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by Grantness
30 Sep 2023, 13:49
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Shooter's world powders
Replies: 5
Views: 12045

Re: Shooter's world powders

That’s good info. Thanks Jay.
by Grantness
28 Sep 2023, 15:16
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Shooter's world powders
Replies: 5
Views: 12045

Re: Shooter's world powders

Ive been impressed with Major Pistol. There are a few loads posted already. My only complaint so far is you have to take steps to deal with static cling.
by Grantness
11 Aug 2023, 10:40
Forum: Smith&Wesson 5.7
Topic: Monday 10am Video Drop
Replies: 7
Views: 18616

Re: Monday 10am Video Drop

Looking forward to this…
by Grantness
24 Jun 2023, 11:29
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Fort Scott 40 gr. Solid Copper TUI
Replies: 28
Views: 53056

Re: Fort Scott 40 gr. Solid Copper TUI

Cool. How did the primers look at 6.8gr?
by Grantness
30 May 2023, 12:50
Forum: Handguns
Topic: S&W M&P5.7
Replies: 9
Views: 8583

Re: S&W M&P5.7

Unfortunately as of right now none of the standard or aftermarket M&P recoil springs fit the M&P 57.
by Grantness
17 May 2023, 05:08
Forum: Handguns
Topic: S&W M&P5.7
Replies: 9
Views: 8583

Re: S&W M&P5.7

Nice work
by Grantness
08 May 2023, 09:59
Forum: Smith&Wesson 5.7
Topic: Initial Cleaning
Replies: 3
Views: 2665

Re: Initial Cleaning

The factory preservative and oil is meant to protect against corrosion during shipping and storage. The firearm should be cleaned before use.

I’ve been cleaning the barrel/shroud assembly with ballistol and lubricating the recommended contact points from the manual w/ Go-Juice. So far so good.
by Grantness
06 Mar 2023, 18:04
Forum: Handguns
Topic: M&P 5.7 Results
Replies: 3
Views: 4762

Re: M&P 5.7 Results

Well it was only n=2 after all. These were from a batch ordered Feb ‘16 that I came across in my range bag.
by Grantness
04 Mar 2023, 15:02
Forum: Handguns
Topic: M&P 5.7 Results
Replies: 3
Views: 4762

M&P 5.7 Results

https://i.ibb.co/RYW3dVC/63917046-D8-CB-4-E85-9048-9-A136-C870-FFD.jpg https://i.ibb.co/R3HzWZd/09-A00-E29-3-C04-4-E5-F-9-DE5-8298-F0-C77379.jpg https://i.ibb.co/yqKPsrc/E4-C5-A469-6523-4266-8536-1-ADE456-BDEEE.jpg https://i.ibb.co/zVZDVX0/8958-ECC7-0238-4018-9-FC5-A8105-F1838-D5.jpg https://i.ibb....
by Grantness
02 Mar 2023, 04:40
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: PS90 P90 Heavy Duty Tungsten Rate Reducer ETA?
Replies: 14
Views: 9725

Re: PS90 P90 Heavy Duty Tungsten Rate Reducer ETA?

I wish I had bought one. It’s easy to scratch the guide rods.
by Grantness
25 Feb 2023, 15:15
Forum: Reloading
Topic: First attempt at 5.7x28. Need advice.
Replies: 6
Views: 19143

Re: First attempt at 5.7x28. Need advice.

I like to bathe cases in 50% Simple Green for 10 minutes, lightly agitate, and rinse w/ water. No media. Then Hornady One Shot, size, and repeat the procedure. Right now I go w/ Hornady dies.
by Grantness
25 Feb 2023, 14:47
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Hammer Bullets
Replies: 9
Views: 5427

Re: Hammer Bullets

https://i.ibb.co/DzVbfg6/2312-A13-E-E8-EE-41-DB-AA9-F-D71-BFA864-F61.jpg https://i.ibb.co/wL1SLLj/612157-C9-4-A59-4-FD9-9092-3-D1-A066782-C3.jpg https://i.ibb.co/TMbYwvT/3-AF39955-E8-A8-45-F4-9066-DC88-AA649-AB7.jpg https://i.ibb.co/DVqBGHw/5631285-E-958-C-4799-B68-B-6-FFFD218-D8-B7.jpg https://i.i...
by Grantness
12 Feb 2023, 11:31
Forum: Reloading
Topic: First attempt at 5.7x28. Need advice.
Replies: 6
Views: 19143

Re: First attempt at 5.7x28. Need advice.

