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			<title><![CDATA[45-70 government]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-3468.html</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2017 22:48:47 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://rdaforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=58">BelieveIn308</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I have recently purchased a 45-70 Marlin lever gun.  I see the Hornady Ammo has a slightly smaller case.  Which is OK if you are reloading their cases for their bullets.  But I want to keep the rest of my cases the regulation length.  I also see people using wads in their loads with smokeless powder and am pondering why.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I have recently purchased a 45-70 Marlin lever gun.  I see the Hornady Ammo has a slightly smaller case.  Which is OK if you are reloading their cases for their bullets.  But I want to keep the rest of my cases the regulation length.  I also see people using wads in their loads with smokeless powder and am pondering why.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Varget Powder...]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-2344.html</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2016 01:25:29 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Wow...  Today I went into the new Big "R" in McHenry and checked out their ammo section, and on there reloading supply shelf they Varget powder at &#36;23.98 a lb.  Lots of it.  And other powder as well...  Considering I have not seen this in quite awhile I was stunned, and bought 4 lbs.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Wow...  Today I went into the new Big "R" in McHenry and checked out their ammo section, and on there reloading supply shelf they Varget powder at &#36;23.98 a lb.  Lots of it.  And other powder as well...  Considering I have not seen this in quite awhile I was stunned, and bought 4 lbs.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Dillon 550B]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-2332.html</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2016 23:37:54 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Ok, I came back from Vegas, and decided I would wait on the VEPR, so instead I bought a new Dillion 550B reloading press.  The old Rock Chucker was given away as a gift.  I can't wait for it to get here and get it set up.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Ok, I came back from Vegas, and decided I would wait on the VEPR, so instead I bought a new Dillion 550B reloading press.  The old Rock Chucker was given away as a gift.  I can't wait for it to get here and get it set up.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Primer Tube Detonation]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-2272.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2016 03:25:08 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://rdaforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=7533">Ammo Lynn</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I had an interesting evening last night.  I detonated a bit over 50 S&amp;B Large Pistol Primers in the primer magazine of one of my Dillon 1050's.  I have used 1050's for a long time and have heard of these events but never thought it would happen to me.  I always thought they occurred because the operator experienced a primer jam (cocked in the slide carrying  the primer) and tried to "force" his way out of it.  Too much force on a primer and bang.  So my rule has always been to stop if I sense too much force is being required.  Last night I had made over 1000 rounds and had had some tilted primers which I would vacuum out of the slide and go on.  Winchester and S&amp;B cases sometimes produce a "ringer" which is the primer cup body seized to the side of the primer pocket while the bottom of the  cup is punched out by the decapping pin.  I had experienced 6 or 8 of these during this session and had felt the added resistance  and stopped without a problem.  Then came along this Fiochii .45 Auto case.  Fiochii is great in the shot shell world but in the .223 world I know they sometimes have off center flash holes.  Well they have the same problem in .45.  The decapping pin slid in the off center hole, punched out the cup bit left the triangular shaped in the pocket.  A nice no force down stroke on the 1050, and as the new primer tried to fill the same space, BANG, the new primer went off and the flash went back along the primer shuttle and lit the primers in the tube.  A plastic rod that acts like a dipstick, was rocketed to the ceiling, and the teflon case tab was blown into.  The first question that occurred to me after things quieted down was...  "Is it time to change my underwear?"  The big lesson learned here is always to have your eye protection on , and now I am thinking, hearing protection..  The primer tube is fused inside the protective outer tube.  Dillon is replacing it all for free of course and would have even had I not been a Dillon Dealer, so its nice in that respect.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I had an interesting evening last night.  I detonated a bit over 50 S&amp;B Large Pistol Primers in the primer magazine of one of my Dillon 1050's.  I have used 1050's for a long time and have heard of these events but never thought it would happen to me.  I always thought they occurred because the operator experienced a primer jam (cocked in the slide carrying  the primer) and tried to "force" his way out of it.  Too much force on a primer and bang.  So my rule has always been to stop if I sense too much force is being required.  Last night I had made over 1000 rounds and had had some tilted primers which I would vacuum out of the slide and go on.  Winchester and S&amp;B cases sometimes produce a "ringer" which is the primer cup body seized to the side of the primer pocket while the bottom of the  cup is punched out by the decapping pin.  I had experienced 6 or 8 of these during this session and had felt the added resistance  and stopped without a problem.  Then came along this Fiochii .45 Auto case.  Fiochii is great in the shot shell world but in the .223 world I know they sometimes have off center flash holes.  Well they have the same problem in .45.  The decapping pin slid in the off center hole, punched out the cup bit left the triangular shaped in the pocket.  A nice no force down stroke on the 1050, and as the new primer tried to fill the same space, BANG, the new primer went off and the flash went back along the primer shuttle and lit the primers in the tube.  