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  1. On 10/5/2020 at 9:59 PM, PhotoRecon said:

    I use the H&G 68 style 185gr hardcast @ COL of 1.250" and taper crimp of .469"...great results for me over the years...

     

    Any H&G 68 style SWC and 1.250" O.A.L. length for 45 ACP has always worked well for me as well. 

     

    Naturally, some H&G 68 style bullets are better than others... 

     

    My 45 pistols prefer softer bullets than what some manufacturers sell.  Properly sized, soft lead does NOT lead your barrel. 

     

    It is hard to beat Zero bullets.  http://www.rozedist.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=RZD&Category_Code=ZSB-45ACP  (Haven't tried the Zero SWHP's though.)  

  2. 28 minutes ago, Chillywig said:

    I really want a NAA ranger in 22LR for some reason....

     

    I really thought I wanted one in 22 LR too, until I checked out the ballistics...  https://northamericanarms.com/ballistics/

     

    None of these are very impressive, but the 22 LR and 22 Short are both... well, sad! 

     

    I found a used one in 22 MAG with a 1-5/8" barrel and a Holster Grip for a good price, and satisfied my itch for a NAA.  LOL!  

     

    I admit that it would be a very bad day if I ever had to even consider using any of these for defense...  So, perhaps the ballistics are moot!  

     

    Still, I like it!  

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  3. I have two of these magazines.  They drop free, lock the slide open after the last round, and I have not had any failures. 

     

    I ordered the extra power magazine springs, but I haven't put them in yet.  Why mess with something that works?  

     

    I am very happy with my Shield Arms S15 mags!  

     

     

     

    Also, I agree that an extended capacity G43 mag would be great!  

  4. 21 minutes ago, Boomstick303 said:

     

    My brass oxidizes about half the time when using Dawn and Lemi Shine.  

     

    You are probably using too much Lemi Shine.  Mine come out best when I use no more than a 45 ACP case full.  

     

    I also try to be sure I rinse the brass well before exposing it to air.  

     

  5. 3 hours ago, Sean_Doe said:

    This photo is only about 50 rounds of DG bullets. I bought 115s and 147s from them they lead up both my glock barrels and my aftermarket cut rifled barrels very fast. I feel like more than 100 round Im getting into the danger zone. It is very hard to clean out the lead. Ive shot a few hundred Blue Bullets and Precision Bullets Through my glock 34 gen 4 without cleaning with zero visible lead. Ive tried to contact DG Bullets and have got no response. 

     

     

    Well, THAT sure is ugly! 

     

    I'd probably just go back to Blue or Precision, since you didn't have issues with them.  I shoot a lot of 0.356" Blues, and I NEVER have seen my barrels look like that one...  .   

  6. 28 minutes ago, Sean_Doe said:

    Thanks I’ll try that chore boy. I was having a real tough time trying to get that lead out. 

     

    0000 Steel Wool works too.  It is fine enough that limited use won't cause any harm.  I still prefer copper, just to be safe. 

     

    Make sure the scrubber you get is copper all the way through - not just copper coated.  

  7. Oh yeah, I wouldn't use a factory crimp die on rifle rounds!  

     

    6 minutes ago, ranger said:

    Try the Midsouth 62 BTHP projectiles. They are relatively cheap and shoot in my 1-7 barrels - the same 1-7 barrels that will not group 55s. 

     

    https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/001532276c500/22-caliber-point224-diameter-62-grain-bthp-with-cannelure-500-count

     

    Not a bad price.... out of stock, of course!  

  8. Check the concentricity of your loaded rounds.  I bet there will be room for improvement there...  If the bullet tip wobbles when you roll it on a flat piece of glass held at eye level, you have found one of your problems, perhaps the biggest one.  

     

    If you can ditch your "M" expanding die, that may help your concentricity. 

     

    Sorting your brass by headstamp and number of firings will help too.  

     

    HP's and Ballistic Tip bullets usually shoot better than FMJ's.  I know they aren't as cheap as FMJ's, but if accuracy is what you are looking for, better bullets definitely help. 

     

    I do get "decent" accuracy with Hornady 55 FMJ's, but I'm still only getting around 2 MOA.  I don't know if those bullets are capable of much better, especially in a fast twist rate barrel.  

     

    I use straight-line Wilson dies and an arbor press to seat bullets for my most accurate rifle rounds.  Yeah, it's slow, but it yields more concentric loaded rounds, and more concentric rounds group better.  

     

  9. 31 minutes ago, iflyskyhigh said:

    And also why I’m siting on enough reloading supplies to last me the rest of my life. emoji846.png

    If I want to sell 5000 of those primers to someone for $300 and they are willing to buy them, am I price gouging?

    If I’m willing to sell and the other person is will to buy, is that price gouging? Two willing parties?

     

    I'm willing to buy 5000 of your primers for $150....  🤣    Shipped, of course!  😆  

     

    No, actually, I have enough primers.  Just trying to lighten this up a little....   

  10. 14 minutes ago, KlausN said:

    I have one SP01 slide from CZC with the interchangeable plates and I have one direct/cut slide.  I can’t help on the reliability of the plate version but I would get the plate version over the direct cut again.  You are very limited with the direct cut end even if you think you know which red dot you want, you will likely change your mind 2 years down the road. Ask me how I know?  
    My direct mount is for a Venom and the plate version is for a SRO, not really a fair comparison. As I also read the what you mentioned, I am running a plastic buffer from an S2 in my SP01 just for peace of mind. 

     

    The S2 works OK with a buffer.  I use one in my S2 also.  Seems it was designed with the extra length of a buffer, so mine doesn't get chewed up like they do in my 1911's.  I won't use one in a 1911 for that reason.  

  11. Just now, falconew said:


    I got an ok supply.  My buddy sent that to me because he was looking for some.  I was like are you kidding me.  

     

    Yeah, me too.  I have seen some proposterous prices before, but +500%?  

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