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IMHO using 38 Special dies to size 38 Super brass would be an act of cruelty, and would allow loading 38 super rounds in a 38 Special revolver.

Beautiful to my old eyes! My old hands would love to hold it. Wish I was still living in the panhandle's buckle on the swamp belt so we could get together and compare groups with my (ugly but...

Agree with Winger Ed. IIRC #6 shot fits. One more thing to check: does this sizing die do the same thing with other bullets? You might want to clean the die and check the fit of the central rod. (I...

FYI/IRRC: You can't ship primers, but you can ship primed brass.

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How about a 4 cav Lyman 358242A, 2 lube grooves RN. Casts .3555 - .356" 121gr LWW / 118gr 1/4 linotype 3/4 LWW. Mold is in great shape but I prefer bigger heavier projectiles. $40 plus shipping OBO?

RL7 is not too fast a powder and 7383 is not too slow a powder. Maybe your velocity is too fast for your alloy. Got a chronograph?
I had good results (1-2 MOA at 200 yds) with an alloy of 1 part...

Thought I replied to this yesterday. I have just over 4 pounds of antimony nuggets. How does $6 per pound sound? Small FRB probably best if going to NY.

Always wear shooting glasses. Paul Mauser lost an eye after testing one of his rifles. That was a consideration in his later designs, but it can still happen. Glad you are OK.

I've been happy with 3.2 grains under 152 gr lead (my nominal 147 gr molds with my alloy) col 1.145". References: Modern Reloading shows Win 231 3.3 - 3.6 gr min col 1.135 for 147 gr lead. Hodgdon...

How long is your barrel? What do you consider speedy? My format is an Argentine Mauser re-barreled at 17.75". I reviewed my notes with 2 of the powders you mentioned.
RL15: Using a Hoch GC nose...

I'd say dirty alloy and/or dirty mold. You describe dirty alloy. How do you know you don't have internal inclusions in your castings? If your boolits are irregular then your weights will vary enough...

My wife and I are kind to both our heavy steel and lightweight polymer Supers. We prefer sub sonic loads. What weight bullets are you planning on using and what powders do you have available?

What is a barney load?

Would you be interested in a Marlin 1894 CS with a Redfield 2X7 widefield scope. Bought 2001, looks excellent, lifter replaced so no "Marlin Jam." PM for pics.

Of course I've got The Fouling Shot Journal No. 209. You want the whole thing or scan of a few pages?
The whole thing in envelope is at least 5 ounces. USPS first clsss guess $2 - $2.20,...

For me leaving the petals on a plastic wad or cutting them off is a matter of your pellet fit and the shell functioning in your gun. In other words if your pellets are packed too tight is the shell...

Interesting thread. If you care what I do: I use a just oversize die to lube my boolits without sizing them. Why risk damaging my excellent boolits! If the sizing die kisses one of my casts that one...

Why the preference for Lyman? What is a small quantity - like a couple of dozen? I've got some 35 cal checks that are just over 0.1" high that I like for finishing my 38 Special snake loads. Who...

Is the current HS-6 faster than the older? I did have some older HS-6 powder that I bought at a discount from a closing gun store that needed a couple of tenths of a grain more to get comparable...

What firrearm are you shooting? Do you have a chronograph?
HS6 and W540 are equivalent. I've used enough of both to be more than familiar with them. Low charges burn dirty. Soft lead bullets under...

Have Lyman All American and Pacific DuraChrome 358 Win sets that I'm not using. Both Very Good condition.
Thinking $30 either set?
Saeco 352 2 cav with modified Lee handles, great condition....

Have Lyman All American and Pacific DuraChrome 358 Win sets that I'm not using. Both Very Good condition - don't use them since neither optimal for expanding 308 Win necks et al. I'm using RCBS and...

Don, you did not answer my question in post #27.
Dusty Bannister referenced United States Antimony Corp. precaution statement that "Although antimony compounds must be considered toxic and are...

Please educate me about the toxicity of "pure antimony." We are asking about elemental metallic antimony. Got any references?