A plastic rod that acts like a dipstick, was rocketed to the ceiling, and the teflon case tab was blown into.  The first question that occurred to me after things quieted down was...  "Is it time to change my underwear?"  The big lesson learned here is always to have your eye protection on , and now I am thinking, hearing protection..  The primer tube is fused inside the protective outer tube.  Dillon is replacing it all for free of course and would have even had I not been a Dillon Dealer, so its nice in that respect.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Anyone doing much reloading these days?]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-2027.html</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2015 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://rdaforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=3022">fromtheplaines</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I was reloading rem 12 gauge hulls with 700x 1 ounce if 8 shot with the fig 8 hulls. But have moved to AA with 1 ounce if reclaimed shot claybuster AA clone wads and WST powder. Super happy with the powder and reclaimed shot. The hulls I am not as crazy about but it may just be the wads. I am hoping to start a handicapped load soon. And hopefully start reloading some 308 but I haven't done any metallic reloading <br />
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What are you guys reloading and why?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I was reloading rem 12 gauge hulls with 700x 1 ounce if 8 shot with the fig 8 hulls. But have moved to AA with 1 ounce if reclaimed shot claybuster AA clone wads and WST powder. Super happy with the powder and reclaimed shot. The hulls I am not as crazy about but it may just be the wads. I am hoping to start a handicapped load soon. And hopefully start reloading some 308 but I haven't done any metallic reloading <br />
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What are you guys reloading and why?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[remington wads]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-1641.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2015 15:25:10 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I bought a bag of the Remington rp 12 wads in 12 gauge. I was looking over my reloading data and there wasn't anything listed for this wad. Do they go by a different name? It's just odd to not see them listed at all]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I bought a bag of the Remington rp 12 wads in 12 gauge. I was looking over my reloading data and there wasn't anything listed for this wad. Do they go by a different name? It's just odd to not see them listed at all]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sellier & Bellot Primers]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-1622.html</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2015 23:16:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Saw these at Cabela's for &#36;8-10 off the price per 1000 from the other brands, <a href="http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting/Reloading/Reloading-Powders-Primers%7C/pc/104792580/c/104761080/sc/333152280/Sellier-amp-Bellot-Primers-ndash-Brick/2002898.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Freloading-powders-primers%2F_%2FN-1109591%2B4294381710%2FNe-4294381710%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_333152280%3FWTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">online seems even cheaper</a>.  Good?  Bad?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Saw these at Cabela's for &#36;8-10 off the price per 1000 from the other brands, <a href="http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting/Reloading/Reloading-Powders-Primers%7C/pc/104792580/c/104761080/sc/333152280/Sellier-amp-Bellot-Primers-ndash-Brick/2002898.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Freloading-powders-primers%2F_%2FN-1109591%2B4294381710%2FNe-4294381710%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_333152280%3FWTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">online seems even cheaper</a>.  Good?  Bad?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Is Red Dot Arms still buying brass?]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-1608.html</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2015 14:29:19 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Mike, are you still buying brass and if so, what calibers?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Mike, are you still buying brass and if so, what calibers?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Acme 175 Gr COATED SWC are out]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-1601.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2015 02:18:06 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://rdaforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=7533">Ammo Lynn</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I got a great call this morning. Jessica, the co-owner of Acme Bullet called me to let me know they had completed a large run of 175 Gr COATED SWC. The 175 LSWC is one of my most popular rounds in terms of sales, and having a coated version will have a number of advantages.<br />
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1) no smoke - the coating is the lube and it does not stick to the gun, so no smoke<br />
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2) No Lube Grove means more bullet surface to the barrel. My experience with the 180 .40 and 230 .45 was that this enhanced accuracy just a tad, (a noticeable tad though).<br />
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3) They go through my Mr Bullet bullet feeders just like a jacketed and plated bullet. No more hand setting of the bullet, I can just pull the handle and watch. Collating is not a problem with these, the bottom is so much lighter than the top, the bullet feeder orients them perfectly every time.<br />
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4) No more gloved left hand. I always wear a nitrile glove when loading exposed lead bullets. No more glove, these babies are so clean they are slick.<br />
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I have 2000 on they way. You should see them on the AcmeBullet.com web site soon. I will be publishing data for this bullet using the Expansion Industries ETR7 powder shortly.<br />
