Recent content by mjcmichigan

Happy Easter!

Did the TSX (170gn HP) in 350 legend for a farmer doing crop damage. Was able to make ammo that matched the boxed Barnes 350 legend using Starline brass and win296 powder. Was very happy when scope needed no adjustments. When you get around to Sierras… you’ll find lots of bullets that fly...

I did it. Was using tightgroup on my 45acp. I threw a light load. I think it was 4.5 or 5.1 grains.(autodisk). The flake powder would make it catch sometimes… guess I missed one. Switched to a bulky powder so dropping about 8 grains now. FIL saw a squib and saved a 357. The bullet was...

I don’t have a 35 Whelan yet. So not the right responder for your question. The 35 Whelan is on my Bucket list and I have been actively looking for a donor to do a build. Just haven’t found a donor at the right price point. Powders I was planning on using in the 225 range for the 35 Whelan...

Meant to add the list of bullets I’ll be abandoning as they over lap with bullets listed. I think what I’d like to do is offer them in the want ad section. I’d like to make them free to good home, but my wife would not be pleased with me paying a lot of postage to give away unloved bullets...

Well, I have a shelf full of completely useful powders and bullets that don’t get used and I keep reaching for favorites. Having more time on my hands than is healthy, I’ve decided to simplify. Atleast try too. I’m dividing all my powders into one of two categories. Hunting powders and...

Gil, thanks for sharing Federal is using them!

16 is a good gauge to be loading for! Haven’t heard of Ponsness Warren. Will keep my eyes open!

I wet tumble. Those SS pins clean the inside of the cases and primer pockets. I’m in Midland Michigan if you are anywhere near there. I could tumble them. And I have an annealer… I could help you out with both. I’m sure there are others in other states and countries/provinces that would...

I’m on my fourth MEC. I had a hydraulic unit in 12 and 20 gauge(2 presses) that shared the pump. They were on my gun safe when the safe went buoyant, and then the. 900# safe landed on them as it flooded… still makes me sad. lol. I do have a mechanical 12 to replace that hydraulic unit. If I...

Interesting. Have been looking at Nightforce and Trijicon for a project gun and the more I read, the more I’m thinking that’s what I should have on my 45/70. I did buy two optics for that gun. A sig red dot for bear hunting under 50’yards and a Leupold 1-5 HD5. The Leupold moved over to my...

Just sharing my experiences with a number of presses over the years. RCBS Jr. got this as a hand me down. A little rough from moisture but made some fine 30-06 with it. For sure a serviceable press. I would not be afraid to use one. Redding BigBoss II, my favorite press so far. Can handle...

I put a linkage upgrade kit on my summit. About to set a new thread on presses… but want you to pay attention to the retention screws on base of your summit(2 on each side). Mine have worked loose several times. Hit them with blue lock-tight this time.

45/70 can be heavy recoilling. My 1800fps 325’s were zeroed, and I did some 2300 gps 300 grain bullets. Knocked it 6” off zero. Not sure how I will resolve. It has a mid range Vortex on it. That’s the first Vortex that didn’t hold zero solidly. I’ve had a few Burris’s in the past and they...

Sorry, I would advise don’t shoot. Have had too many experiences with ammo made by others that wasn’t well marked. For instance A box of 270 Winchester that was labeled 130gn Nosler partitions, but the box had 130’s, 150’s and a grand slam bullet. Had like 7-8 boxes of these handloads. Crimped...