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Stepped brass has been around for at least 7 years. To my knowledge, it's all imported from Russia and loaded under different brands. In fact, TulAmmo and MaxxTech are from the same parent company headquartered in Round Rock, TX (Grasso Holdings).
Freedom Munitions / Ammo Load filed for bankruptcy last year but continue to sell ammo. I don't know if their brass is still stepped or not. -
13 hours ago, unisonicz said:
wow, I should have came up with something different for the title... anyways. My charge weights fluctuate plus or minus .05gn.
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It's Winchester's LE training ammo, they die it to make it more visible.
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6 hours ago, mpmo said:
Powder drop won't drop a consistent load. Varies between 3.7-4.0. I've primed it over and over again. I finally got it to 3.7-8 10 times in a row, loaded 7 rounds, retested, and it was at 4.0 and stayed there.
Did you clean the powder measure before first usage? Instructions say:
"Before using, disassemble and carefully clean the inside surfaces of the drop
tube, measure adapter and powder sleeves. Rust preventative oil was applied
at the factory to protect the parts during shipment and must be removed before
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1 hour ago, chevrofreak said:
125gr HAP bullets are .356 rather than .355, combine that with too much crimp and there is your issue.
Well, they're suppose to be....but the last 125 HAP's I bought were .355. I contacted Hornady about it and they suggested my Mitutoyo calipers were wrong. Yeah, ok. -
2/100ths of a grain is likely within tolerance. Accuracy for your scale is only 1/10th. Personally I wouldn't worry about it as long as it's consistent. I always verify my scales with a RCBS check weight set....Lyman makes one too.
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Will the scale hold a reading of Zero with an empty pan on it? When removing and replacing the empty pan, the scale should always return to ZERO.
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Seating and crimping with the same die can be tricky to set-up. You may experience bullet shaving or bulged cases. I prefer separate operations for both.
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7 hours ago, IHAVEGAS said:
Interesting.
Eyeballing data, I think the gun showed a definite preference for heavy bullets which biased the results as bullet weight was not correlated with results.
Probably because the test barrel was a Kart which are usually 1:16 twist as opposed to the more common 1:10. I read that same article last year but took it with a grain of salt.
Edit to add that I bought a case of the Browning 147g. BPT on a Brownells clearance sale and it was indeed accurate...but a little snappy. Browning ammo is actually made by Winchester and has been discontinued. -
Primers are like toilet paper....they'll be available again once the hoarding has subsided.
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18 hours ago, Cuz said:
I’d say reliability in feeding is a more important factor in choosing a bullet profile than accuracy.
The OP wasn't taking a poll on reliability....
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Atlanta Arms most accurate ammo is the Elite 115 JHP 1.25" at 50 yards. (probably a Hornady)
Second most accurate is their AMU 115 FMJ 1.50" at 50 yards. (probably a Sierra)
I think what's most important is who manufactures the bullet as opposed to a particular profile.
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On 7/3/2020 at 2:05 PM, Jsjac said:
I have been shooting .356" diameter 9mm coated bullet.
I have been looking at the Blue Bullets and their bullets are .355".
Is the one thousands of an inch going to make a difference.
I guess it depends on how thick the coating is. Assuming it's .001 then the actual bullet is .354". Maybe someone knows the thickness for sure.
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I realize this thread has run it's course but I'm curious if the new grip module you bought fixed the gun.
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On 6/25/2020 at 7:56 AM, Wolerine19D said:
My goal for the 124gr bullets is somewhere around 1175-1225fps, and for the 147's somewhere around 1000-1050ish or perhaps a little more if the powder can do it safely. I may also eventually load up some 115gr Gold Dots/RMR HP to around 1225-1275ish.
You own and use a chrono...right?
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Why does every newbie choose Titegroup as their first powder to load with?
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6 hours ago, Solsand said:
Thanks for the link. Bought one last nite from SGP for $205 w/ free shipping. I tore I completely down, FCU and all and was surprised to find no other damage...
I checked SGP last nite too and they were $245 with a waiting list....you got lucky I guess. https://www.smallgunparts.com/Sig-X5-Legion-Grip-Mod-Gray
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Operator error. Stuff happens. You''ll do better next time.
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There's definitely been a change, I believe it's more than just cosmetic. My Sport Pistol from May of 2018 doesn't have it but the powder I bought this year does.
Maybe they should rename it Orange Dot.
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The stock recoil spring is 10 lb. I'd go lower for mild loads.
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For comparison, how does the SIG shoot with factory ammo? I've found that 9mm handloads are most accurate when loaded on the spicy side. Regarding OAL, I don't think it's gonna make a world of difference at 15 yards, the main concern is reliable functioning.
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There were 180 shooters that visited our local range on Sunday. I dare say there were maybe two or three that actually reloaded their own ammo....and they were old guys. Ranges are different I guess.
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On 4/4/2020 at 8:36 AM, zzt said:
The only potential disadvantage of the Lee FCD is it is set for .355" diameter bullets. If you use lead or poly coated bullets sized to .356", the FCD will swage the portion of the bullet inside the case to .355" That could potentially affect accuracy. I can't tell the difference in my minor loads. I use JHPs exclusively in my major loads.
For a nominal fee, Lee will hone the FCD to a larger diameter.
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As long as the ceramic is cylindrical...it's going to bridge inside the case and jam-up no matter the size. Spherical / ball ceramic does better but it won't clean the primer pockets.
A word of caution, using a vibratory tumbler with water is not a good idea. Better to use a rotary tumbler that's designed for liquids.
Moving from SS to Progressive
in 9mm/38 Caliber
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Ditch the PTX. That's probably not what you want to hear but you're better off with a Lyman M die which provides better alignment and expands the brass in steps. Your bullets will be straighter with less bulging. There's a reason why Redding and RCBS copied it's design.