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BTW, the 158 gr .38 SWC is a great shooter as well and runs through my feeders perfectly.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I got a great call this morning. Jessica, the co-owner of Acme Bullet called me to let me know they had completed a large run of 175 Gr COATED SWC. The 175 LSWC is one of my most popular rounds in terms of sales, and having a coated version will have a number of advantages.<br />
<br />
1) no smoke - the coating is the lube and it does not stick to the gun, so no smoke<br />
<br />
2) No Lube Grove means more bullet surface to the barrel. My experience with the 180 .40 and 230 .45 was that this enhanced accuracy just a tad, (a noticeable tad though).<br />
<br />
3) They go through my Mr Bullet bullet feeders just like a jacketed and plated bullet. No more hand setting of the bullet, I can just pull the handle and watch. Collating is not a problem with these, the bottom is so much lighter than the top, the bullet feeder orients them perfectly every time.<br />
<br />
4) No more gloved left hand. I always wear a nitrile glove when loading exposed lead bullets. No more glove, these babies are so clean they are slick.<br />
<br />
I have 2000 on they way. You should see them on the AcmeBullet.com web site soon. I will be publishing data for this bullet using the Expansion Industries ETR7 powder shortly.<br />
<br />
BTW, the 158 gr .38 SWC is a great shooter as well and runs through my feeders perfectly.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Looking for A master reloader]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-1537.html</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2015 00:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://rdaforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=11248">mikereddot</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Since Lynn is always busy, Red Dot Arms is looking for someone to teach the Reloading classes in Lake Villa.<br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Since Lynn is always busy, Red Dot Arms is looking for someone to teach the Reloading classes in Lake Villa.<br />
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			<title><![CDATA[bad crimps]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-1102.html</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2015 03:46:15 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://rdaforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=3022">fromtheplaines</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I just bought a Lee load all 16 gauge. And I was loading some fiocchi hulls. And the crimps were pretty ugly. I shot them today and a good amount are not usable again. Do the sub gauge loaders have any issues? Do the fiocchi blue hulls have issues loading? Or maybe I have a bum press?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I just bought a Lee load all 16 gauge. And I was loading some fiocchi hulls. And the crimps were pretty ugly. I shot them today and a good amount are not usable again. Do the sub gauge loaders have any issues? Do the fiocchi blue hulls have issues loading? Or maybe I have a bum press?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reloading class anyone]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-1026.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2015 04:11:23 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://rdaforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=11419">Freedoms1791</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I like to start a list to see how much interest there would be for a Reloading class here in Northern Illinois. So if your interest in one please reply back with a yes to this thread and maybe RDA can put one together if there enough interest.<br />
Thanks]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I like to start a list to see how much interest there would be for a Reloading class here in Northern Illinois. So if your interest in one please reply back with a yes to this thread and maybe RDA can put one together if there enough interest.<br />
Thanks]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[cheddite vs fiocchi]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-997.html</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2015 05:37:13 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Is there a perk to one or the other. I have a bunch if fiochis, however the formulas I like are for cheddite. The only concern I have about the cheddite is that they would be un crimped and I don't know if the load all is good at starting crimps.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Is there a perk to one or the other. I have a bunch if fiochis, however the formulas I like are for cheddite. The only concern I have about the cheddite is that they would be un crimped and I don't know if the load all is good at starting crimps.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[wads]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-928.html</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2015 04:29:38 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I know that when it comes to powders and primers. But how about wads I am looking at some loads for 16 gauge. And some call for the z16 and some for the sg16. Can you sub? Or can it change it up too much?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I know that when it comes to powders and primers. But how about wads I am looking at some loads for 16 gauge. And some call for the z16 and some for the sg16. Can you sub? Or can it change it up too much?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[lee load all conversion kit]]></title>
			<link>https://rdaforum.com/thread-867.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2015 06:13:36 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://rdaforum.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=3022">fromtheplaines</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I am looking at the 16 gauge converter. It's about half the price. Is it worth it? The only video I could find us in Russian. The lead and powder will be the same. But unwanted to get an opinion on it]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I am looking at the 16 gauge converter. It's about half the price. Is it worth it? The only video I could find us in Russian. The lead and powder will be the same. But unwanted to get an opinion on it]]></content:encoded>
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