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Reloading, Gunsmithing, and Ammo
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By CTSixshot
#30880
I've used the Berry's in 45 ACP; they work just fine.
I'm loading the Hdy 124gr TMJFP and the Speer (357SIG) .355" 125gr TMJFP in 9x19 currently, even though I don't own a nine. The little 95gr (typically used in the .380) can also be used for econo- fodder in the 9mm
I have plenty of these for sale along with some Midway .356" LRN (maybe 200, I forget).
.355"/.356": SPR 357SIG 125g TMJ FP $17 Bull-X 380 95g LRN $7
HDY 124g FMJ FP $14 Midway .356" LRN $7 (all priced per 100).
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By myglimk2
#30882
You already lost me G. :lol:
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By CTSixshot
#30886
You'll catch on soon enough. If you only shop at Wal-Mart, it's understandable that 9mm only comes in 115gr FMJ.
Oh, I forgot to include the 100gr Sinterfire Frangible bullet and the Hornady 147gr XTP-BT, too.
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By myglimk2
#30889
:wall: :lol:
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By newguy
#30892
Believe me it all sounds confusing when you start but as long as you follow your load data don't rush yourself it pretty relaxing
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By myglimk2
#30895
What kind of brass tumbler would you guys recommend?
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By GreggAndrews
#30896
Believe me it all sounds confusing when you start but as long as you follow your load data don't rush yourself it pretty relaxing
I have to say, it's also help me cut down on smoking. Sitting at a bench & averaging out charge weights from those stupid Lee dippers actually is kind of fun.

Well, and it's always soothing to finally seat a bullet and look at what you made. :D
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By hayes1966
#30900
Jeff

Specify what type of firearm you will be using. Glocks like fmj ammo.
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By myglimk2
#30901
hayes1966 wrote:Jeff

Specify what type of firearm you will be using. Glocks like fmj ammo.
Only Glocks 8)
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By CTSixshot
#30910
I don't polish my brass, just give it a look and wipe to make sure it's not clogged with dirt and debris. As long as you're not running grit in your dies, it needn't have a mirror finish.
I know it isn't bright and shiny and purdy, but you tactical types don't want glitter and reflections giving away your position, do ya? Well, do ya!
Yes, yes, I realize bright and shiny brass would make it much easier to scavenge my Hakim brass from the wood chips at Mattabassett!
By JohnFH
#30913
I use a Lyman tumbler, and it gets used a lot, about 20 hours a week and it has never skipped a beat.

I tumble everything clean, I don't want dirty brass in my presses or my chambers, match rifle brass gets cleaned 3 separate times.

I also find I get more consistant ammo and smoother press operation with clean brass.
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