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Except that one gun writer (was it John Taffin or Mike “Duke” Venturino, or someone else?) did an expose of reloading myths to discover that groups from five different brand cases all mixed together were just as accurate as single brand cases, in fact they shot a bit better! He used the ...

If you are weighing every charge, just about any measure will do. In my case, I prefer a measure with an interchangeable small (pistol) chamber for light charges. My friend has six of the Harrell Premium BR Measures set up in his loading room each for a different varmint cartridge. That particular m...

You are loading black powder? Brass hoppers are usually associated with black powder measures for the anti-static (anti-sparking) qualities, same with aluminum. Black powder is measured by volume, smokeless by weight, although there are conversion tables available. The MVA measure appears to have a ...

I just do a stress free bedding job, on laminated stock, and bedding pillars from: http://www.scorehi.com/ . Scorehi also will rent the stock drilling jig for Remington actions, click on the Epoxy and Pillar Bedding Supplies link to see what's available. Scorehi's pillars come with the 2 degree draf...

I just read an article (Guns, American Handgunner, Handloader ? I don't remember which) wherein the editor came to the same conclusion that many of us, including me, have of digital scales/powder dispensers. Simply - they are slower and no more accurate than a quality powder measure and balance beam...

You'll need a carbide sizing die that sizes the "neck" portion only (try Redding or R.C.B.S.) these are designed to size the "neck" portion only. The old Lee Loader also uses a neck only die, that's the loader that uses a soft face hammer or arbor press to press the case into and...

Possible thread drift here if you allow... Please comment on this statement I've read recently "...bullet seating depth in .204 is less critical, with most chambers having long throats..." I guess the implication is that many reloaders will not be able to get their ogive close enough to t...

Welcome aboard 22/250. Let the discussion begin. There is no ideal barrel length really, but I use 24" barrels as a good compromise. Some prefer 22" and some say 21" is where the cartridge develops full velocity. Matter of choice. Barrel twist is another area for discussion. I use 1:1...

Good post! Been pondering :chin: (read - scheming how to sell the idea to my wife) one of those fancy Carbon Composite barrels from ABS and wonder what your thoughts are..or if any have used them with a degree of success. Besides the fact it would cost an arm an leg. If they are as good as they say...

Competition benchrest shooters try to take five shots for group as fast as possible when conditions are just right. The idea being to get all the shots in before conditions change. That's why they made dual port actions, where cartridges are loaded on the left and eject on the right. Their barrels h...

Well, I do have extensive experience with a custom barreled .243 WSSM and it is a true tack driver. The .257 WSSM should be a bit better balanced cartridge given the larger caliber. I do like the .257 caliber although in Roberts Ackley Improved cases. The short fat WSSM case has proven to me that it...

Varmint Grenades are notorious for OAL variation, yet they are usually spot on when seated by the ogive. I use Redding dies and an new RCBS Competition Seater die P/N 39438. The RCBS die makes loading the smallish .204 bullets easier for my numb hands as they drop into a sliding sleeve through a win...

My wife has a Woodsman Second Series Match Target with the rare 4-1/2" barrel and the magazine release button on the left side of the frame. Four digit serial number has the "S" suffix. It has the original Coltwood plastic grips. It is equipped with a Micro Sight rear target sight (un...

I really like my RCBS 1500 powder dispenser. I have checked it with my balance beam and it has always been accurate. My older eyes have a hard time looking at the scale to see if it is on the center mark. It is so nice just to wait for the beep and put it in my case and it automatically starts the ...

The other problem with electronic scales and dispensers is that they don't work with progressive presses. When I batch load for a hunting season I use a RCBS Pro-2000 Progressive press equipped with a Uniflow powder measure and the case activated charge drop system RCBS licensed from Hornady. I use ...