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    1. basshound86

      180 gr in a 30/30 win

      My Lyman book and lee die paperwork do not have data for a 180 gr. My father use to shoot factory 180s in a lever action. I would like to load some for my bolt action. Any advice?
    2. basshound86

      Stock repair and refinishing

      I am in the process of repairing an old SxS stock from the collection. Its not a show piece, just a heirloom duty gun. It involves repairing a large chip behind the left lock and a large crack running from directly behind the locks straight toward the top of the grip. Regardless the...
    3. basshound86

      270 handload imr 4064

      I am setting up a load using imr 4064 for my 270. I am new to reloading rifle ammunition and have done my reading and research which leads to my question. I have a lee deluxe die set and the listed max load in the die paperwork is listed at 47.5. Per my Lyman manual, the listed max is 49.5...
    4. basshound86

      Adjustable charge bar

      Does any one have one of these for a Mec press? I am curious whether it is beneficial or not. I would be interested in one if it saved me from buying all of the different bushing's and bars, but not if it is a major PITA or a piece of crap. I would be interested in hearing someone's field...
    5. basshound86

      Breaking the 1 1/8 minimum.

      Ok all veteran shot shell reloaders. Help me out here. I have a Benelli super Vinci for a knock down drag out all around shotgun. I enjoy shooting skeet wit it also. The problem lays in the fact that the minimum factory load it can cycle is 1 1/8 oz. Now I reload my field and target loads...
    6. basshound86

      Bass Pro Prices

      I just made a run to Bass Pro yesterday for some shotshell components and it has become very clear that the smaller local shops are the place to go. Bass Pro used to be the go to if you wanted to make a purchase of several different components from one place, apparently not the case anymore...
    7. basshound86

      Damascus Izaak Walton

      I live in New market and have been traveling to Loch raven to shoot skeet on ocassion. I have been looking into Damascus Izaak walton but still dont know much about it. I was wondering if anyone knew more about the skeet and trap part. Is there regular shoots?
    8. basshound86

      Descent scale that wont make me broke?

      Any know a good one that they have that wont make me broke.
    9. basshound86

      Cambridge Skeet and Trap???

      Im in cambridge a week at a time for work. There isnt a whole lot to keep an out of towner occupied down here. Does anyone know of a good skeet and trap range down here. i have found a place close by on the internet but the phone number is disconnected. cambridge skeet and trap. Anyone know...
    10. basshound86

      Shotshell components: which ones to use and which ones not to

      I am trying to get into reloading target and game loads. Before I buy any components I was wandering if any of you had any imput from past experience on which brands I should look for. I dont need top of the line but deffinetly not bottom of the barrel. Powder, wads, shot, and hulls. Any...
    11. basshound86

      MEC 12 GA. 0 charging bar

      I have just recently recieved a MEC 600 Jr. from my 2nd uncles estate auction. I believe it is a pre 82 model. I have two charging bars that came with it. One is a 1 1/4 ounce bar with powder bushings. The other is simply labeled 12 ga. 0. I cannot find any imformation on this charging bar...
    12. basshound86

      high brass vs. low brass hulls

      I am new to shotshell reloading. I just got a relatives MEC 600 Jr. from a estate auction and want to get started to save money on skeet loads as well as reload my own game loads. I am doing my research now before I stamp one load. My question is at what point, whether it be pressure or...
    13. basshound86

      model number for super Vinci?

      Where in the Hell do I find the model number for my super Vinci for warranty paperwork?
    14. basshound86

      field barrel for 870 special purpose magnum??

      Does anyone know if you can get a REM choke field barrel for a 870 special purpose magnum? Is there a difference in the reciever.
    15. basshound86

      new super Vinci break in

      I just got a super Vinci as a wedding gift from my wonderful fiance. I took it out to shoot for the first time today and was very impressed with weight and feel. Really a great firearm. I ran five rounds of 3 1/2 turkey rounds through it to pattern. Everything cycled wonderfuly. Then shot...
    16. basshound86

      breaking in a new super Vinci.

      I just got a super Vinci from my fiance as a wedding gift. I took it out first the first time today and did nothing but put it together and load it. I patterned some turkey targets at 30 to 40 yards with 3 1/2 winchester double x turkey loads. I cycled five rounds through it and it worked...
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