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Sure pliers are ok to use on brass cases, but the chance of ruining a case are pretty high. First, what happens if the tool digs in/grabs the case? Very common with soft metals. The sharp jaw...

I'm one of those fellers that have had no problems shooting out the occasional "lube dent". I haven't found "dedicated case lube" to be really necessary and I have successfully use a number of...

I'll pick up every piece of brass I find, except rimfire. I inspect every case before I process it and, perhaps luckily, I haven't had any problems. I used to shoot at an organized, well constructed...

I'm a dedicated lead shooter. I have fired lead bullets in my SMLE, 303, Mosin 7.62x54, 30-30, .223, and every handgun I own, no big deals (I ran a few cast lead bullets through my Garand, but wasn't...

Personally, I think surplus powder like 4895 are no longer available is because it works so well that shooters bought up all that was available (When I discovered WC820, I bought 8 lbs. of it and...

Several years ago, when small primed 45 ACP brass started showing up for reloaders, I read an article in a gun rag about them (Originally intended for "NT" ammo). The author compared several loads,...

I have done it with varying success. I needed some .318" bullets for my Enfield 303 w/.318" groove diameter. I got a Lee sizing die in .318" and ran some .323" (32 cal.) bullets through it. Tough...

Several years ago I bought 100 sabots for 30/22 and loaded some for my 30-30 single shot; 50 gr .22 cal. HPBT Sierras (I believe). Couldn't have been any good as I didn't even bother to put the loads...

Update; I emailed the vendor about these cases, wanting to know if they were infact non-reloadable. The reply stated that some blank cases slipped through, not intended to be shipped with a "normal"...

Thanks fellers, "salute blanks" seems to be what I got. Oh, well, I'll just ask before I buy anymore once fired 30-06 brass! This time I got about 40% of these mixed in with the "good" stuff...

Hmmm. Sounds like you're correct, annular crimped blanks. I'll try to post a pic The case on the left is clearest view of the crimp with the others less visible (but still there...).

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I've reloaded bunches of military "once fired" brass in 45 ACP, 9mm, and 7.62x51 and am familiar with removing primer crimps and "normal" brass processing. I've not seen any blank cartridges with...

I recently purchased some surplus, "once fired" brass in 30-06. I cleaned and sorted them by headstamp and I sized/deprimed a bunch and attempted to trim. The pilot section of my Lyman trimmer would...

I started shooting Precision coated bullets a few years ago, in 45 ACP and 9mm. After about 1,000 rounds I can say they work as advertised. I also have been powder coating my cast bullets for a bit...

I've been sing Mink Oil Boot Dressing (cream). I got it at my local Walgreens and have been using the same jar for 3 years. A dab on my fingers, roll the case around to get a thin film, size. Clean...

I would measure the OD of some before I sized them to see if the case is out of round or bulged. Depending on how deep the gouges or scratches are. If they are any more than surface scratches, dump...

Personally I wouldn't load a cartridge that jams the bullet .020" into the rifling. As noted above, dangerous pressure can result. Mebbe the old timers; Schutzen shooters would seat the bullet into...

Powders still in short supply here in Southern Oregon (very short)...

Personally, I don't believe in the "Lawyer-ing" of load data, but suspect better testing methods and equipment determine what is seen in manuals. Plus, not every test lab uses the exact same...

I'm of the thought that any process done on one's brass is only a waste of time/effort if the user thinks so. I don't do a lot of things to my brass that some do, but I may do some things no one else...

The only thing wrong with KY is the looks the girl at the register gives you when you check out...

I use Lee, a lot, Lyman and Redding. All make quality ammo if I do my part. Lee is lowest price, but not necessarily lowest quality, and I have been using them quite successfully for nearly 30 years....

I'd open my reloading manual to the 45 ACP section, go to the bullet I want to use, and make a list of those recommended powders...

Without getting into the "this primer is ....." discussion and to answer your question, nope I don't believe there is a comparison chart for primer's "power". I have seen "primer brisiance" photos,...

A few weeks ago I bought 4, one lb containers of IMR4064 for $21.00 + Hazmat and shipping. I bought them from an online vendor and that's the price nationwide. I know pistol powders are harder to get...