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TXGunNut
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Chuck-

You’re certainly making me appreciate my relatively standard cartridges and cheap Lee Zip Trim and trimming tools. That long case presents quite a challenge!

 

 

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TXGunNut said
Chuck-
You’re certainly making me appreciate my relatively standard cartridges and cheap Lee Zip Trim and trimming tools. That long case presents quite a challenge!
 
 
Mike
  

Challenges are what makes it fun.  Keeps my old brain working. 

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December 23, 2025 - 2:36 am
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Chuck said

TXGunNut said
Chuck-
You’re certainly making me appreciate my relatively standard cartridges and cheap Lee Zip Trim and trimming tools. That long case presents quite a challenge!
 
 
Mike
  

Challenges are what makes it fun.  Keeps my old brain working. 
  

Good point. I cranked out some practice fodder on a Dillon 550 for my social equipment this afternoon. Very efficient but rather mind-numbing. 

 

 

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December 23, 2025 - 11:32 am
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TXGunNut said

Chuck said

TXGunNut said
Chuck-
You’re certainly making me appreciate my relatively standard cartridges and cheap Lee Zip Trim and trimming tools. That long case presents quite a challenge!
 
 
Mike
  

Challenges are what makes it fun.  Keeps my old brain working. 
  

Good point. I cranked out some practice fodder on a Dillon 550 for my social equipment this afternoon. Very efficient but rather mind-numbing. 
 
 
Mike
  

Agreed- I made up a few 9mm pinfire cartridges for a Family heirloom piece a few months ago.  Tedious but rewarding

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rwsem said

TXGunNut said

Chuck said

TXGunNut said
Chuck-
You’re certainly making me appreciate my relatively standard cartridges and cheap Lee Zip Trim and trimming tools. That long case presents quite a challenge!
 
 
Mike
  

Challenges are what makes it fun.  Keeps my old brain working. 
  

Good point. I cranked out some practice fodder on a Dillon 550 for my social equipment this afternoon. Very efficient but rather mind-numbing. 
 
 
Mike
  

Agreed- I made up a few 9mm pinfire cartridges for a Family heirloom piece a few months ago.  Tedious but rewarding
  

Ron, now that sounds very interesting. 

I was able to shoot my 38 EX rounds today before the rain hit us.  Used the largest diameter bullets I have.  Had to force 5 of the 6 into the chamber.  After firing they all ejected fine.  Somebody have some .382″?

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