This can sometimes happen if the spindle / decapping rod is set too low. You might also wanna try cleaning or lightly polishing the inside of the die.

What dies are you using?
by Grantness
05 Feb 2023, 13:14
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Grant's Loads
Replies: 48
Views: 40918

Re: Grant's Loads

https://i.ibb.co/LNdKCVn/C716-E48-C-4-E08-4-A02-80-DD-F08-FA9-A44391.jpg https://i.ibb.co/ZzFKhRK/952-E29-F2-EE34-43-C1-83-BC-CBD24808-E4-C9.jpg https://i.ibb.co/dMpmYxG/91-A95-D30-44-BE-4285-8305-0-AD6-F092-AF6-B.jpg https://i.ibb.co/hDqX5yR/CDE2-EF2-A-AA3-E-4-BB7-A382-E2-DD78331-F1-D.jpg https://...
by Grantness
01 Feb 2023, 13:50
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Slowest powder for 5.7??
Replies: 8
Views: 3963

Re: Slowest powder for 5.7??

Me too 8-)
by Grantness
30 Jan 2023, 14:45
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7??????
Replies: 9
Views: 4108

Re: Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7??????

Let’s assume it can accommodate hotter loads / new powders… now you have to worry about keeping your ammo separated.
by Grantness
26 Jan 2023, 07:32
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: PS90 P90 Heavy Duty Tungsten Rate Reducer ETA?
Replies: 14
Views: 9725

Re: PS90 P90 Heavy Duty Tungsten Rate Reducer ETA?

I’ve got the rate reducer and HD mag catch spring (not the HD recoil springs) on my SBR. Have had zero magazine pops w/ a variety of hot reloads as well as S4. Can’t yet speak to performance w/ a can.
by Grantness
25 Jan 2023, 06:09
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Slowest powder for 5.7??
Replies: 8
Views: 3963

Re: Slowest powder for 5.7??

https://www.handloadermagazine.com/winc ... 572-powder

Aside from the poor metering, I’d b interested to see how it performs. 571/HS7 was good stuff. 572 may be faster/more efficient?
by Grantness
17 Jan 2023, 07:38
Forum: Handguns
Topic: S&W M&P5.7
Replies: 9
Views: 8583

Re: S&W M&P5.7

Hopefully this will be a big improvement over delayed blowback pistols. Can’t wait to try one out.
by Grantness
08 Jan 2023, 16:28
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Hammer Bullets + Blue Dot for Ruger LC Carbine
Replies: 11
Views: 3620

Re: Hammer Bullets + Blue Dot for Ruger LC Carbine

Any velocity data on the controlled chaos or cutting edge?
by Grantness
08 Jan 2023, 07:34
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Fort Scott 40 gr. Solid Copper TUI
Replies: 28
Views: 53056

Re: Fort Scott 40 gr. Solid Copper TUI

I would start w/ the published loads for 40gr bullets and work up in .1gr increments, checking for pressure signs. I think Ramshot lists TB starting load for 40gr Sierra Hornet at 5.6gr. They have an OAL of 1.45” which seems short. You could potentially increase the OAL if the bullet is longer. I’ve...
by Grantness
12 Dec 2022, 15:46
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: PSA: Double charged round
Replies: 11
Views: 3305

Re: PSA: Double charged round

I charge and seat one cartridge at a time. I can’t remember the last time I loaded 5.7 w/o weighing every charge either.
by Grantness
03 Dec 2022, 12:34
Forum: Handguns
Topic: What was the first gun you bought?
Replies: 6
Views: 12766

Re: What was the first gun you bought?

