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by eph411
Tue Jun 20, 2017 3:37 pm
Forum: Reloading Talk
Topic: Powder coated bullets in a Glock?
Replies: 2
Views: 746

Re: Powder coated bullets in a Glock?

NOIDCO wrote:Anyone ever try loading powder coated bullets for a Glock? I bought some 125 grain powder coated 9mm bullets for 9mm. I wonder how they will work in a g19? The package says they are the same as plated.
I've shot literally 10,000+ out of my Glock 17's with no issue at all. Load 'em up and enjoy!
by eph411
Fri May 26, 2017 8:57 pm
Forum: Handgun Talk
Topic: M&P Shield 9mm, input please
Replies: 10
Views: 1895

Re: M&P Shield 9mm, input please

I have owned two Shield 9mm's, and have one currently that is my primary EDC. I shoot about 200 rounds a month through it and have had no issues, in addition to which last year I ran about 1000 rounds through mine at a multiple day handgun course with no cleanings and zero malfunctions. I've got a l...
by eph411
Sat Mar 25, 2017 9:28 pm
Forum: Reloading Talk
Topic: Case trimming question
Replies: 5
Views: 982

Re: Case trimming question

But not all cartridges are called out to a different trim to length. The 300 Weatherby mag for example calls for 2.825 which is also the same as the factory measurement. But most being .010 less than factory. When shooting paper patched bullets you want your case the full size of the cartridge spec...
by eph411
Fri Mar 24, 2017 9:38 am
Forum: Reloading Talk
Topic: Case trimming question
Replies: 5
Views: 982

Re: Case trimming question

The whole thing with min and max brass lengths is that you're trying to prevent brass from getting too long to where it could potentially jam into the lands and produce overpressure while at the same time keeping it long enough to provide adequate neck tension. The numbers in most published manuals ...
by eph411
Sat Jan 07, 2017 10:21 am
Forum: General Firearm Talk
Topic: waiting period for handgun transfer?
Replies: 10
Views: 1630

Re: waiting period for handgun transfer?

Read RCW 9.41.090. It says that in instances where the transferee does not possess a CPL, the transfer cannot be completed until, "The dealer is notified in writing by the chief of police or the sheriff of the jurisdiction in which the purchaser resides that the purchaser is eligible to possess a pi...
by eph411
Mon Oct 31, 2016 11:07 pm
Forum: Black Rifle Talk
Topic: Looking for advice on lowers
Replies: 33
Views: 5548

Re: Looking for advice on lowers

Both Nievo and the OP are in the great state of Idaho, where I'm guessing they still have the freedom to transact privately with a company out of state without the Idaho Department of Revenue demanding it get a piece of the profit. Used to be we could do that here too. I remember calling up a compan...
by eph411
Wed Aug 17, 2016 11:43 pm
Forum: Reloading Talk
Topic: Reloaded Sizing Question
Replies: 17
Views: 2907

Re: Reloaded Sizing Question

Now as for the bullets, they are something that I have never tried before. Sounds like your new bullet needs to be loaded to a shorter OAL. You didn't say if it's a different profile, but what you're describing sounds like your bullet is either engaging the lands or the cartridge is headspacing on ...
by eph411
Sat Nov 07, 2015 12:50 pm
Forum: Reloading Talk
Topic: Reloading 9mm question
Replies: 23
Views: 5437

Re: Reloading 9mm question

Now I am totally frustrated. I have gone through every setting at least 7 times and at the end of it all, the lead in the casing spins very freely. This is after re-setting the seating die, and using as the last step, the Lee Factory Crimp die. I can't adjust the die to where it does the crimp. Yes...
by eph411
Fri Oct 23, 2015 2:47 pm
Forum: Reloading Talk
Topic: Wheel weight lead
Replies: 10
Views: 1797

Re: Wheel weight lead

Hells Bells! If I had a casting thermometer I would use it as well. A lot of guys don't use them for casting, but I personally really like having one. Some of my molds for example cast better at a hotter temperature than others, while at the same time if a mold gets too hot you get those good ol' f...
by eph411
Fri Oct 23, 2015 10:58 am
Forum: Reloading Talk
Topic: Wheel weight lead
Replies: 10
Views: 1797

Re: Wheel weight lead

So I've heard that wheel weight lead can make for good casting lead. I've also heard that a lot of the weights have Zinc in them which is no good. My question is this: If the wheel weight isn't marked, how can you tell whether or not it has zinc in it? Zinc melts well over 750, lead melts around 62...
by eph411
Wed Oct 21, 2015 3:12 pm
Forum: Reloading Talk
Topic: Wheel weight lead
Replies: 10
Views: 1797

