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    1. Squaregrouper

      .223/5.56 Reloading Decisions

      Recovering from surgery and still have lots of time on my hands because I'm not allowed to return to work yet. I now feel comfortable going downstairs to the man cave/reloading room and playing with my XL650 for bulk reloading. The first bulk caliber on my list is .223/5.56mm. I have ~2500...
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      Missing Brass in Man Cave

      In early/mid January, my basement flooded (not flooded, but boots required). I was lifting everything off the floor to lessen damage. I slipped and fell while using the shop vac and really hurt myself. After a major Dbledoc surgery on 2/12, I am finally starting to wander around the aftermath of...
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      Excessive Classifieds Bumping

      Am I the only one who has been noticing several members bumping their classified ads every day or three? Unless I haven't been paying attention, this really seems like a new thing with the volume of "bumpers". There are a couple of CZ pistols that seem to be at the top of the classifieds almost...
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      Free PMC 5.56 Brass

      I have ~300 pieces of once fired PMC brown box 5.56 brass w/military headstamps that is going out with trash Tuesday night. I have enough .223/5.56 brass that dealing with likely crimped primers isn't worth my time. I am pretty sure this is great for conversion to .300 Blackout. PM me for...
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      Arisaka Identification

      Can anyone confirm whether this is a Type 38 (6.5mm) or type 99 (7.7 Jap)? I want to load ammo as a surprise for my wife's cousin. This rifle hasn't ever been shot by an American. It was a WW2 trophy brought back by his grandfather who was in a kill or be killed situation during the war. I don't...
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      Free .357 Sig Rejects

      I have decided to give away all of the rejects and mistakes from getting my XL650 fine tuned for .357 Sig. I have about 125-150 improperly assembled rounds of ammo. Mixed headstamps, all primed, loaded with Longshot and topped off with RMR 124gr Nukes. These are NOT to be fired as is. They are...
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      Academy Has Primers With Free Shipping

      I didn't place an order, but put them in my cart and shipping was free and no Hazmat was shown. Someone posted about them doing this last year and it appears to be true. . https://www.academy.com/search?searchTerm=primers
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      .357 Sig Reloading Blues

      For those who have never loaded this, it is a very unforgiving round to load. The round headspaces on the case mouth. Combine that with precise neck bumping and a very short bottleneck for tension, everything has to be perfectly set for successful handloading. Prior to getting my XL650, I...
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      Tract Optics

      I did a search and found exactly ONE post on MDS... Several friends in my hometown of Harrisburg PA are raving about their scopes and binoculars. Tract is based out of Hummelstown PA (next to Hershey) They use German glass and are assembled in Japan. Supposedly they are absolutely top notch...
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      Mortar and Pestle w/Extruded Powders

      I know stick powders can be a PITA to meter correctly. Is there an issue with slightly grinding them in small amounts in a mortar and pestle to make metering easier? Google-Fu didn't give me any results.
    11. Squaregrouper

      Dillon No BS Warranty

      I'm really turning into one of you snobs. I bought a used XL650 and while setting it up I determined the rotary primer feed wouldn't fully index/claw to the next position. I searched high and low for someone with the same issue to no avail. I reached out to Dillon about my findings along with...
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      Potassium Permanganate

      I gave a bunch of vials out at a MDS meetup today. The video below explains how it can be used in SHTF scenarios. Remember "Pink is safe to drink" (biologically only, not for toxins)... .
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      Nice Krag Rifle in the Classifieds

      Not mine and I don't know the seller. Anyone in the market for a correct Springfield Krag should take a look at it.
    14. Squaregrouper

      My First (of many) Dillon Question

      Today I bought an XL650 setup to run 9mm and 10mm (not .40, because...). I also plan on loading other calibers, but we will focus on .357 Sig.... The .357 Sig shares the same plate as a 10mm (not .40) and the same bullet size as a 9mm. Would it be logical to buy a new toolhead and install my...
    15. Squaregrouper

      I Have Gone to The Blue Side

      Now I feel like one of the cool kids. .
    16. Squaregrouper

      Midway 6.5 ELD-M Blems

      I placed an order on Sunday and received them today. Reviews, pictures and Q&A had me convinced they're 140gr ELD-M. Once I opened the packages and compared them to my existing bullets, I am >99% sure they are, in fact 140gr ELD-M for $21.49/100. This past Sunday it was free shipping on orders...
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      Morakniv Companion

      I bought one of these a month or so ago and am extremely impressed with the quality. I paid $17 delivered and believe this is the best deal on the market. .
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      Powder Valley Free Hazmat

      Today only, minimum $99 purchase and code FH629.
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      H4350 In Stock At Graf's

      Available at 7:00am on 6/15/2023 https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/5583
    20. Squaregrouper

      SG's Trailer Park Annealing

      As it turns out, a 1/2" deep well socket is the perfect size for holding .308 and 6.5CM brass for annealing. Make an adaptor and chuck it up in a drill on low speed. The color goes from "brass" to "copper" to "gray". As soon as it turns gray, drop it in a bucket of water.
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