Just take the whole decapping assembly out and resize as normal. Or if you have case mouths that are out if round, just remove the decapping pin. I use a universal decapping die and never use the...
Liked On: 09-01-2021, 04:46 PM
and MANY modern .12ga arent really .12ga anymore as they are overbored so closer to what was traditionally a .10ga but correct they still fire same shells just have little if any forcing cone so...
Liked On: 09-01-2021, 09:24 AM
look up Wingmans thread on everlasting .410 shells
Liked On: 09-01-2021, 09:23 AM
They will be fine. Brass is a lot stronger than Plastic
Liked On: 09-01-2021, 07:40 AM
Cork floor tiles or even carpet tiles, two wads deep make for a good overpowder wad. Cornflake box or really any "thin-ish" cardboard shiny side out will do for you overshot wad. Make a 11...
Liked On: 09-01-2021, 04:03 AM
You make some valid points, and yeah .1" very likely is variation in shooter rather than load/seating depth variation. Still fun to play with and good to know that seating depth can make a...
Liked On: 29-12-2020, 02:14 PM
As a rookie reloader, I started pistol reloading during lock down and rifle a month after, this forum helped immensely. I was lucky enough to have been given some gear to get me started but also...
Liked On: 26-12-2020, 08:58 PM
Main thing for beginners in my humble opinion is start with premium components. Full length resize. Don't bother with much finicky stuff, just learn to set the projectile up just off the lands...
Liked On: 26-12-2020, 08:57 PM
Keep it simple is my motto. I use a basic die set, an old Lyman spartan press, old Lyman scales, some very basic lee case prep tools and a teaspoon for powder handling. I prime on the press. ...
Liked On: 26-12-2020, 08:57 PM
Just to reinforce the GPM's KISS principle. For my first 15 years of handloading (308 and treble 2) I used a Lyman 310 handtool. (Google it) I had a second hand first model Redding beam balance with...
Liked On: 26-12-2020, 08:56 PM
Greetings All, There have been a number of new or prospective handloaders asking for tips on starting out and much helpful advice has been forthcoming. There have also been a number of threads...
Liked On: 26-12-2020, 08:56 PM
I'm also happy to help out new/inexperienced reloaders in the Southland/Otago area. I'm based near Gore. As long as you have components and a set of dies I can supply the rest for a bit. Sent...
Liked On: 26-12-2020, 08:55 PM
Hi, As I mentioned on here a month or so ago I brought an old Brno .22 that had seen better times. So I thought I would give it a spruce up and give the metal and wood work a going over. This...
Liked On: 23-12-2020, 09:06 PM
So a while back I posted about a 17" barreled Sako 75 and if it was worth bothering with. If yes, then I would re-thread it (had a one off thread) thus shortening to 17" and put a DPT on it and...
Liked On: 22-12-2020, 05:08 PM
Finally after breaking in the C/W barrel on the new Hardy custom 6.5 06, twas time for the real thing. So I worked up some loads and took the rifle and the grand boy (aka "mate") for a walk last...
Liked On: 22-12-2020, 05:05 PM