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  1. Forum: Cast Boolits

    Not meaning to high-jack the post, but will just...

    Not meaning to high-jack the post, but will just clear up the question here. Don't think it needs a new thread. I got all my technique here by reading all these other posts over the years.

    Don't...
  2. Forum: Cast Boolits

    Just getting back on the site myself - my divorce...

    Just getting back on the site myself - my divorce put a kink in everything for the last 3 years.
    I get jacketed velocities from my cast boolits all the time -2850 fps from my 222 Rem shooting 45 gr....
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    The tapped hole (after removal of the screw),...

    The tapped hole (after removal of the screw), will make the metal swirl when it comes out! I ended up restoring the bottom pour capability and selling the pot. It was too deep to ladle pour out of...
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    Yep, couldn't stand the constant drip, drip, drip...

    Yep, couldn't stand the constant drip, drip, drip either. IIRC, I used a 6x32 tap and just tapped the spout and screwed a 6x32 SS machine screw (from outside to inside) into it. Get a screw that is...
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    Sticky: There are now 607 posts, and I have been out of...

    There are now 607 posts, and I have been out of circulation on this site for the better part of the last year or so, so I am not very up-to-date with everything this thread currently includes. I do...
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    Sticky: I just thought I would just mention that fact -...

    I just thought I would just mention that fact - rubber and plastic are prone to static build up. Think Van Degraff (sp?) Generator.

    Run a Google search for the calculations you need. I am not...
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    Sticky: In order to make that thing roll, seems you would...

    In order to make that thing roll, seems you would have to have rubber rollers to maintain a viable surface with enough friction to turn it once it is filled and the weight is completely engaged. As...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    That, sir, is a great deal! Your wife got it for...

    That, sir, is a great deal! Your wife got it for a steal, WOW! I am envious. She knows a bargain when she sees it.

    Is it top eject or angle eject? I had a top eject once and like a big dummy...
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    Forum: Our Town

    I've been through two marriages - got over 20...

    I've been through two marriages - got over 20 years of marriage between them racked up. My second just ended recently. It has nearly devastated me, both emotionally and financially. I worry more...
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    Sticky: Well, I haven't made a post on the forum in a...

    Well, I haven't made a post on the forum in a long time, and it looks like I am not the only one who has been scarce around here.

    I finally got through the divorce issues, have that finallized,...
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    Sticky: Thank you!

    Not to get off topic too far, but thanks for the prayers- I really need them. Been hard to deal with, had no idea she felt that way- she cut me DEEP. I will check in from time to time, and get back...
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    Sticky: Reason for my lack of progression

    Well, sorry guys for not getting my project any further along than I have.

    Good reason, I guess- the wife has decided to DIVORCE me, so for the last week or so I have been trying to get my act...
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    Sticky: Make more posts to become Boolit Master, etc.;...

    Make more posts to become Boolit Master, etc.; contribute to site and get upgraded services, etc. :coffeecom
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    Sticky: Forgot to comment- The humidiity increased...

    Forgot to comment-
    The humidiity increased drastically in our area over the last few days- quickly.
    It was 98 here today- hazy, hot, and humid. :evil:
    Probably a new record for the day.

    As an...
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    I can't figure why you wouldn't check and trim...

    I can't figure why you wouldn't check and trim your pistol brass.
    Despite low pressures in some loads, it should be done.
    Like Frank said, and besides, it is a safety issue- why else would they...
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    Sticky: My apple wood charcoal was reduced greatly in the...

    My apple wood charcoal was reduced greatly in the retort.
    It was not fresh- I let it set for maybe 2 months or more before I got around to toasting it. :oops:
    It was very dry as compared to when...
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    Sticky: Yea, another reason to visit Lowes- get materials...

    Yea, another reason to visit Lowes- get materials and ideas on press assembly! Maybe they have 1/2 inch or larger loose bearings, too?

    I know some of the people who shop at Wal-Mart must have...
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    Sticky: Well, here is what I learned today. :groaner: ...

    Well, here is what I learned today. :groaner:

    I will never mill sulfur again in my ball mill! :lol:
    I left it on all night- when I opened it the balls were coated like a shell with fine sulfur...
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    Sticky: Can do!

    I am using 680 dia. RB in my Thumbler's Tumbler "ball mill". They are 682 diameter and 465 gr., as cast.

    I have used 30 new balls in each batch- the pounding of the charcoal into flour also...
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    If you are using low pressure loads, you might...

    If you are using low pressure loads, you might not have to trim it for a long time, after the initial trimming- that goes for any round, not just handgun.
    Pressure is what makes the brass flow.
    ...
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    Sticky: So far, for me, the ball bat and bucket works...

    So far, for me, the ball bat and bucket works great for busting any of the components into smaller pieces. (I used an old aluminum T-Ball bat, and a large plastic butter bowl.)

    The ball mill...
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    Sticky: Today is sulfur pulverization day for me- will...

    Today is sulfur pulverization day for me- will start with the bucket and ball bat technique.
    I've got a lot of big chunks of sulfur my uncle gave me over 25 years ago.
    He got them from a place he...
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    Sticky: I guess I should be taking and posting pictures...

    I guess I should be taking and posting pictures too! :oops:
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    Sticky: I didn't have the meat grinder to use- got to...

    I didn't have the meat grinder to use- got to find Grandma's old one I've got stashed somewhere.
    I hope the wife didn't give it to Salvation Army, or some such. :groner:
    I just took a 2# lead...
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    Well, what happened? Where are you located,...

    Well, what happened?

    Where are you located, Buddy?

    You might be able to send it to Ed Rayl, don't know if he would reline it, but he can make you a new barrel for it. You may have heard of...
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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