Re: Wheel weight lead

So I've heard that wheel weight lead can make for good casting lead. I've also heard that a lot of the weights have Zinc in them which is no good. My question is this: If the wheel weight isn't marked, how can you tell whether or not it has zinc in it? Zinc melts well over 750, lead melts around 62...
by eph411
Wed Oct 21, 2015 3:01 pm
Forum: Reloading Talk
Topic: Reloading 9mm question
Replies: 23
Views: 5437

Re: Reloading 9mm question

Not sure if the RCBS does any sizing after seating the bullet, other than the actual crimp. after seating the bullet, the Lee FCD crimps the case mouth, & then on the way out, sizes the casing (with bullet seated) again. this more or less guarantees that the round will chamber by squeezing it back ...
by eph411
Tue Oct 06, 2015 7:27 am
Forum: Reloading Talk
Topic: Reloading for Beretta 92FS considerations?
Replies: 6
Views: 1377

Re: Reloading for Beretta 92FS considerations?

scrappy wrote:Get some Unique and give that a try
Agreed, Unique is a great powder for 9mm. Some others I've liked are Titegroup, Power Pistol, Clays, Universal Clays, AA#5, and 231/HP38. Most of my current loads are over 231/HP38, but I'd use any of these powders depending on what I could find available.
by eph411
Mon Oct 05, 2015 2:40 pm
Forum: Reloading Talk
Topic: Reloading for Beretta 92FS considerations?
Replies: 6
Views: 1377

Re: Reloading for Beretta 92FS considerations?

It's possible too you're dealing with OAL issues moving from one gun to another since every barrel is going to be dimensionally a little different. Best thing to do us use your barrel as a gauge to make sure the rounds drop in and out freely from the barrel, and if not to adjust the OAL until they d...
by eph411
Mon Jul 27, 2015 1:11 pm
Forum: Reloading Talk
Topic: subsonic 300 blackout
Replies: 6
Views: 2408

Re: subsonic 300 blackout

Have you chronographed the loads to see where they're at velocity wise? Out of my 9" SBR I've found that 11.1 grains of 1680 gets me right at 1025 FPS and reliable cycling. Published load data for 208's and 1680 maxes out above 15 grains, so I'd try increasing the load until you get reliable functio...
by eph411
Sat May 02, 2015 6:50 am
Forum: 1911 Corner
Topic: High Standard any good?
Replies: 1
Views: 896

Re: High Standard any good?

I looked at a high standard 1911 the other day seemed to be okay sights were a little lacking does anybody have any experiance or knoledge of them thanks Big difference between the newer and older HS 1911's. If you can find one of the older Victor, Trophy, or Citation models built in Connecticut th...
by eph411
Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:18 am
Forum: General Firearm Talk
Topic: Selling Private party Bought firearms?
Replies: 15
Views: 3813

Re: Selling Private party Bought firearms?

It is my understanding that there is a national database of serial numbers from firearms reported as stolen. I have called the police front desk numerous times and they will run the number and tell me I am good to go. The sheriffs department insists that you bring the firearm in or they won't run t...
by eph411
Thu Apr 09, 2015 1:55 pm
Forum: Black Rifle Talk
Topic: ar buffer spring tricks?
Replies: 4
Views: 915

Re: ar buffer spring tricks?

I'd be worried that dipping a spring like that would have the potential to cause cycling problems from the added material and possibility of material wearing off in the tube. However, Damage Industries makes a couple of springs that are pretty good at reducing noise if it's something that really con...
by eph411
Thu Apr 09, 2015 1:34 pm
Forum: Reloading Talk
Topic: Little Crow Gunworks World's Finest Trimmer
Replies: 1
Views: 826

Re: Little Crow Gunworks World's Finest Trimmer

I have a RCBS case trimmer and it works just fine. But I was looking for something to speed up the process and stumbled on this: http://www.littlecrowgunworks.com/wft.html I looked at Midway for a price and found it had very good reviews: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/997722/little-crow-gunworks...
by eph411
Mon Mar 30, 2015 7:29 pm
Forum: Reloading Talk
Topic: Painted wheel weights?
Replies: 40
Views: 7411

Re: Painted wheel weights?

Well I did all my smelting today. I ended up getting a turkey fryer stand which worked awesome. I started with exactly 61.0 lbs of wheel weights and ended up with 58, 1lb ingots using the lyman mould. The ingots together weighed in at exactly 55.0 lbs. I'm very very happy. I used tea candles as flu...