I had a number of hand-me-down firearms, but the first actual purchase was:

FN FiveseveN USG😁
by Grantness
01 Dec 2022, 11:45
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Hammer Bullets
Replies: 9
Views: 5427

Re: Hammer Bullets

Powder is Shooter’s World Major Pistol. Kick is fairly sharp with the 51gr Hammer at those charges.
by Grantness
26 Sep 2022, 13:22
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Flat Base Bullets Issue
Replies: 20
Views: 5660

Re: Flat Base Bullets Issue

I recently found Hornady custom grade 5.7 dies on Amazon. They work great. Also Lee makes a Universal Neck Expander die that I’ve used successfully in the past.
by Grantness
17 Sep 2022, 12:53
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Hammer Bullets
Replies: 9
Views: 5427

Re: Hammer Bullets

https://i.ibb.co/vPpdB1j/7-B479572-DA44-4582-83-B1-27-A0-A185-A7-FD.jpg https://i.ibb.co/gVQpXLH/A354-D868-3-F2-D-4843-B894-13-D1-FD547-CA4.jpg https://i.ibb.co/WynLqd8/6-B1-B2-DEC-6-D96-42-E1-AA99-1-B32-C63-D8-B7-F.jpg https://i.ibb.co/428yhbn/CA0-D0-B37-728-F-44-C8-BD02-73904-FC5-C0-D0.jpg https:...
by Grantness
17 Sep 2022, 12:44
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Hammer Bullets
Replies: 9
Views: 5427

Re: Hammer Bullets

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Left to right: 27gr SS195, 51gr Absolute Hammer, 50gr CTBS, 40gr CTBS, 45gr TSX, 45gr HP Bee, 33gr Shock Hammer
by Grantness
17 Sep 2022, 12:39
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Hammer Bullets
Replies: 9
Views: 5427

Re: Hammer Bullets

[ur https://i.ibb.co/7RLrVsR/04-CB6603-2738-411-B-9-E9-C-1310-B145815-F.jpg [/url] https://i.ibb.co/WVGMpKD/934308-A2-C302-48-FC-B62-C-5-FA30216-D750.jpg https://i.ibb.co/pKnv6nw/6-EB9579-B-93-DB-4-A0-F-AC46-36-A53-EA7-C81-D.jpg https://i.ibb.co/0rGBPd6/8-AB0-A49-C-B6-BC-4-C84-854-E-722-AE588776-E.j...
by Grantness
14 Sep 2022, 03:57
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Ready to work up 30Gr with True Blue for Ruger 57
Replies: 30
Views: 6782

Re: Ready to work up 30Gr with True Blue for Ruger 57

I would suggest increasing the charge in .1gr increments (checking for pressure signs along the way) instead of changing the primer. +.1-.2gr ought to get you to 2000fps.
by Grantness
08 Sep 2022, 17:20
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Ready to work up 30Gr with True Blue for Ruger 57
Replies: 30
Views: 6782

Re: Ready to work up 30Gr with True Blue for Ruger 57

Anti-static electronics spray is your friend ;)
by Grantness
07 Sep 2022, 14:42
Forum: NFA Weapons
Topic: PS90 SBR
Replies: 6
Views: 24594

Re: PS90 SBR

touché…
by Grantness
06 Sep 2022, 16:08
Forum: NFA Weapons
Topic: PS90 SBR
Replies: 6
Views: 24594

Re: PS90 SBR

I’ve just got a CMMG thread adapter on right now. I figure I’ll get a muzzle device w/ the can when the time comes. So far it’s got: CMMG 10.4” bbl EA HD Tungsten Rate Reducer EA HD Magazine Catch Spring EA QD Sling mounts PA GLx 2x TROS mini ACOG low mount (still went w a riser) ManKave Hammer Trig...
by Grantness
06 Sep 2022, 11:07
Forum: NFA Weapons
Topic: PS90 SBR
Replies: 6
Views: 24594

PS90 SBR

Thought it was about time to build one of these…finally!



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Paper Form 1 only took 5 weeks.
by Grantness
22 Aug 2022, 13:31
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Hammer Bullets
Replies: 9
Views: 5427

Hammer Bullets

Hammer Bullets has some offerings in .224 that look interesting. Does anyone have any experience with these?

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Pictured left to right: 45gr Hornady HP/Bee, 27gr SS195, 33gr Shock Hammer, 45gr TSX
by Grantness
21 Aug 2022, 11:24
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Grant's Loads
Replies: 48
Views: 40918

Re: Grant's Loads

Some pics of the 8.2gr cases. Note the pressure ring below the shoulder and ejector marks.

