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Dan1612 · Aug 19, 2014

HEIST said:
Im planning on reloading .243 and starting to collect my supplies.. What is a good powder to work with for this cartridge?

Book says IMR-4350. Works for all bullet weights and with most weight results in the most potentially accurate loads.

Crazydoc68 · Aug 19, 2014

My buddy uses IMR4350. 41.5grains and a 105gr Berger bullet. 26in barrel and shoots sub 1/2moa. It shoots about 3065fps.

3 men & a boat · Sep 1, 2014

I don't know if this is the right area to post this but. I got started reloading about 9 months ago, currently just for my AR in 5.56/.223 well i bought a 40 glock and I've already bought dies, an extra turret, and a shell plate. Fast forward and today I'm reading my Lee 2nd and it states not to reload for a glock, due to unsupported chambers.
My question is does anyone else load for their glock? Everything I've loaded thus far for my AR I load starting loads and I'll probably do the same for 40 and buy my ammo for carry. But I'm still learning and thought I'd get some opinions.
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Paul

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TennJeep1618 · Sep 1, 2014

3 men & a boat said:
I don't know if this is the right area to post this but. I got started reloading about 9 months ago, currently just for my AR in 5.56/.223 well i bought a 40 glock and I've already bought dies, an extra turret, and a shell plate. Fast forward and today I'm reading my Lee 2nd and it states not to reload for a glock, due to unsupported chambers.
My question is does anyone else load for their glock? Everything I've loaded thus far for my AR I load starting loads and I'll probably do the same for 40 and buy my ammo for carry. But I'm still learning and thought I'd get some opinions.
Thanks
Paul

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What generation is your Glock .40? I believe gen 2's has a seriously unsupported chamber. If nothing else, I'd get a sizing die that pushed the case all the way through it, to take out the "notorious Glock bulge."

Edit with link: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/882261/lee-bulge-buster-base-sizing-kit-380-auto-40-s-and-w-45-acp

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3 men & a boat · Sep 1, 2014

It's a g23 gen 4, I've got the Lee 4 die set with full length size. It just struck me as odd reading it in my manual and wanted some opinions as to whether it's a good/bad idea.

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TennJeep1618 · Sep 1, 2014

3 men & a boat said:
It's a g23 gen 4, I've got the Lee 4 die set with full length size. It just struck me as odd reading it in my manual and wanted some opinions as to whether it's a good/bad idea.

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Well the Lee manual is on its 4th edition, if I remember correctly, so there is a decent chance that gen 2 Glocks were abundant at the time of your manuals printing. I'd do a Google search to see if gen 4 Glocks require "bulge busting."

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wags68 · Sep 1, 2014

I have reloaded for a gen 4 glock 23 and shot the hell out of it. If you are worried about it, you can always get an after market lone wolf barrel (I had one for lead cast bullets I make). BTW, I do have a Lee sizing die that takes the "Glock Bulge" out of the brass. Hope this helps.

DaSandmanCometh · Sep 1, 2014

+1 for getting a aftermarket barrel for glocks. I have a 22 gen 4 and it left the bulge so I got a lone wolf barrel. The full length Lee die will help with the bulge, but my experience with it is that it doesn't always work. All be it it's a slim percentage that will not chamber even after sizing. I've also read that previous bulged cases will not last as many reloading's. Seems cheaper to buy a barrel and not have to deal with it at all.

Stagman · Sep 2, 2014

Does Glock 9mm's have the bulge problem also or is it just the .40 cal?

wags68 · Sep 2, 2014

Stagman said:
Does Glock 9mm's have the bulge problem also or is it just the .40 cal?

Yes, the case bulge is common across all calibers of glocks.

3 men & a boat · Sep 2, 2014

Upon doing a google search and reading up on it, it seems most believe the problem was corrected with gen3 models. Their are photos online of gen2 next to gen3-4 models that show the cut away in the feed ramp. I haven't decided whether I'll reload this caliber or not.

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wags68 · Sep 2, 2014

At a nickel a round (using cast bullets), I found reloading to be very cost effective, even with the purchase of an after market barrel.

Snow Bird · Sep 2, 2014

Hell I had to give .04 a pease just for the primers

SAWMAN · Sep 2, 2014

IMO,the "case bulge" that happens with SOME Glocks is extremely good. It is there for a reason. The Glock has a partially supported chamber ..... or ..... a partially unsupported chamber. Glock intentionally designed the weapon like that for an extremely good reason. Reliability with extraction.

There is not a "problem" with the Glocks. Lets all remember,a Glock is not a BBQ gun. It is working gun. Most people that reload for a Glock will buy an aftermarket bbl. This,for plinking or "range fun". NOT to bet your life on. The people that use Glocks for HD/SD or as a work gun never change from the OEM bbl. They want their Glocks as reliable as their reputation.

Your Glocks aren't broke. Don't fix 'em. --- SAWMAN

Idoono · Sep 3, 2014

Got a Gen 3 23 and 35. Reload for both. I did buy the Bulge Buster and run all my brass through it just to be sure. Like others have said it is safe to do and if you want to cast you own just buy n aftermarket barrel.....problem solved. But in any event if you are gong to reload the 40 get the Bulge Buster if you do range pick up brass (and who doesn't)

Idoono

SAWMAN · Sep 4, 2014

And --> You CAN shoot unjacketed bullets thru your Glock's OEM bbl. I would reccomend hardcast only. If you shoot hardcast would also reccomend a good cleaning before you switch to jacketed,plated,or solid copper.

In my Glock 20(w/ 6" OEM HUnting bbl) I shoot the Blazer Brass for practice and ONLY Double Tap's 200gr WFNGC (hardcast) for hunting. --- SAWMAN

Stagman · Sep 8, 2014

Would this set work for getting the bulge out of 9mm rounds? LINK:http://www.midwayusa.com/product/885350/lee-deluxe-carbide-4-die-set-9mm-luger?cm_vc=ProductFinding

It has a full length sizing die.

TennJeep1618 · Sep 8, 2014

Stagman said:
Would this set work for getting the bulge out of 9mm rounds? LINK:http://www.midwayusa.com/product/885350/lee-deluxe-carbide-4-die-set-9mm-luger?cm_vc=ProductFinding

It has a full length sizing die.

That's what I've been using to load all my 9mm ammo. Should work fine. I've never noticed a lot of bulge in 9mm cases.

gandog56 · Sep 8, 2014

I rarely get less than 5K shipments of primers. Usually somebody has them on sale.

Stagman · Sep 11, 2014

Which websites does everyone like to order their reloading supplies from?

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