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    Sticky: I use 3/16 aluminum plate that fits the original...

    I use 3/16 aluminum plate that fits the original shelf with a sheet of oven liner on top I only pull out the shelf a couple of inches and stand bullets up with a pair of tweezers if bases are flat...
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    May be shell holder got mixed up from another die...

    May be shell holder got mixed up from another die set. Found out the hard way they are not all the same thickness above shell rim. Had to take a couple of thousands from to to fix problem and...
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    Been doing it for 20 years. Works well with non...

    Been doing it for 20 years. Works well with non military brass. Miliitary brass is thicker and the froward section of case does not want to release from chamer without occasional problems. Non...
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    Another thing to consider is the added core. Is...

    Another thing to consider is the added core. Is it possible that it could be considered as armor piercing and if so could be serious unneeded trouble.
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    Tapping against the side of plastic tube also...

    Tapping against the side of plastic tube also excess powder drops back into tube.
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    A really good source of info and hardening alloy...

    A really good source of info and hardening alloy is roto metals. Even has programs for amount you need. I use the copper babbit as a source of copper for really fast velocities similar to jacketed...
  7. Thread: Rusty mold

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    You may want to look up ele Electrolytic rust...

    You may want to look up ele Electrolytic rust removal. Not sure on mold but it does a great job on old tools. Only removes or converts rust with no additional damage to base metal, only requires a...
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    Sticky: The gases have a high percentage of sulphuric...

    The gases have a high percentage of sulphuric acid,be careful, doesn’t take much exposure for bad things to happen!
  9. Thread: Casting indoors?

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    Going through the design process now for indoor...

    Going through the design process now for indoor casting and found a factor that. Should not be overlooked. Most houses today are built tight and as a result if powered exhaust is not accounted for,...
  10. The higher velocities will probably require you...

    The higher velocities will probably require you to add copper to your alloy or the centrifugal forces will cause bullet to self destruct. I have gotten 2750 FPS using a neck sized lee 200gr pced...
  11. One additional thought. Smooth bullets have less...

    One additional thought. Smooth bullets have less chance of getting out of balance upon firing
  12. Thread: Pierced primers

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    Several of our group had problems with pierced...

    Several of our group had problems with pierced primers using CCI. We change to ww primers and problem went away for now. Between us all we had not had a problem with CCI till then. Figured their...
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    A thin layer of lead sheet works well *** a plus...

    A thin layer of lead sheet works well *** a plus sprinkle a little pine rosin on surface. Also I have used oak blocks and crush them to final shape between barrel and vice blocks
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    Had same problem with 38/357s. A few months and...

    Had same problem with 38/357s. A few months and it abou drove me crazy. Had been using some old die sets . Bad thing it was not everyone , just about one or two in every other cylinder full. Save...
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    Never require anything other than cleaning, just...

    Never require anything other than cleaning, just run a brush through and a clean patch on ones I had used for years
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    The only problem I have had is on a couple I had...

    The only problem I have had is on a couple I had to clean the inside hole other than that I have not had a problem using Lee shell holders!
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    Lee torrent is my go to press, andI load a little...

    Lee torrent is my go to press, andI load a little more than your. Amount in just 1 of 15 + calibers. Torrents are cheap. I threaded 308 cases and screwed them to a board which is a perfect torrent...
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    I went through the same issues. I first went...

    I went through the same issues. I first went with the lee. After making a stop to limit arm movement it stopped bending the safety. Schield. I used it for two years with good results although I...
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    When I got my first lathe, I had a relatives...

    When I got my first lathe, I had a relatives 38/40 but could not find bullets for it. I was relatively new to hand loading and dummer and poorer than a rock. Decided to make my own mold. Well it...
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    Called bits and bolts container. A plastic...

    Called bits and bolts container. A plastic container that holds 6 to 8 lbs of 45 or 38 bullets. And they stack, a great handy space saver
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    +one for accurate. Great to deal with

    +one for accurate. Great to deal with
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    I made mine with two pieces of MDF. Unfinished...

    I made mine with two pieces of MDF. Unfinished not good but using non building sander sealer it is hard. And does not absorb grease or moisture. I use these in machine shop area, wood working area...
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    Accurate molds has a number of molds designed for...

    Accurate molds has a number of molds designed for pc. They are easy to work with and are not over expensive for even custom molds. I would recommend them, a good quality mold at a reasonable price...
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    Ransom rest?

    Ransom rest?
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    Listen to what OS OK said. Also blue cotton work...

    Listen to what OS OK said. Also blue cotton work shirts are actually cooler than others and works great when casting. Don’t forget to wear a hat— if you have a tinsel fairy visit you will never...
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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