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    Judging by the color of oxidation shown in photo...

    Judging by the color of oxidation shown in photo and "It is hard and rings pretty good" and stamp/mark.
    > then I am sure it's Hardball alloy.
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    What I like about hardball, is you can mix it 50-50...
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    Even though it goes against all the previous...

    Even though it goes against all the previous suggestions, I probably wouldn't slug the bore, I'd just size them .358 like all the commercial cast bullets that you'd buy from the major vendors.
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    I...
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    4831 started out as a Military powder. After...

    4831 started out as a Military powder. After WWII, it was sold to reloaders as Mil Surp.
    Anyway, Use the current data for the powder you have.
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    Here is why you don't want to go below Min...

    Here is why you don't want to go below Min published load. Win 296 is tough to ignite and doesn't burn completely until a certain pressure. That is why published data almost always specifies a Mag...
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    There is no correct answer to this question. I...

    There is no correct answer to this question. I say that mostly, because I differ from almost everyone else in this thread, LOL :mrgreen:
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    I drain the Lee pot after every casting session...
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    Igor, Brazing is basically soldering, but...

    Igor,
    Brazing is basically soldering, but instead of lead and/or Tin alloy solder, you use Brass or Bronze alloy rod...and a hotter torch. It's a much stronger joint, that solder.

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    If you are at the point of soldering the nut and...

    If you are at the point of soldering the nut and not being able to replace the 356 die, and you are good with that, then I'd go one step farther, because you are going to likely find out that the...
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    what is your goal? If you can't get to...

    what is your goal?




    If you can't get to the range, I'd suggest going with something that is known to work. For 9mm luger, you'll want a alloy that is harder than pure lead. I use 94-3-3 and...
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    Forum: Gas Checks

    This is correct. I ordered a custom size (fat...

    This is correct.
    I ordered a custom size (fat 6.5mm) and was told it would be about 3 weeks before delivery...and guess what, it was delivered in 3 weeks. Anyone remember the patmarlin early days? ...
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    ding ding ding we have a winner ;) ...and it is...

    ding ding ding
    we have a winner ;)
    ...and it is an awesome die !
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    Nice :Fire::Fire::Fire:

    Nice :Fire::Fire::Fire:
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    Forum: Gas Checks

    New gas check making die

    Just came in the mail yesterday :drinks:
    Nicest working GC die I've ever used.

    324899

    324900

    324901

    324902
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    Forum: Our Town

    2 years ago, I wanted the next level up (from...

    2 years ago, I wanted the next level up (from bottom) code reader, This one seemed to have best bang for the buck and lots of good reviews. $127, and it looks like there is currently a $12 off...
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    I see some decent looking used recliners on FB...

    I see some decent looking used recliners on FB marketplace for $25 to $75. The electric lift ones are usually $50 more.
    I think you got some crazy prices out there on the Left coast.
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    I actually like it when people use the term...

    I actually like it when people use the term "Hardcast", because it lets me know their level of knowledge on the topic.
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    I've never seen any brass SKS strippers. Only...

    I've never seen any brass SKS strippers. Only black steel for 10 rds.
    Them brass 5 rds strippers, if a 30-06 fits, they are likely for 1903A3...I had some of those come with bandoleers of WWII mil...
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    well, I guess I am a half day late. BUT, if I...

    well, I guess I am a half day late.
    BUT, if I were to think about purchasing a Forest River tent trailer, I would spend an afternoon reading the "TENT CAMPERS AND POP UPS" subforum at this...
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    BHN is something to know, but is way down the...

    BHN is something to know, but is way down the list of importance.
    One "kind of important" thing, is to have your alloy all the same, this isn't a safety issue...BUT, if you cast some 357 mag boolits...
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    Lots of good advice so far. If you are gonna...

    Lots of good advice so far.
    If you are gonna pre-heat the mold, which is a great idea, and have a way to measure the mold temperature, it should be around 375º F, which is 190º C
    Good Luck.
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    Now that made me laugh. . Seriously though, I...

    Now that made me laugh.
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    Seriously though, I wonder about beeswax. It might have to be reapplied once or twice a year.
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    like some mentioned, I'd fire it up as is and...

    like some mentioned, I'd fire it up as is and find out how bad of shape the stove is, as a whole, before I put any sweat equity into the outside finish.
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    I never heard of the Lard burn off...
  22. If I had excess Linotype, I'd mix it 3 to 1 (Pure...

    If I had excess Linotype, I'd mix it 3 to 1 (Pure lead to Lino) for pistol ammo and I'd heat treat that for Rifle. BTW, 3 to 1 comes out to be 96-3-1 which is very similar to WW. To get a little...
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    Here is my 2¢ I have astigmatism in my right eye...

    Here is my 2¢
    I have astigmatism in my right eye only. I prefer single vision glasses, my usual prescription is distant, for driving and watching TV. Then I also get a pair for reading. My...
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    Forum: Our Town

    That is a great Idea.

    That is a great Idea.
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    I put SYLVANIA XtraVision Sealed Beam Halogen...

    I put SYLVANIA XtraVision Sealed Beam Halogen Headlight Replacements on my '71 Chev C20, they are a big improvement over traditional sealed beam and don't have the piercing white light of LEDs.
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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