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    I got the 1/4 lb. sample pack of the blue, JD...

    I got the 1/4 lb. sample pack of the blue, JD green, black and red. Fast shipping and have used the blue and green. Works great!
    I use the airsoft bb/shaking also.
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    Got the RCBS small base die set in and resized 5...

    Got the RCBS small base die set in and resized 5 untouched 556 cut-offs. They worked perfectly! easy chambering and hand removal. Must be a very tight chamber as Popper mentioned.

    Now to work on...
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    These cases were fired from my PSA 556 upper...

    These cases were fired from my PSA 556 upper which were also a mixture of once fired and some new. As far as re-trimming, when I shortened the Lee sizing die and bumped the shoulder back, the case...
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    The case body, from the shoulder down and...

    The case body, from the shoulder down and especially at the base. If the RCBS die does not cure this would lapping the chamber help or would it need to be done with a reamer?
    I just did 4 more to...
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    Still learning, but the case is already bottoming...

    Still learning, but the case is already bottoming out on the die and case holder, can't get any closer than that..., Still needs more sizing. I did remove about .014 from the lee die, helped some. I...
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    I think I'm getting closer to finding the problem...

    I think I'm getting closer to finding the problem area, still think its the Lee die. I removed about .014 from the Lee die and resized a couple of the converted brass, I had to re-trim as it was...
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    Thanks for the suggestions, I would like to know...

    Thanks for the suggestions, I would like to know more about removing material from the base of the die. Does it require the use of a lathe or just common hand tools? I own a collision repair shop and...
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    They are assorted brass, did not think there was...

    They are assorted brass, did not think there was a difference in 223/556 brass. what is the altered deal with Lee dies?
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    300 BO hard chambering and removal-unfired

    Hi all, I just got a PSA upper in 300 BO, 16" pistol length gas tube. I have been making my own brass using Lee dies and checking with a Wilson gauge for fit and length. All seems fine, Then I load a...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I cast a little over 220 last Sat. 126 gr lee tl....

    I cast a little over 220 last Sat. 126 gr lee tl. 9mm . Going to do some 7mm TCU-145 gr sil. as soon as my RCBS mold comes in.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I had some 45 acp that I last loaded in 1984....

    I had some 45 acp that I last loaded in 1984. Don't even remember what powder I used. I just found them and they shot very well. Good grouping at 25 yards considering my eyes are 28 years older too!
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    clip on ww's & stick on ww's - what ratio

    Hi, old guy new to casting (sort of) . I shoot 380, 9mm, 38 spc. & 45 acp. all target rounds. I tried doing a search, but didnot find or couldn't understand the ratio. In layman terms, what ratio of...
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    Forum: The Captain

    Shipment came in today! Very good packaging and...

    Shipment came in today! Very good packaging and ingots look very good.

    Thanks for the quick shipping. Will be ordering again.

    Tim
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    I bought one to go along with my Loadmaster, like...

    I bought one to go along with my Loadmaster, like a lot of people, I have trouble with the priming station. Now I deprime and resize while watching TV and use the Lee newest hand priming tool. Then...
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    Forum: The Captain

    PM sent Tim

    PM sent

    Tim
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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