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    I hope I don't sound too much like an idiot but,...

    I hope I don't sound too much like an idiot but, is the loaded round in the pics paper patched? If so how do they shoot and what type of firearm are you shooting them out of?? I was wanting to give...
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    Sticky: Thanks, I never thought of that (slapping self on...

    Thanks, I never thought of that (slapping self on forehead!). I will do some checking and see what I can find out. Thanks again.

    Jody
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    Sticky: Docone31, I will check out those YouTube videos....

    Docone31, I will check out those YouTube videos. Thanks for the info.

    Sagacious, I was hoping that it would be about as easy as melting lead, but I can now see that I am nowhere near prepared to...
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    Sticky: 303Guy, Thanks for letting me use your thread for...

    303Guy, Thanks for letting me use your thread for my question.

    Everyone who replied to my post, thanks for the information. I don't think that I will attempt to melt down my copper jackets. It...
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    Sticky: That's what I was afraid of. Sounds like it will...

    That's what I was afraid of. Sounds like it will be easier to try and sell or trade with the scrap yard. Thanks again!

    Jody
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    I am kind of in the same boat. I have several...

    I am kind of in the same boat. I have several hundred pounds of copper jackets that I have skimmed off while melting down range scrap. I would like to melt them down into ingots but I am not sure how...
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    Sticky: OK, this may be way out there but I have to ask....

    OK, this may be way out there but I have to ask. I have a crapload of copper jackets that I have skimmed off the top while melting down indoor range scrap. How hot would the temp have to be to melt...
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    I just posted this in another thread but thought...

    I just posted this in another thread but thought that it might help out here too...

    I also use the RCBS 45-230-RN and I love that mold for the .45 ACP. I also use Bullseye some, but I mostly use...
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    I also use the RCBS 45-230-RN and I love that...

    I also use the RCBS 45-230-RN and I love that mold for the .45 ACP. I also use Bullseye some, but I mostly use Unique. My favorite load consists of 5.9grs of Unique, CCI#300 Lg Pistol primer, seated...
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    I also have two different indoor ranges that I...

    I also have two different indoor ranges that I get lead scrap from. I currently have over 3000lbs of range scrap to melt down. I have a really bad back so luckily I have a couple buddies that pick it...
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    Before I retired from LE I used to have a...

    Before I retired from LE I used to have a reoccurring dream that I was in a shootout and I would make good solid hits on the bad guy but he would never go down. It was like the bullets just didn’t...
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    Thanks for the reply. I was hoping that I could...

    Thanks for the reply. I was hoping that I could at least start out with copy/printer paper as I have a good supply of it and I am sure that I will waste a lot before I get this figured out. Thanks...
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    Thanks for the reply. I was just hoping that if...

    Thanks for the reply. I was just hoping that if you try any different loads or types of paper or bullets that maybe you would keep us posted. I am really kind of lost when it comes to this technique...
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    I have been thinking about PP'ing for my Ruger...

    I have been thinking about PP'ing for my Ruger SBH and BH in .45 LC for the last couple months but wasn't sure how to go about it. I have been practicing wrapping paper around bullets but am not...
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    Sorry to hear this news. Get well soon!! Jody

    Sorry to hear this news. Get well soon!!


    Jody
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    I have a Ruger .17/77 in .17HMR and I love that...

    I have a Ruger .17/77 in .17HMR and I love that rifle!! Like others have stated if there isn't much of a wind I can shoot 3/4" groups all day @ 100yds with mine off a bench and occasionally get a...
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    Dept. of Criminal Justice Training.......Bizzack....

    Dept. of Criminal Justice Training.......Bizzack.

    Jody
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    I hope to make it to Knob Creek this April...

    I hope to make it to Knob Creek this April myself. I have never been but all my buddies that have been say it is a blast (pun intended). I have read The Bluegrass Conspiracy and it is a good read. I...
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    I have seen them go for between .50 and $1.00...

    I have seen them go for between .50 and $1.00 each depending on brand and condition. I would think that $2.00 each is a bit high. I have seen new primed .50BMG brass go for between $1.75 and $2.00...
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    Not trying to be a smart arse but mine cost me...

    Not trying to be a smart **** but mine cost me nothing other than up keep and keeping the grass mowed short enough to be able to find my brass. I am lucky enough to live in the country and have a...
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    I got my daughter one of those .22 single shot...

    I got my daughter one of those .22 single shot "Cricket" rifles last year for Christmas. She was 3 years old at the time. We are lucky enough to live on my wife's grandparent's farm and I have a...
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    +1 on the RCBS 45-270-SAA I love this boolit...

    +1 on the RCBS 45-270-SAA

    I love this boolit out of my Ruger BH with 5 1/2" barrel. I use straight ACWW and LARS Carnuaba Red lube and get a total weight of 281grs. My load data is Starline brass,...
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    Me too!! I have enough .22lr, .22short, .22mag,...

    Me too!! I have enough .22lr, .22short, .22mag, and .17HMR to last the rest of my life, the life of my children, and probably my grandchildren too. I still pick up the occasional bulk pack when they...
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    I have one of thier Pro Mag case tumblers. After...

    I have one of thier Pro Mag case tumblers. After about 18 months the motor went out on it. I called Lyman and the lady I spoke to on the phone advised me to call Midway and see if they would replace...
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    I think that there was an article in one of the...

    I think that there was an article in one of the guns rags recently on the 38-55. If anyone can remember which magazine and the month I can look back through all my back issues and see if I can find...
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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