I’ve used Lee and RCBS equally over the past 25 years both with good results, having said that the Lee locking ring is an issue but a simple $5.00 or so fix is available with an additional locking ring. Now RCBS dies have a different type of ring for the dies; set screw against the threads of...
I own a 2inch snub in 44Mag and with full power 240 Gr loads recoil and blast is substantial so I usually load it with 44SPL (call me a wimp); as a pet project I will load some 300Gr. XTP loads I used to load for bear country but have never tried it in a snub nose; will update at a later date. ...
Congratulations on the new family addition. I can attest to the 15 minute procedure, it works! As far as the shotgun for home defense for your wife take a look at the " Hatsan Escort (Gladius) in 20ga. It is a very fast cycling 20ga. I currently own one and it is fast, accurate with slugs and...
I recently purchased the 20GA home defense version (Escort Gladius). It is identical to the Escort tactical except for the gauge. So far I have only used Remington's "Slugger's" ; high brass and have had zero failures, it's a rock. My version is a semi-auto and in 20ga you can shoot slugs all...
Ok, I know that your post specifies a 12ga and a pump; have you taken a look at some of the Turkish shotguns such as the Escort line? I recently purchased one for home defense/hunting in 20ga so the wife would warm up to it. It comes in 20 and 12ga, semi-auto but is also available as a pump. A...