metalguy

I have the Hornady puller, and it works really well.....when you make a mistake!!! I put mine in one of my old single stage presses... You may want to pick one up, they can be had for very reasonable.------Metalguy

Been there, and did weigh the loads, found them to be too close to really tell! So...pulling them is indeed the right answer....bummer. I had a squib, and the bullet does NOT exit the barrel. I am lucky, I paid attention, as they sounded markedly different, and I stopped shooting to find a bullet lodged in the barrel. I took the pistol home, and pressed the bullet out, using a piece of brass, turned down to just undersize. I then separated ALL of the cartridges I had reloaded, and began pulling bullets! BTW, Hornady has a nice collet-type bullet puller I ended up using in a single stage press I have. Saves the bullet, and is easily used.-----Metalguy

Swaging is just a mechanical operation that secures the primer via...."smooshing" the ring of the brass closer to the primer on the very end of the cartridge. Once it has been deprimed, to remove the "smooshed" rimg, a reamer can be used. (I use a countersink) After that area has been reamed, the swaged area is back to a size that the primer can fit back into without being squashed. It does not affect the primer flash hole, and does not have to be done again, unless you re-swage the primer.------Metalguy

I would tend to agree that the 9mm can be problematic due to the short length of the case. I use the collator, and have found when running a group of 9mm, I put a slall square of card stock in the collator to make the cases drop into the tubes correctly every time. My primer feed for small primers works really well, but I make sure it is spotless, and when the tray is empty, I refill it.------Metalguy

I have a Lee progressive 1000, and have had only minor problems with it. Of course, I have only loaded a few thousand rounds thus far. Primer feed is the only issue that seems to be one that returns. I am looking for a second Lee pro 1000, but can't seem to find any that reflect a used price, as I can get them at Midway for $169.00 in whatever caliber I want. For that price, if you decide reloading is not for you, I would think you could recoup most of your money, and either buy an expensive press, or just buy your ammo.-----Metalguy

I bought a used TA-90 at a gun show, and got burned, but I fixed the broken firing pin, and chalked it up to experience. The upside? I know my pistol inside and out, and am enjoying the fruits of my labors, shooting it every week!The firing pin had to be modded by myself to function properly with the slide safety, but I ended up with a pistol I enjoy.-------Metalguy

Iam also wondering...Being I got this gun used, how do I tell how old it is? seral number is 1989. I love tthis gun, and have been shooting it often!-----Metalguy

As was already stated, LOTS to read on this. I belong to several forums, as I wanted a variety of inputs...You will get plenty with just this one alone! Others include AR-15 dot com, Snipers hide, etc. Can't throw a stick on the internet w/o hitting something on AR's. But this forum seems to be better....balanced. LOTS of input from many folks smarter tham myself. I use M.G. 55 grain with BLC-2 for my .223 loads. -----Metalguy

I have the Lee pro 1000, and it works well for me. I do not crimp my bullets on it however. As another poster mentioned, it is a three position press. I use the bullet seater, but have it backed out so as not to crimp. I use a single stage for this, and utilize a Lee factory crimp for this. It gives me a chance to handle every round, and check for flaws. I happen to like mt Lee Progressive, and feel it is hard to beat for the price. I know this is a heavily Dillon favored forum, and I am sure they are great presses, I just can't afford to try one out as yet! Maybe I will paint my Lee stuff blue so I fit in better. Metalguy

The LnL sounds like a good press. Metalguy

I have the Lee progressive 1000, and issues with it have been mainly caused by operator error. I do not crimp my rounds on the pro 1000, I use my single stage, and the Lee factory crimp die to put a nice even crimp on every round. For the money, a better press has yet to be made, IMO. Metalguy

I have one, and for the $159.00 that they cost from Midway, they are a hard press to beat. I loaded 400 rounds of 9mm last Sunday, just in time for Thanksgiving with family. The Lee Pro 1000 will work well if it is kept up on. Primer feed needs to be maintained full as it is gravity fed, and less primers means less pressure to feed them. As for changing calibers, you can just buy a spare turret, and shell carrier, and leave them set up. I believe you will need to change the feeder to the tall one for the .223, if going from a shorter shell like 9mm, or .40. I will be buying another one for the large primer calibers I have (30-06, and .45. Metalguy

goat68, I grew up in Eastern WA, and shoot there with my Dad. I miss the dry WX.

