The only time I was ever advised to consider crimping was if I was having problems with the bullet getting pushed back during the cycling in my ARs (.204 & .223). So far it hasn't been a problem and I don't crimp. Your military .223s are usually crimped and the bullet has a canelure for that pur...

I tried some Ramshot X-Terminator with some 39gr Sierra BKs with good results and also in my .223 using 40gr V-Max... The performance is really close to the Winchester 748, which is my standard load powder. Ramshot is a few cents cheaper per pound locally. Both are ball powders and meter exceptional...

Failure to change the jaws on the lower end with the .204 & .223 can cause them to strip off the case base rim, resulting in a 'stuck' case and then the headaches start if you are using Forster dies... I had a couple when I first got my press and had to order a stuck case remover from Forster......

IMHO, There is nothing wrong with the .38/357 revolver if you are going to limit yourself to just one. It is less prone to malfunction, requires less time to achieve a reasonable degree of proficiency, and should you be depending on your spouse to use it, all they have to do is keep pulling the trig...

In reviewing the previous spread sheet on loads, I see very few that load with Winchester 748 for the .204. As this is the primary powder I use for my .223s, it seems more natural to adopt it to the .204 as well. Does anyone have any good info on loads for the 45gr Hornady with W-748? http://i82.pho...

Providing that your rifle is tight in all other ways (barrel, bedding, etc) your trigger and optic will be a couple of the most critical factors in making those long range shots. My .204 AR has a custom upper with a Sightron 4-16x Mil-Dot and a trigger that breaks clean at 1.5 pounds. I keep it sigh...

As far as books for a beginner, look at the Lee 2nd Edition.. Aside from the promotional comments about their products, it gives a lot of insight about the whys of reloading procedures as well as the 'how'. The second would be the Sierra manual. For a starting reloading set up, look into the Lee or ...

Hello everyone. After a few posts, a thought came to me that an introduction is needed. My name it Bill Tinsley, age 64 for a couple of more months. I live in Boonville, MO (little river town) where I grew up. Married to a great, very understanding lady and between us, we have 4 children and 9 grand...