Newbie Suggestion for Powder and Primers, Bullets, Etc...

[fasteddie565]

I had back ordered 10k Sellier and Belloit (sp) primers during the great component shortage of 2014 ($20/k).  They came in about 10 months later. I have about 2k left. Most all of the 10mm rds I have loaded to date (app 2k) have used the. They are 100% reliable and load well in Lee progressives.

Using Power Pistol for 10mm (as well as 45 GAP) I have some longshot but have yet to give it a try. I range from 7.3 - 7.9 grns of PP for 180 grn bullets.

I have been using Xtreme plated bullets for shooting steel and am just getting started with the Hornady XTP's. The Sierra bullet factory is about 30 min from my house and the offer factory "seconds" that to date have been flawless. Often times they are just hairline scratches in the jacket.  They are sold by the pound and offer about a 30% savings (plus no shipping). There is also a starline brass factory (Outlet?) next door. I have yet to visit it yet.

My first lot of brass was new starline unprimed nickel. I have about 4 loads on about 1/2 of it with no issue. I will keep a look out for the neck cracks etc.