I will when I have time. Right now I'm working two jobs besides helping a family member get thru a struggle. I'm reloading in the evening when I get home one or two steps at a time. That's why it's taking so long. I don't reload if I'm worn out or exhausted. Hence my little tribal group! But I'll let you know when I do get time.

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I will when I have time. Right now I'm working two jobs besides helping a family member get thru a struggle. I'm reloading in the evening when I get home one or two steps at a time. That's why it's taking so long. I don't reload if I'm worn out or exhausted. Hence my little tribal group! But I'll let you know when I do get time.

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Yes, taking care of others is good.
Just don't forget to take care of yourself too.
You need balance.

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Yes, taking care of others is good.
Just don't forget to take care of yourself too.
You need balance.

Yes sir! Especially reloading. It just seems to be a season of business right now, hopefully it'll be over by summer. Balance, we all need it

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Yes sir! Especially reloading. It just seems to be a season of business right now, hopefully it'll be over by summer. Balance, we all need it

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By "balance" I meant to go out and shoot something....for stress relief
It's high on my list of things to do on a regular basis.
It's therapeutic..

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By "balance" I meant to go out and shoot something....for stress relief
It's high on my list of things to do on a regular basis.
It's therapeutic..

Yeah, mines would to be out in the woods! Something about being out in nature is relaxing and soothing. I'm long over due to shoot another pig. Lanai won't be till October.

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first time loading these projectiles.  ACME bullet, 200 grain RNFP, Trailboss
I'd rather shoot Trailboss loads out of this 4 5/8" barrel SBH, or just not H110
this was my 1st 44mag revolver that I bought several years ago. grips are from ebay Arizona Custom grips

AMERC 45acp brass
I read about reloaders on the mainland tossing out AMERC headstamp brass.
My coworker found some at the range here and picked them up.
They appear to be perfectly normal but when you reload them, they don't chamber.
Top photo is WCC brass which was reloaded about 3 times.
Bottom photo is an AMERC once-fired shell.
The load was a 230 gr. polymer coated round nose.

It seems like the web portion is bloated and an ordinary (dillon) sizer die can't squeeze it down.
Perhaps a LEE FCD would bring it back down but I have not tried it yet.
The gauge pictured here is a MIDWAY chamber gauge.
I suspect for most guns, it will work ok. Normal pistol barrels aren't cut so tight.

230 grain Montana Gold JHP, 45acp

while i'm waiting to pick up my 686, i loaded some Trailboss 357 loads with LRN 158 grain
i also have a data sheet that i made.  (FPS is an estimate from the load data i'm getting off their website, chronograph is next on my list)

Are those really Xtreme lead bullets?

Are those really Xtreme lead bullets?

yes, i got them a few years ago while they still shipped to hawaii. 

yes, i got them a few years ago while they still shipped to hawaii.

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Xtreme was my favorite plated 9mm bullet

Most 99s have oversized chambers so neck sizing and annealing are recommended to extend brass life.  I have an RCBS trim/form die so I can make 7.7 brass from 30.06.  If you shoot reduced loads the brass will last even longer.  Search for 'The Load' by Ed Harris - good reading if you're into reloading for milsurps.

Been handloading for a while but getting my act together to start loading 7.7 Japanese for my Arisaka type 99.  Anyone have experience or do's/dont's I need to know about before I start?  YouTube has a lot of knuckleheads on it but I trust you guys and your advice always.

I have load data and have collected:
- Lee 7.7 Japanese 3-die set
- New 7.7 brass (Priv)
- .311 caliber 180gr RN and 174gr spitzer bullets/heads/tips/projectiles (whatever folks wanna call them)
- CCI LRPs
- Powders include IMR3031, IMR and H4895, IMR4064, Varget, BL-c2, H4350

Still need a case trimmer...
 
Mahalo,
Kimo

Lihikai,

Great recommendation on the Ed Harris "The Load" info/article.  May try some of the reduced loads to preserve brass life. 

Mahalo!
Kimo

Here's another good article from Ed for home made bore cleaner:
https://www.vkhgc.ca/documents/Ed%20gun%20cleaner.pdf

Actions bays open last couple of months so using a lot of ammo. Made a big bowl of 9mm today . . .  organic, non GMOed, no antibiotics, but will cause cancer to humans who live in California. I had a photo but lack the skill to post.

Here's another good article from Ed for home made bore cleaner:
https://www.vkhgc.ca/documents/Ed%20gun%20cleaner.pdf

Interesting recipe. It's is not that far off from what is inside Kroil (ATF + acetone + other oilier lower flashpoint solvents).

Reloaded some 357 magnum
LRN, LSWC, and Montana Gold JHP.  Getting ready for a new member of the family, S&W 686 coming very soon 

Reloaded some 357 magnum
LRN, LSWC, and Montana Gold JHP.  Getting ready for a new member of the family, S&W 686 coming very soon 

You prob mentioned previously, but I either forget or didn't see.  But is your 686 a plus (6 or 7 round)? 6" barrel?

I have a 686+ 6" barrel and it's been great.  I love shooting that gun.  Makes even .357 Mag seem pretty mild.  Not that that is a high power or snappy round, but the heavier 6" barrel makes things super mellow (good for teaching context). 

You prob mentioned previously, but I either forget or didn't see.  But is your 686 a plus (6 or 7 round)? 6" barrel?

I have a 686+ 6" barrel and it's been great.  I love shooting that gun.  Makes even .357 Mag seem pretty mild.  Not that that is a high power or snappy round, but the heavier 6" barrel makes things super mellow (good for teaching context).

I pick it up tomorrow
its the regular 6 rounds, 6" barrel.  i already have a fiber optic front sight and a hogue bantam grip for it
I already have a 586, but not a 686.  that's how i talked myself into buying the 686.