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  1. Thread: Homemade?

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    Sticky: HI all. So, I decided to build a pin tumbler, but...

    HI all. So, I decided to build a pin tumbler, but I wanted a drum with a little larger capacity than PVC pipe. So long story short, I used an old #20 LP tank. I think the pics will explain what I...
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    Sticky: If I am not mistaking, I think that is an...

    If I am not mistaking, I think that is an annealing machine you got hidden in the corner there. Is that the one that I saw a video of working or did you make a carbon-copy? Nice setup for a small...
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    Sticky: This maybe a stupid suggestion, but did you ever...

    This maybe a stupid suggestion, but did you ever try a final rinse with a touch of the Jet-dry stuff that is supposed to remove water spots on dishes? Just a thought......

    Dave
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    I dunno, but that PVC is going to generate a lot...

    I dunno, but that PVC is going to generate a lot of static depending on the media your using, just a thought. I know I have the walnut shell stuff in my tumbler and it sticks to EVERYTHING. Maybe I...
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    So Far, I have loaded Varget, Unique, Titegroup,...

    So Far, I have loaded Varget, Unique, Titegroup, Bullseye & HS6 and the only issue I ran into was some of the powders seemed to get "crushed" and clump in the Rockchucker powder drop. Then, based on...
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    Poll: I have a newer rockchucker and use the hornady...

    I have a newer rockchucker and use the hornady lock-n-load bushings on it (which I love) and have been very happy with everything except the supplied primer catcher. Seemed much more solid to me...
  7. Thread: Homemade?

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    Sticky: That's looks really good, and better than the one...

    That's looks really good, and better than the one that I was planning on ordering from inline mfg. I would definitely be interested in purchasing one... let me know if you make any more! (referring...
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    I have the Frankford Arsenal one and it works...

    I have the Frankford Arsenal one and it works great, is heavy-based. I have a lathe but I can't imagine why I would (other than just to do it) spend the time to machine one when this one works great...
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    Sticky: I have owned guns for years, but basically...

    I have owned guns for years, but basically ignored them for a while for family and other hobbies (I fly R/C, Ride motorcycles, ATV, love camping). So a little less than a year ago I decided I wanted...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Sticky: Just thought I would mention that OB's...

    Just thought I would mention that OB's recommendation for the smaller RCBS rotor in my powder measure fixed my issues completely, everything is working fine now.

    Thank You!

    Also, along with my...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Sticky: I sized up about 100 rounds of .257 Roberts and...

    I sized up about 100 rounds of .257 Roberts and measured all of the cases. Out of about 120 rounds I had about 20 that didn't need to be trimmed. Its my first effort in sizing these cases, some of...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Sticky: I have been lurking for a bit, just recently...

    I have been lurking for a bit, just recently joined. I have only recently began shooting again and jumped in with both feet, including some reloading and decided to get into some light casting for...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Sticky: Thanks for the OP, excellent info. It will be a...

    Thanks for the OP, excellent info. It will be a while before I attempt to cast any 308's, but I have read this multiple times, and It sinks in a bit more each time, and I am reading up on some of the...
  14. Forum: Cast Boolits

    Sticky: As a newbie myself, I was going to comment...

    As a newbie myself, I was going to comment similar to DrDucati. I have been on many forums since I fly Radio Control R/C airplanes and those forums have these exact same discussions. I only have one...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Sticky: I loaded up 100 .38 special with some Hornady...

    I loaded up 100 .38 special with some Hornady XTP's in 125grn. Then another 100 .357's with some 158 grain XTP/FP's. I used HS-6 in both, so I am curious to see how it does since I have loaded mostly...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Sticky: Hmmmm. That's a good point, I only have the one...

    Hmmmm. That's a good point, I only have the one that it came with, I will have to look into the small one. I am sure it would make it meter better anyway for these small pistol loads. Thanks for the...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Sticky: Actually I was wondering about humidity as well....

    Actually I was wondering about humidity as well. But I can't say that I have noticed a big issue, however it has been rainy & wet here over the last few days, so it IS a possibility. I may need to...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Sticky: Hello, this is my first post so be gentle! I...

    Hello, this is my first post so be gentle! I loaded 100 rounds of 38sp this morning. I am somewhat new to reloading, and just getting my stuff together to begin casting my own. In the meantime, I...
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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