i loaded thousands of rounds of pistol single stage and I always threw charges in all the cases in the tray then looked them over with a flashlight. Never had a problem unlike the progressives I’ve had.Nick.......they’re take home doggy boxes from our favorite restaurant. I wash them out and recycle them. For bulk bullets, I buy Tupperware. You probably got yours from a restaurant supply house.
Hoz: I left my “new” Pro 2000 bolted to my desk in Texas, along with 2k LPPrimers, 1500+/- 45 cases and bullets. I thought I left a thousand loaded rounds here but my memory was bad. I only have 400 here, soo........
I got up early and belled the cases over coffee. Did some chores, then primed them before lunch. Ran my wife’s errands, then started loading before dinner. I managed to load 250 rounds before the bell rang.
You’re right Boss! It’s about the easiest cartridge to reload! I like 44Magnum too.
My Safety routine is simple. I keep my cases in the plastic box. Pick one up, charge it, then put it in the tray. Fill the tray, do a quick flashlight assisted case check and press in the bullets. This greatly reduces the risk of a double charge.
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Ive got lots of 200gr 452 bullets to use up but as you know loading a 44 Mag with a light load costs the same as loading a 45 acp or very close. Prob wont buy/cast anymore 45 caliber bullets.
Quantity is a quality all its own. 2000+ 45 ACP Bullseye loads loaded with Coated 185 SWC bullets. Everyone checked in a chamber checker. 100% pass.
It’s okay bud, I read the same thing. I was totally thinking of some John Wick running and gunning.
Ledd Slinger
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I’ve never tried cast bullets. Almost talked myself into trying them a few times because they were so much cheaper, but never did.
In the past I never had much luck with accuracy in pistols. Of course I’m no expert handgun shooter by any means either. But ever since I started shooting the XTP bullets in various rounds, I seem to do good. Not sure why that is but they just seem to shoot really well for me across the board. I use the 155gr XTP in 40 S&W, the 180gr XTP in 10mm, and 300gr XTP in 44 Mag.
Thats interesting - ill look into them.
Ledd Slinger
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I’ve seen the 240gr XTP in 44 cal available at a bunch of places right now. Hornady must have pumped a bunch of them out.
The 240s are the ones I would want. Thanks
New Brass? What did you load those on?
I'm fixing to crank out some 9 and .45. With my set up I resize, seat and crimp fairly quick it's just charging with powder that slows me down, that and a bad shoulder but it's a little work out when I'm cranking on the RC
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Single stage. These were SPP I purchased a couple of years ago as brass for “range ammo” where I didn’t care if I got the brass back (indoor range). They sat unused after case prep; size then bell. I primed them this winter, now they’re loaded. These are for practice and training.
Was. My hubby died 10 years ago and I still miss him.I finished my meager pile of 450 rounds. Thanks Riflewoman for setting a high bar!! I have to ask: Are you married? You’re the girl I dream about!
divingin
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Interesting given your user name...
About all I load in pistol is cast lead (or in the case of 38Spl and 32SWL, swaged lead) bullets. The lube can be a mess but the cost savings makes it tolerable.
I recently bought some 32 HBWC from a California outfit that uses some kind of moly lube rather than a wax based type. Haven't shot many yet (just a proof of function), but if they do well, this outfit may become my go-to for handgun bullets across the board.
These were Bear Creek Swaged 45-185 HBSWC fired from a S&W 25-2 45 ACP revolver. Iron sights at 25 yards. They shoot reasonably well.
Ledd Slinger
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Might have to change my name to “LeddCoreSlinger”. Lol
joshb
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I’m sorry to hear that!
Ledd Slinger
Silver $$ Contributor
Hornady makes the HAP line of bullets too. It’s the XTP design without serrations on the hollow point for rapid expansion. Way cheaper price point but supposed to deliver the same accuracy. I might try some of them for volume shooting as long as they shoot the same.
Problem with lead cast bullets is that I can’t run them at the high pressures I normally use in my 10mm autos and 44 mag with the XTP. If the load with a lead bullet doesn’t shoot the same as what I will be using for bear defense in the woods then I see no reason to even try it. Much rather practice with what I will actually be using in a life or death situation
thanks for that info
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