ninosdemente
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I have been looking on videos on this topic.
When loading for rifle, I have been seating on ogive. Does this apply the same with pistol? What about trimming, I see in Lymans 49th it says .754" for 9mm and .680" for .380 acp. I still have yet to measure the cases I have and may separate based on manufacturer. I usually do ladder tests for rifles but for handgun I don't have a very steady hand for testing purposes. Don't know if it would be somewhat a waste to do testing and all I will be accomplishing is using all my components. I initially wanted to load .380 for not wanting to buy factory ammo. But after a while wasn't enjoying the gun much do to the trigger and it misfired more than what I wanted to. Sent it to S&W, better but still misfires.
I have the following:
1 - 1,000 CCI primers
2 - Berrys 380 (.356) 100gr Flat Base Round Nose (250 qty) THIS CAN BE USED FOR EITHER 9mm and 380 acp?
2 - Hornady 9mm (.355) 115 FMJ RN (100 qty) CAN THIS BE USED FOR BOTH ALSO? This was given to me by brother. He doesn't load and bought it thinking it was something else.
1 - 1LB Winchester 231 new. Had it for close to a year now.
1 - RCBS 3 Die Carb TC Set .380 Auto
1 - RCBS 3 Die Carb TC Set 9mm Luger/9x21/9x23
With the above dies, is it suggested to lube the brass?
Loading for S&W M&P Shield 9mm, Sig Sauer P320 RX 9mm Compact with red dot and S&W Bodyguard .380acp
What do you guys test for? As mentioned, I might/will have difficult time with testing part. But do want to have loads for shooting more for all three hand guns. I know quite a few questions, just want to make sure I start out on the right path before spending unnecessary time chasing something that will not apply to me based on my skill on hand gun shooting. I have more questions but will ask as this thread progresses. Thanks in advanced.
When loading for rifle, I have been seating on ogive. Does this apply the same with pistol? What about trimming, I see in Lymans 49th it says .754" for 9mm and .680" for .380 acp. I still have yet to measure the cases I have and may separate based on manufacturer. I usually do ladder tests for rifles but for handgun I don't have a very steady hand for testing purposes. Don't know if it would be somewhat a waste to do testing and all I will be accomplishing is using all my components. I initially wanted to load .380 for not wanting to buy factory ammo. But after a while wasn't enjoying the gun much do to the trigger and it misfired more than what I wanted to. Sent it to S&W, better but still misfires.
I have the following:
1 - 1,000 CCI primers
2 - Berrys 380 (.356) 100gr Flat Base Round Nose (250 qty) THIS CAN BE USED FOR EITHER 9mm and 380 acp?
2 - Hornady 9mm (.355) 115 FMJ RN (100 qty) CAN THIS BE USED FOR BOTH ALSO? This was given to me by brother. He doesn't load and bought it thinking it was something else.
1 - 1LB Winchester 231 new. Had it for close to a year now.
1 - RCBS 3 Die Carb TC Set .380 Auto
1 - RCBS 3 Die Carb TC Set 9mm Luger/9x21/9x23
With the above dies, is it suggested to lube the brass?
Loading for S&W M&P Shield 9mm, Sig Sauer P320 RX 9mm Compact with red dot and S&W Bodyguard .380acp
What do you guys test for? As mentioned, I might/will have difficult time with testing part. But do want to have loads for shooting more for all three hand guns. I know quite a few questions, just want to make sure I start out on the right path before spending unnecessary time chasing something that will not apply to me based on my skill on hand gun shooting. I have more questions but will ask as this thread progresses. Thanks in advanced.