I learned off others when I started out. Loaded my first rounds 38 yrs ago. Been hooked on the science and process ever since. No YouTube back then[emoji16] I think having someone competent teach...
Liked On: 16-12-2020, 12:56 PM
Cortina nowadays uses a Promethius Gen II which is hugely expensive (US5 grand, sponsored? ). It is a combination of a thrower then auto trickling. Has nice green internal lighting that wouldn't be...
Liked On: 13-12-2020, 11:36 AM
I just recently sold my Gen 6 on here. Had it for a while and was a great wee unit for me. Always wanted a V3 auto trickler and will get one when next overseas and can spend some of my US currency I...
Liked On: 13-12-2020, 10:18 AM
Thanks for the input guys. I realize that I will need a reloading manual and primers etc but being so close to Christmas those items will have to wait. But being that I have around 200 cases I...
Liked On: 13-12-2020, 09:39 AM
I hope you didnt test in 3 thou increments to get to 150 thou from 20 thou !!!
Liked On: 12-12-2020, 12:44 PM
I treated the wife to a special date night last night. Dropped the kids off to my parents and off we went! We were banging away for two whole hours! She absolutely loved it! She nailed...
Liked On: 11-12-2020, 10:51 PM
Sort of worked for me with my old rifle that had a 24" barrel and no suppressor (i.e got within .4 of a grain or so). With my new Tikka and a 20" barrel and suppressor I can't even get close. As...
Liked On: 13-11-2020, 12:54 PM
Greetings Ftx325, Welcome to the world of handloading. This is an addictive but highly rewarding pastime. The main piece of advice I can offer is to see if you can find a mentor to start with,...
Liked On: 12-11-2020, 09:05 PM
So ive been playing with some Re26 for a little while, and am now running it in my 7mm SAUM with great results. Ive also tried it with 180gr eldms in my 22 inch barreled Tikka M595 in 284win....
Liked On: 12-11-2020, 09:02 PM
The howa mini actions are cool little rifles but in my opinion the factory stock is not in keeping with the mini theme. While the factory stock is quite stiff, the forend is very wide and chunky...
Liked On: 15-10-2020, 11:10 AM
41.gr RL16 Lapua SRP Brass CCI BR-4. No pressure but I took it up to 2770fps which showed the start of cratering but not flat primers and groups opened up as I went past the 41gr. Longest Red...
Liked On: 13-10-2020, 07:37 PM
These are 143 gr ELD X bullets recovered from deer, first is out of my 6.5 x55 taken out of my big Sambar stag, retained weight 89 grs , range 40 yards speed about 2700 fps. Second is out of a big...
Liked On: 12-10-2020, 08:32 PM
With the ring around it it looks like an earlier Redding. Have you calculated your bushing required? Measure neck wall thickness (not always that accurate using a vernier) multiply by 2, add .264,...
Liked On: 11-10-2020, 12:39 PM
What is the outer diameter of length of the bushing in the photo? According to Mr google Hornady bushing dies will take Redding or Wilson bushings.
Liked On: 11-10-2020, 12:39 PM
adjusts from flat 22deg 25 deg 90deg forward and back. about 12deg of cant adjustment. legs 26cm wide on the lowest setting. goes as high as 27cm tall. very solid. once set the cant is locked not...
Liked On: 09-10-2020, 01:35 PM