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oldcrab
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Blazer ammo
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I've bought/shot blazer ammo in differing calibers/types for years. I honestly don't remember one misfire or problem on the whole shebang.
Mar 31, 2024
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The option of more bump is still "one the table" in that you could grind the die if you need to. So maybe perfect now is not so bad. I...
Mar 27, 2024
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seasterl: Reading this post tells me you are getting somewhere between a 2-to-3 thousandths bump-back on your fired cases right now...
Mar 26, 2024
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Thanks for the comments. I’m fairly sure the rifle and the (new) Redding dies were manufactured after the 280AI was properly recognized...
Mar 26, 2024
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I totally agree with woodperson, and see what Redding has to say first. I would always try another brand of the same caliber die/shell...
Mar 26, 2024
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One last thing I forgot..... don't buy a set of the Redding competition shell holders.... they are from .002 to .010 thicker than a...
Mar 23, 2024
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I think I'd wait for Redding to re-open.... J.
Mar 23, 2024
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New die doesn’t give enough shoulder bump
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ps: your post says you bought a "new" set of dies from redding.... was the old set of dies and/or old shell holder giving you no...
Mar 23, 2024
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oldcrab
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New die doesn’t give enough shoulder bump
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I wouldn't recommend grinding dies and shell holders "down" to fix your problem, until you make sure your headspace in your rifle is...
Mar 23, 2024
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Manual safety on semi auto's or not?
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I've had my Beretta 84F for over 30 years now. I see the point of them and I'm sure they save more lives then they take and don't think...
Feb 26, 2024
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If she is sensitive to the 9mm recoil them perhaps introducing her to a 380 would help 'up the ante' so to speak. The Ruger Security 380...
Feb 21, 2024
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45lc blackhawk. Needs cylinder throats reamed.
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I recommend you don't rush to a conclusion of the size you want your cylinder throats to be, or what size your lead bullet diameter...
Feb 1, 2024
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If I‘m gonna shoot 357 it’ll be the 3 inch GP100. Not a fan of the recoil pain using 357 in a LCR.
Jan 29, 2024
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oldcrab
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38 SPL carry opinions or recommendations.
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Try the guns out for grip and sights and make YOUR decision, based on your ergonomics, or you might be sorry
Jan 29, 2024
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My LCR with the bantam grip. Lighter than the 442, and a similar footprint. Sights are easily changed on the LCR. Mine has the XS green...
Jan 29, 2024
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