ammo

  1. what factory ammo have you had the best luck with for 5.56x45?

    16" barrel. 1:7 twist. 100-600 yards. Just a trainer type rifle to save a bit of money on ammo, and plink steel with. Not really looking to find a handload for it as of yet because its pretty cheap from the factory and i dont plan on competing with it. Trying IMI 62gr now. The jury is still out...
  2. Technical aspect of Adams trickler system?

    I was pondering getting the Adams system. I’m not total dummy (only partial), but not a brain surgeon either or a software engineer. So how hard is it to setup and maintain? And can it be glitchy? Just kind of want a easy operation system like my charge master.
  3. Pacific super mag, 3 ram press parts?

    So I picked up this press, because I loved it on first site and thought it was the coolest thing I ever saw. But I need a few parts for it. This press is a little before my time, but not everyone’s, hehe. So wondering if anybody on here may know where to get parts, or if anybody may...
  4. Bore Tech Cu+2 Vs sweets vs wipeout.

    Hey all, I was looking to experiment with a few copper removers. I know there is a wide range of opinions. I currently use wipe out accelerator, with wipe out foam. By morning, the foam dripping out of the end of the barrel is a beautiful nuclear radiation bright blue. It never...
  5. Today only, Brownells free hazmat and shipping 150. And over

    Brownells has free hazmat and shipping today only, over 150.00. Code VD8
  6. Does auto trickle only work with fx120i?

    I was just wondering if the auto trickle system only works with the 120i scale. I have a a&d Fx700ct, which is love and is always very accurate. Was also very expensive. Is there a way to adapt to a different scale, Or software/hardware setup will be an issue?
  7. Importance of different bullet lots??

    Is it ok to mix bullet lots if you are separating by weight and bbto??? Or is there another reason not to mix lots. Just curious.
  8. 21 century lathe turning question

    So I am somewhat new to turning. And I purchased a 21 century lathe. I am sure my question apples to any lathe tho. When I feed in the brass, it cuts the brass as expected. So if I pull the brass out and send it back in, without adjusting anything, it take off more, than again, takes...
  9. 300blk reload data confusion

    So just starting to reload for pistol length, 1:8 300 blkout. I have Sierra 220 smk and h110 powder. Question is if you look at the 2 uploaded images, one is Hodgdon’s, and one is Sierra. H says 9.2gr is the max load, while Sierra says 10.1-12.2. So I cannot say I’m not confused.
  10. Labradar vs Magnospeed v3

    Before I make the purchase, I was wondering if there is any significant difference between the labradar and the magnospeed v3. Saving 200. wound be nice, but want what’s best and willing to pay more to have what’s right first time around. Looking at reviews, I don’t see a much of a...
  11. 300blk, 220 smk, which powder???

    For 300 blk, w/ 220 smk’s, what’s the best powder for this load?? H110??
  12. Bullet comparators compared?? Reviews please

    So my reloading ocd is now in the market for a comparator. I have noticed the plain and simple ones, which I have. It’s ok. So I have noticed a few that have got my attention. First I saw the Darrell Holland gold standard comparator that kind of has the setup like a Wilson trimmer...
  13. Whidden bushings fit Wilson die?

    Will Whidden bushings fit Wilson neck sizing die for arbor press?
  14. 21 century #br driver vs #4 driver, help please

    If anybody has both, can someone tell me the difference. I tried calling 21 century, but they must be busy or closed for holidays? I want to order case holder and driver for 6.5cm lapua brass. He has it listed as #br driver and not #4 driver, which is srp driver. But the lapua brass...
  15. Is my custom barrel a waste? Help

    So major quandary today. I tend to get wordy, so I’ll try to get to my point. I know I’m gonna be asked, so I’ll say this right off the bat. It’s a 6.5cm, 1/8 twist, 26” custom as barrel. Roughly 6-700 round count I normally shoot Berger 140 hybrids. If I touch (not jam) the lands, my...
  16. Neck turn before or after fire forming?

    Do I neck turn “skimming/cleanup” before or after first fire forming. The reason I ask is because I noticed the brass grows on average 4 thou in many directions. Shoulder bumps up and out, necks sucks in a little i am guessing. If you turn the neck and “skin the shoulder” I am assuming that...
  17. Annealing till glow or 750??

    So I have an annealeez. I also have 750 tempilaq. With the cheap hornady brass I have, if I turn the lights out the brass gets the deep glow right at 750 degrees. Perfect. Then when I do the lapua brass I turned to the same neck thickness to the hornady and run it through the annealer I...
  18. Best flash hole debur tool?

    What is the best flash hole debur tool? The clincher is I don’t want to shave the actual flash hole, just the burrs. Small primer lapua brass .059 and don’t want to expand them.
  19. Shadetree rest

    Looking for shadetree coax rest that somebody is looking to get rid of. Pm me privately. Thank you
  20. Is this the correct steps of accurate reloading?

    So I am going from novice reloading, to try to be a little more advanced. Bought some equipment this week. And I am adding some steps to the process and am confusing myself a little at this point. So I am trying to get the steps in order, and want to be corrected if I am wrong or one of the...

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