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    Sounds like you are planing on using a Dillon...

    Sounds like you are planing on using a Dillon press for your 6.5 CM. I've tried them for prs shooting an they have to much slop
    to get really good loads. Never could get consistent shoulder set back...
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    Sticky: I have used Beeswax, sawdust, candle wax and...

    I have used Beeswax, sawdust, candle wax and kitty litter. I stopped using the beeswax after being attacked by All the local Bees. I had to stop using sawdust as the neighbors were afraid that there...
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    Sign me up for a couple books and the video...

    Sign me up for a couple books and the video series. Larry has always been there to help me with answers to my problems or just thoughts. We need to have his work put down on paper an video, not just...
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    I think they are using "Snap Gun Caps", which...

    I think they are using "Snap Gun Caps", which I've seen used before for making your own BP caps. Looks good, but kind of pricey.

    Ghost
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    Oh but I do have the Lyman Cast Boolit Handbook...

    Oh but I do have the Lyman Cast Boolit Handbook an several others. The book suggests a 250gr starting load at 17.4 up to 19.2 of 2400. But being that this lot weights in at 274 gr., I want to ask...
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    .44 mag load needed

    I would like some help for a .44 mag load. I've got a Lyman mold # 4296400V, 856 located below the main number. It's a HP,
    GC boolit that should of been 250 gr., but mine are 274, with the GC an...
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    Hi manny, watched your video on YouTube before...

    Hi manny, watched your video on YouTube before coming on here tonite. They seemed to work out pretty good. Seems I read somewhere that a bit of candle wax was used in the day to keep the caps on for...
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    Hey Manny, I enjoyed your video. Nice work on...

    Hey Manny, I enjoyed your video. Nice work on your tool an am looking forward to the next one on firing. Hope it works, and have enjoyed watching some of your other videos.

    Ghost101
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    Smokeywolf, I got started at Disney in 1969,...

    Smokeywolf, I got started at Disney in 1969, Local 727. Moved onto local 80 in the early 70's. With my 727 card I was able to work with SFX for many years. In the early 80's, I dropped those cards...
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    Smokeywolf and Dutchman, I remember the...

    Smokeywolf and Dutchman,

    I remember the machine shop over at MGM. I was doing "Party of Five",(camera), when they were selling everything off. It had become Sony by then. The camera dept. machine...
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    Well How do those "roller coasters" like the...

    Well How do those "roller coasters" like the stuff ?

    Ghost101
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    I was turned onto this stuff by a Navy EOD. Said...

    I was turned onto this stuff by a Navy EOD. Said it was designed by a retired Seal for use in salt water an the harsh environment that our guys are in today. I have used it in everything I have....
  13. Same problem when at the range. They get down...

    Same problem when at the range. They get down right rude if they think your picking up brass that you didn't shoot. I tried the felt tip
    markers but was still losing too much. I went to a sporting...
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    Did you happen to notice if the base pin latch...

    Did you happen to notice if the base pin latch was tight? I always carry two screwdrivers to adjust them when shooting. I would try that before a file. They won't move much, but a little torque can...
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    Just comes down to "Need" or"Want". I sure didn't...

    Just comes down to "Need" or"Want". I sure didn't need the .500 S$W, but then again I sure wanted it.


    Ghost101
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    Absolutely Love my 6.5 barreled .500 S$W. This...

    Absolutely Love my 6.5 barreled .500 S$W. This thing has made me spend more money then any other weapon I've ever owned.It got me into casting, which brought me here. Now have 4 pots, a PID, three...
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    I really like to use a ladle, but have had to...

    I really like to use a ladle, but have had to switch over to a bottom pour. I have Parkinsons an it's getting harder to use the ladle. I have two ladles, one is a RCBS, but am unable to control the...
  18. Thread: KSG Shotgun

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    I got one last year an really like the thing....

    I got one last year an really like the thing. Small an handy, about middle of the road on defensive shotguns in the weight area. Once you figure out how to load the thing and remember the thumb...
  19. I have always used gloves for shooting. Whatever...

    I have always used gloves for shooting. Whatever the caliber from 22lr to .500 mag, it doesn't matter. Rifle an or pistol. I also seem to think it absorbs some of the body impulses the same as a...
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    I tried using LiGun with a 460gr FN, in my .500...

    I tried using LiGun with a 460gr FN, in my .500 S&W. Noticed that there appeared to be some flame cutting of the top strap. Don't remember the load, don't need to as I stopped using it.

    Ghost101
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    Ooops, I should've read all the post before...

    Ooops, I should've read all the post before putting my 2 cents in. I agree with all of the others. Glad you bought this item, it will change so much of what you do.

    Ghost101
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    I have two, but they are short on length. Work...

    I have two, but they are short on length. Work great on handguns, which is why I got them in the first place. I bought some of the other ones mentioned and guess they work fine on plumbing an what...
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    LBT hardness tester

    Last year I bought a LBT hardness tester. I have packed up an moved since then and haven't been able to find the instructions
    on how to use it. I hope someone has one an can give me some help.
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  24. Thread: .223 vs 5.56

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    The Savage did fine this morning with both .223...

    The Savage did fine this morning with both .223 and 5.56. I'm glad that I asked, because I learned more then I expected.
    Thank you

    Ghost101
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    I was talking about 5.56 rds. loaded to .223...

    I was talking about 5.56 rds. loaded to .223 spec. I will measure the length an pull a few boolits to see what gr they are. Although the booklet that it came with states that Savage used a Federal 69...
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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