I know Ahlmans has it, not sure where else.

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Trimmers can be very different. I have a few. Dillon’s set up is good for doing a lot at a time, but it’s not very good for multiple calibers. It’s also quite touchy to set up right. You absolutely need a case gauge to use it. The RT motor is one part, then you need the trimming die for Dillon- and ...

Trimmers can be very different. I have a few. Dillon’s set up is good for doing a lot at a time, but it’s not very good for multiple calibers. It’s also quite touchy to set up right. You absolutely need a case gauge to use it. The RT motor is one part, then you need the trimming die for Dillon- and ...

An NRA class isn’t a bad idea, nor is the MN hunter safety course. Taking the CC course also isn’t a bad idea if he’s getting this for home defense- non gun people have a lot of strange ideas as to what is legal for self defense- just because you take the class doesn’t mean you have to get the permit.

Watching the video, it’s a nice solution. Cheap, and works for you. Never heard of that swage remover before. Learn something new every day. Pretty much what I do with the 1050, although the swaging is not quite as stable as one could hope for- it looks like the shell plate is flexing when you do th...

I did a 5k run of this this spring. You won’t like the answer. For bulk, you need automation. The cheapest way is a Dillon 1050 (or 1100) with the swage set up. Case feeder runs them in. Decap stage 1. Swage removed stage 2. Stage 3-6 empty. Stage 7 resize/ trim. 8 empty. Then you need to chamfer/de...

I get that folks like the idea of another supplier. Unfortunately I am a bit worried about consistent availability. Graf’s was importing some Vectan powders from France. I got a load for light target loads that I worked up. Since then, they have not gotten another load of it, and constantly state th...

Did you clean the die before using it?

Pretty heavy duty preservatives on them when they ship them.

Use a spray on lube or imperial. You don’t need much, but if you stick one in, it can be a major undertaking to get it out, even with a stuck case remover.

If it’s a .17 die, BTW, it shouldn’t be that bad- it’s not unusual to reform cases from another caliber, and shouldn’t take too much effort. Something else is going on here.

Make sure you have enough lube. Too much is better than not enough. Check that the neck resizing button is not in the neck portion of the die. If you are trying to expand the neck at the same time you squeeze it down it won’t work. The decapping stem should be in the body part of the case. .223 does...

If you are talking single stack 1911, you only gain 1 round officially with going to a 9mm, although there are 10 round magazines. Frankly, load a light bullet and slow it down instead of getting a 9mm single stack, IMO. The next step up is the double stack frames. The STI/Infinity 2011 style guns a...

Obviously they sent it to all FFL holders. C&R is an FFL, even if not commercial. Probably easier for them to do that.

They have my info, from various interactions, yet I have not gotten any contact from them.

What they asked is hardly unreasonable...

The SiG is the only one of the microcompacts that I have been able to shoot decently. Tried a bunch of glocks, M&P, SA, etc. even shot a Seecamp back in the day. Grip angle is part of it- if I shoot glocks exclusively for a while, I get so than the 1911 guns don’t point properly. It works for me...

I have and have used some 4227. I really didn't care much for it, except in very rare applications- mostly cast bullet bottleneck cased rifle rounds. I originally got it for some old magnum 10 ga loading. First off, unless you weigh each charge individually, it will be very erratic. Its a very long ...

Interesting.

I've been using Federal 210 and 210 M in my various .308/7.62 rifles for years and never had a problem. In fact, multiple match rifle guys state they use 210M for their service rifle loads.