Tutorial
Load Development, Part Two
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May 1, 2013
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May 1, 2013
Part One Part Two Part Three Fortunately, Hodgdon’s on-line database does and, better still, it includes loads for two powders I actually have on-hand, Hodgdons Clays and Winchester 231.
Load Development, Part One
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April 30, 2013
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April 30, 2013
Part One Part Two Part Three The ammo shortage recently had me checking my storage bins, drawers and shelves out in the garage.
Baked Brass Alaska, or Arizona, or Albania?
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March 23, 2013
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March 23, 2013
After cleaning, some have suggested using the family oven but others have objected it may shorten the lifetime of the brass.
Cheapest Reloading
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March 22, 2013
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March 22, 2013
The cheapest way to get into reloading is the Lee Classic Loader (45 ACP shown here), $26.
Flintlock First Shots
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March 13, 2013
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March 13, 2013
Boy, that’s different!
I finished the kit months ago but couldn’t get the black powder, especially the FFFF (or 4F) that’s recommended for the pan.
Easy Ammo Labels
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March 10, 2013
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March 10, 2013
Revised: 30 January 2014
After a couple of hours loading ammunition, I hate hand-writing all those ammo box labels.
Track Brass Firings
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March 4, 2013
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March 4, 2013
Start with two buckets for brass. Label them #1 and #2.
Measuring the Crimp
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March 1, 2013
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March 1, 2013
Measuring the crimp is arguably one of the most difficult measurements to take when reloading ammunition.