Padraig

Anybody have any thoughts on how often 45/70s need trimmed? What do you use?

Do you find that 45/70s need to be trimmed very often? Padraig

Thaks for all the great info! It looks like Dillon does not make 45/70 dies. What brand do you all like? I live in the commie state of NY and can no longer order ammo. Padraig

Anyone reloading 45/70 with a Dillon 650? Any thoughts or tips. I am about to purchase a Marlin 1895 SBL Thanks, Padraig

Wow, Hawaii has changed. I was there in 1968 (R&R) and it was one of the most friendly places I have ever visited. Which Island are you on?

Weather here has also been crappy. Luckily I retired in mid March and therefore find it easier to squeeze in a ride or a run.

After a 10 year lay off I started riding again last year. This year I bought a new Trek Domane and is sweet. At Present I am riding 4-5 days a week, between 15 & 20 miles but will soon be doing some longer rides

I use the tins that McCanns steel cut oats come in. Fill it up and stick a label on the lid and they also can be stacked.

Over the last two years I have lost 40 pounds. I am down to the same weight I was in the Army 1967-1969. I am 5' 10". For the last year of losing and keeping the weight off I have used Lose It, circut training, bicycling and running. Another good thing to do is portion control. Use a smaller plate and dish it out in the kitchen and carry it to the dining room. Don't put a big bowl on the table because if you are like me...... you will take two or more helpings. Also there are some very good low cal frozen food dinners available at the Super market. They make aquick and easy lunch or dinner. Good luck

Never had a problem loadin Unique with my 550.

Ditto on the Lowe's LED

I too have been using Clays. No issues on my 650. Consisently throws 5.1 grains of clays. Padraig

I used to cast bullets quite a few years ago. Fun but time consuming. Still have the molds and as I am soon retiring I may have to dig them up. I can't remember what all I have but I know there is a 4 gang 452 flat nose 200 grain that always shot well. Worked good on bowling pins. Casting was fun but lubing and sizing was a pita.

Thanks for answeing my question, Anachonism. As far as the legal aspects of factory ammo vs reloads, I think that while it is a factor, it is over rated. If this ammo shortage continues you can bet more and more shooters will be carrying home rolled. While I have my favorite factory ammo, I will carry it. When/if I can not get any I will carry what works. Then there are us New Yorkers that don't want the state tracking our ammo purchases under the Safe NY Act. Thanks again,

Does anyone sell hydra-Shock bullets as a component? I am using as my carry ammo Federal 200 grain hrdra-shock however they are hard to find and I am getting low. Would like the ability to hand load them. I have plenty of 200gr cast swc for practice but no hydr-shock type bullets.