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cdrt · June 19, 2007, 04:06 PM

I mostly load .38 Specials and .45 ACPs for Bullseye competition and for that I have two Star Machine Works reloaders that pretty much do all the work, so it doesn't require a lot of thought on what I'm doing.

For my .308 M1 and other rifles, I just use an old RCBS press. There's a lot more to loading rifle rounds; i.e. trimming, more precise sizing, checking primer pocket flash holes, etc. It certainly gives a sense of accomplishment when you have the finished product in front of you and it ends up grouping at less than an inch at 100 yards.

Just some idle thoughts for what it's worth.

June 19, 2007, 04:06 PM	#3
cdrt Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2007 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 255	I mostly load .38 Specials and .45 ACPs for Bullseye competition and for that I have two Star Machine Works reloaders that pretty much do all the work, so it doesn't require a lot of thought on what I'm doing. For my .308 M1 and other rifles, I just use an old RCBS press. There's a lot more to loading rifle rounds; i.e. trimming, more precise sizing, checking primer pocket flash holes, etc. It certainly gives a sense of accomplishment when you have the finished product in front of you and it ends up grouping at less than an inch at 100 yards. Just some idle thoughts for what it's worth. __________________ Navy Vet, SWIFT Boat OIC, Distinguished Pistol Shot #1399 USS JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG-36)