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    First and foremost visit Alaska during the winter...

    First and foremost visit Alaska during the winter Dec Jan months then, the summer June July. In each visit Valdese (if you don't like the weather, just wait 5 minutes), Anchorage, and Fairbanks. If...
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    I re-shoot the group. The flyer is a shot outside...

    I re-shoot the group. The flyer is a shot outside the expected standard when compared to the other four rounds and is 99.9% of the time caused by shooter error. If it were a perfect world in the...
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    Make it a heavy bullet with max vel. Small brown...

    Make it a heavy bullet with max vel. Small brown bear will take several hits from a .357mag and keep moving. Big handgun with a heavy bullet and max powder for bear....that is if you have to shoot...
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    well, when i get my molds I'll let you know

    well, when i get my molds I'll let you know
  5. Thread: sw m&p problem

    by RetAFSF
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Shouldn't move more than close to a thousandth of...

    Shouldn't move more than close to a thousandth of an inch,
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    Impressive, I provided close- in security for the...

    Impressive, I provided close- in security for the Enterprise a lot of years ago. I went to sts training, where they heated a pice of the tiles till it was he'd hot, then drop in to his hand. The tile...
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    I've never tried shooting that distance, stands...

    I've never tried shooting that distance, stands to reason it can be done. Drawback is the shooters inability to hold the firearm steady, a short barrel increases the probability of missing the...
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    Good info

    Good info
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    Hmmm, not sure if ther is enough space but a few...

    Hmmm, not sure if ther is enough space but a few that come to mind is the Winchester 1911SL, 1897/1903 Colt Hammerless in .32 & 380, all the Colt Snakes (Cobra to the Anaconda), single shot Stevens...
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    I have a 1000, but I end up using it as a...

    I have a 1000, but I end up using it as a semi-progressive to an extent. I'll size prime & flare the case. I save the dumping of powder and bullet seating for a later time. I just like to ensure the...
  11. Why 1000(+) fps, going to use it hunting?

    Why 1000(+) fps, going to use it hunting?
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    Check with Morrison's gun shop in Asheville NC,...

    Check with Morrison's gun shop in Asheville NC, he knows of a MFG that makes extractors for a large number of obsolete firearms. I was able to get one for an 1897 Colt 32ACP.
  13. Question, how well does it group with the load...

    Question, how well does it group with the load your using? My 2 cent opinion is first to find a load/bullet match that produces a tight group first, then look at replacing/filing anything.
  14. Thread: Oiled or not?

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    Poll: I live in a high moisture area, oil only works if...

    I live in a high moisture area, oil only works if the mold is completely submerged/encapsulated in oil. In my environment I clean the molds while warm then apply a thick coat of axil grease. Haven't...
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    Ehhhhhh, more of an opinion vs researched fact, I...

    Ehhhhhh, more of an opinion vs researched fact, I would only slug an old firearm, one shot a lot or a knock-off/obscure Mfg'ed firearm (personally wouldn't buy one). Mfg standards and equipment in...
  16. Thread: M&P leading

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    The only problem I ever had with leading the...

    The only problem I ever had with leading the barrel was back in the 70's, the factory lead was soft even when shooting light loads. I use cast lead in my M&P 40 and dont have leading issues, but...
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    Look in Lyman's 49th casting book. It lists...

    Look in Lyman's 49th casting book. It lists expected dia/weight with given lead types or mixtures
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    I use "Pam Cooking Spray-Orginal" only after...

    I use "Pam Cooking Spray-Orginal" only after cleaning my molds. I do try smoking the molds before using anything type of release.
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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