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whats my screen resolution
by Grantness
21 Aug 2022, 11:18
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Grant's Loads
Replies: 48
Views: 40918

Re: Grant's Loads

It’s good to be back at it.

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Lost one primer. Leakage on three of the others. Clearly above Max.
by Grantness
07 Aug 2022, 13:40
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Grant's Loads
Replies: 48
Views: 40918

Re: Grant's Loads

Results for 7.6gr Major Pistol, 40gr CTBS:
1: 1923
2: 1914
3: 1925
4: 1901
5: 1910
Mean: 1914.6
ES: 24
SD: 8.777
by Grantness
07 Aug 2022, 13:31
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Grant's Loads
Replies: 48
Views: 40918

Re: Grant's Loads

https://i.ibb.co/87rfSK0/43453-A9-B-73-F2-49-A3-A204-0-F95-FA3-F6362.jpg https://i.ibb.co/sRffqpJ/AEAD9445-D544-4-B0-C-B493-954773-FFA78-E.jpg https://i.ibb.co/qCQwtNG/70-C42418-EFCD-45-B4-8-F7-E-2160-BC75-C577.jpg https://i.ibb.co/rbFSjp7/90-C0-E229-106-B-4-F49-A8-F4-D53-ACE07-B81-B.jpg https://i....
by Grantness
15 Jul 2022, 18:51
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Grant's Loads
Replies: 48
Views: 40918

Re: Grant's Loads

Maybe Jay or someone could speak to what is ideal from an engineering standpoint. I’ve not investigated it systematically or quantitatively. I find a spot where consistent pressure yields a middle of the road - looking crimp. Not so light
I can’t see it. Not so heavy the case looks about to buckle.
by Grantness
15 Jul 2022, 18:12
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Grant's Loads
Replies: 48
Views: 40918

Re: Grant's Loads

I’ve had mixed results with the Lee FCDs. For what it’s worth, when I get one that functions properly, I’ll turn it down in quarter turn increments while visually inspecting test rounds for the desired crimp. It varies…and can be over a whole turn. I use a quick change bushing to set it and forget i...
by Grantness
15 Jul 2022, 14:56
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Grant's Loads
Replies: 48
Views: 40918

Re: Grant's Loads

Lee Factory Crimp Die (that works) prob helped. Anti-static spray was a must w/ Major Pistol to prevent it from sticking to the pan and funnel. A lot like working w/ Acc #7. It doesn’t seem worthwhile to increase the charge any more. Def back it down. Pressure ring below the shoulder (9.1gr cases pi...
by Grantness
15 Jul 2022, 12:40
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Grant's Loads
Replies: 48
Views: 40918

Re: Grant's Loads

https://i.ibb.co/XWSHjJ8/54196476-D8-E6-47-E4-947-C-7-A411409-D6-B6.jpg https://i.ibb.co/jyqsKfq/1-FE595-AB-A302-4255-A2-B1-277-E9-C526780.jpg https://i.ibb.co/kqjFWSt/FB3-A96-F1-D1-EE-4833-BA32-C78-AC8-E67988.jpg https://i.ibb.co/jL8r06B/B8-D62-B48-5-D85-4447-A578-0-DBFEBAE731-D.jpg https://i.ibb....
by Grantness
04 Jul 2022, 12:25
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Grant's Loads
Replies: 48
Views: 40918

Re: Grant's Loads

https://i.ibb.co/vzxKLSX/66-FEFF5-C-6-A8-D-49-AD-A63-D-377-A43-FC8-A98.jpg https://i.ibb.co/ZgQ5hCY/FC81-E004-8-CD8-4-D0-D-8-B11-7-C3-B524-A3772.jpg https://i.ibb.co/MnBCrwj/B205-EA73-4531-4-CBD-8-C56-68-E25186-E42-A.jpg https://i.ibb.co/xsCD7Dp/9909-B638-FAA2-45-DE-8878-9-E30-AD62-EE82.jpg https:/...
by Grantness
03 May 2022, 17:25
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Elite Ammunition Match Trigger 3.0
Replies: 8
Views: 12006

Re: Elite Ammunition Match Trigger 3.0

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Very happy with this, Jay…
by Grantness
06 Nov 2020, 20:22
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Is anyone still here?
Replies: 42
Views: 81709

Re: Is anyone still here?

