What did you do at your reloading bench today?

[Kissmybrass]

This gun stuff is mighty addicting -

[NHshtr]

using 9.0 grs. of Unique with the 240 gr. MB Smasher

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RP

I hear and read a lot about Unique in a lot of different calibers, rifle and pistol. Seems you need 1/3 or even 1/4 of what you would usually use in other powders. So is that OK to have all of that air space in the cartridge? Do they ever misfire?
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I use Unique in .45 Colt, .45 auto and .38 spl. Works real well in those. But, in a .45-70 case, I'll let the guys here who load those give you the complete answer. That'a a good size case.

I was curious about Unique as well. I found a 44 Rem. Mag load for the 250 cast using Unique on the Alliant website (Reloader's Guide). They show a max charge of 11.0 grains for a lever action.
.44 Rem. Mag. 250-gr cast (Keith), Unique, CCI 300 primer, Speer case, 1.710" min OAL, 11.0 gr max charge, 1211 fps velocity. Page 63.
But they don't show a Unique load for the 45-70. They suggest Reloder 10X with a 300 grain FNHP in a lever action rifle, Page 95.
You can look them up here. https://www.alliantpowder.com/resources ... oCrops.pdf
Hope that helps.

[Shakey Jake]

I loaded up some 158gr Nosler bullets using 2400 for when I get the 686 plus in.
Jake

[Kissmybrass]

I loaded up some 158gr Nosler bullets using 2400 for when I get the 686 plus in.
Jake

Nice Revolver! Holds 7, right?

[Shakey Jake]

I loaded up some 158gr Nosler bullets using 2400 for when I get the 686 plus in.
Jake

Nice Revolver! Holds 7, right?

Yep, holds 7!
Jake

[Headhog]

Was going to go to the range today and take my AR10 only to realize I was low on 308 ammo. So decided to put together 100 rounds of 308 and will go on Wednesday. Those should keep me busy for awhile.

Paul

[Kissmybrass]

50 more 45-70s!
30 Missouri coated and 20 Grizzly gas checks. 300 grammas

(I now see the benefits of an automatic powder measure)

[Kissmybrass]

Anybody else matchin' their ammo with their dies?

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lolololol

[Rifletom]

Like that 'brass. What dies are those?

[Kissmybrass]

RCBS 45-70 Cowboy series. Bought them from Big Al through this forum
He threw in the shell holder too! (I couldn't find one anywhere) Great guy!

[Rifletom]

RCBS 45-70 Cowboy series. Bought them from Big Al through this forum
He threw in the shell holder too! (I couldn't find one anywhere) Great guy!

Yep, Al is one of the good guys.

[Oldbrass]

Tumbled about 500 9mm brass last night, will size them this afternoon. Just some fmj plinkers

[Kissmybrass]

Found my favorite Hornady bullets yesterday so I can use my shorty shells -
Testing a few out with the IMR 4895
Couldn't crimp em with the LEE Factory Crimper but fortunately the RCBS roll crimped em nicely

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[NHshtr]

Loaded 3 different "development" loads for the .243 Long Ranger using IMR 4831 (substitute for my regular load using RL15) under a 90 gr. Sierra FMJ.
I usually make up my hunting loads with 85 grain Sierra Game Kings or Nosler BTs, but can't find any. These will be for paper. I'll go empty them as soon as the outside temp drops below 1,000 degrees!

The 7mm-08s shot beautifully (.780") with 45.0 gr of IMR 4350 under 120 gr Sierra ProHunters. (Savage 110)

[Kissmybrass]

Found RCBS .357/.38 die set on Offerup... 30 bucks and they are in excellent shape!
Just finished cleaning out the gunk and old oil. Only small blemishes (and this is my pet peeve) are Channelock marks on the lock rings. ugh!

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[BigAl52]

Is the size die a carbide size die. If not you will be lubing all of the cases if thats a concern for you. You should be able to purchase a 357 carbide size die separate if you can find one.

[Kissmybrass]

Is the size die a carbide size die. If not you will be lubing all of the cases if thats a concern for you. You should be able to purchase a 357 carbide size die separate if you can find one.

It's the older 18206 set. I don't think its carbide but my runs are small for now.
I'll have to look into the carbide sizer

[Rifletom]

Yeah, what Al said. You'll want that carbide sizer, believe me. One oppsy with the older one, and you'll know why. Untill you find a carbide one, lube 'em.

[leverjc]

I agree on the carbide die. I also am a big believer on lee factory crimp dies. i have them for every caliber I reload.

[Kissmybrass]

Lubed and premiered and sized 25 tonight. Found some nice Hornady 158's but no powder yet
Also reloaded Hornady 45-70s with IMR 4198 - Hopefully hitting the range Wed night