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by 20X11
Mon Dec 26, 2022 12:19 pm
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: New 300 Blackout possible problem
Replies: 3
Views: 831

Re: New 300 Blackout possible problem

By "barrel tube", do you mean the chamber, or the upper receiver where the BCG rides?

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by 20X11
Fri Dec 23, 2022 2:37 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: Anyone have a Clue?
Replies: 6
Views: 864

Re: Anyone have a Clue?

Call Dillon Customer Service?
by 20X11
Tue Oct 18, 2022 2:24 pm
Forum: Main Discussion Area
Topic: 300blk potential brass base swelling issue
Replies: 5
Views: 1494

Re: 300blk potential brass base swelling issue

So, I also need to ask what your trim length is after sizing?
by 20X11
Tue Oct 18, 2022 11:56 am
Forum: Main Discussion Area
Topic: 300blk potential brass base swelling issue
Replies: 5
Views: 1494

Re: 300blk potential brass base swelling issue

Generally speaking, yes small base (SB) dies were designed to handle this. Mixed headstamp may include 5.56 bra6s that was fired from a machine gun (notorious for having this base issue), then chopped down and sized for 300blk. Or you can buy a roll sizer...or buy brass from HOSER or have Hoser proc...
by 20X11
Wed Jul 06, 2022 12:44 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: CCI BR-4 SMR Primers for AR
Replies: 1
Views: 3384

Re: CCI BR-4 SMR Primers for AR

They'll be fine. That said, the only primers I've EVER heard of slam fire with are Rem 6 1/2...the manufacturer specifically warns against using these.
by 20X11
Thu Mar 31, 2022 9:51 am
Forum: Handloading
Topic: New Powder???
Replies: 12
Views: 3159

Re: New Powder???

You'll be hard pressed to find a better supersonic powder for 300blk than 300MP.
It's clean, meters well, very consistent and predictable throughout the load range, and is temperature stable.
by 20X11
Mon Mar 07, 2022 9:46 am
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: Anyone convert brass for a fee?
Replies: 4
Views: 1698

Re: Anyone convert brass for a fee?

Look for user name Hoser. THE BEST!
by 20X11
Wed Dec 15, 2021 5:57 pm
Forum: General Ammo Discussion
Topic: why can't 5.56 be loaded with fast burning powder like 300 BLK?
Replies: 5
Views: 2702

Re: why can't 5.56 be loaded with fast burning powder like 300 BLK?

A. shoulder angle and depth.
B. Cartridge volume/diameter vs Bore Diameter

Fast burning powders in a high capacity for Bore diameter case will build pressure too fast and create an outright explosion rather than the controlled explosion propelling the bullet down the bore
by 20X11
Tue Nov 23, 2021 1:44 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: 18.8gr Under Speer TNT 125??
Replies: 41
Views: 25733

Re: 18.8gr Under Speer TNT 125??

Here is a link to another discussion on TNT 125s
viewtopic.php?f=141&t=109064
by 20X11
Sat Nov 20, 2021 3:31 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: Got some reloads in trade, do I have to resize case after pulling bullets?
Replies: 11
Views: 1809

Re: Got some reloads in trade, do I have to resize case after pulling bullets?

Well, some powders (H110 for example) can experience "flashover" on low volumes in a case. Google it if you need to, but it can result in SERIOUS over-pressure conditions.
Google - low powder charge detonation