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  1. I just got confitmation from a major supplier in...

    I just got confitmation from a major supplier in Canada that the whole line of IMR “ENDURON” powders are also discontinued. Sad times!

    Hopefully they/Hodgdon can start to supply whats left of...
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    Hodgdon IMR Enduron line discontinued!

    Just thought I would let you fellow shooters/reloaders know that Hodgdon dropped/discontinued their line of IMR “ENDURON” powders.

    I hate seeing good products disappear like this!
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    I picked up one of Uberti’s English Styled...

    I picked up one of Uberti’s English Styled Courtney Stalking Rifle in 303 British, based on the 1885 falling block action. It should arrive in a few days time, I HOPE!
  4. Jedman: I only wish the price for this rifle...

    Jedman:

    I only wish the price for this rifle was like you seen! Lol! I paid a significant amount more here in Canuckistan! Lol! After all this covid BS, I made a decision that I was going to...
  5. Found a nice Uberti Courtney English Style Stalking Rifle today in 303 British!

    Hello fellow shooters! As the title says, I Found a Uberti made 1885 Courtney English style Stalking rifle in 303 British! I have been looking around for a nice classic single shot rifle in a...
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    Just finished working up some mild hunting loads...

    Just finished working up some mild hunting loads for my marlin guide gun and T/C pro-hunter with the Katadin 20” barrel.

    In a wonderful coincidence the best groups for both rifles came with the...
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    I have had one of the G1 carbines since the late...

    I have had one of the G1 carbines since the late 80’s. 357max. And got two custom shop barrels (6mmTCU & 7-30 Waters). Both are amazing shooters!

    I recently picked up a G2 contender in 30-30. I...
  8. Thanks for all the input guys! I have worked...

    Thanks for all the input guys!

    I have worked up one load that shoots very well in both my marlin Guide gun and the T/C Katadin barreled pro hunter.

    Both rifles seem to shot the 26.0 grains...
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    I had a 44 mag with the wooden stock. It was a...

    I had a 44 mag with the wooden stock. It was a pretty little unit! Loved the gun, the fast short bolt throw and all!

    The only downer was the accuracy. The rifle would shoot 180’s into about...
  10. Thank you gentleman! I will proceed to hunt with...

    Thank you gentleman! I will proceed to hunt with the 1100-1200fps load that shoots the best. ��
  11. 45-70 Govt. Effectiveness on game animals between 1150 and 1350fps.

    Hello guys! My inquiry is more to do with the following. I am using a 420 grain ranch dog style flat point.

    What is your observations of the 45-70’s effectiveness with a 420 bullet going 1075...
  12. A couple years ago I built a 45ACP rifle on a...

    A couple years ago I built a 45ACP rifle on a savage 112, series-j. It is a target rifle with no metal machined out for a magazine well.

    I changed the bolt head to a .308 size to accommodate the...
  13. Well boys and girls, here she FINALLY is! After...

    Well boys and girls, here she FINALLY is!
    After waiting just shy of 4- 1/2 months after deciding to go ahead with the project, it is now a reality!

    First range visit was a great learning tool! ...
  14. Wohoo! Just got word that my barrel is fi ished...

    Wohoo! Just got word that my barrel is fi ished and in the mail today!

    I can harldy wait to start the load development, and see what this little stubby case can do!
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    Unique is what I shoot for the vast majority of...

    Unique is what I shoot for the vast majority of my 45-70 shooting.

    My favourite load gets me around 1300-1350 with my 450 grain flat points.
    With my t/c pro hunter and short little Katadin...
  16. Ordered my Savage barrel nut wrench today. I do...

    Ordered my Savage barrel nut wrench today. I do not want to be dependant on local gunsmithing stores.

    I just hope that the wrench will make it to me in Canada in a reasonable amount of time...
  17. Thank you guys! I am really looking forward to...

    Thank you guys! I am really looking forward to doing a wide range of bullet and powder tests, to see what works best for this platform.

    I have already done extensive load development for my JR...
  18. I am familiar with what you are saying with being...

    I am familiar with what you are saying with being able to see the bullets path to the target. It is so cool to see!
    I have been very lucky to see allot of different bullets like this. Like 308Win...
  19. I am pretty excited about it as well! One of...

    I am pretty excited about it as well!

    One of the cool things is that this particular action set up was designed as a single shot for a variety of calibers like 6mm rem, 220 Swift, and 22-250Rem....
  20. 45 ACP Savage Model 112, Series-J Bolt Rifle Project Update

    Hello guys!
    Just a bit of an update on a project I have underway.

    I am taking a Savage Model 112, Series-J rifle that was originally chambered in .222Remington, and converting it to a 45 ACP...
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    I personally filled the buckets, and they were at...

    I personally filled the buckets, and they were at the end of the range, not anywhere near the firing line. It would be pretty hard to get a live round in that location.
    Not sure how a live round...
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    I got super fortunate yesterday, and was given...

    I got super fortunate yesterday, and was given unrestricted access to a local indoor shooting range that I used to work at! a full day of Moving 1/2 full 5 gallon pails yielded me more lead than I...
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    I got insanely lucky yesterday! I was given...

    I got insanely lucky yesterday!

    I was given unrestricted access to all the lead I wanted from our local indoor shooting range I used to work for!

    I filled 5 buckets half full (125 lbs) at a...
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    This is exactly why I started my 45ACP build on a...

    This is exactly why I started my 45ACP build on a dedicated bolt action platform.

    I am using a Savage Model 112,Series J target rifle for my build.

    20.5” Mc Gowen match .451 caliber barrel....
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    Tbx: Yup, it is our Canadian commie laws that...

    Tbx:

    Yup, it is our Canadian commie laws that are the reason for a minimum of 18.5”.

    No choice what so ever!


    Velocity isnt my goal, accuracy is.

    Although by using a slightly slower...
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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