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  1. Thread: Texan DP II

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    Thanks Mike!! Duane.

    Thanks Mike!!

    Duane.
  2. Thread: Texan DP II

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    Thanks for the reply! Flebay wasn't worth .02...

    Thanks for the reply! Flebay wasn't worth .02 when I checked it last night. That was one of the reasons I was posting questions here. There are more "press enthusiasts" here than anywhere I know. ...
  3. Thread: Texan DP II

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    Texan DP II

    My Dad gave me several presses not to long ago, one of them being the Texan DP II. It is set up for .410 and has a conversion kit for 20 ga and .410. (yes, two .410 set ups.) Now, having being...
  4. Thread: Coleman 220

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    Your spot on Nueces!!! i appreciate it more...

    Your spot on Nueces!!!


    i appreciate it more because of the time and labor that I put in it. Considering it would not even light when I first bought it, there is even more satisfaction there......
  5. Thread: Coleman 220

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    Coleman 220

    This is a 1978 Coleman 220 that was ruff... I spent 2 hours cleaning it. At least 1 full hour just with steel wool on the non painted parts. Yes, there was that much rust.


    After er a good...
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    Propane Vs Liquid fuel...

    Went camping with the Boy Scouts last weekend and took propane and Coleman fuel. For "my" purposes, the Coleman fuel won hands down. Don't get me wrong, propane rocks, I just liked the Coleman...
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    Bring it on gents, I greatly appreciate the...

    Bring it on gents, I greatly appreciate the comments!!!

    The title of the thread is Coleman stove fuel. I think we are still spot on!!

    I will try the unleaded, but this weekend I think I am...
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    Update. I found a "mom and pop" store that...

    Update.

    I found a "mom and pop" store that did cylinder exchanges for 16.00. There little cylinders were 2.99 and like 7.99 for a three pack.

    However, they also had coleman fuel for 8.50 a...
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    I have 2 propane stoves, (one Coleman and one...

    I have 2 propane stoves, (one Coleman and one brand "X",) and two Coleman fuel stoves. Lanterns are mixed propane and fuel 2 & 2 as well.

    (It might make more sense if you know that I bought the...
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    Petrol, I honestly have no idea. It it is...

    Petrol, I honestly have no idea.


    It it is more of the observation of 51.99 for a refill tank, (and I do have two of them,) vs 15 for a gallon of Coleman fuel. A gallon of Coleman fuel lasts a...
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    Ok, what about Naphtha? 1) how will it run?...

    Ok, what about Naphtha?

    1) how will it run?

    2) where can you get it?


    For me, it is still cheaper to run the Coleman fuel than it is to use propane. Just changing out the Cylinders at the...
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    Coleman stove-fuel

    I just picket up a Coleman stove and had a fuel question. I don't plan on running any gasoline out if it. I don't mind the Coleman fuel, it is cheaper than the propane. But, is there an alturnitive...
  13. Thread: Aggresive coyote

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    Dlbarr, spot on. I think that yote has a little...

    Dlbarr, spot on. I think that yote has a little more red in him as well.

    In Bell county TX, they let a good population of red wolfs on the Fort Hood mil base in the early 80's. Loooog story...
  14. Thread: 358009 Question

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    Well, this is almost an oxymoron, however, here...

    Well, this is almost an oxymoron, however, here is the 357 Herrett with the 358009


    This 26in Encore barrel has a long throat, and I had an extra set of dies...


    120114
  15. Thread: 338 and 35 cal

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    Pilgrim, that answers a LOT of my questions and...

    Pilgrim, that answers a LOT of my questions and THANK YOU!!!


    It looks like I am going to experiment more with my 35 Whelen loads. I am casting the 200gr RCBS-WQWW's. A starting load of IMR 4895...
  16. Thread: 358009 Question

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    Blammer, that will work. I guess I knew that...

    Blammer, that will work. I guess I knew that answer, but sometimes you just needed hear it from someone else for it to sink in...

    Birddog, that sounds like a handful! LOL

    SkeetTX, yes is the...
  17. Thread: 338 and 35 cal

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    LOL... That's my problem. I'm not an expert...

    LOL...


    That's my problem. I'm not an expert either.


    I have wondered if that 220gr 338 would be up to the task. I have never shot an elk, but I know they are tough critters!


    Like...
  18. Thread: 358009 Question

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    358009 Question

    What is a good velocity for a "WQ WW 358009 / 3589" bullet for large game?

    Elk or moose sized game to narrow that down.

    Thanks

    Duane
  19. Thread: I'm ready

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    LOL What is your intended game? ...

    LOL



    What is your intended game?



    Duane
  20. Thread: I'm ready

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    That looks good to me!!! Duane

    That looks good to me!!!


    Duane
  21. Thread: 338 and 35 cal

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    I don't plan on using a HP for elk. The HP's do...

    I don't plan on using a HP for elk. The HP's do well on the deer and pigs down here in Texas. LOL




    I have my 375 JDJ load the way I want it. I am more interested in the 35 and 338's.

    ...
  22. Thread: 338 and 35 cal

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    Ok forgot to mention, I temper the solids and...

    Ok forgot to mention, I temper the solids and just WQ the HP's. The HP's have been doing well on deer/pigs...



    It is is interesting to see the meplate be debated. If I could use the 358009 in...
  23. Your not kidding!! I shot an armadillo with...

    Your not kidding!!

    I shot an armadillo with it last week and scared the MRS TC half to death. I was on the east side of the house and she stated it sounded like I was right outside our bedroom...
  24. Thread: 338 and 35 cal

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    Thanks for the comments so far! lets see if I...

    Thanks for the comments so far!

    lets see if I can answer a few questions.

    The 375 was brought up.
    I have a 17in 375 JDJ in as Encore platform the is currently shooting the 270 NOE (it is a...
  25. Thread: 338 and 35 cal

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    338 and 35 cal

    What bullet would you use on an Elk?
    as the title suggests, 338 and 35 cal cast bullets



    Yes, bullet placement I everything.

    Yes, you can kill it with a 22...

    Yes, Keith harvested elk...
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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