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How have you guys been doing? Haven't been on much. I was wondering if someone would be kind enough to run a Quickload calculation for LT-32 in a 22” barreled 45-70. 4198’s have been mythical lately and this sits smack dab between RL7 and IMR4198 on the burn chart. It’s a small extruded powder...

Just got back from a little over a week of hunting. I was very successful but didn’t pull the trigger once. First, my freezer was full of venison when I left so it was for pure enjoyment that I went. Second, it’s been a year I wouldn’t wish upon anyone, it’s been tough, so I just watched. I saw...

After dinner today I’m heading over to WV for some rifle hunting. Then I’ll trek back to Ohio next week for the opening days of Ohio‘s deer gun season. I’m taking a Remington 700 in 7mm Rem Mag for WV, and my Marlin 1895 for Ohio. Thought about bringing my Bushmaster for the Ohio hunting but...

I’m thinking about getting a Vanguard Sporter in 270 Win within the next week or so. I haven’t heard any cons about any of the Vanguard line, only praise. For the price it seems economical, with a sub moa guarantee. Do any of you fine gentlemen have any first hand range time with them? That’s...

Well I rescued another stray. NIB Springfield Armory Garrison 5” 1911. The Garrison really is a beautiful sidearm. The pictures I took don’t do it any justice at all. It’s the Firstline edition and comes with 3 magazines, cable lock, handsome factory box and soft case. It was coming home with...

I got more banded E-Tips for my 270 Win. They were 131 grains and not 130, but they were also $15.97 per 50. The 130 grainers perform great in my rifles………..didn’t figure I’d notice that 1 grain difference. Jesus I’m bullet poor. Lol.

I’m actually finding accuracy and velocity with H4198 in my new 450 Bushmaster. I have Lil Gun and it works great with all but the heaviest bullets. Would one of you be kind enough to run a couple Quickload projections for H4198 and IMR4198? 450 Bushmaster Barrel length of 18.63” with a 5r...

Well I loaded some test loads with 300gr XTP Mag bullets. I started at 40 grains of H4198 going up to 43 grains in .5 grain increments. According to Hodgdon information it gets a little better velocity with 300 grain loads than the others. Hopefully it will cycle the action. I’m running Hornady...

I’m putting a 45 caliber round ball barrel on my TC Seneca. It’s a spotless .36 caliber squirrel rifle and one of the best carrying little guns I’ve ever held. I’ve got a cut rifled 13/16” Green Mountain barrel blank and am fitting the breech plug right now. It’s rifled to 1:66” for round balls...

I traded a mid-grade AR-15 I built, for a new Ruger MPR 450 Bushmaster today. From the looks of the rifle, bolt face, bore, and how tight the action is I don't think it’s ever been fired. The finish is still fully intact on all moving parts. An acquaintance bought it from a Cashland that sold it...

For anyone that’s interested or needs it, Druid Hill Armory has Starline 45-70 brass in stock for $53 per 100 With a flat $10 shipping charge per order. I ordered and received all I needed. Fast shipping, I ordered on Monday and it arrived Wednesday. It’s Starline packaged, not repackaged bulk...

Well I’d say I got skunked this opening weekend but it still wasn’t bad. Saw 11 deer and a Bald Eagle this morning. I wasn’t disappointed in the slightest. It was cold and overcast here in Ohio so the birds were silent. Not so much as a peep. Tracks and scratching was everywhere. Tried to roost...

After doing a good bit of research on the new Remington QC improvements, and being very impressed with what they are doing. I ordered a new production 700 CDL in 7mm Rem Mag. I should have it in my hands this weekend. It has a 26” barrel with 1:8 5r hammer forged barrel that’s stress relieved...

Good afternoon. Could one of you run a Quickload for me if you have time? 7mm Remington Magnum Ramshot LRT 180gr Berger Hybrid Target OAL 3.450” 26” barrel rifled 1:8

I stopped by a local dealer yesterday and was lucky enough to pick up the last brick of Winchester LRM primers they had in stock. With the Mil/LEO discount I got them for $72 after tax. I’d like to come across a couple more bricks to bump up my numbers, but that gives me 3600 LRM primers now...

Hey guys. I’m going to be buying a new reloading press. I’ve narrowed it down to just a couple at this point. My first choice is the Redding Big Boss II, or the Frankfort Arsenal M-Press Coaxial. I really like the Frankfort Arsenal M-Press, but the Redding is……..well it’s a Redding. For the...

Holy smokes they were gone fast!!! I was fortunate enough to get a couple hundred more Starline 45-70 cases from Cabela’s. I have 200-250 rounds loaded, but was down to my last 50 new Starline cases, which is all I use for my 45-70’s. Using my military/first responder discount coupled with free...

They have 1lb cans in stock as of 10:07 AM EST. No 8 pounders that I saw.

As of last Sunday, I have 8lbs of Ramshot LRT coming and am looking forward to seeing what it will do with 175gr Eld-x and 180gr Hybrids. From what I’ve seen elsewhere it looks to have potential. It has since arrived. TO ADD- I just ordered 5lbs of the new Staball HD from Hodgdon this morning...

Heres the 2023 burn rate chart with a few changes. Some powders positions have changed, with some new powders added.