I've been using the cci 22 shotshells for voles, chipmunks, and snakes around my rural property, but they can be hard to find when needed and not exactly cheap. I decided to try rolling my own for my 45 colt revolver and could use some feedback on my results.
First, the cci 22, which I've...
I picked up a very lightly used Rock Island TAC ultra HC 45 acp 1911 back in February from my favorite localish gun shop. They didn’t know anything about the gun because it was purchased through an auction, but it was very tight and looked like new. The first time I shot it, using 230gr FMJ...
This is going to be long, so bear with me if you will as I explain my story. I'm fairly new to reading, just got into it about 2 years ago and with the component shortages during this time I haven't loaded or shot nearly as much as I'd like.
I started with 9mm, 115 fmj, and cfe pistol powder...
This may be old news, but I just saw this article this morning. Says they plan to specialize in primers! It's about time someone stepped up!
https://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/2022/jan/19/ammunition-plant-to-open-near-texarkana/
I've been thinking about getting into bullet casting and could use some guidance. I'd likely be casting for 45 acp, 45 colt, 44 mag, 357 mag, and 9mm. I think I would also powder coat.
I've been looking at Lee molds, but not sure if I should start out with 2 cavity or jump straight to 6 cavity...