;)
by Grantness
31 Dec 2019, 12:28
Forum: Ruger 57
Topic: New Ruger 5.7?
Replies: 23
Views: 49213

Ruger-57 Pistol

by Grantness
22 Nov 2019, 09:32
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Is anyone still here?
Replies: 42
Views: 81709

Re: Is anyone still here?

Im lurking...
by Grantness
30 Jul 2018, 17:33
Forum: Handguns
Topic: CMMG Banshee / Guard in 5.7
Replies: 3
Views: 17374

Re: CMMG Banshee / Guard in 5.7

Nice!
by Grantness
31 Mar 2016, 08:37
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition's new 5.7x28mm Brass
Replies: 1
Views: 5508

Re: Elite Ammunition's new 5.7x28mm Brass

Whoohoo!!! Awesome! :clap: :thumb:
by Grantness
21 Mar 2016, 19:06
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Favorite 5.7 reloading powder/load?
Replies: 32
Views: 37654

Re: Favorite 5.7 reloading powder/load?

The S4 type bullet gives you the best of both worlds: penetration/tumbling and fragmentation. It does way more damage when the jacket separates (which you start to see at velocities >~2300fps or through disruption) than when it maintains its integrity. If you look at tests where the S4 passes throug...
by Grantness
20 Mar 2016, 13:14
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Inconsistent recoil, flash, and ejection
Replies: 23
Views: 25111

Re: Inconsistent recoil, flash, and ejection

Could have something to do with the sinterfire bullets. I seem to recall needing to use caution crimping them (i avoid it). Also, the shooters grip can affect cycling. I've never bothered tumbling 5.7 cases. Simple green and dish soap followed by a water rinse works great and u don't have to worry a...
by Grantness
19 Mar 2016, 11:53
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Forsale on webpage
Replies: 73
Views: 104588

Re: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Update

Congrats Jay. This is big! :thumb: :clap:
by Grantness
18 Mar 2016, 09:05
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Help with powder choices for 55 FMJ
Replies: 9
Views: 12844

Re: Help with powder choices for 55 FMJ

Of those, True Blue, Longshot, HS6 look to be your best choices.

Here's a load for a 50r bullet using VVN105

50gr Combined Technology Silvertip Trim: 1.135" OAL" 1.588" Virgin SS197 brass/primer
7.7gr: 1678fps
7.8gr: 1698fps
by Grantness
17 Mar 2016, 17:17
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Favorite 5.7 reloading powder/load?
Replies: 32
Views: 37654

Re: Favorite 5.7 reloading powder/load?

~8.2gr HS7, 27gr SS195 bullet, Winchester Small Rifle Primer, OAL 1.585, Trim: 1.135 crimped with modified Lee Factory Crimp Die

My old standby. Good for ~2350fps. You might have trouble locating some HS7 though :D
by Grantness
17 Mar 2016, 17:09
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Forsale on webpage
Replies: 73
Views: 104588

Re: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Update

Bitchin! :thumb: :clap:
by Grantness
17 Mar 2016, 17:07
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Happy Birthday Grant
Replies: 5
Views: 11513

Re: Happy Birthday Grant

:D :cya: Thanks guys! Best birthday yet!
by Grantness
29 Feb 2016, 16:34
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: FN 5.7x28mm Ammunition Tables
Replies: 42
Views: 202564

Re: FN 5.7x28mm Ammunition Tables

Neat. Sabots?
by Grantness
26 Feb 2016, 12:34
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Forsale on webpage
Replies: 73
Views: 104588

Re: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Update

panzermk2 wrote:Just completed a round of shooting production test samples.

No primer, neck/shoulder or case failure during entire test and pressures were taken well above 65k psi.

Not even the beginning of a gold ring inside.

