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What devices can I view the e‑book on?

For the iTunes (Apple) iBook, it is available for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Mac computers running the iBook App.

The Kindle version is best viewed on Kindle readers and tablet-size screens running the Kindle App, like Android tablets. The Kindle App does not allow zooming on fixed-size books. So, while it can be downloaded to... Continue Reading

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Where can I purchase the Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading as an e‑book?

It is currently available in the iTunes Bookstore for Apple products (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and Mac) and on Amazon.com's Kindle Book Store for Kindle readers and Android tablets running the Kindle App.

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How do I properly dispose of my Sonic Clean™ solution?

As supplied, this product is completely biodegradable and not hazardous waste as defined by the EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

As with many other household cleaning products, it's possible that contamination by certain chemicals might cause the solution to be considered "hazardous" for disposal purposes. Since... Continue Reading

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What causes some cases not to adequately expand when loading range brass?

Case length uniformity is critical. If you set everything up with a case at the longer end of the spectrum and then run some cases that are considerably shorter, these cases will not be expanded to the same degree as the longer ones. For best results, sort cases by headstamp and ensure that cases are uniform in length.

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How do I get more taper crimp with my die?

Please follow these simple steps:

  1. Loosen the seater adjustment screw (very top milled piece) about three times.
  2. Loosen the lock ring on the crimp adjustment screw (middle) and back it out about three turns.
  3. Tighten the crimp adjustment screw down until you have the correct crimp.
  4. After you have made the adjustment, lock the lock ring and reset your bullet seater adjustment screw to the correct seating depth.

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How do I adjust my 366 Auto shotshell press to load the new Winchester AA hulls?

Readjust Station 7 up to get the pressure off the case. It will usually need to be raised two complete turns. The manual calls for 7 to 9 threads above the jam nut. Around 10 to 11 turns will work for the new AA cases. After the adjustment, you may have a small hole in the center. This can be corrected by adjusting Station 6 down.

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Where can I get a shotshell instruction manual?

Visit the Shotshell Reloading User Manual page. If the manual you need is not available, please call customer service at 1-800-338-3220.

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Where can I get a metallic instruction manual?

Visit the Metallic Reloading User Manual page. If the manual you need is not available, please call customer service at 1-800-338-3220.

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How can I make my powder charges uniform?

Static can cause charges to vary. Rub a dryer sheet vigorously on the outside of the powder tube to discharge the static and make the charges uniform.

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