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    Don't have a 150 grain .30 mould, but do have a...

    Don't have a 150 grain .30 mould, but do have a couple of ~180 grainers. My .30-30 is quite comfy pushing the Lyman 311041 to ballpark 2,100 fps. 12 BHN, boom-flop.
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    They are a nuisance for sure. My ‘dillo eraser is...

    They are a nuisance for sure. My ‘dillo eraser is a T/C carbine chambered for shorts. I use BB caps and they are 100% effective. The neighbors don’t have a clue.
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    I don't find them anymore difficult to cast than...

    I don't find them anymore difficult to cast than other bullets and have done so for a .22 K-Hornet and a small .22 RF clone that uses CF primers. I would not do it with a Lee mould as they are...
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    Simple path? Round ball sized to accept a thin...

    Simple path? Round ball sized to accept a thin patch, maybe .005" thick without significant compression. Use a foam plug to keep your powder where it belongs.

    On topic of round balls in a...
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    https://www.ballisticproducts.com/Brass-hulls/prod...

    https://www.ballisticproducts.com/Brass-hulls/products/202/

    Scroll down a bit, 28 ga in stock.
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    Killed many in 'Nam, never ate one. One of my...

    Killed many in 'Nam, never ate one. One of my buddies nailed one with a 2.75" FFAR. Piggy was on the run, but his rocket impacted directly under the pig's belly. Weren't anything left for the mess...
  7. I have a very old damascus 12 ga double that...

    I have a very old damascus 12 ga double that loves about 80 grains of 2F and an ounce or so of lead shot, or even a single/double round ball of about .60 caliber. Patterns nicely, recoil is mild and...
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    Have been using a Lee tester for a long time and...

    Have been using a Lee tester for a long time and find it perfectly useful. Whether or not it is spot on is irrelevant to me. What matters at the end of the day is how well the end product flies. ...
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    Don't let your nose fall on your toes.

    Don't let your nose fall on your toes.
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    Just so y'all know, 'dillos are a vector for...

    Just so y'all know, 'dillos are a vector for leprosy.
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    Have whacked more that a few with .22 BB caps. ...

    Have whacked more that a few with .22 BB caps. One shot, flop. Shorts work well also.
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    My lawn is quite fond of H110.

    My lawn is quite fond of H110.
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    530 gr of 30:1 over a duplex load of 6 gr 4759...

    530 gr of 30:1 over a duplex load of 6 gr 4759 and 60 gr 2FG. .030” card wad.
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    My .45-70 disagrees.

    My .45-70 disagrees.
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    My 77/44 didn't shoot jacketed bullets well...

    My 77/44 didn't shoot jacketed bullets well either. Purchased in 1999. Would shoot 3-4" groups at 50 yards. Patched lead was the schizzle....
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    Some years ago a fella named Matthews authored a...

    Some years ago a fella named Matthews authored a book called The Paper Jacket. His thoughts were quite productive insofar as my first dabbling with the adventure. I loaded for a Ruger 77/44 with 300...
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    Suggestions: Use a flat bottom pie pan with a...

    Suggestions: Use a flat bottom pie pan with a smooth layer of aluminum foil on the bottom and sides. After the lube congeals put it in the 'fridge for about 30 minutes. Remove from pie pan, peel...
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    If you’re paper patching for smokeless you need...

    If you’re paper patching for smokeless you need groove diameter not bore.
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    My suggestion would be to go with the softer...

    My suggestion would be to go with the softer alloy. In general I use nothing harder than 12 BHN for most CF rifles, except that I paper patch with pure lead. It is accurate and deadly.
  20. Ruger 77/44, groove at .430”. Smooth swaged.422”...

    Ruger 77/44, groove at .430”. Smooth swaged.422” pure lead of 300 gr with a 3/16” flat nose. Paper was .002” thick w/cotton rag, commonly referred to as 9# onionskin. 18 gr of L’il Gun gave ~1600...
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    Forum: Rimfire Area

    Remington 513S

    Remington 513S
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    Forum: Rimfire Area

    Uh, I’ve shot a lot of pigs with it, does that...

    Uh, I’ve shot a lot of pigs with it, does that count?
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    My short chambered rifle never whines about rings.

    My short chambered rifle never whines about rings.
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    True. ‘Tis the reason I use CB shorts for pigs. ...

    True. ‘Tis the reason I use CB shorts for pigs. Have put down multiple hogs with that rig without taking a step. My record is 5, a 200#+ boar and sow, plus 3 shoats of about 60#.

    The LR...
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    I have 4 rifles chambered for the .22LR. 2 have...

    I have 4 rifles chambered for the .22LR. 2 have match chambers. None shoot the subject ammo very well. As a matter of fact, they shoot ALL other brands and styles much better. A fair comparison...
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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