BADASS!
by Grantness
19 Feb 2016, 09:40
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: 7 inch FsN Barrels Ready to Ship NOW
Replies: 28
Views: 36025

Re: 7 inch FsN Barrels Ready to Ship NOW

Hell yes! I can wait. Getting married and moving in with my wife in three weeks. Probably won't have my bench, etc set up till March.
by Grantness
19 Feb 2016, 06:55
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Hornady 45gr HP/BEE
Replies: 39
Views: 38875

Re: Hornady 45gr HP/BEE

Moved to Virginia. Haven't been shooting for a while... Just starting to get back into it! :guns: .
by Grantness
18 Feb 2016, 13:55
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Hornady 45gr HP/BEE
Replies: 39
Views: 38875

Re: Hornady 45gr HP/BEE

http://www.fivesevenforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=4204&p=65292&hilit=45+bee#p65292VN105" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; 45gr Hornady FB HP 218 Bee bullet crimped at the cannelure w/ seating die. Trim: 1.135" OAL: 1.400" Primer: CCI 400 7.5gr: avg: 1782.75 fps (excluding the outlier) ...
by Grantness
12 Feb 2016, 07:54
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: New reloader
Replies: 24
Views: 27234

Re: New reloader

OK, I'm getting down to bullet decision. Should I go with the Sierra Blitzking Moly 40gr or the Vmax 40gr? The Sierra is pretty cheap in large quantity from PSA. I'm hoping this guy in Salt Lake City gets another dismantle contract and sells off all the pulled 27gr bullets. I passed on a bucket of ...
by Grantness
12 Feb 2016, 07:49
Forum: Site Info
Topic: This forum is broken
Replies: 39
Views: 71413

Re: This forum is broken

Buffman wrote:I'm hoping EA's new brass brings some life back to the forum :D
:agree: I know its got me excited!
by Grantness
11 Feb 2016, 07:07
Forum: Site Info
Topic: This forum is broken
Replies: 39
Views: 71413

Re: This forum is broken

f3rr37 wrote:Who's Grant? Never heard of him before...
Ouch... Ok, maybe I deserve that. :facepalm:
by Grantness
10 Feb 2016, 08:30
Forum: Site Info
Topic: This forum is broken
Replies: 39
Views: 71413

Re: This forum is broken

Reverend Herc wrote:Maybe it is time for us old-timers to figure out how to bring the spark back?
Not a bad idea... :ponder:
by Grantness
09 May 2013, 00:55
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Hodgdon superformance powder
Replies: 3
Views: 5718

Re: Hodgdon superformance powder

Anyone know of the top of their head about what the relative burn rate is? Double or single base? Ball or stick? Sorry, Im not too familiar with it. What other cartridges is it good for?
by Grantness
09 May 2013, 00:14
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Grant's Loads
Replies: 48
Views: 40918

Re: Grant's Loads

Blue Dot is already one of the best for a 28gr bullet. Acc#7 cant be used unless it was extremely compressed. Id say you cant go wrong with Longshot . VVN350 is an excellent all around single base powder. Id stay away from HS6....its really not that great of a powder. Autocomp would be like a slight...
by Grantness
24 Apr 2013, 13:49
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Elite Ammunition 36gr COPPER PFP Bullets
Replies: 43
Views: 30183

Re: Elite Ammunition 36gr COPPER PFP Bullets

Have you dabbled with any 40gr PfP's? 36gr is great, but I feel like the 40gr would yield more kinetic energy..
by Grantness
23 Apr 2013, 19:47
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: EA Actively Courted by Indiana
Replies: 35
Views: 26478

Re: EA Actively Courted by Indiana

Nice!
by Grantness
19 Apr 2013, 07:52
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: EA PFP Trident Load Data
Replies: 35
Views: 29826

Re: EA PFP Trident Load Data

You'd want a slower burning powder when using the longer barrel. Like Rapier suggested, just pull down those rounds (or get rid of them) and don't risk further damage to your gun.
by Grantness
17 Apr 2013, 07:42
Forum: Politics & Activism
Topic: Two huge blasts rock Boston Marathon finish line
Replies: 22
Views: 21929

Re: Two huge blasts rock Boston Marathon finish line

I keep hearing it was smokeless powder. Certainly looks like it could have been. No doubt the media could use that info to whip an anti-gun/anti-reloading frenzy. I don't see any real need for concern. Whoever is responsible could have done just as much or more damage with gasoline or any number of ...
by Grantness
17 Apr 2013, 07:32
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: EA PFP Trident Load Data
Replies: 35
Views: 29826

