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Forum: Reloading
12-30-2005, 12:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,021
Posted By PaulS

RE: 130gr. 30/06 bullets for deer?

I have loaded Speer 130 grain HP in an '06 for deer but I had to limit shot placement to head and neckshots because at almost 3000 fps (measured) the tend to blow up on impact and penetration is only...
Forum: Reloading
12-30-2005, 12:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,394
Posted By PaulS

RE: Is "Lee" reloading equipment any good?

Lee is the bottom price equipment. Just like the bottom price car it will perform within its design parameters but if you want to race you have to spend more money. I started loading with the Lee...
Forum: Reloading
12-29-2005, 11:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,331
Posted By PaulS

RE: .257 Roberts?

bige1769,
Try 46.5 grains of IMR 4350 with an overall length of 2.78 inches (tip to base) that will give you about 3000 fps and is near maximum so work up to it. For IMR 4895 you will give up some...
Forum: Reloading
01-02-2005, 12:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,132
Posted By PaulS

RE: store bought 3o/06 load for woodchucks?

You can get 110 or 125 grain loads that will be great for varmints as long as you don't need the pelts. If you are looking for good pelts then use the 168 grain target rounds - they pencil through...
Forum: Reloading
04-13-2004, 07:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 697
Posted By PaulS

RE: Neck sizer dies???

Gundigest,
I have used nothing but neck sizing dies for the last 20 years or so. In that time I have discarded a few shells but it has been less than 50. I found that my old 03A3 was good with...
Forum: Reloading
02-18-2003, 06:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 931
Posted By PaulS

RE: New reloader--Please Help!

Crashman,
I started with Lee products and still have some of them - I have replaced every Lee product that I have purchased and destroyed some of their products trying to do work that would be "...
Forum: Reloading
02-18-2003, 06:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,804
Posted By PaulS

RE: Best dies for .257 Wby mag?

OldTargetShooter,
The best dies are specialty dies like the Wilson dies and the next choice would be Forster dies. If you want the best these are what you are after. If you want good then any of...
Forum: Reloading
02-17-2003, 12:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 886
Posted By PaulS

RE: Powder switch

Elksniper,
I switched from Winchester powders the third time they deleted the powders that I was using in favor of a new powder. I find more stability with the Hodgdon brand and a better range of...
Forum: Reloading
02-17-2003, 12:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,230
Posted By PaulS

RE: Does this hold true even for hunting loads?

Toby,
In my 31 years of reloading the only rouns that I crimp are magnum pistols and autos. I can see where it MIGHT be necessary to crimp magnum rifle rounds or ammo for tubular magazines. My...
Forum: Reloading
02-11-2003, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 617
Posted By PaulS

RE: Recall Notice

Does anyone know why this lot is being recalled?

PaulS

Think safety, act safely, live long enough to enjoy it
Forum: Reloading
02-05-2003, 12:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 682
Posted By PaulS

RE: 300 win mag troubles

Jed,
I am not familiar with Smith and Wesson rifles but if this is a pump or auto you may need "small base dies" to bring the cartridge base down to "factory" dimensions. If there is a recall be...
Forum: Reloading
01-31-2003, 10:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 560
Posted By PaulS

RE: Reusing brass from bulk ammo

WThunter,
If you are loading it just for casual shooting or practice round it will be fine. If you are going to use it for serious shooting then separate it into brand and headstamp, prepare it and...
Forum: Reloading
01-31-2003, 09:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,789
Posted By PaulS

RE: Reloading 22 mag???

jmcd,
During WWII my grandfather used to reload rimfire cases - I have seen the setup and talked with him at length about it before he died. I don't know if you can still get the primer mixture but...
Forum: Reloading
01-31-2003, 09:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 975
Posted By PaulS

RE: Seen the new ATF Regs

bigcountry,
Yes, as a matter of fact, I did. I also checked the listed USCs and found this:

TITLE 18 > PART I > CHAPTER 40 > Sec. 841. Next
Sec. 841. - Definitions As used in this chapter - ...
Forum: Reloading
01-30-2003, 10:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 975
Posted By PaulS

RE: Seen the new ATF Regs

Black powder is classified as a PRIMARY explosive, as are most of the BP substitutes. Smokeless powder is classified as a flammable solid. The difference is smokeless powder burns faster when...
Forum: Reloading
01-30-2003, 10:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,458
Posted By PaulS

RE: Reloading bench top

Calnewbie,
I used two pieces of 1"inch flooring (plywood) laminated for a total of 2". Now on my portable benches I use a 3/4 inch plywood top with a 1/4 inch aluminum plate that extends 6 inches...
Forum: Reloading
01-20-2003, 07:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,076
Posted By PaulS

RE: Reloading .410 on a rifle press??

Nomercy,
While it is theoretically posible to load the small 410 on a standard press I am unaware of any dies made specifically for that purpose.
A 444 marlin or 45/70 carbide sizing die would...
Forum: Reloading
01-20-2003, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,391
Posted By PaulS

RE: Reloading Gadgets?

Arky,
I would be lost without these additions to the basics:

case trimmer
neck lubing brushes
chamfering tools
primer pocket brushes
primer pocket reamer (I use a lot of military brass)...
Forum: Reloading
01-12-2003, 11:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,046
Posted By PaulS

RE: 180 gr or 200 gr for 300 Win Mag

Hunter,
With the right powder (RX22 comes to mind) the 200 grain bullet can be pushed into the upper 2850's for excellent downrange ballistics.

PaulS

Think safety, act safely, live long...
Forum: Reloading
01-07-2003, 11:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 550
Posted By PaulS

RE: drop dead bullets

Jake,
I rely on Nosler partitions when I need a bullet that will do double duty. They perform well at close range or high velocity AND at long range or reduced velocities.

PaulS

Think safety,...
Forum: Reloading
12-29-2002, 09:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,579
Posted By PaulS

RE: Standard Deviation

Vapodog,
You have the right idea. I do use MAD to help determine the best powder for a load / weapon by finding the powder that produces the lowest MAD with the smallest groups. I will work up...
Forum: Reloading
12-29-2002, 09:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,579
Posted By PaulS

RE: Standard Deviation

Ok, Standard Deviation and Mean Average Deviation are two distinctly different calculations. MAD is the average of shot to shot deviation compared to the overall average velocity. SD is a median...
Forum: Reloading
12-29-2002, 09:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,027
Posted By PaulS

RE: 30-30 Loads for Bolt gun

Russ,
The Speer manuals (latest one) uses the SAAMI standard maximum of 38000 CUP for all the 30-30 loads whether it is for the Contender or the Ol' 94.
They do have loads listed with spitzer...
Forum: Reloading
12-24-2002, 12:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,666
Posted By PaulS

RE: Good Starting point for Accurate .308 win. Loads?

Whiteymin,
here is one of my favorites:


WEAPON Remington 788


CASE
MAKE Winchester ( 167gr +/- 1gr )
CALIBER 308
Forum: Reloading
12-22-2002, 10:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 926
Posted By PaulS

RE: Roundball in a 20 guage wad.

1950kid,
Speer has a swaged round ball that fits just inside a 20 gauge wad but I don't know of any that are made that fit the bore. I believe that the Speer balls are .590 but I am not at my bench...
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