Recent content by tim81499

My load was 23.5 grains 296 with a 260 grain Speer bullet and large pistol magnum primer. Speed checked at 1400 fps consistently. I shot thousands of rounds with that load. I think that's the reason I have carpal tunnel now. I doubt I load this one that hot. LOL

It's just a very interesting conversation. Lots of good info.

I'm kind of a reloading book collector. The Speer #9 was the first reloading book I bought in around 76. Since then, I've almost managed to collect the full series, even some of the early paperbacks. The #9 in my opinion is hands down the most educational of the bunch as far as bullet history...

Hmmm, i read it somewhere. I thought it was in the 45 section for Ruget 45 and contender, im probably wrong. But thanks for looking for it.

Yes, thats pretty much it. I remember the Speer #9 manual saying something about not loading up the OM like you could the NM but i don't remember why. The book is 400 miles from me right now so I cant look it up at the moment. This is my 3rd Ruger 45LC, all new model and i had a very accurate...

He is correct on the price. I recently bought a 45LC cylinder off ebay for $125 plus shipping and today I bought another for $130 which I offered down from $168. Prices can go much higher. There is currently what looks like an old model recessed cylinder on ebay listed at $245. There was also an...

Ill go see if i can find that.

Posting from my phone so this could be messed up. I just need to know what the size difference is between the 45 new and old models. I have a NM 45 convertible and the LC cylinder was missing. I bought one that claimed to be a new model. I had to take about 8/1000 off the front bushing to make...