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    Sticky: I developed a powder profile for SR4759 several...

    I developed a powder profile for SR4759 several years ago. As I recall, I modified the data on an existing powder until the results matched chrono data. Here is a screenshot for whatever it may be...
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    I made a 32-20 barrel for a Rem 25 from an...

    I made a 32-20 barrel for a Rem 25 from an Enfield barrel. It shoots fine. I did have to reduce the diameter of the reamer pilot. I forget the details, but the bore diameter of the 303 is slightly...
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    FWIW. For 4227, Quickload estimates...

    FWIW. For 4227, Quickload estimates approximately a 65% burn in those ctgs in a 6" barrel and approx a 8O% burn in a 24 inch barrel.
  4. Thread: Lee prog 1000

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    Is this the line for Lee Pro 1000 presses that...

    Is this the line for Lee Pro 1000 presses that are being thrown away? If it is, I'll take 3. TIA
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    Good site. Here is a link to a site that tells...

    Good site. Here is a link to a site that tells what is actually in mink oil, neats foot oil.....

    http://www.properautocare.com/leclcoex.html (scroll down)
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    I have an old style (tall blue) DD500X. Works...

    I have an old style (tall blue) DD500X. Works great. Like someone else said, the trick is to touch up the bits every time ( or nearly every time) you use them. It will spoil you.
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    I would go with RCBS dies. ...

    I would go with RCBS dies. http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=64657
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    Experience with Pressure Trace II?

    Anyone have experience with Pressure Trace II? How well does it work? Which of the product options would you recommend?..........

    http://www.shootingsoftware.com/pressure.htm
  9. Thread: Incredible

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    Forum: Our Town

    I cant figure out how we can get bananas from...

    I cant figure out how we can get bananas from South America for 69 cents per pound.

    Oh, and I now go to Grafs first. Midway just isnt the same company it used to be.
  10. Thread: Fillers

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    Has anyone here used pressure tracing equipment...

    Has anyone here used pressure tracing equipment to assess the effects of fillers?
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    In working with the various cartridges of 30-30...

    In working with the various cartridges of 30-30 heritage, I have come to realize that the limitation on these cartridges is the thickness (thin-ness) of the case wall at the web. If you cut cases in...
  12. Thread: Savage 340A

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    I like 340s. They shoot and carry at least as...

    I like 340s. They shoot and carry at least as good as they are ugly.

    Oh, and mine likes Walmart ammo.
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    For those of you with newer Rossi 92 45LCs....Are...

    For those of you with newer Rossi 92 45LCs....Are the chambers still oversized? I have an older presafety version (SRC model, round barrel, blackish stock finish). Mild loads have quite a lot of...
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    Some benchrest shooters and other competitors...

    Some benchrest shooters and other competitors remove the bolt release to make it more convenient to remove the bolt from the action.
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    Thanks for your posts.

    Thanks for your posts.
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    For a given pressure, the maximum obtainable...

    For a given pressure, the maximum obtainable velocity will increase as powder burn rate decreases, up to H110/W296, and 2400 isn't far behind. Decrease burning rate any further and maximum...
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    I spin them in my bare fingers (held at the cool...

    I spin them in my bare fingers (held at the cool end of course) for a couple of quick rotations in a propane torch flame. Then drop them in a (dry) pan to air cool. My fingers quickly tell me...
  18. IMR PB is a good powder if you want a little more...

    IMR PB is a good powder if you want a little more bulk. Burn rate is in the Unique ballpark. Measures as well as H110, etc. Hodgdon.com lists loads for the 45 Colt.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Checking up on this thread after a month. I...

    Checking up on this thread after a month.

    I too am surprised at those that say the 25-20 cases are prone to problems. I have several 25-20s and none are hard on cases if the dies are set up...
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    Whew! The old Army Special proved plenty strong....

    Whew! The old Army Special proved plenty strong. This weekend, I had an unexpected hot load. The case setback hard against the frame and the primer blew extruding a tit into the firing pin hole...
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    They are plenty strong for a 223.

    They are plenty strong for a 223.
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    Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  23. Agreed. The least inexpensive and most reliable...

    Agreed. The least inexpensive and most reliable solution would be to run a 240v circuit from your breaker box (as you would if you were running any other 240v device like a drier, oven, water...
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    That would be my guess. I worked with a guy who...

    That would be my guess. I worked with a guy who was a logistics officer with the Army Reserve. He always had lots of ammo and MREs. Something about not being able to turn it back in....
  25. Winchester 32-20 reloading tool on Gunbroker

    Anyone know how this tool works?

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=152493937
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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