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I agree with the census that it may be attributed to stressed brass or a double charge. I will inspect more carefully in the future and pay more attention during the reloading process. I immediately thought it was the brass, but maybe it was me. I want to thank you all for the input that helped me. I hope this reloading SNAFU does not happen to any of you fine people. Thanks Sig Lady for posting!!! May your POA be your POI!!! John

I use the 550 Dillon press and have to manually index and after thousands of rounds reloading, I have (knock on wood) never double charged a cartridge. Maybe I missed a small crack during cleaning and inspection. I'm not sure, however it tested my pucker factor and I'm good. Thanks for the replies.

I experienced a scary moment today on the range and was wondering if anyone else had a similar incident. I had a reloaded cartridge split the brass at the base and it threw debris up through the ejection port into my face. I wasn't injured except for a couple abrasions to my nose and cheek. It scared the crap out of me and twisted the follower of my magazine. The brass ejected was an S&B that was previously fired, it ruptured along the base and cracked almost the entire circumference. Load: .45 ACP 3.8 Gr. Clays 230 Gr. RN Ranier OAL 1.26 WLP primer Has anyone else had this happened? I attribute it to a fatigued casing, but I have never had this happen before. Any input would be well appreciated. Thanks. John

I just changed reloads for my Kimber Eclipse Target II for a lighter load with: 230 Gr. Plated round nose. 3.9 Gr. Clays. I haven't fired for velocity yet, but this seems to be a pet load for 5" 45 ACP for some experienced shooters. Sorry, there is a question here. I changed out to a 14 lb. recoil spring and the round is very soft, however a little sluggish. Should I change to a lighter recoil spring? Thanks. John

Coldchar, I have a bunch of CMC 10 round magazines and seems crazy to buy a bunch of 8 round mags just to change divisions with the same handgun with the original John Browning 1911. I just want to compete within the rules. John

Clays seems to be a very popular choice. I use it for a 230 gr. FMJ through my Kimber with a 14# spring and it is outstanding for "soft and clean". However, it will depend how you well you control recoil. Some like a snappy recoil, others like a softer and slower recoil. There is boundless info in the 45 ACP reloading area. Welcome and good luck. John

Thanks Chuck. If it fits in the box with WITH empty magazine. I'm seeing it now. John

I hope I don't get flamed for a lame question. I looked at the the rules for magazine restrictions for SS limiting loads to 8 rounds, but can you have a 10 round magazine and load only 8 rounds. I haven't played since 2005 and single stack didn't exist then. I shot in L-10 and have a bunch of 10 round mags and wondering if I have to restock on 8 rounders to compete in SS. Thanks. John

Hey Glocksters!! Just purchased a G-35 and curious since this is the first polymer framed gun I've owned. Is their certain cleaning solvents I should avoid that would damage the polymer? Do you recommend one? John

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Thanks for the input. I was at the range tonight and focused or attempted to focus on the front sights completely, at 10 feet, 20 feet and 30 feet. Groups were so much better; with attention to the front sight (blurry target). I hope I will be able to focus at speed (i.e. during a stage). Thanks again for the info. John

Happy Birthday Brian!! Thank you for the great site. John

For those who care, Cabela's has Remington 2.5 large pistol primers in stock. I just ordered 5000 and they sent a confirmation that it would deliver by 4/20.

Hey Flex, Thanks for revisiting this topic!! Note:I broke this question out of another thread... - Admin. I have a question for the experienced handgun gurus. I am having difficulty adjusting to "front sight" focus, this leaves the target blurry and I realize the eye can't accommodate both within focus; however this seems counter-intuitive and find myself re-focusing on the target. I am working on this and curious if this is common or am I just a newbie being a newbie. John

New guy chiming in. Why such a shortage in primers? If people are hoarding them, why? This sucks. Having all the components to reload except primers with spring breaking and not being able to reload. UGH!!! I am venting in the worst way. John

What kind of cleaning media do you guys run your brass through and how clean is clean enough? Thanks. John

I have a question for the new shooting season. I want to update my shooting gear such as belt, mag pouches, holster from the Kydex, buckle belt and fixed pouches. Any suggestions with in the rules of single stack and limited ten? Thanks in advance. John

It seems they come and go so quick now. Well at least I have the love of my children, good health and the eyesight to target downrange. 38 today, brutal. Thanks for reading my rant. John

As a veteran, I didn't mind working, but only one person gave me a Veteran's Hoo-Ahh which was an ex-girlfriend. Many take their freedom for granted and don't realize what it costs for it. Happy Veteran's Day. John

Hey great gurus of wisdom: I have a Kimber Target Eclipse .45, 5" Government model 1911. I'm trying to find a good start for loading 200 gr. RN from Ranier, I have Bullseye powder on hand but I would change if recommended. I keep scrolling through the forums and it seems the majority of 1911 shooters prefer a 230 gr. with clays for a softer recoil, forgive my ignorance and being very green at ballistics. Wouldn't a lighter grain round with less powder provide a more manageable recoil between transitions? Thanks in advance for the input. John

Thank you all for answering my questions today. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and to your families. John

Wow!! Maybe one too many Christmas cocktails. I meant I load to OAL of 1.256 in. huge typo. Bart was right!!! Width is right at .471. I am using the 10 round McCormick shooting star mags. The feed ramp is part of the barrel and eats round nose well, but doesn't care for the wad cutters, will polishing make the difference. Now I really feel like the new guy, I think I'll load to 3.56 in next. John

Wow, thanks for the replies so quickly!!!! Burt: I'm loading to OAL of 2.56 in, maybe a little short. She is very picky, she won't shoot reliable unless I use round nose. Doesn't like the wad cutters or semi-wad cutters. Thanks for helping the new guy. John

Merry Christmas to all!!!! I am fairly new to shooting handguns and have been reloading for a little time. I've read that a heavier round such as 230 gr. with a lighter powder load has a softer recoil than lighter round (200 gr.) with a heavier powder load. Is this true? Please forgive my ignorance, just curious on how I should target my reloads. Since you have read this, let me ask you, my Kimber Eclipse Target II comes stock with a 18 lb recoil spring which I changed to a 14 lb for lighter loads. Sometimes it fails to return to battery when at the range, have I gone to light with the spring. Thank you and I hope Santa has been nice to all of you and your families!!!!! Cheers!! John

Hey guys/gals: I am curious where you pick up your 9mm factory loads for cost effectiveness. Thanks. John