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    I use a Lee 4-20 pot. I use a lead thermostat....

    I use a Lee 4-20 pot. I use a lead thermostat. The lead is from wheel weights. The day before I did 400 9mm and .380 ACP bullets basically using the same lead and they came out great.
    The molds are...
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    What size are those bins?

    What size are those bins?
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    Some failed 9mm and .380 ACP hollow points. I am...

    Some failed 9mm and .380 ACP hollow points. I am not sure if the lead or molds are not hot enough or what could be wrong. I was careful and prepared the molds221677 as usual. Any thoughts?
  4. Thread: New caster

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    Forum: Boolit Lube !

    Thank you for all who took the time to respond. I...

    Thank you for all who took the time to respond. I have some great info to get me going. One issue I am working on is my belief that is if 2 asprin are good for a headache, then three are better....so...
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    45-45-10 Tumble Lube

    As a new caster, I tried the pc method and did not like it. I decided to use the 45-45-10 Tumble Lube that has been used to years.
    Am I missing something by deciding not to use power coating and...
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    Trimmer and deburrer

    For a while I was trimming 9mm cases to 9x18 Makarov. I have the trimmer with the drill adapter and the Lyman Case Prep. I have since got rid of my Makarov (except for some bullets).
    I am casting...
  7. I use my Lee Hand Press and my RCBS priming tool...

    I use my Lee Hand Press and my RCBS priming tool in the House. We live in Yuma Arizona and it was 111 yesterday and the shed gets a bit warm this time of year. I try to get up a 5 am and out by 6 to...
  8. I know the feeling about time. I got more done at...

    I know the feeling about time. I got more done at home working one and one-half jobs and raising 3 kids than I do now being retired
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    I would be interested in watching them and then...

    I would be interested in watching them and then pass them on.


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  10. Thread: New caster

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    New caster

    After a couple of years of buying bullets, I decided to make my own. I have a mold for the 9MM and also one for my 380 ACP. I researched the Internet and even After the influence of Elvis Ammo, I...
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    Sticky: I wet tumbled 1000 .380 ACP brass and expanded...

    I wet tumbled 1000 .380 ACP brass and expanded 100 or so 9mm casings. All while painting our mobile home for a few hours and going to the supermarket. And I am 69. And sober. Life is good.


    Sent...
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    Thanks for all the advice. I did have the die...

    Thanks for all the advice. I did have the die touching the adapter. I am usually so very careful in ever step I do. All is working fine. Thanks again.
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    A .380 ACP reloading issue

    I need help. All my prep was done correctly. The bullets are Berry Bullets, .380 ACP 100gn RN. These cartridges were NOT crimped, just seated within specs at .962. I am using a Lee seating die. Does...
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    Raw 9s and/or .380 ACP

    I am getting into casting but not at the to be ready to cast. I am also torn between 45-45-10 Tumble or powder coat.
    So I need some raw 9 or 380 bullets, any style or any weight to test my Lube...
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    Raw 9mm Boolits

    Does anyone know where I can lead boolits not lubbed and not sized? I don’t want to bore anyone with the reason why. 9mm and .380 ACP.
    Thank you
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    Sticky: Where o where does one get bee’s wax in chunk...

    Where o where does one get bee’s wax in chunk quantity? If have looked and looked and only find small amounts for a small fortune?
  17. Thread: Saami

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    Saami

    On page 28 of the SAAMI manual, it states the lenght of a 9x18 Makarov case should be .713-.010. Does anyone know if the -010 means that .010 is a tolerance range to trim the case between .703 to...
  18. Thread: 9x18 Makarov

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    9x18 Makarov

    Is there any interest in a .365 Lee sizing die or a 6 cavity 9x18 bullet mold?
  19. Thread: Drilling HP

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    Drilling HP

    Has this been done successfully? I want to do it on cast 38 & 40. It would be satisfying..


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    According to some research I did, Although one...

    According to some research I did, Although one does not need FFL license, it was advised, as I was advised here, it is not a good idea.

    People. ... it is a liability issue with reloaded ammo. If...
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    Selling Reloads

    Is there a market for selling reloaded ammo at gun shows and flea markets?


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    What a tragedy about the lead pot! Sent from...

    What a tragedy about the lead pot!


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  23. Thread: Swchp

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    Swchp

    I want to cast 38-158 SWCHP. Where is a good source to search for a mold?


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    Thanks Sent from my iPad from Yuma AZ using...

    Thanks


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    38 158-lswchp

    Can I power coat HP bullets?


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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