LOL! I love the reloading set ups here, but HAD to post my tiny one for all here to laugh at, er, see! I am currently reloading in my girlfriend's garage, but am moving my stuff into my new house, and it will live in my new garage which has its own heat, and is ready for my use. Enjoy!!! Try not to laught TOO hard! Metalguy

Definately forget about the cannelure. As stated above, the O.A.L. is way important. I had made some a little long, and they wouldn't load in the magazine! Glad I checked before heading to the range!------Metalguy

I use a LEE factory crimp, I don't crimp on the cannelure. -----Metalguy

Welcome! I need to head to the NW area of the site, and do some looking. Then I need to show up!!!------Metalguy

Reading this topic with much interest. I too am new to reloading, and before reading this forum, I had never heard of a chonograph, nor its purpose. I am guessing it is used to determine feet per second of specific loads. I have been loading using the Lyman's manual, and sticking to minimum loads on the charts, just to be safe. -----Metalguy

I am super new at the SPORT of pistol shooting, and have no clue as to what all the acronyns even mean...IDPA? I have been shooting for years, just plinking with family mostly, and at the range with friends, but would like to see, and possibly participate in matches. They sound like a LOT of fun. I recently started reloading (building an AR or two will make you want to keep them fed) and enjoy that aspect almost as much as shooting. -----Metalguy

Sorry about politics. I meant attitude. Don't want to offend.

Well Duane, WESTERN Washington is one of the most liberal places one can find. As for Seattle and Olympia being the most important cities in the state, well...that is supremely questionable. Largest, yes. I do enjoy this beautiful state, but when our rights as gun owners are questioned by Mayors who don't want us in public parks, and places like Starbucks falling in line as well, liberal is the word of the day. I grew up in Eastern WA, the conservative side.-----Metalguy

Hey everyone! I am a gun enthusiast from the (liberal) Western Washington State. I have had guns for years, but am new to the Tanfoglio TA-90 I now have, that I picked uo used at a local gun show. I love the gun, but can't find hardly any info on it. I am here to learn. I also recently got into AR's, and reloading, and love the thread on reloading set ups. Looking forward to learning about matches (three gun sounds interesting)and other related topics.------Metalguy

I know I am a noob here....but I am curious about this weapon I purchased, and am really enjoying. My TA-90 Appears to be an older one, from what I have read, and seen, but I have never seen a pic of one like it anywhere. Let me describe it: It has the safety/decocker on the slide, it is a brown finished slide, and slightly different coloration on the lower, more of a blued finish, but a little purple? It has aftermarket grips by Pachmayr. That is about it. I just took some photos of it, and when I am done I will upload them and post. Thanks for any pics of your own, and info you may provide me on this great pistol.-------Metalguy

I just went to the range again yesterday, and killed a few more targets. I absolutely LOVE this little TA-90. This time I also brought my Colt 1911, and warmed it up as well. I have yet to see a pic of another TA-90, and wonder how old mine is. I got it second hand at a gun show, and it was in pretty rough shape when I got it. Its serial # is 1989, and is the same for the slide, barrel, and lower.-----Metalguy

Never had any issues with Miller. I have only been a certified aerospace welder for a short time, since 1986, so I am still learning, but Miller is the brand I would endorse. We have Lincoln and Miller, and none hhave given ant real issues, but the Miller gets the nod for our most delicate work which is typically .020". Still, I think old school arc welding is the hardest welding process to do PROPERLY. You may get lucky and score a good used rig for your budget, but at 1,000 dollars, that would be a hard bill to fill.-----Metalguy