Re: EA PFP Trident Load Data

5.7gr may be closer to the Max than you think... Havn't worked with HS6 in a while, but I can tell you it is relatively fast burning and the Max can sneak up on you in hurry. Never hurts to err on the safe side, especially with completely new powder/bullet combinations.
by Grantness
07 Apr 2013, 23:04
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Fate of loose primer pocket reloads
Replies: 8
Views: 9205

Re: Fate of loose primer pocket reloads

Its really an extraneous step for this cartridge. I can't say i've ever seen any real benefits from swaging. Sometimes primers seem like they are too easy to push in even w/o swaging. Now that doesn't mean it couldn't hurt to clean the primer pocket....
by Grantness
07 Apr 2013, 22:59
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Neck Separations Why and What to Look For
Replies: 7
Views: 43388

Re: Neck Separations Why and What to Look For

Yep. Seems like people used to have a healthy fear of reloading 5.7x28mm.
by Grantness
07 Apr 2013, 21:52
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: iFire's FiveseveN Load Data
Replies: 68
Views: 65405

Re: iFire's FiveseveN Load Data

Autocomp has a burn rate similar to HS6 so I'd expect it to perform along those lines. Better off using it for .40 IMO
by Grantness
07 Apr 2013, 21:48
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Neck Separations Why and What to Look For
Replies: 7
Views: 43388

Re: Neck Separations Why and What to Look For

Nice article Jay! Very informative. Thank you! :thumb:
by Grantness
07 Apr 2013, 07:45
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Elite Ammunition 36gr COPPER PFP Bullets
Replies: 43
Views: 30183

Re: Elite Ammunition 36gr COPPER PFP Bullets

Yay! :monkey: :clap:
by Grantness
04 Apr 2013, 08:03
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Ultimate Self Defense Round/Load
Replies: 17
Views: 13455

Re: Ultimate Self Defense Round/Load

Here's a variety of loads I've worked up. Don't jump straight to my "Max" loads. Take off a couple .1 grains and work up slowly so that you know that that round agrees with your gun. http://www.fivesevenforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=10996&hilit=grant%27s+loads" onclick="window.open(this.href);retur...
by Grantness
28 Mar 2013, 20:17
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Brass trimming
Replies: 16
Views: 13259

Re: Brass trimming

RCBS TrimPro w. Elite Ammunition 5.7 shellholder. w/ the right pilot cutter head you can trim/chamfer/debur all in one process.
by Grantness
15 Mar 2013, 08:40
Forum: Lounge
Topic: EA T6 Trident Giveaway
Replies: 71
Views: 44877

Re: EA T6 Trident Giveaway

Added! Anyone want a medium bottle of new Loctite 222 (Purple - the lightest loctite)? http://imageshack.us/a/img5/2765/1110f6094320j8.jpg It's for puttin on threads that you don't want to move, but you want to easily unscrew screws out of; they are very light. If your gear is taking impact, you wa...
by Grantness
14 Mar 2013, 07:39
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Help reloaders!
Replies: 21
Views: 15468

Re: Help reloaders!

Did you get any chrono results for your reloads? If you want a good load for 40gr Nosler or CT type bullets, try some VVN105. 8.5 or 8.6gr will easily get you 2000fps all day long. I don't have any True Blue loads for my FSN in my notes for the 40gr bullets Nosler/Vmax bullets because even when I wa...
by Grantness
11 Mar 2013, 13:43
Forum: Lounge
Topic: EA T6 Trident Giveaway
Replies: 71
Views: 44877

Re: EA T6 Trident Giveaway

Nice :monkey:
by Grantness
10 Mar 2013, 12:02
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: EFK Barrel Pics
Replies: 19
Views: 14958

Re: EFK Barrel Pics

Wouldn't it be awesome to be the guy who tests for velocity/function?

