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  1. Thread: 45lc & h110

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    As posted elsewhere on this site, be VERY careful...

    As posted elsewhere on this site, be VERY careful about H110, it does not play well with reduced loads. I use it in my 454 Casull, pushing 360gr WC close to max. H110 is a powder best served at full...
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    Right there. I put the Hornady quick-change...

    Right there. I put the Hornady quick-change adapter in my Rock Chucker so I can swap dies from the single-stage to progressive, with less than 0.0001 difference in COAL.
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    Firefox recently did an update, to version 102. ...

    Firefox recently did an update, to version 102. If you updated, that might be the issue.
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    The 357 and 44Mag have longer brass, AND a longer...

    The 357 and 44Mag have longer brass, AND a longer cartridge OAL. The Rowland has the same OAL as the 45 ACP. The longer brass is (my guess) to prevent loading in a pistol that the recoil might...
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    So, nothing but an increase in chamber pressure...

    So, nothing but an increase in chamber pressure to increase velocity to achieve a 'new cartridge'?
  6. I use Firefox or Palemoon, with the NoJavaScript...

    I use Firefox or Palemoon, with the NoJavaScript addon...enable Java for castboolits, block it for all others. Site looks the same for me for the last 5 or 6 years.
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    460 Rowland vs 45 ACP

    So, muddled meanderings in the outhouse...looking at the 460 Rowland kit for a 1911, it seems heavier springs, different brass, and a comped barrel are all it takes.
    Yes, I know the 460 brass is...
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    I have taken paperclips and pieces of wire and...

    I have taken paperclips and pieces of wire and 'tapped on the bolt head to start' and run them into stripped holes to git home. Po' man's helicoil.
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    Seeing fuller - not full - shelves here in...

    Seeing fuller - not full - shelves here in Alaska. And I could almost always find 10MM. The oddballs may be your friend in an ammo shortage.
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    Bad shot placement busted a deer's stomach open...

    Bad shot placement busted a deer's stomach open right at dark years ago, it lay all night. My boss's wife told me to clean - and I do mean CLEAN!! - the body cavity with 10% white vinegar and water...
  11. Forum: Our Town

    I tried militaryfirearms.com, and got an auction...

    I tried militaryfirearms.com, and got an auction site.
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    Forum: Boolit Lube !

    Local feed store here.

    Local feed store here.
  13. Thread: Trail Guns

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    I am not a fan of the 'latest greatest newest...

    I am not a fan of the 'latest greatest newest whizz-bang round' craze, but a friend said a 350 Legend AR in pistol config was what his wife would/could carry for bears here in Alaska. YMMV
  14. Thread: Trail Guns

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    As said elsewhere, the best 'defense' or trail...

    As said elsewhere, the best 'defense' or trail gun, is the one you shoot best. I am extremely comfortable with my Ruger Alaskan in 454 Casull with rounds that 'buck'. It's not something for my wife...
  15. Thread: 9mm pistol

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    What's the primary purpose? My wife's Ruger EC9...

    What's the primary purpose? My wife's Ruger EC9 is much easier to CC than my Kimber Polymer Custom.
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    I use a Hornady LnL, lube, deprime/size, clean...

    I use a Hornady LnL, lube, deprime/size, clean brass, and reload.
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    I've used FF since Win95, never had CTRL-D fail...

    I've used FF since Win95, never had CTRL-D fail on me. Did Firefox recently update?
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    Hornady makes a tapered expander I have used to...

    Hornady makes a tapered expander I have used to stretch 7mm to 358. As others say, a good lube is critical.
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    Hold the CTRL key down and press D...should save...

    Hold the CTRL key down and press D...should save the page to favorites/bookmarks.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Those would fit right in my custom 35-338 WM, or...

    Those would fit right in my custom 35-338 WM, or a 358 Norma.
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    Forum: Our Town

    Those folks obviously never heard of fire-forming...

    Those folks obviously never heard of fire-forming brass. Great score!
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    WTB If you want plastic, just trim 3 in. down;-)

    If you want plastic, just trim 3 in. down;-)
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    Had to re-read the original question. My first...

    Had to re-read the original question. My first answer was, 'Yeah, two - a Stevens 20 gauge that Daddy bought the fall after he met Mom. It's mine now, and priceless. The other is a Fox .410 I...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Excellent article, Larry. My observation has...

    Excellent article, Larry. My observation has nothing to do with pressure or velocity. I loaded some SR primers in 9mm brass by mistake, noticed the error before loading powder and lead, and decided...
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    I agree, I don't wanna scour my bore with sand. ...

    I agree, I don't wanna scour my bore with sand. Zoomed my cell phone camera to 8X, and took a close-up. You can see sand imprint, but I didn't see any sand.281121
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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