Col. Mortimer

There are powders that are best suited for various calibers depending on their characteristic. 9mm and 40S&W are high pressure rounds and medium powders work well (i.e Power Pistol, WSF, 231, Titegroup and Silhouette) but they tend to product more felt recoil. Fast powders in these calibers, tend to be at the maximum load and leave little room for errors (WST, VV N320, Clays). Not recommended for beginners. Heavy bullets such as 180g in 40S&W also decrease the margin for error. However, experienced reloaders shoot tens of thousands of these safely. 45ACP is a lower pressure round and fast powders work best here (i.e. Bullseye, Solo 1000, WST, Clays, and VV N310). However, they fill less of the case and it is more difficult to visually detect a double charge. The burn charts are approximate and conflict with each other. They can give you some ideas for powder you may wish to try. Check your manuals, double check with the manufacturer's website and start with minmum loads and carefully work up.

I have problems with large primers. The last three don't drop into the primer tray and I have an occaisional failure to pick up a primer. I use CCI primers and have no problems with the small primers. I think I still have some Winchester large primers. I will have to see if my primer problems are due to the brand of primer rather than my equipment which is a Dillon 550. Anyone have similar problems with CCI large primers?

Maybe you can find a member to take you with him? I can't make it or I'll bring you with me.

Walk-ins and looky loos are welcome. Help is always welcome. Plus you get an early look at the stages.

Good idea. Good crowd there and informal shooting. Good for a little practice on a Sunday evening. If your only two miles away, it's a no brainer.

BBQ & Swap Meet* At the Club House All Tickets are $10.00 each Please bring a FOLDING CHAIR SWAPPERS - bring a TABLE!! Open to All SSA members & their families (children under 17 are free) Saturday 22 September 2012 2 pm to 6 pm All Ranges will be CLOSED during the Festivities *Sorry, No firearms or ammunition can be sold, but anything else related can be.

The case previously mention involving a Marlin 60 with a 17-round magazine is State v. Joseph Pelleteri. Pelleteri had an unfired Marlin 60 in his safe with the tags still on it. He went to jail for an assault weapon. The conviction was appeal and this is quoted from the judges' opinion: "In short, we view the statute as a regulatory measure in the interests of the public safety, premised on the thesis that one would hardly be surprised to learn that possession of such a highly dangerous offensive weapon is proscribed absent the requisite license." When I move to North Carolina, I may buy a Remington 582 just because I can. See you there!

I'm in. Tough couple of weeks so I earned it. I will bring the Glock 34 for its first match.

The bayonet can be extented halfway down and stuck into the ground to make a neat monopod.

He means removing the primer shortens the drying time since the primer pocket is open at both ends.

Welcome from another Parsippany guy.

I am trying to decide between the Springfield Longside and the Glock 24. I haven't taken the Longslide out in a while and I have 200g. SWC rounds I could use.

Be aware that seating primer too deep can make them less sensitive and cause hang fires. The anvil can break the primer pellet if it is pressed too far into the primer cup. A properly seated primer will press against the anvil against the pellet but not break it.

I'm in. Of course this may be the kiss of death as the last time I registered for Old Bridge, Irene hit.

The crimp does not hold the bullet in the case, it's the neck tension. The crimp is for reliable feeding. Over crimping may cause the bullet to be looser as the brass will spring back but the lead will re-sized. This could cause more smoke and leading as hot gases pass around the re-sized bullet. As for the smoke issue, try Winchester Super Target (WST) and maybe a different brand of bullet. My load is a 200g. Dardas, SWC, lead with 4.8g. of WST. It is very accurate with soft recoil and little smoke.

You can use a Chore Boy which is a copper scrubbing pad, cut it up and wrap it around a nylon brush. It's cheaper than the Lewis Lead Remover and one box will last a life time. Don't worry about lead build up. It cleans up with little effort. Copper fouling is far worse. BTW - be sure to clean your barrel before switching from copper to lead and vice versa. The copper fouling will cause massive lead fouling. Copper bullets will "iron" the lead into the bore of the barrel and make it far more difficult to clean. PS: This post should be moved to the Reloading Forum.

Reply to Ron ([email protected]) with your: Name: USPSA number (if you have one): Division: Power Factor: We are using electronic scoring. The registration process will be quicker if we enter your information before Saturday. Squadding will be handled on Saturday. Walk-ons will be accommodated as possible, but preregistration will help us get started quicker. August Match is Saturday, August 4th. Pistol match is 100 rounds. Registration is 9:30am Help with setting up and packing up is always needed and appreciated. TIME PERMITTING, there will be a rifle side stage after the pistol match of 37 rounds. NOTE: If you plan to attend, let Ron know by Thursday, August 2nd, 8am. If you are new and need the safety briefing be there by 9am and let Karen know at registration. If the match is cancelled for weather, Ron will send out an email notification Friday around 5pm and it will be posted here. Directions: http://www.shongum.org/contactusdirections.html

The website shows the address as 22 Main Street.

A friend of a friend is opening a gun shop. The location looks good for hitting it on the way to Shongum. Here is the link: http://red-dot-firearms.com/ . I don't know when the grand opening is but I think will be soon. PS: Yes Maks. I already told him to be an NJgunforums.com sponsor.

I will be there. It's going to be hot so dress accordingly and bring water and sun block.

I don't think a race holster will give you that much of an advantage.

I have always been satisfied with Blade Tech.

I find the best way is to have a large pistol primer (LPP) case and a small pistol primer (SPP) nearby as you check your brass. You should be able to spot the SPP's but some such as Speer can be more difficult. Additionally, check the headstamps. You will quickly learn the manufacturers that make SPP in .45ACP. I would scrap the SPP brass as it is designed to work with the non-toxic primers.

We had some one shoot an SKS a few months back and even an M-1 Garand so a Saiga is fine. Bring it. I will be out of town so I won't make this one.

The Shongum match is Saturday, June 2nd. Pistol match is 100 rounds. Registration is 9:30am but hlp with setting up and packing up is always needed and appreciated. There will be a rifle side stage after the pistol match of 28 rounds. NOTES: If you plan to attend, reply to Ron Gunman at [email protected] and let him know by Thursday, May 31st, 8am. If you are new and need the safety briefing be there by 9am and let Karen know at registration. If the match is cancelled for weather, Ron will send out an email notification Friday around 5pm. Reminder: Mid Atlantic Section Match is July 6, 7 and 8 at Central Jersey. Due to the Section Match, the Shongum July Match will be July 14th