If only there was someone capable of such things... :ponder: :laugh:
by Grantness
10 Mar 2013, 10:09
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: EFK Barrel Pics
Replies: 19
Views: 14958

Re: EFK Barrel Pics

:drool: sexy
by Grantness
09 Mar 2013, 11:36
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Finally a great load with the 5.7
Replies: 18
Views: 17175

Re: Finally a great load with the 5.7

I've never noticed BD to be particularly dirty in my FsN. The advice I usually give is to go with a single base stick powder like VVN105 if you want really really clean loads....but no powder I've worked with has made me say "wow, that's dirty. Not gonna use that powder anymore". Occasionally I'll n...
by Grantness
07 Mar 2013, 03:28
Forum: Reloading
Topic: Let's see your bench!
Replies: 106
Views: 154253

Re: Let's see your bench!

Yep, I like to use the quick-change bushings. A lot cheaper than Hornady's LnL...cant speak as to the quality of the LnL's b/c i've never used one, though.
by Grantness
06 Mar 2013, 15:45
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Brass Fetcher just posted this; EA Pro II vs Ballistic Gel
Replies: 10
Views: 9606

Re: Brass Fetcher just posted this; EA Pro II vs Ballistic G

Ive played around with the 'combined technologies' silver tips before. Looks similar.
by Grantness
06 Mar 2013, 13:24
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: 500 round AE in stock but $$$$$$$$
Replies: 14
Views: 16782

Re: 500 round AE in stock but $$$$$$$$

How dare you sully the pristine natural wonders of Dixie. :furious: Lol....but yeah, flat land is boring so I kinda see where you are coming from.
by Grantness
06 Mar 2013, 11:00
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: 500 round AE in stock but $$$$$$$$
Replies: 14
Views: 16782

Re: 500 round AE in stock but $$$$$$$$

blueorison wrote:I've been doing it already, for 2-3 years.


I live in the great country of Texas.
Republic of Texas, you mean? :p

I don't think there is anywhere that's convenient for all of us to go meet and shoot. We're fairly evenly spread out as best I can tell.
by Grantness
06 Mar 2013, 10:20
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Brass Fetcher just posted this; EA Pro II vs Ballistic Gel
Replies: 10
Views: 9606

Re: Brass Fetcher just posted this; EA Pro II vs Ballistic G

1687 ft/s. That's an impressive accomplishment when you consider the room for error with heavier bullets. Proof EA runs a tight ship.
by Grantness
06 Mar 2013, 09:22
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Brass Fetcher just posted this; EA Pro II vs Ballistic Gel
Replies: 10
Views: 9606

Re: Brass Fetcher just posted this; EA Pro II vs Ballistic G

What is the weight/style of that bullet again?
by Grantness
05 Mar 2013, 12:32
Forum: Looking To Buy
Topic: 5.7 & .223 brass
Replies: 11
Views: 10872

Re: 5.7 & .223 brass

Looks like I got out of the brass business too early :ponder:
by Grantness
28 Feb 2013, 14:31
Forum: Lounge
Topic: EA T6 Trident Giveaway
Replies: 71
Views: 44877

Re: EA T6 Trident Giveaway

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/283250_2234330335069_6538941_n.jpg Just a quick candid of me shooting my FsN with my famiy on 4th of July. The AK pics are cooler but you can only see the FsN in my holster (does that count?) whoops....Facebook is making it hard to post this pic. I'll fix ...
by Grantness
23 Feb 2013, 10:58
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: New Toy
Replies: 15
Views: 13285

Re: New Toy

$50 (at traditional prices) to run through a mag in a matter of seconds. It hurts so good thought doesn't it?
by Grantness
23 Feb 2013, 10:25
Forum: Handguns
Topic: 460 Rowland conversion kit on Ruger SR1911
Replies: 6
Views: 10417

Re: 460 Rowland conversion kit on Ruger SR1911

Glad to hear! That's been my all time fantasy gun (or cartridge) for bear country/extremely dangerous predators since I first heard of it.
by Grantness
22 Feb 2013, 17:56
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: case sheared off
Replies: 10
Views: 8255

Re: case sheared off

ok question, what would cause the head of the brass to shear off of the caseing were the bullet enters the case? I am shooting an AR 57. first time this has happened on my once fired brass, the load was 5.7 gr true blue and 40 gr vmax :ponder: i will get some pictures up later, thanks To add.... Re...