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by ut_dtom
Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:58 pm
Forum: New Product Announcements and Good Deals
Topic: 300BLK Ammo gauge
Replies: 304
Views: 75373

Re: 300BLK Ammo gauge

I got mine yesterday. It looks fantastic and I can't wait to put it use. Thanks for the prompt delivery.
by ut_dtom
Sun Jan 06, 2013 10:51 am
Forum: New Product Announcements and Good Deals
Topic: 300BLK Ammo gauge
Replies: 304
Views: 75373

Re: 300BLK Ammo gauge

Payment sent. Looking forward to getting one. Thank you.
by ut_dtom
Sun Jan 06, 2013 12:05 am
Forum: Handloading
Topic: Need help converting .223 / 5.56 brass to 300 Blackout
Replies: 25
Views: 57598

Re: Need help converting .223 / 5.56 brass to 300 Blackout

skhowell wrote:If you really want to know your reload will easily chamber without having to cycle it through your gun you should look into getting one of the Sheridan Engineering 300BLK Ammo Gauge. PM the membername Zapp to get order info.
PM sent. Thanks.
by ut_dtom
Sat Jan 05, 2013 10:23 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: Need help converting .223 / 5.56 brass to 300 Blackout
Replies: 25
Views: 57598

Re: Need help converting .223 / 5.56 brass to 300 Blackout

Okay I have purchased/ordered the following items so far: Harbor Freight mini chop saw vz58's case cut-off jig Hornady Custom Grade 2 die set Lee Factory Crimp tool Little Crow Gunworks Worlds Finest Trimmer LE Wilson Case length Headspace gage CCI #41 primers .223 and 5.56 brass In addition, I have...
by ut_dtom
Sat Jan 05, 2013 12:53 am
Forum: Handloading
Topic: Need help converting .223 / 5.56 brass to 300 Blackout
Replies: 25
Views: 57598

Re: Need help converting .223 / 5.56 brass to 300 Blackout

I have located some CCI #41 Military primers. Are these a good choice?
by ut_dtom
Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:11 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: Need help converting .223 / 5.56 brass to 300 Blackout
Replies: 25
Views: 57598

Re: Need help converting .223 / 5.56 brass to 300 Blackout

tfbit wrote:You might want to start looking for primers. Very hard to find right now and I expect they will continue to be bought up as soon as they appear at shops/online retailers for quite a while.
Okay. Do you recommend 6-1/2 or 7-1/2?
by ut_dtom
Fri Jan 04, 2013 2:36 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: Need help converting .223 / 5.56 brass to 300 Blackout
Replies: 25
Views: 57598

Re: Need help converting .223 / 5.56 brass to 300 Blackout

First, I have ZERO experience reloading ammo for any caliber. Do yourself a favor and get some good books and manuals on reloading read them, take notes and make sure you comprehend the entire process. It will save you a lot of heart-ache down the road. Thanks for the tip. I definitely plan on doin...
by ut_dtom
Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:16 am
Forum: Handloading
Topic: Need help converting .223 / 5.56 brass to 300 Blackout
Replies: 25
Views: 57598

Re: Need help converting .223 / 5.56 brass to 300 Blackout

Okay, so I cancelled the order for the Redding Trim Die http://www.midwayusa.com/product/757107/redding-trim-die-300-221-30-221-remington-fireball And ordered the Lee Case Length Gage and Shellholder http://www.midwayusa.com/product/518134/lee-case-length-gage-and-shellholder-300-aac-blackout I also...
by ut_dtom
Thu Jan 03, 2013 10:05 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: Need help converting .223 / 5.56 brass to 300 Blackout
Replies: 25
Views: 57598

Re: Need help converting .223 / 5.56 brass to 300 Blackout

This forum rocks!! I feel MUCH better now about my prospects for my 300 Blackout rifle! I picked up the Harbor Freight saw today, and just sent a payment to VZ58 for one of his jigs. I also ordered the Lee Factory Crimp die as well as the LE Wilson Case Length Headspace Gauge. My friend has a single...
by ut_dtom
Thu Jan 03, 2013 2:26 am
Forum: Handloading
Topic: Need help converting .223 / 5.56 brass to 300 Blackout
Replies: 25
Views: 57598

Need help converting .223 / 5.56 brass to 300 Blackout

Hello. I am new to this forum and new to the 300 AAC Blackout cartridge. I recently purchased a 300 Blackout rifle before the tragedy in CT, and now I am unable to find any ammo for it with all the insanity that has come as a result. Actually, it was always my intention to learn how to reload my own...