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by ripcity
25 Nov 2013, 19:50
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: AR57 damaging my brass
Replies: 10
Views: 11563

Re: AR57 damaging my brass

Ok, wow, I was way off. I should of went and got my note book before I opened my mouth. I'm still in the testing stage for TB. My loads that was doing this was 6.5 gr. of AA#7 (sorry about any confusion). That gave me an average of 1585 out of the FSN. So maybe I should tame it down a bit when shoot...
by ripcity
24 Nov 2013, 11:55
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: AR57 damaging my brass
Replies: 10
Views: 11563

Re: AR57 damaging my brass

It is once fired brass. I could try some lighter loads to see if that cures the problem.
by ripcity
24 Nov 2013, 02:28
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: AR57 damaging my brass
Replies: 10
Views: 11563

AR57 damaging my brass

I finally got out and shot my new AR57. I shot my reloads, the same reloads that I shoot through my hand gun. I don't have my book in front of me, but if I remember right I use 6.5 grains of TB with CCI SRP and a .40 gr. z-max. Out of the hand gun the brass is in fine condition, but it's a different...
by ripcity
29 Mar 2013, 23:42
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: New to the forum, thought I'd share some wisdom
Replies: 10
Views: 9404

Re: New to the forum, thought I'd share some wisdom

I'm sure glad I already have one. It's a life saver.
by ripcity
18 Mar 2013, 01:45
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Best value in a chronograph?
Replies: 12
Views: 9174

Re: Best value in a chronograph?

Another vote for the Prochrono. I've used one for the last couple years, no complaints from me.
by ripcity
12 Mar 2013, 22:11
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Help reloaders!
Replies: 21
Views: 15469

Re: Help reloaders!

With the possibility of damp interior cases, I throw my cases in the oven for 20 minutes or so at 150 degrees. This just insures they are dry. I know I've messed around with a couple various lubes, and one shot seems to give me the least amount of friction, giving me the best shoulder set back. I us...
by ripcity
03 Feb 2013, 01:55
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Fate of loose primer pocket reloads
Replies: 8
Views: 9205

Re: Fate of loose primer pocket reloads

I don't swage this cartridge. If a primer is tough to seat, I spin the case a little then it usually seats. I'm fairly new with this case so I'm still reloading the second firing. I sure hope I get 10x out of this brass.
by ripcity
16 Jan 2013, 20:54
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Wisdom of GONRA
Replies: 3
Views: 4174

Re: Wisdom of GONRA

Talking about lube, with my little experience I've noticed that one shot resizes it back to factory better than the Dillion lube I just picked up. It crazy because the shoulder moves much further back, almost identical to factory, while Dillon lube leaves the shoulder a good 1/16 to 1/8 higher than ...
by ripcity
14 Jan 2013, 01:18
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: coating coming off when using redding FL die
Replies: 9
Views: 7552

Re: coating coming off when using redding FL die

I too have never had any issues with my lee dies.
by ripcity
11 Jan 2013, 17:04
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Dillon XL650 Shellplates
Replies: 3
Views: 4624

Re: Dillon XL650 Shellplates

I personally would not load this round on my 650. I do most of my larger rifle cartridge and the 5.7 on my Redding t-7. Any little powder spillage or overcharge can be dangerous. This is just my .02.
by ripcity
01 Jan 2013, 02:17
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Alternative powder
Replies: 4
Views: 7878

Re: Alternative powder

I use wc844 for my .223 loads. It's a bit cheaper. There is an outfit locally here that sells it to me for 12 bucks a pound. I'm sure it's going for that on the internet, or if not a little cheaper.
by ripcity
01 Jan 2013, 02:13
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: powder measurment ?
Replies: 18
Views: 12669

Re: powder measurment ?

I'm more old school and use the 10-10 beam scale. I know it takes much longer to weigh a load, but it's accurate.
by ripcity
29 Dec 2012, 02:16
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Cleaner powder?
Replies: 10
Views: 7456

Re: Cleaner powder?

I've had good luck with aa#7. It matters well and it is fairly clean. It was dirty in my 9mm. I'm guessing the extra pressure burns it better.
by ripcity
19 Dec 2012, 23:20
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Electronic Powder Drop
Replies: 17
Views: 15185

Re: Electronic Powder Drop

I think I will stay away from the lymann. I will keep my eyes open for a hornady or rcbs.
by ripcity
18 Dec 2012, 00:31
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Electronic Powder Drop
Replies: 17
Views: 15185

Electronic Powder Drop

How many of you use the electronic powder drops? I've never owned one, but was thinking of getting one just for the fiveseven. I would like to hear some pro's and con's with these machines. I know it's a little slow, but I measure all my charges now with a manual scale. I'd think this would have to ...
by ripcity
17 Dec 2012, 15:35
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: FsN Prices
Replies: 13
Views: 10798

Re: FsN Prices

I didn't want to buy a FsN at retail. I waited and found one with 100 rounds of ammo for $900. I thought it was a fair deal.
by ripcity
16 Nov 2012, 00:11
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Help with 5.7 reloading.
Replies: 17
Views: 12253

Re: Help with 5.7 reloading.

