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No tue new word are.... SEMI AUTOMATIC WEAPONS... the goal.posts moved they feel they have momentum

notice they changed the wording to "assault style" where they used to keep saying "assault"?

No matter what you do, I would highly recommend the LE Wilson Cartridge Gage you see in the pic above, one of the most important things for a older weapn or any for that matter, is careful verification your sizing fits a standard saami chamber. They also make a micrometer thats basically a depth gauge to measure how far you are from +/- max using the cartridge Gage. I have one one these for everything I reload. Since I reload, basically everything, I have a boat load.

I will say this - standard case prep to make is SAAMI specs - one item to note if using once fired or twice fired M1 brass be sure to check each cases head for distortion - the M1 as most semi's is a robust extraction - it would not be uncommon to see some heads where the extractor grabs to distort the brass in this area - this is turn *could* possibly prevent a full in battery lock of the bolt. An example, I have a micrometer to check case sizes after being resized and that is a two step process for me: 1) 2) I have noticed differentials in some cases that were cause for come possible concern. Other than that - making sure that the primer depth is correct - a standard load workup using 4064 and 147gr heads seems to work. Another example of load development is I have a WW2 S&W Lend Lease Revolver in 38 S&W - I cast a 190GR head and using Bullseye powder at X.X0 (I have to look up the load) was a very wide group - once I upped the load to X.X9 the groups tightened up quite a bit - each rifle will be different as you know for what load it likes.

I will also say this - unless you are a solid 300 5X B8 shooter at 25 yards, don’t zero at the 25. It is an exercise in frustration. Zero at the 10 (there is less than an inch difference vertically between a 10 and 25 yard zero). You will save time, ammo and frustration by going to the ten, and getting the best zero you can. If you’re shooting well, back up in 5 yards increments and adjust windage.

Do not do that. Your irons and your dot may not cowitness. That’s OK! Go to the range. Leave the dot off and shoot the irons. If necessary, make windage adjustments until you are happy with the results. Then turn the dot on and shoot the dot. If necessary, make appropriate adjustments until you are happy with the results. Then leave it alone! Don’t move stuff without verifying it has to move.

Did a little practice casting, even had a little bluegill strike my popper! The little bastard took my fly. I’m embarrassed that I’m a sailor and can’t tie knots for shit!

Enjoy! One of my favorite hobbies. I assume that you don't need waders? If so, WEAR THE CHEST BELT!!! They save lives. Ask me how I know.