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+1 M

Hi, thanks for that, if I had looked at some of my other calibre cases, then I would have seen that! DOH! All my cases end up with scrape marks on them due to tight ejector pins, I have to clean the brass off the bolt face after every shooting session, no matter what the loads Trail Boss unavailable, Green Dot and Unique in my cupboard. Both are as fast as Trail boss, but are denser i.e 8gn of trail boss nearly fills the case, 8gn of Green dot is about 1cc, 8gn of Unique is about 0.8 cc - hence green dot! The 150gn RN were a really good price(FREE) Thanks for the feedback M (feeling better, basking in the sun in Monmouthshire)

as per original post, hornady out of stock so got a sinclair to get some measurements before crashing in. On Hornady arriving today, redid measurements and found what I considered to be a big difference and just wondered if such a difference was normal - obviously it is M ( still learning in dark mommouthshire)

Don't fall out boys - you have to zero the gauge to use either comparator! M (wishing he'd kept his mouth shut in sunny monmouthshire)

OK, that's what I thought, just that the differences were bigger than I thought they would be. Just not used to these funny bottleneck thingies M

Hi, Am trying to develop a reasonably accurate (to 100-150 yards) sub sonic load for my 308. Before someone jumps in and says WHY??. The answer is "because I can" ( and I like the thought of a silent 308 round around the barns) So, trying small quantities of fast pistol powders with 150gn RN bullets as used in the good old USofA. All going well, nic(ish) groups, whisper quiet(with a Mod) at 1040 ish fps, till I looked at some spent cases. Picture below. Does that look like over pressure? The 2 case at left and centre are sub sonic (1050fps) rounds with 8gn Green Dot under a 150gn Bullet The case at bottom right is a standard velocity (2750 fps) round with 44gn N540 under a 155gn bullet

Hi, always used my Hornady comparator for determining CBTO, CBTL etc for my 223. Recently got into 308 win. reloading and could not get an Hornady 308 insert x stock, so went for a Sinclair. Worked out all the figures for two or three bullet options. Today my Hornady comparator 308 win insert arrived, so I remeasured my parameters. I expected some difference, but not of the magnitude that I got! Sierra 155gn HPBT loaded to 2.800 COAL, Hornady CBTO - 2.224; Sinclair CBTO - 2.087 (= 0.137 difference) Hornady 155gn ELD loaded to 2.810 COAL, Hornady CBTO - 2.183; Sinclair CBTO - 2.066 (= 0.0.117 difference) That seems a big difference to my mind, or is that what one should expect?? M (amazed in sunny monmouthshire)

Hi Catch, thanks for the info - much appreciated ATB M (still excited and off to Amazon in sunny Monmouthshire)

Hi Catch, been following this thread with interest,as I too have become disenchanted with tumbling media and am looking to make life a bit simpler as I reload 5 calibres in all. So, which of the above recommendations did you go with in the end? I like the thought of cleaning my moderators that way too!! M (all excited in sunny monmouthshire)

Hi Cheshire lad, sent you a PM yesterday re delivery of the Lapua brass, is your in box full? M

OOps missed a bit - OP, all you need is Copaslip grease(yes that is the correct spelling) Google it or just search on fleabay M

Plus 1 on all the above - plus they are UK made and designed. I have two on 223 and 308, and neither have given any problems that one often gets with other moderators. Very easy to strip and clean. Excellent suppression. M in sunny Monmouthshire

Hi J5, quick query on the reticle, is this the SH1-83 listed on their web site with the reduced windage field? If it is, I am interested(If we come to a deal, I will not back out nor let you down) ATB M

PERFECT Thanks M OK thanks for the Heads up on that - some thing to ponder on M

Hi, I have a Wild cat Evolution moderator, with 308 and 223 inserts and an 18x1mm threaded bridge which fits the barrels of my 223 and 308. I have two 22 rim fire rifles whose muzzles have 1/2-28 threads. Any one know of some one who can make me a 1/2 -28 female to 18x1mm male adapter?? I think if I had one of these I could use my 223 moderator on the rim fires, thus saving the cost of another evo mod? - or am I barking up the wrong tree? BTW before any one starts, I have moderators for all the rifles on my ticket M (scratching his head in Monmouthshire)

Hi, tired of looking at these on the shelf. 64 Hornady Vmax 60gn 64 PPU FMJBT 55gn 64 PPU HPBT 55gn the lot £14 posted UK NO offers, you are getting the PPU for free, the Vmax half price, and postage at cost Prefer pay pal (friends and family) but can take bank transfer. PM me if interested M SOLD

Hi JF, surely your previous loader gave you his load details? If so do you not know anyone who reloads who would make them up for you? I reload for a friend who is nervous of reloading, but when he starts he will have all my info. BTW I am not touting for business, his payment means I get paid about £2 per hour for doing it!! M wishing he had never offered in sunny S Wales

Hi Cheshire Lad, If you still have some, I will take a 100. Just pm me your pay pal address, and I will send the money over with my postal address ATB M

Hi RR I did PM you a couple of days ago but no answer? I do realise my price did not include the vat as per my second PM ATB M

Hi, as above I have a 35 round magazine for a M&P 15-22 that I bought on a whim, but never actually used. Photos below, complete with loading accessory to make it easier to load. NOW SOLD

Plus 1 here for K's analysis - During my lifetime I have seen many of my interests disappear _ as a boy and young man I followed Otter hounds. As I approached my majority I took up handguns. Then as my financial situation improved I was huntsman and master of a pack of Beagles. Injury forced the closure of that phase of my life so I took up Falconry which is still just about legal I think. Then more disability forced the closure of that phase. Then I went back to shooting and indulged in game shooting in the form of a small syndicate shoot on land where I rent the sporting rights. More disabilty closed that down too, so I am left with my rifles and a lot of memories - for now. My point is this - the attitude of "they will never stop my sport" has allowed the closure of: Otter Hunting, Handgun shooting, all sports with Hounds, , and is threatening the game shooting sport as it has never been threatened before, so the "I'm all right jack" people in the target shooting world(which is the only shooting I can now do) really need to think carefully if they are really "all right" now. M raising his head above the parapet in cloudy S Wales

sorry its cheaper to put them in the bin - postage on this lot is just over 6 quid so my return for wrapping, driving 10 miles to the post office (and back) is 0 Never mind the time it took to clean, size, and trim. In my naivety, I just thought that someone might be glad of some help getting decent brass M more miserable than ever in S Wales

Surely some one wants 300 223 cases for 28 quid???? You don't even have to size them or clean them, they are ready to load! Net step will have to be the landfill bin M

Sorry DC, they are the 0.429 ones from Krank's M

will check - let you know tomorrow sorry about the additional quote - fat finger syndrome M