James Lyon

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• Posted in thread: Strange question on 07-24-2012 at 02:42 PM
  Mortblanc:It is like the folks who consider loading manual maximums to be simply wimpy loads
  set by lawyers...Most loading manuals include the pressure the load produced in their gun with
  their compon...

• Posted in thread: Powder Shelf Life on 04-25-2012 at 12:35 AM
  I am still using Bullseye I bought in the mid-70s and Unique from the early-80s. Powder is the
  same as when I bought it.Cool, dry, and out of the light...

• Posted in thread: My 1st Glitch !!! (well one of the 1st) on 04-25-2012 at 12:34 AM
  That is the area that all progressives have a problem with.I started, in the '70s, to sort,
  inspect, and deprime all my cases prior to cleaning.I reload in the house and keep all the
  "dirty" jobs out ...

• Posted in thread: looking for recommendations on 04-25-2012 at 12:26 AM
  Assuming from your post that you are actually looking for a progressive press.If so, here are
  my opinions:1) If you don't need a case feeder, buy the Hornady L-N-L. It is, based on my
  experiences, as ...

• Posted in thread: Realistically: How much per round for 9mm? on 04-09-2012 at 04:37 AM
  >I'm looking toward reloading a lot of 9mm for a new firearm purchase that might get spendy if
  I have to buy factory ammo or reloads. So a few questions for those in the know: --How much
  ammo can I re...

• Posted in thread: New to reloading / plenty of questions lol on 03-13-2012 at 10:15 AM
  I still do not know why everybody always starts off with "needing" to spend $300-500 for
  reloading equipment.First Q: Do you forsee ENJOYING reloading?Second Q: How much ammunition do
  you expect to go...

• Posted in thread: New to reloading / plenty of questions lol on 03-12-2012 at 08:21 AM
  The problem today is that too many new reloaders want to skip the "work up the load" stage and
  want to be handed a "magic" load.No matter where you get a load, you still need to reference at
  least two...

• Posted in thread: Strange question on 03-12-2012 at 08:13 AM
  Use Power Pistol and light up the world.Use it in a .44Mag revolver and look at flames shooting
  out between the cylinder and barrel.The flash is the temperature of the gases and not
  necessarily any po...

• Posted in thread: Powder on 03-08-2012 at 07:04 AM
  Compressed loads can be both extremely accurate and they help prevent bullet set-back. Only
  problem is on a progressive, you need to put a finger on the case to keep all the powder in the
  case. There ...

• Posted in thread: Powder on 03-07-2012 at 07:04 AM
  Auto Comp appears to have a burn rate similar to Silhouette and HS6. Should be a good
  powder.Unique has been used for years because it gives great performance from light to heavy
  loads with no pressur...