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    GP 100 idea

    I know that I am probably trying to pee upstream with this idea, but here goes anyway....Does anyone have any idea of how a pistol scope can be mounted on a 6" GP100 with full length rib without...
  2. Thread: Eureka!

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    Eureka!

    So I'm watching this flick a few months ago [can't remember the name of it, it left such an impression on me] about this former military sniper hired to consult with the feds in a sham operation to...
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    I like H4895, H4198, AA5744, and of course Unique...

    I like H4895, H4198, AA5744, and of course Unique in my Whelen. Better yet, my Whelen likes these powders in it.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Yep, been down this road too. My curse was a...

    Yep, been down this road too. My curse was a Savage 110 in .243 Winchester. I spent several months trying to get it to shoot consistently. One day it would punch 1/2" groups, the next day groups...
  5. Thread: sabots

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    The 300 grainers may in fact do a bit better, but...

    The 300 grainers may in fact do a bit better, but it is possible that they may do worse in that particular rifle with the 1:32 twist rate. Each barrel has its own characteristics and some will not...
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    Really all that is needed for those monster-sized...

    Really all that is needed for those monster-sized whitetails [read as 100-200lbs] that reside in my neck of the woods is any 200-255 grain mold that will cast an honest .452" slug to fit in the sabot...
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    Reducing powder charges for some of those listed...

    Reducing powder charges for some of those listed can get to be a bit tricky...hang-fires, pressure spikes, etc. It may be good advice to stay with those powders that have a history of working safely...
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    Soud advice from BABore. Just remember at that...

    Soud advice from BABore. Just remember at that velocity to snug that Marlin tightly in the shoulder crevice or be prepared to vist the hospital for facial reconstruction surgery.
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    358 Win. with H4198

    Does anyone happen to have a pet load for this cartridge using that powder with a cast 225 grain boolit? Starting loads around 1500fps and maximum of about 2000fps is what I am trying to find. The...
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    92FS safety question

    I realize that this thread in no way concerns the use of boolits, but do hope I will be forgiven.

    I recently picked up a Beretta 92FS in used condition and, of course, with no manual. I have...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    A couple of years ago I did some testing with the...

    A couple of years ago I did some testing with the Lee C309-150-RN/FP boolit cast of pure. Taking into consideration this is a gas checked boolit, I found that accuracy went south quickly after 1500...
  12. My 2 cents.....get the BC and pocket the...

    My 2 cents.....get the BC and pocket the difference for a future purchase of whatever YOU want. Yeah, the H&R's do have a few issues with breaking open under recoil, but this can be eliminated by...
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    I agree with mdi. You may be in a pickle here. ...

    I agree with mdi. You may be in a pickle here. Try a few, because it may work great, but if not, look for a 9MM owner to trade them too. In my often errant opinion, heavy for caliber boolits seem...
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    Got out the Chrony

    I finally got a chance to chrono some loads I've been working on for a few rifles and figured I'd list the rusults;

    1903-A3 sporterized '06- Ranch Dog TLC-311-165-RN/FP cast of 3:1 lead: lino...
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    I have not removed the trigger group as I have no...

    I have not removed the trigger group as I have no manual of instructions or exploded drawings. A call to the manufacturer resulted in a barrel removal page, but not much else. Since I know better...
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    Ithaca 87 trigger woes

    Recently picked up an Ithaca M87 Featherlite Deerslayer 12 ga. I like the gun, but the trigger pull is somewhere between Hulk Hogan's bench press max and the torque on a rope from a falling piano. ...
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    No experience with hogs vs. 45 here, but I have...

    No experience with hogs vs. 45 here, but I have had good luck with the Lee C452-300-FP over 8 grains Unique in my BH and Winny 45. Now that is a WIDE meplat and very accurate in both guns. Like I...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Small boolit, large sabot, big-bore...

    Small boolit, large sabot, big-bore revolver.....I'm thinking baby powder!
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Lee still makes a hollow base design mold for 45...

    Lee still makes a hollow base design mold for 45 cal muzzleloaders. It is a 285 grain short nose design that may work in the situation if the alloy is fairly soft. Yes, the .454" can be sized down...
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    What do I have?

    I picked up a Spanish Mauser rifle with 'FABRICA DE ARMAS 1932' and a crest of a crown on the forward ring. It is 7mm Mauser, but I have no idea of the model. Can you help?
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    Pony Express made a stop by the ranch...

    Pony Express made a stop by the ranch today!!!!!!!! Looks great. Just got done fireforming some 7.7 Jap brass with .311" boolits. 60 yards all on paper, can't wait to try some at .314" or so....
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    My M-Ns and a 7.7 Jap are standing in line. ...

    My M-Ns and a 7.7 Jap are standing in line.


    "Mt. Chacahni from my roof in Arequipa. 20,000 and about 18 miles away. Snowed up there last night. "

    Missionary, thanks for the changing avatar. ...
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    Savage stock

    Can anyone recommend an aftermarket stock for a Savage M11 that would fit the Adams&Bennet magnum contour barrel I have?
    The diameter of the new barrel is 1.040" at the barrel thread area. I...
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    10-13 grains Red Dot or same charge of Unique...

    10-13 grains Red Dot or same charge of Unique will do well in the MN. I use them all the time and have too much fun. The Lee C312-185 mold works well for this caliber if you do a "beagle" job on...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    1] The moulds are the ones that cast them. 2]...

    1] The moulds are the ones that cast them.
    2] The weights are exactly how much they weigh.
    3] The lube is the kind that is in the grooves.
    4] The alloy type/types are those from which the boolits...
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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