johnnybravo

Thanks Lior, that's just what I needed!

How much difference between the 15 round frame & the 17 round frame? Thanks!

I've rarely had good results changing my game plan right before the buzzer, so I avoid it. I'd rather stick with my clunky old plan that I planned, and apply what I learned at a later time. Another thing I've noticed is, It's not always the guy with the best plans that wins. It's the guy that makes the Fewest Mistakes with the plans he uses.

Thanks guys. I don't run max loads, just medium. It's easier on the equipment overall. I'll just keep the HK brass segregated and run it til it starts looking bad. I'll keep an eye on the case head. John B

I agree with this. Right now I have loads worked up for Bullseye, and Unique. If I run low on one, I can switch right over to the other. But...... If I need to, I would run anything I can get my grubby paws on......

Question on this: When you fire rounds thru the 308 HK 91 and they come out with the striped appearance, are these casing still reloadable, or should they be destined for the recycle bin? I remember years a go having a discussion about this elsewhere, but it's been so long ago...... don't remember what was said. Thanks, John B

I'm having pretty good results with 4.7 gr Bullseye, 1.120" The Stinars are excellent business folks. Their customer service is fantastic.

Hang in there, Chris. If it helps, just think of diverting that income you used to spend on tobacco to spend on reloading components. That means more shooting time, which is much healthier because you are out and about and moving around. I've heard it helps to break a bad habit (in this case chewing) by replacing it with a good habit (shooting). For real. The good habit occupies your time, hands, and mind.

I'm using 5.2 gr Unique with a 230 gr rnl in a 5" 625.

This past year I've been using some CCI primers my Dad bought in the 70's, and some Federal he bought in the late 80's. they ran without a hitch. Stored properly, primers can last a while. I would try the double pump method, turning the case 180 degrees between pumps. Sometimes the cheap fix is what works.

Same here. My favorite and best performing gun lube brands are FREE, followed closely by REAL CHEAP. The main lube/function issues I've seen at matches are the folks running their 1911/2011's too dry. Some just don't like the "dirty" well oiled look. Remember, If you're not getting oil splattered onto your glasses, your gun (1911/2011) is too dry!

I prefer the Lyman 401638 175 gr TC. I load them to 1.125", with either 5.3 gr of Unique, or 4.8 gr Bullseye. I have two 4 cavity molds, and I crank out about 500 bullets per hour at a moderate rate. I can run close to 1,000 bullets per hour thru my Star sizer. I have tried some Bull-X brand SWC's thru my Edge with out a problem. I also tried some RNFP bullets from a local caster thru it. He wants to sell me a bunch of those. The RNFP went thru the gun without a hitch also. I will say the main reason I go with the TC bullet is because it LOOKED more reliable, and gives me the warm fuzzies.

Um..... those are all I currently use for Single Stack, Limited, Revolver, Production.

I run two 4 cavity molds, Lyman 401638, a 175 grain truncated cone, size them to .401 on a Star lubrisizer. I use any lube that is cheap or free, currently using Jakes Products lube 4.8 gr Bullseye or 5.3 gr Unique, OAL is 1.125, mixed headstamp brass. Lead is either straight wheelweights or straight range lead. These loads are run thru an STI Edge, 5 inch barrel

Your 200 gr swcl bullets should be seated at 0.920" from the case head to the shoulder. So, instead of measuring the OAL, just measure up to the shoulder to get this measurement.