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My bucket list includes a Winchester model 70 featherweight in 6.5x55 or 7x57, A 260 Ackley Improved set in a medium length action, a Winchester model 71 and a matching model 64, and a Rock Island Armory model AL22M .22 magnum. Lol...not much to ask for.

I certainly can't claim to be a purest when it comes to what I own. As you can see I have way too many .22s but many of these and some of the others were left to me by father, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends that have passed. This makes it extremely hard to part with them. Lever Action...

I would fireform with bullseye, Cream of Wheat, and a plug (toilet paper or wax). This will blow out the case with less preassure.

The Handloader's Manual Of Cartridge Conversions says: "Factory brass is available from Hornady and Bertram. Can be made in a short version from 30-40 Krag brass." As you said, the head size of 7x65R is .468". The head size of 30-40 Krag is .457". The .405 Win is a unique case, with it's .460"...

I agree with RL338 and some of the others, brass hardens with age. Anneal and clean your brass first. This will make it easier to work the brass during sizing and seating. I believe annealed brass will give you more consistent neck tension and less neck cracking over time.

A new cartridge will always have a following of sorts but for it to really catch multiple firearms manufactures need to chamber it. The 6.5 Creedmoor is a good example. I personally like the 260 Remington better but it never got the same chambering. I'm thinking a 260 Ackley Improved for my next...

I've read that you can form it from 30/40 Krag brass but have not had a need to try it myself.

I shot competition pistol as a member of the Wisconsin National Guard pistol team and later individual and team ATA registered Trap. I still enjoy punching paper and shooting Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clays but nolonger compete.

I second that it is a great cartridge. I wish that Winchester had built a rifle with more of a nostalgic look, like the model 71 or 64 chambered in 375.

Lapua is truely good stuff but I wouldn't pay that price to use it for everything. That said, I do use it in my .222 and .22-250.

I just received a product notification from Midway. They are listing Nosler 30-30 brass as available at $105.99/100, not including the tax and shipping . As much as I like Nosler brass I refuse to pay that! I for one will start buying other vendors brass. I really don't think my 336 Marlin is...

You've been given a lot of good advice and there is no reason to keep repeating. After you fire and size the Norma casings, please post a follow-up.

If you can make that call talk as well as it looks a Tom doesn't have a chance. Would love for you to make a little video so we could hear it. I'm a novice turkey hunter and am by no means a good caller, but enjoy hearing those who are.

Thanks for the feedback Bruce!

I got two post-64 model 70s that are both three screw with two piece bottom metal. I read an article about upgrading to two screw one piece bottom metal. I know in theory that it may be an improvement but would like to hear from someone who has actually gone though the process. This doesn't come...

If your store stocked high priced powder to have product for their reloading customers don't expect them to drop the price too soon.

I have a model 670 Winchester .243 that I've had thoughts about rebarreling to .260 or .260 Ackley Improved. My brother started my nephew with a Remington model 7 in .260 with Hornady 129 gr bullets. While hunting with that rifle he had nothing but one shot kills and all were dead on the spot or...

If you are a semiauto fan they were a great rifle. Most who had/have cycling issues with them are do to lack of any TLC. Yoteklr has provided some good advice. The Remington and Winchester semiauto were not built to military spec and need to be maintained. Over the years I owned a 740 in 30-06...

I have a box of 95 gr BT available.

You didn't say which model Lyman. If you have one with a 1:66 slow twist barrel the Hornady 240 gr PA conical may be an option for you. It is made to shoot in a 1:66 or 1:48.