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by CPC24
Sat Jan 14, 2017 3:45 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: Issues reloading/ neck sizing
Replies: 23
Views: 3489

Re: Issues reloading/ neck sizing

That definitely needs more belling. Also, are the bullets sized correctly? Anything over .309 will bulge out.
by CPC24
Thu Jan 12, 2017 10:37 pm
Forum: Casting
Topic: Hornady 300 blackout dies
Replies: 10
Views: 5655

Re: Hornady 300 blackout dies

I use Hornady dies, and they don't bell the mouth. There are several ways to do it, but I ended up using a Lee .30 Carbine expander die. It has to be reamed out about .0020-.0030 to fit. The easiest way is just to use a 3/8" drill bit.
by CPC24
Thu Jan 12, 2017 5:04 pm
Forum: Casting
Topic: Lee 309-230-5R
Replies: 10
Views: 4566

Re: Lee 309-230-5R

It's nice and warm here today, so I got out to the range. The Lee boolits worked very well; no keyholing or leading. I loaded 10.5 grains 1680 at 2.23" OAL. I used my pistol build with a 8.5" CMMG barrel. I didn't have my chronograph, but i didn't hear the supersonic crack. I shot some pai...
by CPC24
Sun Jan 08, 2017 12:36 pm
Forum: Casting
Topic: Lee 309-230-5R
Replies: 10
Views: 4566

Re: Lee 309-230-5R

I must have gotten a good one, because they turned out perfect! It's too cold to go to the range to test them, though. I have an NOE 311284 mold, but the boolits are too fat. They get stuck in the chamber. I might need to sell or trade that mold.
by CPC24
Sun Jan 08, 2017 11:12 am
Forum: Casting
Topic: Lee 309-230-5R
Replies: 10
Views: 4566

Lee 309-230-5R

I just got this mold and it drops perfect boolits. They measure right at .309, and weigh between 229 and 231 grains with WW alloy. I have quite a few that are exactly 230.0! I read reviews here, and people say it's not that good. I can put gas checks on, or coat them if I have to. I just ordered som...
by CPC24
Wed Dec 28, 2016 11:50 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: Hodgdon updated Lil Gun loads???
Replies: 49
Views: 35156

Re: Hodgdon updated Lil Gun loads???

TreeTopFlier wrote:Good catch, I think their H110 data has been bumped up also.
My best H110 loads have always been right around their old maximum. The primers were nowhere near flat.
by CPC24
Sat Dec 17, 2016 9:27 am
Forum: AR15s
Topic: 300 blk project update with pics
Replies: 22
Views: 6118

Re: 300 blk project update with pics

I have the same brake on my .308. It is pretty loud. It helps a lot with recoil, but the shouldn't be an issue with 300 BLK. Personally, I would go for a quiet weapon for home defense. You might disorient yourself as much as them. You'll be temporarily deaf, too. I go for subs with a can if possible.
by CPC24
Sun Nov 13, 2016 4:50 pm
Forum: AR15s
Topic: Good/Bad magazines and OACL feed issues anyone?
Replies: 15
Views: 4812

Re: Good/Bad magazines and OACL feed issues anyone?

I know Gen M2 PMAGs won't work. Every other magazine type I've tried seems to work.
by CPC24
Thu Nov 03, 2016 4:45 pm
Forum: AR15s
Topic: Barrel Wrench with longer pins
Replies: 2
Views: 1487

Re: Barrel Wrench with longer pins

I tried the Wheeler and it didn't work very well. I then got one from
Brownells for a lot less.
http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools ... 27412.aspx
by CPC24
Sun Oct 23, 2016 2:56 pm
Forum: AR15s
Topic: Pistol or carbine gas for 10" pistol?
Replies: 3
Views: 1414

Re: Pistol or carbine gas for 10" pistol?

You can't go wrong with an adjustable block and pistol length. Once it's dialed in, it can run anything.