local shop.
I learned something new similar to how I learned a 52-2 is not a long slide Model 39 when I saw the 52-2 in the counter of my local shop.
The 952 is a -1 with grip safety. I learned I was smart to immediately say "Ill take it" when I did.
Its not as accurate as the 52-2 but its plenty accurate.
I still own a 45 and two 40's but I primarily shoot 9mm now because when buying bullets you're paying by the pound. I just bought 6000 plated 115gr RN for $357, shipped. My opinion, for practice/ blaster ammo 115gr loaded to 1090fps still meets power factor in case you want to shoot it at a match. That's 6.4gr of Accurate #7 for me out of a 5" STI. I loaded 1000rds at 1000fps just for weekly practice.
But I think 124gr is the most common and well balanced 9mm bullet weight. I loaded 500rds of +P JHP at 1200fps using 7.2 gr of Accurate #7.
I'm not real particular about pistol powders but a consideration, if you pick a fast powder you'll use less and over 10K rounds save some money but if the charge is small enough you could risk a double charge and not notice it. Some folks use a powder that if you accidentally double charged a case it will spill over. I would check the powder brand load data and look at charge weights. It will be obvious which powders work best. Accurate#5 might be better suited to 9mm but #7 also works for 40 cal and you can't double charge it.
I’d take any of the variants.
S&W made some awesome pistols back in the day.
For target loads in 38 and 45 look at Winchester WST.I haven't been shooting much pistol these days but like to be able to go into the ammo supply when I desire and have plenty on hand.
If my job switches from .45 to 9mm Ill start shooting 9mm regularly.
Usually I buy FMJs from Precision Delta. Bit more expensive paying for jackets but at the rate I shoot not going to make me poor.
I want to try to use W231 same as I use for my .45. It pours great in a Dillon.
Kind of surprised by some of the loads being used. In my .45 I think I use 5.3 grains under a 230 FMJ. Reliable function but not beating my pistols. These 9mm loads seem to pack in the powder.
I load .38 Special with use in my 52-2 in mind. I use 148 grain HBWC and they are ridiculously light, I think 2.9 grains or so of W231. These still shoot plenty good in my .38 revolvers too.
SNAP CAPS...start practicing!I got the trifecta 39, 52, 952.
The feel in the hand is just about perfect.
I was hoping the 39 would be an occasional carry gun but my abilities with Double/Single action operation is so degraded from only shooting SA and Striker fired I don't feel comfortable with it.
Never really been a 9mm guy but I picked a few up over the last couple years.....
Smith and Wesson 952
Smith and Wesson Model 39
Nazi High Power
And my job may go 9mm
Got a tool head and dies recently, plan on using W231 for powder.
What's a good grain projectile for plain old range use?
Is 115 where I want to be?
I’ve never noticed much difference between the 147 and 115’s (unless you’re running +P pressure). For cheap 9mm range fodder, just use whatever bullets you can find cheap over a middle of the load book charge. I use Xtreme Bullets 115gr plated over (if I recall correctly) 4.0gr of Bullseye. Nice light recoil but dependable/stout enough I don’t have issues with FTFeed/FTEject’s.
For target loads in 38 and 45 look at Winchester WST.
I think it is.Ive got so much W231 and Hodgdon equivalent on hand it will be awhile before I need more with my anemic loads.
WST any cleaner than 231?
WST any cleaner than 231?