What did you do today in the world of reloading?

rp- · Nov 19, 2017

I tested 2 of my shotgun loads today. I was expecting mediocre results at best. I shot a dozen of each and used some winchester value pack for comparison. Both of my loads we're tighter and smaller patterns and had a little less felt recoil. I have 225 of my AA loads and have enough shot for another 100 or so. Going to need to get another bag of shot I suppose.

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orbitup · Nov 19, 2017

Loading some 147gn 9mm today and as I set a bullet on a case I noticed that it wasn't belled. Turns out it's a 9 MAK. I guess if it had snuck through it wouldn't have been a big deal. It sits too far in the chamber so it might not even light off.

TxStetson · Nov 19, 2017

I loaded a crapload of 44 Mag, and quite a few 308 too.

rp- · Nov 19, 2017

orbitup said:
Loading some 147gn 9mm today and as I set a bullet on a case I noticed that it wasn't belled. Turns out it's a 9 MAK. I guess if it had snuck through it wouldn't have been a big deal. It sits too far in the chamber so it might not even light off.

Hell a mak is 9.2mm if I remember correctly. It shouldn't even chamber in a 9

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orbitup · Nov 19, 2017

rp- said:
Hell a mak is 9.2mm if I remember correctly. It shouldn't even chamber in a 9

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It's just a little shorter. It was sized and seated the bullet just fine.

rp- · Nov 19, 2017

orbitup said:
It's just a little shorter. It was sized and seated the bullet just fine.

I see. I guess once it's sized it's prolly fit. I have a hand full of them I've pulled out of my 9mm brass. My favorite pistol was a makarov I strongly regret ever selling. I figure if I ever get another I'll at least have a little brass laying around.

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Dawico · Nov 19, 2017

orbitup said:
Loading some 147gn 9mm today and as I set a bullet on a case I noticed that it wasn't belled. Turns out it's a 9 MAK. I guess if it had snuck through it wouldn't have been a big deal. It sits too far in the chamber so it might not even light off.

I have found the extractor will hold shorter cases against the breech face and allow them to fire. It wouldn't hurt anything though if it did fire.

robertc1024 · Dec 12, 2017

Rolled up some 9’s

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Vaquero · Dec 12, 2017

Pew pew

robertc1024 · Dec 12, 2017

That’s the plan

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dee · Dec 12, 2017

Sized and cleaned some 223AI.

Charlie · Dec 12, 2017

I maybe need to hand load some different 300 BLK loads for my new pistol. I've got to try some other mags 'cause the bolt is not picking up the 212 grain Hornadays because I suspect they are subsonic and not providing enough pressure to bring the bolt back far enouth. I've got the lightest buffer weight in it now and it shoots great, just isn't picking up the next cartridge. If that doesn't work, I'll need to go to a lighter spring or a different load. I don't want to enlarge to port in the barrel to allow more pressure if I don't have to. Anybody got any other ideas?

orbitup · Dec 13, 2017

Charlie said:
I maybe need to hand load some different 300 BLK loads for my new pistol. I've got to try some other mags 'cause the bolt is not picking up the 212 grain Hornadays because I suspect they are subsonic and not providing enough pressure to bring the bolt back far enouth. I've got the lightest buffer weight in it now and it shoots great, just isn't picking up the next cartridge. If that doesn't work, I'll need to go to a lighter spring or a different load. I don't want to enlarge to port in the barrel to allow more pressure if I don't have to. Anybody got any other ideas?

What powders have you tried?

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Charlie · Dec 13, 2017

The only loads I've had a chance to load and shoot so far have been from a Nosler Reloading Guide 8.
8, 8.5, and 9.5(max load) grains of 2400 with a 212 gr. Hornady

schmellba99 · Dec 13, 2017

Charlie said:
I maybe need to hand load some different 300 BLK loads for my new pistol. I've got to try some other mags 'cause the bolt is not picking up the 212 grain Hornadays because I suspect they are subsonic and not providing enough pressure to bring the bolt back far enouth. I've got the lightest buffer weight in it now and it shoots great, just isn't picking up the next cartridge. If that doesn't work, I'll need to go to a lighter spring or a different load. I don't want to enlarge to port in the barrel to allow more pressure if I don't have to. Anybody got any other ideas?

Have you tried an adjustable gas block? You need more gas into the operating system with a subsonic load to cycle the bolt.

Charlie · Dec 13, 2017

It's got an adjustable gas block on it. When I first tried the loads, the bolt would only come about half way back past the next round in the mag. When adjusted all the way out, the bolt would cycle all the way back but wouldn't pick up the next round and push it into battery. I may need a softer spring. I'm not crazy about drilling the barrel port to the gas block. If that's what it takes after I run out of options, I'll have it done.

orbitup · Dec 13, 2017

I use 4227 with 190gn bullets. You just need to try another powder. Do you have Lilgun or red dot?

dee · Dec 13, 2017

Loaded up some 223AI with 80gr Berger VLD.

robertc1024 · Dec 13, 2017

I'm on a roll. 200 rounds of reasonably stout .357 magnums.

Charlie · Dec 13, 2017

orbitup said:
I use 4227 with 190gn bullets. You just need to try another powder. Do you have Lilgun or red dot?

I'll have to check. I may have 4227 and ...... maybe Red Dot (not sure). Do you have load data for them for a 212 grain bullet, or close?

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