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Thanks everyone for inputs, yes consensus is improbable. Thanks Swede for your comments. I have spent many hours researching and reading. Have aquired both Lyman and Lees for reference and will probably go with Bullseye and CCI 500 to start.A friend uses these and I have fired his reloads. With your suggestion I plan to load enough to load each caliber twice and test fire.I have my own range so I can load and test and make corrections quickly. Again thanks to all for info and thoughts.

Let's see if I can open a can of worms. Got reloading gear for Christmas and am curious about powder/ primer combos. Starting with 9s, 45, and probably some 38s for hanguns. May go to rifle rounds later. Just need some starting points to work from. Done a lot of reading and iniernet looking, but no consensous at all. Looking to see what works for others here. Powder seems in real short supply at the moment. Just dont want to have to blunder thru rag tag experimentation.  

Well it is Monday evening and Memorial Day Drawing to an end. Having grown up a military son and most of my family having served, we have always kept a remebrance on this day, My time was more Korea/Vietnam and lost Friends from Vietnam to 911, to Iraq, to Afghanistan and a few points between.But we started this Memorial day week end with a handshake, hug, a tear in the eye, and a few been there done that words as our son in law left to join his Gaurd Unit for deployment, Intrepidation, nerves, and maybe a little fear of the unknown filled those last moments. A fitting Memorial Day send off as we honor those who served, those who serve, and especially Those Who Gave Their All. our Flag took its traditional half staff till noon. It is now lit properly and will fly 24/7 till Kris returns home.I ask fellow TGO'ers remember not only Kris and his fellow Gaurdsmen ( and Ladies ) in their prayers, but all our Troops who may be in Harms Way. God Bless our troops and their famalies.

Carry concealed most always off my property, just occasionaly  off property. Am confortable OC but usually prefer not to advertise. Always carry open at home on farm and at sisters and a couple neighbors, they all have HCP's and shoot with us on our range. I have ran to wally world Food Lion etc several times and did not conceal and have never had a negative experience. Most comments or questions always positive. even had a 5-6 year old behind in check out line ask mom if I was a cowboy, ( boots, hat, jeans, belt, spurs, gloves in back pocket) she told him to ask. daughter and I were just " off the horse " and intrigued the young man. Always polite, friendly and helpfull and never a problem. But overall concealed is my way.

All were maintenance, not mp's.  heard 251st deploys in a couple months,  sad no repsect, honor, or sense of duty.

Well, wonder how many companies will stand up and allow employees to actually store their weapons in their vehicles when this takes effect. A coworker today said he would email HR and get their opinion. HAHA, told him might not be a real good idea. Would probably put a big ole target on his back and get his vehicle searched at their whim. This just plain sucks, no weapons, illeagal searches, and termination. For sure the legislators are just plain scared to take on business on this topic. Interesting to see how many searches and/or terminations will occur.

channel 5 nashville just had breaking news, it passed 28 to 5     HOOOOORAAAY!

WOWWW! Race, national origion,asylums, lobotomies, mental capabilities, wheel chairs, security gaurds, and even a Congalese court. Accusations,insults, and innuendo. Seems even moderators are getting heated on this topic. I thought the mods job was to moderate, keep threads decent and on track. Someone was right, I need more popcorn and a bg gulp. Seriously dissapointed in the tone and direction or the lack of direction on this thread. Maybe at this point the thread should be closed and everyone wait and get the actual fact of a proposed bill and see the actual content. Then maybe the real merits or lack of merits might possibly be debated. I see very little legit pros or cons being discussed.

That's great. My daughter's boyfriend just got his permit in the mail 2 weeks ago thursday. It took 2 weeks to the day he applied to get it in his hand. good luck hopefully yours will be just as quick.

I have carried for several years, with previous military and LE experience. Experince with a carry weapon is key, not just firing on a range, but handling on a daily basis. To the point your safety habits are ingrained.I carry at all times not at work, with a holster with good retention. I have a custom holster and a blackhawk serpa as well. No way to lose the weapon. I do not handle my weapon with the kids around as well. With 2 5-6 year old grand kids and a 2 year old neighbor around at times my safety habits are paramount. The only weapon not in the safe at all times is the one on my hip, just good common sense. I have also taught the older ones that they should never touch a weapon they see or find, get an adult. I also realize sometimes kids are curious hence all weapons are locked up, Basic weapon common sense and good second nature safety practices are the best protection. Also in some cases you may find a parent may not like the thought or idea of you carrying a weapon around their child, you will have to find the solution that best fits the particular situation. I have no family or friends that have a problem with my carry. I do have a small pistol safe where I could lock up if need be. A neighbor did have an issue a couple years ago, so I left my weapon in the safe in my truck. But after 2 trips to the range ( have our own range on our property ), their attitude did an about face. Teaching kids what a weapon is about and the safety that goes along with it is a lesson for life.

definitely interested, this Sunday out

Saw a little bit ago, Texas 35,000 +, Louisianna 20,000+. Intriging for sure. Read somewhere that administration has to answer any petition that gains 25,000 signatures in 30 days. Also petitions from 24 states showing. Could get interesting possibly at some point in time.

For those who served. Imagine the disdain and lack of trust those in country or who are now heading there, must have for their commander in chief and his minions. Can not imagine being in that postion in my day.

Seems I keep hearing about a guy in a big white house somewhere that must not be happy either, wants to change his country too!! take from some of his country men and pass it around to the rest

I went to our 40th Class Reunion last weekend at Fort Campbell High School and we all attended their Homecoming Game as Special Guests. It was a 68-7 route. One needs to know and understand what these kids are up against not just as students, ball players, or teenagers. most of them have a Parent deployed. This video done by Sports Illustrated is about the underdog and how they excell. I think it is an excellent perception of these kids and their struggles. Most of us that were at our Reunion can sure relate as we all lost our Fathers at pretty much the same time in 65 when the 101st deployed lock sock and barrel to Vietnam. Please take a moment to view this video and if you find it in your hearts vote for them, that they might recieve Sports Illustrated's grant for their program. Keep them and their Famalies in your hearts and prayers. I http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/specials/underdogs/episode-9.html