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    I wanted to report that one holster if back in...

    I wanted to report that one holster if back in action. I found some polyester string and went to work on it. My hand cramped a few times reaching deep into the holster but it’s done and working....
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    I just noticed in the one pic - he’s shooting a...

    I just noticed in the one pic - he’s shooting a kitchen knife. Things just got serious….
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    I see from your video the need to pattern the...

    I see from your video the need to pattern the loads. They don’t hit point of aim. I will do that.
    Did the rice/COW loads do any better? Of is rice still the beast.
    Paul
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    I loaded 20 rice wasp loads. Used 44 Spl brass...

    I loaded 20 rice wasp loads. Used 44 Spl brass and my Bulldog.
    Day 1 4 down in 5 shots.
    Day 2 4 down then shot 1 3 times still flying. 2 more shots and they flew away.
    Will be nice to see...
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    Forum: Our Town

    I never smoked but from time to time I can...

    I never smoked but from time to time I can vividly recall being in the back seat of an Olds Starfire with my Dad and his best friend Mr Gus. He would light up an unfiltered (Lucky Strike?) with a...
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    Sticky: Replacement screw on cap for my Impact hammer...

    Replacement screw on cap for my Impact hammer used to deconstruct ammo with issues.
    I buy another hammer but would like another cap so I could use them both.
    Pauk
  7. Thread: S&W Model 52

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    I found another article on 38 Spl wadcutters....

    I found another article on 38 Spl wadcutters.
    https://www.grantcunningham.com/2011/11/ed-harris-revisiting-the-full-charge-wadcutter/

    Paul
  8. Thread: S&W Model 52

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    The one Gold Cup 38 Spl I was able to inspect had...

    The one Gold Cup 38 Spl I was able to inspect had a sleeved 38 Super barrel. It shot good, but not as good as the Jim Clark long slide conversions.
    Paul
  9. Thread: S&W Model 52

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    It’s interesting that in the Shooting Times...

    It’s interesting that in the Shooting Times article link you provided they production limit 2 inch groups at 50.
    I’ve seen the fluted brass before, joked if H&K made a 38 Spl.

    Paul
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    George, If you don’t mind it would be terrific...

    George,
    If you don’t mind it would be terrific if I could get an answer or two from you.
    1) I was told the early Mod 52 (no dash) were converted 9mm barrels so their groove diameter was .355 to...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Thanks for the reply. I was hoping it had a...

    Thanks for the reply. I was hoping it had a common sense explanation.

    Paul
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Why is it called a Bator?

    I got asked by a new shooter why the Lee 22 Bator was called “Bator”
    Is it named after its designer?

    I don’t know.

    Paul
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    Thanks again for all the replies. I have an SB2...

    Thanks again for all the replies. I have an SB2 frame. I will pick up some XTP 180's and follow the good advise. The 358 Win won't mind shooting some of the 200 FTX bullets, 230s is what it usually...
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    Thank you for those replies. I will pick up some...

    Thank you for those replies. I will pick up some 180’s and use those 200’s in the 358 Win.
    I have both, a H&R Handi and a Bullberry Encore pistol barrel.
    Paul
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    Sorry, it blurs when you downgrade so it can be...

    Sorry, it blurs when you downgrade so it can be posted to the Cast Boolits forum.

    Just to be clear, no loads have been fired with this loading. If I can’t find several load data recommendations...
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    Here is what I have. 324825 EDIT: I was wrong...

    Here is what I have.
    324825

    EDIT: I was wrong - this data was from the Shooters Reference Site

    https://www.shootersreference.com/reloadingdata/357-maximum/#
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    Problem with a 357 Max load

    I mostly shoot Cast Boolits.
    I decided to load up some deer hunting loads with jacketed.
    I was able to pick up some Hornady 35 Cal 200 gr FTX bullets. I figured the better BC of the FTX bullets...
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    Thank you for a lot of good responses. I knew the...

    Thank you for a lot of good responses. I knew the list would know how to fix things.

    Paul in MS
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    Holster Repair

    Yesterday my leather hip holster stitching came apart. I plan to re sew it but since the thread is what let go I wanted to know what thread I should be using.
    I’ve had to redo my multi tool several...
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    Thanks for the reply. They are a useful tool. I...

    Thanks for the reply. They are a useful tool. I just wanted input on how others use them, I might have missed out on a good use for them
  21. Silhouette targets with the pellet guns. Paper...

    Silhouette targets with the pellet guns. Paper with different printed out targets.
    Shotgun shells hung on branches, rats at the dump. Cherries or crab apples (have to Call you shot)
    One time we...
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    Forum: Our Town

    Praying for you for a Christmas miracle. Hope you...

    Praying for you for a Christmas miracle. Hope you heal and get to finish those projects.

    Paul
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    I worked on a rifle from the battle of the bulge...

    I worked on a rifle from the battle of the bulge that was put into a closet for 60 years. Bore was plugged. Ed’s Red did it. Fill bore, dump and brush. After a couple months it has rifling and shoots...
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    Bushnell Collimator

    I have been collecting Collimator readings on various rifle scopes and have a few questions. I'm hoping some on the list may have already tried some of this and have advise on its practical use.

    I...
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    Big big bore revolver

    This is a record holding BIG bore revolver.

    https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/worlds-biggest-revolver-gif-73568#post136168

    I’m surprised he was able to shoot it.
    I wonder who makes the mold...
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check