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    i took care of the headspace problem today, I...

    i took care of the headspace problem today, I only sized new cases to the point that they would chamber and the bolt would close, the fired cases looked good. I increased the powder load to 13.2...
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    Good Idea, I had not thought of excessive...

    Good Idea, I had not thought of excessive headspace. I'll measure tomorow and let you know.
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    Range day was ugly!!

    I took the 6.5x53.5 Daudeteau to the range yesterday after and it was real UGLY!! I only fired six rounds with the following UGLY results.
    1. Accuracy was UGLY. Only 50 yards but still UGLY!!
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    Lee liquid Alox ?? Update with range report...UGLY!!

    I decided to take out some of the old stuff and will start with the 6.5x53.5R Daudeteau built on a M-71 Mauser action This action is 145 years old so I do respect it's age. Hence, I generally short...
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    To answer the original OP question, I received my...

    To answer the original OP question, I received my draft notice in June of '67, right out of high school. When I went for my physical I passed the Navy office in the same building and stopped to look...
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    380 pocket pistol in a pocket holster

    380 pocket pistol in a pocket holster
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    i wish!!!

    i wish!!!
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    $2.50 in 1970 is equal to $16.33 today. It would...

    $2.50 in 1970 is equal to $16.33 today. It would still be a deal!
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    Wolf, that is the main reason I inventoried...

    Wolf, that is the main reason I inventoried everything just so I know what I have. I have a lot twofers because I could neither find what I needed or more likely I forgot I had it. If this stay at...
  10. Worth every penny

    Worth every penny
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    [QUOTE=Thumbcocker;4880849]What was the average...

    [QUOTE=Thumbcocker;4880849]What was the average weight?

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    174 Grains
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    I have achieved the ultimate stay at home boredom activity

    I've done just about everything I've needed to do except for a couple of "Honey Dos" that require me to crawl under the sink. However at 72 I have been reloading since I was 16 when my Dad bought me...
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    It’s nice to have a nice wife. Happy Birthday!!

    It’s nice to have a nice wife. Happy Birthday!!
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    After I turn the belt off I anneal the neck and...

    After I turn the belt off I anneal the neck and shoulder. After the cases are dried I run the case through the sizer first to establish a shoulder then prime, charge with bullseye (my choice) but any...
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    Bumping
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  17. I give my guns a simple cleaning after each use. ...

    I give my guns a simple cleaning after each use. I run a Hoppe's patch through the bore first to get all the crud out. I then let the soaked barrel sit there for half an hour or so for the Hoppe's...
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    I make 43 Mauser cases from 300 Winchester mag...

    I make 43 Mauser cases from 300 Winchester mag cases. If you don’t have a lathe you can just use a power drill and file. It works, just takes Longer. I do have a lathe and I use a three jaw chuck and...
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    44-40 brass is around the mouth is very thin, I...

    44-40 brass is around the mouth is very thin, I lube mine and resize them slowly if that makes sense. They are easy to damage just go slow and you'll be fine. Also, be sure to bell the case just...
  20. WTS: Unused Parker-Hale Model 5A for S.M.L.E (No. I) Rifle

    For sale is an unused Parker-Hale Model 5A aperture rear sight for the S.M.L.E (No. I) Rifle in the original box. It is marked “MARK VII”, “S.M.L.E.” and has the adjustable iris. The sight does not...
  21. Brass Magnet, Please check your PM. Steve

    Brass Magnet, Please check your PM. Steve
  22. A check will be fine, check your PM. Thanks, Steve

    A check will be fine, check your PM. Thanks, Steve
  23. WTS: Lyman #55 Powder Measure

    Older Lyman/Ideal #55 Powder Measure. Needs cleaning and the bottom part of plastic reservoir is broken but it still has the metal cap. $45.00 Shipped USPS mail to the lower 48, other locations...
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    Well then, keeping in the sprite of the Hepburn...

    Well then, keeping in the sprite of the Hepburn Rifle and the shorter range of 50 to 200 yard, How about the 38-40 Rmington-Hepburn, 38-40 WCF or 44-40 WCF. All fun rounds. I do like the classic...
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    How about the 40/50 SBN or 40/50 straight. The...

    How about the 40/50 SBN or 40/50 straight. The brass is easy to make for either. Cut down 45/70 for the 40/50 SBN AND 30/40 Krag or 303 British for the 40/50 straight. I have an original Remington RB...
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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