[Frangible on the cheap?]

I bought 500 frangible bullets from frangibleammo, I bought .45 ACP 155 gr. I believe 500 cost me about $90.00

They were not that difficult to reload, the major factor was crimp. To much crimp and the bullet snapped of at the case neck. .470 crimp worked just fine, no more.

I got the frangible bug after attending Thunder Ranch, just wanted to see if the Dillon 550B would brew up some frangible rounds.

[Bear Creek Bullets (who has them?)]

Northwestloading has Bear Creek in supply.

[Tru-Cast Bullets]

Anybody ever use these lead bullets?

Company out of Coeur D Alene Idaho.

[Ordered Jarvis Barrel]

I had Jarvis install a barrel on Beretta 92FS in the late 90's. I believe it took a couple of months, well worth the money and the wait. Jarvis barrel really helped accuracy of Beretta.

[How Bad Does Bad Get?]

Squib in February of 2006, end result, CQB back to Wilson Combat for new barrel and bushing.

Double check, then triple check.

[Who Has The Best Price On Copper Bullets ?]

Powder Valley had a pretty good deal on Zero jacketed bullets.

[Do You Tumble New Brass ?]

No.

[Hornady Bullets]

I have used Hornady 230 gr FMJ and 200 Gr semi-wadcutter (jacketed) in the past with good results.

Anybody used Hornady 200 gr SWC lead bullet?

Comments.

[Load Date And Bullet Seating]

Thanks to members for responding to my question, I can always learn some new things when it comes to this reloading business.

[Load Date And Bullet Seating]

Help the new guy out, I just started to reload this summer after buying Dillon 550B from Brian.

I have been using W231 to my satisfaction for the .45 ACP. I have been reloading Winchester 230 FMJ, Hornady 230 FMJ and Laser Cast 200 Gr. SWC. Guns used are Wilson Combat CQB and Les Baer TRS.

I want to experiment if that is proper term, I order some VihtaVuori from Powder Valley, I have to give it a try.

My reloading book with VihtaVuori N320 only list the Hornady 230 FMJ-RN staring at 4.9 grain and a max of 53. grain, seating depth of 1.260. I am aware the Hornady FMJ is fully encapsulated.

I have a supply of Winchester 231gr FMJ which I like, however the base of this bullet is not encapsulated but has exposed lead.

Would I be able to load the Winchester with the same powder charge as the Hornady, knowing the difference between the base of the bullets?

Can anyone comment on Oal? The Hornady specify 1.230 even using W231. The Winchester 230 has a seating depth listed with a max of 1.275, why the difference?

I am aware a short or under OAL can cause pressure problems. I don't want to get hurt and I don't want to blow up guns, safety first. After all we are only shooting paper here and I like the rounds to feed and cycle the slide, no +P or super duper rounds for me

Thanks

[Begining Reloader- Help Needed]

I started with a Dillon 550 about 4 months ago, no previous reloading experience.

I watched the Dillon video several times and read the owner's manual several times back to front.

Bought the Speer reloading manual.

Started using the press very slowly, almost like a single stage until I was able to get used to the press and the fact I was actually reloading ammunition.

Best part was taking the reloads out to the range and actually shooting the rounds, damn if they didn't work. I'm still learning but enjoying the process.

Enjoy and just take your time, it's worth the effort.

[Hornady Reloading Dies]

Kevin J, I'm am in same boat as you, I just start to reload a couple of months ago with a Dillon 550.

I used the Dillon dies originally, I switched to a Hornady seating die and a Lee crimp die, I believe a very good move on my part.