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You're shooting with the OKC Gun Club? My Dad is in Edmund, Tom Nesthus. He shoots Limited too. Danno

I read this last year. It does seem to have very good commentary on the varied responses of different governments. The writing style is very interesting as well, like a collection of first person perspectives. I'd suggest this one too.

This statement hits it for me. My JHP loads 'pass' the gauge in diameter and length, but my FMJ loads have a steep profile and would 'fail' the gauge on length. But I run everything thru the gauge, then drop them into trays to visually look for high primers. Takes me an extra 15 minutes for 500 rounds, that works out to ~2 hours start to finish on my 550b.

I started doing this right away when I was setting up my press. I usually go a step further, I throw 10 charges before I even try to check the average of 4. I figure that way any creep or whatever in the bar should be stable enough for an accurate throw over any number I want to average. Danno

Right. Clicking on a topic title in that list used to take you to the very first post. That way you could start at the beginning or jump to the first unread.

Same problem here, the 'view first unread' link and the 'thread title' link seem to go to the same place.

So I ended up with cheap Lee single stage unit that I bolted to a 2x10 that I can clamp to my bench. I clamp the board on so the press is upside down, then I can just grab a handful of cases and drop them in one at a time. Kind of feels like running the slot machines, but I have to pull the handle up not down! I would definitely lube the cases, but have been doing a few without since I haven't received my latest Dillon order yet. Thanks guys.

You pretty much can't force one cylinder shape (brass) through another (die) without the two aligning properly. The only thing a holder really does is properly locate the brass quickly, vital on a progressive; but you could do it manually if you had the time.

Wow, Upside down sounds great. Then you don't have to worry about case alignment. I ordered the $23 Lee from Midway (ends up closer to $40 by the time it gets here ) And since I can't permanently mount it to my bench, I think I'll try the upside down trick.

I took some measurements this morning, it looks like things would almost work if I flipped the shellplate over and turned down the rod slightly. Of course that would be almost as much a PITA as dealing with another press. I never thought about bolting a single stage to a board that clamps to the bench. That would probably work just fine, because I definitely can't have it on my bench when I'm actually loading ammo there just isn't enough room. Thanks a lot. Danno

I'm guessing that everyone just uses another press, but I don't really want to go that route. The problem I've got is that the base of the 'pusher' rod is not the size of a .40 case rim. That means it does not slip under the Dillon caliber plate, which would locate the rod. So I either have to machine the rod to fit or get another press to fit in the not-so-open 1 foot of bench I have. So my question is, has anyone else used the GRX in their Dillon? Danno

The Federals are a bit soft and if you've been using CCIs you shouldn't have a problem with just about any other primer. I've not had problems with either, but if you don't have to worry about pressures the Federals will be just fine.

The main gun I see is some type of widebody .40; Caspian/S_I/Para or something. Using a .40 gets you in Major, but with better mag capacity than a .45. The widebody gets you in the 20-22 round range. But there are others, my Dad shoots a Glock and has a great time. The XDM may work out great for you, it certainly has mag capacity; but you'll need to keep with the accuracy when shooting a minor load. For the record, I've seen a few guys shooting open with minor 9mm and doing quite well; so it can be done.

Some things that may or may not help is something I've known from my rock climbing experiences. In general, women have a lower center of gravity than men of the same height. This may make someone more or less stable when moving or not. Also, men tend to try to use upper body strengths to try to control things, women will use core body strengths. This may affect how recoil is handled. Again, these are generalities I've observered, obviously there are plenty of exceptions all around.

Who makes that slide racker? Thanks, That looks like a Sidewinder installed on the right. I tried that for a bit, but it sets the arm more forward than I liked.

I'd throw in another plug for Bobby at Freedom. My set of 9mm Mags run (and look) awesome.

If you do a straight conversion (100% of electrical energy to work) that comes to about 120 hp. I'm not sure I'd want to hang on to that without wheels attached somewhere!

For me, this depends on the pistol/division. Shooting a Beretta in production I prep the trigger ASAP after clearing danger zones. You get real good at just knowing where the break point is. Shooting my Open gun...that's a last (fractional) second press or I'd end up shooting something I wouldn't want to.

Jack Daniel's does have some interesting variations in flavor once you get away from the Black Label. I always liked the sweetness of the Green Label and the smoothness of Gentleman Jack.

I have a P22 but no can (yet). I can say that it is a fun pistol, but maybe not worth the usual MSRP. If you look online and plan to fix some of the quirks it will be fun. My wife doesn't like it because it sometimes can't go thru a complete mag without a failure to fire. But it is light, threaded, easy to load and use. If the cost is getting up there, look for a Ruger or similar and get a TacSol barrel/upper.

I've got one too. Love it, I just got a PWS YHM-threaded brake that I haven't gotten to shoot yet. My Dad has one as well, it's a good package.

I'm with you on this one, my easement is the back 12 ft of my entire lot width. But here's the thing - there is a 50 ft wide greenbelt/drainage area behind the property. I would think it would be alot easier to dig up one continuous trench than to have to keep jumping into people's back yards

I could have used that one yesterday! Ran by two targets..28 rnd stage and ended with 4 in the mag. What the -- Crap!

Hoppes and that particular smell of burnt fireworks! Love it.

I had been doing this for 9mm Minor for a long time using Titegroup and Zero bullets. It chrono'd very close to the same and I didn't have to adjust anything. Since then, I got one of those Redding Micro-adjustable seating dies. Way cool - just made a chart with various bullets, seating die settings, and resultant OAL. So easy to adjust for any bullet now.