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  1. Thanks man, Thats kind of what I was thinking...

    Thanks man,
    Thats kind of what I was thinking may have happened but my level of understanding is purchasing new parts and then installing.

    I may use a flat tipped punch and try to peen those...
  2. https://ibb.co/0hVSNFT

    https://ibb.co/0hVSNFT
  3. Colt 1892 (1901) new army - cylinder peening

    When I received this revolver, the leaf spring on the hand was broken and the bolt was loose inside the side plate. Basically the cylinder was spinning freely (manually, but not by the trigger) and...
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    Thanks Longbow. I'll stick with the tiny 780...

    Thanks Longbow. I'll stick with the tiny 780 grain mould and start with small game like gophers until I gain confidence in taking on big game.

    All jokes aside, 780 grains should be enough for...
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    http://accuratemolds.com/img/bullets/detail/73-105...

    http://accuratemolds.com/img/bullets/detail/73-1050-D.png
    http://accuratemolds.com/img/bullets/detail/73-1050-D.png

    http://accuratemolds.com/img/bullets/detail/73-780M-D.png...
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    I do a process similar to Ogle, except I don't...

    I do a process similar to Ogle, except I don't have a mini lathe. I file down the rim on 45 Colt brass to to .040 (originally of .060). You could chuck the case in a drill and make it faster. So...
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    72 cal - options?

    I have a Pedersoli Gibbs African Hunter, in 72 caliber.

    Barrel is .72 caliber,
    Broach rifling - .004" deep. 1 in 75" twist.
    6 lands - .724 & 6 grooves - .732.

    Currently I'm shooting a .715...
  8. I wait for the beep.

    I wait for the beep.
  9. Was that recently or many moons ago...? Thanks...

    Was that recently or many moons ago...? Thanks for
    The response
  10. Same weights that came with the unit

    Same weights that came with the unit
  11. RCBS chargemaster combo - calibration error. Help!

    I press calibrate, then when it’s asking for 0 and with nothing on the scale and it’s stable I press calibrate again. Then it asks for 50gram weight, I lay it in the scale and wait for it to be...
  12. Brown Bess cleaning rod. I will look into that. ...

    Brown Bess cleaning rod. I will look into that. I am pretty close to making this purchase. Do you think my copper powder funnel with the various spouts could do the job for loading in the field? ...
  13. Ok good info. Thanks. I would still like to...

    Ok good info. Thanks. I would still like to hear from anybody who has this specific rifle though. For example, how much powder behind that round ball? What kind of accuracy should I expect? I...
  14. I plan on moose hunting in Newfoundland with it. ...

    I plan on moose hunting in Newfoundland with it. I go back every fall for the hunt.

    I guess I would have to build a ram rod. Maybe a hardwood dowel with a 50bmg brass end for the pushing? The...
  15. Anybody have experience with a Gibbs African Hunter?

    https://marstar.ca/dynamic/product.jsp?productid=75932

    I m thinking of buying this big bore .72 caliber rifle. Do any of you guys have one and care to share your experience with it? I can't find...
  16. Forum: Boolit Lube !

    As the original poster, trust me this wasn't just...

    As the original poster, trust me this wasn't just another "tumble lube vs. lubrisize thread". I am truly trying to understand how it's more efficient in a scenario where a boolit MUST BE RESIZED: to...
  17. Forum: Boolit Lube !

    Thanks for the info, I am already aware of the...

    Thanks for the info, I am already aware of the slugging process but I am specifically inquiring into the contingency where those bullets are much too large for a slugged barrel, and if at that point...
  18. Forum: Boolit Lube !

    thanks, but that's all? lol, I don't know why, I...

    thanks, but that's all? lol, I don't know why, I just thought there had to be more to it for so many people to be doing things the long way...
  19. Forum: Boolit Lube !

    I own Lyman 4500, any point to tumble lube anymore?

    Just seeking a little guidance here:

    I like the concept of the 6 cavity Lee moulds and currently own two, in the tumble lube variety of 9mm and 38spl. I have had these moulds for a couple of...
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    Thanks. I wish I had some Unique or Bullseye,...

    Thanks.

    I wish I had some Unique or Bullseye, and gas checks - but all I have is the surplus WC735.

    If anybody has an H322 or H335 load please let me know.
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    165gr .309 for .308win

    http://www.thebulletbarn.com/images/NewBullets/Rifle/03-30-RNFP-DLG-BB-165gr-lg.jpg


    I am trying to find load data on this particular boolit, but I can't find which mould it was dropped from:...
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    Forum: Swaging

    BT, how did those plastic tips work out?

    BT, how did those plastic tips work out?
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    I have several Lee Enfield's in .303 British, and...

    I have several Lee Enfield's in .303 British, and a Mosin Nagant 91/30 in 7.62x51 so I may be getting ahead of myself but the price is right at $20 so I figure I can't go wrong.

    Ok, after...
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    So I am just thinking outloud here, and was...

    So I am just thinking outloud here, and was looking at the "303 B" bullet:
    http://www.leeprecision.com/graphics/bullets/c3121851.gif
    C312-185-1R

    In my mind, that should be a wider bullet, as...
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    Cool, you guys are a wealth of information. ...

    Cool, you guys are a wealth of information.

    This will be my first attempt at loading cast rifle bullets. I will keep the velocities down as reccomended.

    Just out of curiosity, where would...
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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