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    Little River, SC
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    Handgun and shotgun target sports. I also collect single and double barrel shotguns circa 1880-1930. My other route to sanity it Motorcycle riding. "You never see a motorcycle in a psychiarist's parking lot".
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    Steve Lawson

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Finally read the FAQs

Finally read the FAQs (3/11)

  1. Yes, you are right, I am using the 185 in .45acp. I will try resetting the whole damned thing later today
  2. I have a Lock n Load press, using Hornady dies. Tonight, when loading some Hornady 185 gr XTP rounds, after running about 25 rounds, I checked the rounds for OAL and found that the bullet could be spun in the brass with my fingers. I could even pull a couple out with my fingers. SO, I went back to the beginning, got the manual out (don't want to trust my memory) and reset the crimping die. Same thing. Cranked it down about an 1/8 turn more..... same thing, ran it down a full half turn, no different. I am at a loss. Too late to call Hornady, and tomorrow, being Sunday, no one will be there either. Was hoping to run around 1500 rounds tomorrow. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance, Steve
  3. Jason, I have been severely under the weathere the past couple weeks. I hope the barrel you mentioned is still available. If so I will be sending a Money Order for $70 to the address you sent me.

    Sorry for the delay.

  4. I see that there are a great deal of posts dealing with the power extractor, this ain't one of them. I have an older P14-45 Limited in Stainless that the extractor broke on today. What is a high quality replacement for this part? Thanks in advance for your suggestions, Steve
  5. First, when purcchasing a shotgun for Skeet, trap, sporting clays it is all about fit. When trying to fit a woman, they typically have narrower shoulders as well as a smaller shoulder "pocket' where the gun is mounted. Also a woman's neck tends to be longer than a man's. This will necessitate an adjustable comb or a stock with a higher comb. As has already been mentioned, Wenig's makes replacement stocks for women that can be bolted directly on many different guns. My friend, who is 5'4" and around 115 has tried Benelli, Kaymen, Browning Citoris, Beretta O/U's, Beretta 391's etc and has settled on a Remington Model 11-87 that will have a modified Wenig's stock that will be made for her. We will also use a mercury recoil reducer put in the stock. This coupled with 1 oz loads in the 1180 to 1200 fps range makes for one sweet, light recoil, reliable shotgun that isn't too heavy for her to shoot all day. Why Remington? Easy to get parts for, simple operating mechanism, easy to maintain, Choke selection simple, barrels easy to come by, and so forth.
  6. Well, I am back to reloading 9mm again. I will be helping friends with Glock 17's, Glock 34's, as well as a couple or Rugers. I would like to find an economical bullet, weight and supplier that you would suggest. I would prefer to use Solo 1000 powder as I have at least 8 pounds of that hanging around. I suppose, as there will be Glocks in the mix, that I should use a Moly coated, Plated or Jacketed bullet. I have been thinking that 124 grain weight would be fine as an all around bullet that may at most be used for casual steel shooting, no competition involved. In addition, I don't have a chronograph, so proven loads in the guns listed would be preferred, I suppose. Any help at all will be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Steve
  7. Haven;t had a chance to load any yet. But wanted to tell y'all thanks! By the way, they will be used more for general play and steel matches than for any serious competition, so PF is not that critical. Thanks Again. Steve
  8. I have just acquired a S&W model 36 (no dash) SN 5975XX, in original box. Excellent condition, approxmately 90-95%. Blued, wood stocks, very light handling marks, bore excellent. Can anyone give me an idea of when it was produced and what a fair value range is for this specimen? Thanks in advance for your help. Steve
  9. I have a bunch of Hornady 185 Jacketed XTP's and plenty of Solo 1000 and Clays powder. I am hoping to find a load that will use one of these powders so I can (hopefully) avoid buying other powder. The primary gun for these rounds will be a Para P14 with 5" barrel, non compensated. There will be some use in a Kimber Pro CDP and a standard Springfield govt model. Mostly for steel shoots and for the occasional, local USPSA shoot. Thanks in advance, steve PS I did a search, but didnt find the data I was looking for
  10. I am new to metallic reloading. I loaeded up a couple hundred 9mm, with 125 grain LRN, 3.9 Grains of Solo 1000 and Remington primer. I went to the range and experienced a couple of squib loads. To be safe, I packed everything up and went home. I took a primer, the bullet and a cleaned, unprimed case, weighed them then added 3.9gr. Balanced the scale and proceeded weighing. (Old Ohaus balance beam scale but very accurate). I found many that did not raise the beam at all, and some that moved it all the way. When setting up the Press I always throw at least 8 to 10 powder samples, weighing each, they are dead on. I then periodically do the same about every 25 to 50 rounds. Everything appears normal. I look carefully before putting the bullet on to make sure there is powder in the case. I sample weighed the bullet batch and they are very close in weight. OK, here is the question, what would you consider to be a reasonable standard deviation in finished round weights? I am getting a bit gun shy of any additional squibs, especially in any kind of steel plate or USPSA event where there are very fast double taps. Suggestions?
  11. I would give the guys at Hornady customer service a call. They are very, very knowledgeable and will be happy to help.
  12. I have the same tumbler and noticed the same thing. To lower the noise factor, I cranked down pretty tightly on the wingnut that holds the cover down. I also place it on the garage floor, the concrete surface doesn't transmit any vibration noises. To keep the dust down, I give the media a couple of sprays of liguid car polish, this works to not only keep the dust in check but, in combination with the Mequire's light polishing compound (or Nufinsh) it cleans the brass nicely. If you prefer can also use a dryer sheet, you can impale one on the threaded rod that holds the cover in place.
  13. Great Idea! Thanks! Heck, I never knew that they were pressed in fittings!
  14. I am at on the coast in South Carolina, a combination of the heat and humidity where you are with the addition of salt air thrown in as another element to contend with. I have been reloading in my garage for nearly 10 years, first with five MEC shot shell loaders and since last month, with a Hornady L-n-L AP. My experience has been to keep them well lubricated, clean and (when not in use) covered. For lubricant I use the Hornady One Shot gun cleaner and lubricant. I actually ordered it by mistake thinking it was their One Shot case lube, best mistake I have made in a very long time, great product. I spray a coating on all exposed metal parts, the dies, shell plate, exterior of the powder measure, etc. I also make sure that I give a shot to all the dies, spare parts, bushings, etc before I store them in plastic containers in the cabinets under my bench. In my case, I store the primers in my safe which has a dehumidifier and my powder is stored in the same cabinet mentioned above. As far as the ram is concerned, I give the zerk fitting a shot of high pressure wheel bearing grease about every 1000 rounds, so far this method has left a very thin coating of grease on the ram. As far as a cover goes, (don't laugh) I use garbage bags. Cheap, easy to find, one size fits all and easy to replace. I have been covering my MECs with them for years, wrapped around and held in place with a small bungee cord. The MECs still look like new. Hope this helps.
  15. Congratulations!! I hope this is the but the first of many more! I recall when I shot my first 25 straight in trap. I was wearing a bandana like a "doo rag". The took it off my head, wrapped it around a few clays and tossed it in the air for the entire line to fire at. I still have it! Steve
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