I always adjust my die so it over cams slightly. When I set my 5.7 die it's much deeper than other dies.
by ripcity
20 Oct 2012, 12:28
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: 5.7x28 brass value
Replies: 10
Views: 10176

Re: 5.7x28 brass value

Private sale. He was asking 200, but without me negotiating he came down to 100. It was on the forum for a couple months so maybe that something to do with it.
by ripcity
19 Oct 2012, 01:12
Forum: Lounge
Topic: OFFICAL NFL THREAD
Replies: 253
Views: 135474

Re: OFFICAL NFL THREAD

Vick needs to learn how to stop turning the ball over.
by ripcity
19 Oct 2012, 01:01
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: 5.7x28 brass value
Replies: 10
Views: 10176

Re: 5.7x28 brass value

Here in Portland Oregon, I bought around 4-5k for 100 dollars. I'm thinking there are not too many 5.7 reloaders here in the northwest.
by ripcity
30 Sep 2012, 23:54
Forum: Lounge
Topic: OFFICAL NFL THREAD
Replies: 253
Views: 135474

Re: OFFICAL NFL THREAD

I know Ed Hochuli is awesome, but is he cooler than Chuck Norris. I bet Chuck would be the greatest ref in HISTORY!!!
by ripcity
30 Sep 2012, 23:49
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Case lube?
Replies: 16
Views: 13475

Re: Case lube?

I use one shot also it works great.
by ripcity
24 Sep 2012, 01:16
Forum: Lounge
Topic: New Member Introduction
Replies: 1889
Views: 1387002

Re: New Member Introduction

Welcome fishbones and Buffalotrooper, from Oregon.
by ripcity
24 Sep 2012, 01:14
Forum: Lounge
Topic: OFFICAL NFL THREAD
Replies: 253
Views: 135474

Re: OFFICAL NFL THREAD

Finally my niners are good, but they didn't do so well this week.
by ripcity
24 Sep 2012, 01:12
Forum: Handguns
Topic: .22 TCM
Replies: 45
Views: 75430

Re: .22 TCM

It's very tempting, especially at that price.
by ripcity
03 Jul 2012, 00:57
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Collet puller for SS197?
Replies: 28
Views: 44186

Re: Collet puller for SS197?

Which disappear as fast as EA posts them :laugh:[/quote] I've noticed this. The first time I saw this deal I was so happy, but they were out of stock. Since I didn't know any better I waited for months, determined not to spend any more money for projectiles. After a long wait I finally just bought s...
by ripcity
24 Jun 2012, 20:20
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: OAL differences
Replies: 8
Views: 4958

Re: OAL differences

I am measuring from the tip, so I guess that is where a little bit of my variation is coming from. Maybe I will set it just a couple thousands longer so they don't drop below 1.58. I have EA's case gauge and from that I would think it wouldn't hurt making them just a little longer.
by ripcity
23 Jun 2012, 23:16
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: OAL differences
Replies: 8
Views: 4958

Re: OAL differences

Hornady 40 grain bullets.
by ripcity
23 Jun 2012, 22:17
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: OAL differences
Replies: 8
Views: 4958

Re: OAL differences

Oh I'm a little dyslexic lol. I meant 1.58. I don't know where the 7 came from. I will fix it.

Thanks.
by ripcity
23 Jun 2012, 20:46
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: OAL differences
Replies: 8
Views: 4958

OAL differences

When seating the bullet my OAL varies quite a bit. I'm trying to keep it at 1.580, but it varies anywhere from 1.575 to 1.581. Out of 200 rounds I even got one at 1.573. I don't know if this is normal. It seems like a big difference to me, or am I being to picky? I have a redding T-7 press and lee d...
by ripcity
24 May 2012, 13:02
Forum: Lounge
Topic: New Member Introduction
Replies: 1889
Views: 1387002

Re: New Member Introduction

New to the forum from Oregon. Recently go into reloading the 5.7. I have reloaded for a couple of years now with multiple other calibers. I recently received my first order from EA that included the trimmer shell plate along with the case gauge. I'm glad I got the case gauge because the first couple...
by ripcity
11 May 2012, 23:51
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: z-max
Replies: 7
Views: 5117

Re: z-max

I would be reloading the 40gr. Thanks for the replies.
by ripcity
07 May 2012, 23:54
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: z-max
Replies: 7
Views: 5117

z-max

Hello, I'm a newer 5.7 owner in the pistol version. This is a great forum for everything to do with the fiveseven. Thanks to all the people who post their results from reloads. I just have one question that I haven't been able to find, has anyone loaded any of the z-max projectiles? I'm not into the...