Jamie Jackson

Just tagging in. $3.79 at Marathon on Kingston Pike near Lovell in Knoxville today.

Congratulations on a great move Lee. I better start putting some cash aside

These are challenging times for us handloaders. I like Green Dot for 9mm use fwiw. I was able to pick up some W231, H110, and Clean Shot a few weeks ago at Powder Valley. I just checked and they don't have any Green Dot this morning. So it's hit or miss these days. I check several sites several times a week for 2400...eventually I was shooting and talking with a friend yesterday, he's an avid handloader as well. He said he struck out on any components he was looking for in the Knoxville area, but ran across and picked up some Bullseye recently online. Like I said, hit or miss. Good luck and don't give up.

You're gonna make it rain. You know that don't you? I am so looking forward to garden time!

Thank you Rob. I'm hoping 2400 will start showing up again. All in time I reckon.

I did just this on Jan 12th. I loaded some 158 gr LSWC Hi Tek coated bullets (Hoosier's) for my LCR snubby in .38 spl. The powder was 3.6 gr AA#2. Winchester Magnum small pistol primers gave me an average of 693 fps Winchester Standard small pistol primers gave me an average of 649 fps. I've found AA#2 easy to ignite and certainly the magnum primers were for a "let's what happens" situation. No signs of a pressure spike, primers looked fine, and I couldn't appreciate a difference in felt recoil. I've loaded 10 k plus of 9mm using Magnum primers during the supply crunch after Newtown. I just initially dropped my charge around 10% and worked to my desired fps. Again, no issues. I do try to keep magnum primers on hand for powders like H110 for .357 mag loads as recommended. But I've certainly run it and 2400 using standard small pistol primers. I just checked my notes from 1993. I had a 686 at that time with lighter than factory springs (they are factory now) but those springs wouldn't set off (according to my notes) CCI magnum primers under a load of 16 gr H110. I switched over to Winchester standard small pistol primers and they ran fine. (Note, I didn't own a chrono in '93.) Yes @JustEd, those 1000 fps .357 loads are nice and mild. And I'm using the .38/.357 158 gr bullets I mentioned earlier. They listed as 14-16 BHN and are sized at .358. I like them. I'm abused myself and my guns enough over the years, so this is a pleasant .357 load to shoot.

I don't think you could get much better than Chuck Haggard. My creds are so old they have Kubota & John Peters signature on them (DTI). That means I am old LOL A friend and co-worker took an OC and a Baton Class at Tac 2 a few years back. I have no personal experience with them and don't know if they are still actively doing this. But maybe they can point you in the right direction. http://www.tac2.com/index.php?template=classdetail&recno=14 I would also contact Randy Harris at Harris Combative Strategies. Cruel Hand Luke on TGO. Actually I'd contact Randy first.

I plead guilty myself.

This! iirc there was the Yellow box 7.62x39 and maybe a Green box? The best thing was, way back when, it was so inexpensive. I've shot bunches of it back in the early 90's and it was fine. I think it got caught up in the Clinton ban, but I may not be remembering well... aging brain and all of that. I sold what I had left of it to collectors several years back. People will collect anything

Prayers for all. My condolences

That's probably one more round than I would have fired LOL! But I sure would love to have one.

I have always been intrigued by this class of guns, but never owned one. I handled, but didn't fire a Semmerling long ago. It was hefty and felt solid. Early '90's? A pistol in this genre that also intrigues me is the .357 COP. I learned of them reading the old Jerry Ahern "Survivalist" series of books. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COP_.357_Derringer I had an AMT .380 backup in the late to mid 1980's. It was a reliable example and very solid, and heavy for caliber. I pondered the 45 acp version but never moved on it.

"I understand. In death a member of project mayhem has a name" Awesome movie. One of my all time favorites. RIP "Meatloaf"

Powder Valley has H110 , Winchester 231, HP 38, and Clean Shot (7AM). Averages right at $30.00 per pound with Hazmat and shipping . Tolerable with today's pricing .

You're welcome. I recall you don't go up there anymore, but I have to do the 23 mile drive to get my chrono work done. sigh The offer stands if I can be of assist.

I always carry concealed and never noticed the sign. Heck I've in them with a couple of instructors and most of the class. We must have all missed that sign...

Great advice already. I too only use magnum primers for H110 and 2400 as Greg mentioned. I have some good .357 loads using AA#2, Unique, and Bullseye I tend to keep my 158 gr bullets at or just below 1000 fps. I also load 9mm using mag primers from time to time and just reduce the powder charge a bit. @ReeferMac As a matter of fact I'll be heading out to ORSA this week to chrono some loads. You are always welcome. IMHO a chronograph, along with a good manual, are some of the best handloading investments a person could make. Alliant, as well as most powders manufactures, offer solid handloading data on their websites. Tech support at Alliant is excellent and they've helped me work up some loads they don't even list. Good people IMO. Just PM or email me if I can be of assist. Jamie

Drizzle and rain here in West Knoxville. I just got back from Point Blank and the threat of weather sure isn't stopping folks from going shooting. Glad to see folks doing so actually. I have 2 Big Buddy propane heaters and plenty of fuel, ran the generator last week and have plenty of gas. Looks like I'll mostly need an umbrella... You guys are some good cooks! Making me hungry looking at those pics!

I'll be a backup to @TripleGGG if needed. Just PM me if you'd like.

Got a Johnny's catalog in the mail this past week. We ordered seeds from Victory last year for this years raised beds. Of course there's always temptations awaiting in those seed catalogs.

It's good to have someone keep you on the straight and narrow. Handsome helper you have there. Dutch Masters Perfecto? I haven't had one of those cigars is 40 years. Don't see many cigar boxes around these days.

Thank you Greg. That's actually tolerable at today's prices. 2400 too? Tempting

Just out of curiosity Greg, do you recall the price on the Bullseye? Very versatile powder. Not the cleanest, but versatile. TIA

I agree @Swede, way too plentiful. Just a PIA to have to cull them out. But it's now a step in my process. @gregintenn, The majority of my dies are RCBS. I have 1 Lyman and 1 Hornady. The RCBS small pins mike at 1.55 mm, the Lyman at 1.55mm. The Hornady are for 32 S&W and mike at 1.75mm. The RCBS 1.55 pins work great for 9mm (normally), .380, and .38/,357 FWIW I've dramatically trimmed down what I shoot and load for over the past 3 years. So I no longer have any Lee dies. I shouldn't complain. At least I can handload range ammo whenever I like, and that's a big plus in the times we find ourselves in.

Glad to hear you're doing so well. God is Great!