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Word to the wise. If you get that .30 Carbine wear good ear protection. They are very loud. Also, if you plan to reload, be advised that those cases “grow” and will need to be trimmed after each loading or you will lock your up your cylinder.

I have an OM Blackhawk in .30 Carbine and do load for it. That brass really “grows” when fired and I have to trim cases after each loading. If you don’t you’ll lock that cylinder up. Ask me how I know.

I have been reloading since the early 70s. For many years all my needs were met with Bullseye, Unique and 2400. Since retiring, I have branched out a bit with #5 and #9. #9 is really impressive in 38 Super and .41 Magnum.

I bought an OM 30 Carbine several years ago and would suggest you watch case length closely. I trim after each firing as those cases do grow.

Word to the wise. Be aware that those carbine cases “grow” a lot when fired and need to be trimmed before loading and firing again. They will lock you up if not trimmed.

Years ago, I had a little time to kill before time for an appointment. A pawn shop was nearby. No better place to kill time. The shop had a new model Single 6 with the 9 1/2” barrel. Box and extra cylinder included. He also had a 4” stainless Security Six. Both guns appeared to have been...

And I thought I was the only one to have headspace issues with a 336.

If it is the original style priming tool, the shell holder is threaded and screws into the holder. These were the best shell holders Lee ever made. No plastic parts. Newer ones are junk. You might try getting a RCBS hand priming tool. They use the same shell holder as your press.

Keep those cases trimmed back for that Blackhawk.

Got your money in today’s mail. Sorry for the delay. Things been hectic. Stay safe. Steve

I will take them. Send me your name and address and I will get $12 out to you. Send to: Steve Nida 1900 W. Waco St. Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74011

Those new wooden grips are a huge improvement.

When I was a kid, my buddy got a 9 1/2”er for his birthday. I had a bolt action 410. We spent a lot of time blasting clods and pop cans with those guns. I lusted for a Single Six like his but it was out of the question with my folks. Over the years, we both have talked about our forays with...

I have been in your situation recently. I inherited an old model 9 1/2” Single Six from a child hood friend. He got it for Christmas in 1963 and we murdered many dirt clods and pop cans over the years with it. When I got it, the LR was not to be found. I located an old model LR cylinder for...

Thanks for the tip. I have read about people using the mark II mag but also read that they had some function issues. I’ll give it a try.