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    I have shot the .27 caliber power loads from a...

    I have shot the .27 caliber power loads from a .25 Stevens. I used a 50 gr .25 ACP bullet seated from the breech. Nothing out of the ordinary happened, but I did have to use a cleaning rod to extract...
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    I've been shooting a chrome plated 03-A3 for the...

    I've been shooting a chrome plated 03-A3 for the past 10 years. The barrel is marked RA
    02-44. I haven't seen any signs of welding on it.
    ...
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    Christmas of 1952 saw me receiving a plastic...

    Christmas of 1952 saw me receiving a plastic stocked Red Ryder that I kept until hurricane Carla claimed it in 1962. Then I acquired a few CO2 guns that I wasn't impressed with. In the 1980s I bought...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    I picked up a Rossi 1892 with 20" barrel that I'm...

    I picked up a Rossi 1892 with 20" barrel that I'm real happy with. It seems like it was around $500 shipped in stainless.
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    I have a .25-06 Handi and it's a good shooter,...

    I have a .25-06 Handi and it's a good shooter, but I think I paid $200 for it. I don't think I've ever met a $1000 Handi.
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    DuPont was using piezos as early as 1964 in their...

    DuPont was using piezos as early as 1964 in their loading data and maybe before.The issue I was addressing was the universal receivers blowing up.
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    I have a couple of 1915s and three 1894s that are...

    I have a couple of 1915s and three 1894s that are a continuing source of enjoyment. Two have been converted to center fire and one is still in .22LR.
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    Yes, I can see the repair in the first picture,...

    Yes, I can see the repair in the first picture, but that's because I knew there was one to see.
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    "S.E. Effect wrecked a strong Universal Receiver...

    "S.E. Effect wrecked a strong Universal Receiver and broke the Pietzo-electric Transducer (able to stand ten thousands atmospheres of peak pressure !). Test was repeated with another Universal...
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    http://www.nramuseum.com/media/940941/serializatio...

    http://www.nramuseum.com/media/940941/serialization-date%20of%20manufacture.pdf has the serial numbers for 1940-1982 H&Rs They also have the modern serial numbers including many manufacturers.
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    No, the nuclear material was just an...

    No, the nuclear material was just an illustration. Here's a few things I found regarding explosions.

    The presence of hydrogen gas in air can present a serious risk of explosion. An overheated...
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    Numrich http://www.gunpartscorp.com/ has new...

    Numrich http://www.gunpartscorp.com/ has new plastic trigger guards. It seems that they fit from serial numbers starting with "AR" on up.

    I looked again and also found the one for "AR" and prior,...
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    The old H&R Topper was cast and still handled...

    The old H&R Topper was cast and still handled .30-30 and I shoot a cast Handi in .357 Mag.
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    Larry, I suppose it would be necessary to...

    Larry, I suppose it would be necessary to understand the effects of small quantities of materials in various situations. Fat Man, used on 9 Aug 1945, only utilized 14 pounds of material to produce...
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    My .357 mag is built on an old cast H&R shotgun...

    My .357 mag is built on an old cast H&R shotgun receiver and it functions just fine. The larger unsupported firing pin does create some problems with rifle calibers and wasn't too desirable in .22...
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    I find the Kimber to be a less desirable gun than...

    I find the Kimber to be a less desirable gun than the SIG P238. I suppose that's why I have a SIG P238. I like the steel frame, night sights and grips that don't interfere with pocket carry. I picked...
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    Sticky: It should be noted that plus or minus 5% does not...

    It should be noted that plus or minus 5% does not permit a possible 10% error. The most error allowed is 5%.

    I have not seen a lot of difference between most powder. That includes 2400 and IMR...
  18. Thread: Handi-Rifle

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    I'm kinda wondering about the current cost of...

    I'm kinda wondering about the current cost of barrels. It seems like eBay is wanting $250-400 for barrels that only cost $100 installed at the factory.
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    I was banned from Greybeard's years ago for...

    I was banned from Greybeard's years ago for stating a shotgun action is sufficient for .357 mag, like the old Topper. I recently saw where the .357 and .44 mag are both built on sb1 actions.
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    Since I already have a .25 ACP mold, I'll...

    Since I already have a .25 ACP mold, I'll probably stick with a proper size bullet.
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    I have a .25-06 Handi and the SAAMI pressure spec...

    I have a .25-06 Handi and the SAAMI pressure spec for it is 63,000 psi. My .243 is rated for 60,000 psi. I think they are plenty strong.
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    On the computer that just blew up, I had...

    On the computer that just blew up, I had documentation on RWS blowing up (SEE) .243s with N205. I'll see if I can retrieve it.
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    "But why this horrible disaster with 3 grains...

    "But why this horrible disaster with 3 grains charge of powder in a strong .308 Winchester rifle ? This "homeopatic" load is, when it burns by normal deflargration, unable to propel even a 100...
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    Here's the Hornet brass a little further on in...

    Here's the Hornet brass a little further on in the process.
    http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y121/Paul5388/Gun%20Pictures/Hornet%20to%2025%20Stevens_zpsn3hj9f85.jpg
  25. Thread: Handi-Rifle

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    My chamber will take lengths to 1.5", so I have...

    My chamber will take lengths to 1.5", so I have also shortened some .357 Max brass by .10" to use in it. The .360 DW is only 1.4", so it has to be loaded a little lighter. I think I've clocked some...
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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