Txshooter524

Got some cast .452 230 lee truncated cone tumble lube bullets and I'm not sure what the oal should be? Lee's manual says 1.19 is the min oal for cast 230gr bullets but this is to long for my 1911. Surely someone else is loading a similar bullet and I'd appreciate a little help as I'm new to reloading. I'll be loading to shoot SS any recommendations for use with 231 tgroup clays or wst would also be appreciated. Thanks

First are the techwell xt size magwells legal in SS? Second who makes something like it you could use with any other grip that doesnt' utilize their grip lock on method? Thanks

Shooting .45 either 230 or 200gr got both molds not sure which I'll like better. Thanks Jeff

Wondering what powder to use in SS w/ cast bullets. Read clays is popular but smokey...also read unique is good? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Casting with range scrap...done several hundred lbs that's been the consistent reading throughout. Maybe I could soften it up with some stick on weights? Thx for the cleaning tips

Considering using LLA w/ tl bullets. Good combo w/ clays?

Want to know if this is a good idea. Thinking of using it to shoot SS...considering either a 200 or 230 swc. Bhn is around 15 if that matters. Thanks

Excellent...thanks

A little shocked to see all the major sellers seem to be out of pistol primers these days...Anyone know where to find some? Thanks

Trying to find a good source for a few cases please help. Thanks

was referring to burrs left on internals from manuf. as well as lightening trigger to 3lb and removing some creep. Lol got my tails confused.

What's the best equipment to use as far as holster, belt, pouches? Can it be done for around $100? Should it be done for around $100?

Just got a springfield 1911 loaded target. Wondering what things I can do via polishing, smoothing etc to improve this gun. Also how should I get the front dovetail sight out? Thanks

New to reloading. First, I'm reloading .45 to shoot is SS. Wondering if starline is any good, or if there is a better cheaper case somewhere else?

Trying to learn about reloading, specifically reloading for shooting .45 in SS. Are there any books geared toward reloading for competition? I need to learn the general concepts too.

lol...i just picked up a turkey fryer and a cast iron pot. works well. one thing i noticed on one of my longer sessions was a goldish purple color oxidation on my melt. i assume this was from the temp being too high? how many molds were you using casting 1000/hr?

getting a new sti trojan to shoot in single stack and looking for some advice on what shape/weight and any other helpful info you may have about casting bullets for this gun. Prefer to cast as efficiently as possible therefore I've only been considering the 6 cav lee molds, unless someone knows where to get a 10-12 cav somewhere. Also what's the general consensus on tumble lube bullets?

been doing a little reading about this particular gun and it looks like it fell off the "approved" list in 05'. Theres some bs about doing a ppt and some "backdoor" way of getting one.

Just trying to clarify ...If I find a dealer who'll sell me one there legal to own here?

Hmmm...Thank you everyone for your input...I've got a lot to consider here, but I've formed some tenative opinions about which way I'll go. Will there really be much difference in felt recoil between .45 and .40? I'm assuming that's the major reason people elect to shoot .40 over .45 other than marginal ammo cost? Probably should have mentioned this at first but I live in Kalifornia and as you all know this makes my gun choices a little different than the rest of the free country. Is a STI Trojan CA legal? I have done some casting in the past and was wondering if anyone had any tips on making bullets for .40 or .45 to use in such a gun. Also are these "recoilmaster" devices legal in single stack and secondly are they any good? Thanks!

I want to shoot 1911's competitivly and am looking for some advice on what gun to get. The price range I'm looking in is the trophy match/kimber/low end les Baer area. If someone could shed some light on the differences between those guns it would be greatly appreciated.