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    If you use it for hunting, you will never be able...

    If you use it for hunting, you will never be able to tell the difference between a 22" and a 24" barrel in the field.

    Thirty years ago or so I had a Ruger Model 77 tang safety rifle like you...
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    What a nice gift. I always thought RCBS...

    What a nice gift.

    I always thought RCBS handles were the best, until I got my first set of Modern Bond handles.

    Robert
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    Back in the day, when I didn't have much money,...

    Back in the day, when I didn't have much money, well less than I have now anyway, I made mine from a piece of ½" copper and an end cap. I sized mine to hold six loaded .45ACP rounds.

    Robert
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    The one harm linked to certainly looks like a...

    The one harm linked to certainly looks like a Rapine to me.

    Robert
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    I have a single cavity Lee that runs about 75-80...

    I have a single cavity Lee that runs about 75-80 grains (don't remember for sure), and it is quite the PITA to try to cast fast enough for good boolits.

    Fill too fast and the molten alloy...
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    I use the Lyman 452460 in .45 ACP. All three of...

    I use the Lyman 452460 in .45 ACP. All three of my molds (2 DC, 1 4C)drop my alloy at 207 grains. The other famously accurate .45 ACP mold is the Hensley & Gibbs 068.

    For the .45 Colt I like the...
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    Forum: Rimfire Area

    I kind of hesitate to recommend this, but have...

    I kind of hesitate to recommend this, but have you tried youtube? Some times the video's are decent, just be sure it makes sense to you before you start.

    I'm not in the same boat as you, but...
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    Forum: Rimfire Area

    For any position not just offhand, bone...

    For any position not just offhand, bone (skeletal) support is normally more stable than muscle support. Sometimes that is not easy to do and the shooter will have to get used to being in somewhat...
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    My opinion on penetrating oils is that most of...

    My opinion on penetrating oils is that most of them work, but some work better than others. Also some work better on certain jobs.

    Penetrating oil with a bit of heat added sometimes works...
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    I had a spider build a nest I the air inlet for...

    I had a spider build a nest I the air inlet for my turkey fryer. Took the plate off, removed the web, clear blue flame.

    Robert
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    Forum: Shot Guns

    Chamber smooth i.e. not pitted? Extractor...

    Chamber smooth i.e. not pitted?
    Extractor hook(s) sharp, squared not rounded? I'm not sure if that model has one or two extractors.

    Robert
  12. Maybe use a Foul Out type system to remove what...

    Maybe use a Foul Out type system to remove what metal fouling you can get, then a thorough acetone soak and scrub for the plastic? This may or may not take several applications.

    The only real...
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    Forum: Our Town

    One thing I have found is that the havahart type...

    One thing I have found is that the havahart type mesh traps that are sized for a raccoon or ground hog do not work for armadillos. The critter is just too long and the door hits them on the shell,...
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    If you can get past the hideously viscous recoil...

    If you can get past the hideously viscous recoil the .22 Short is known for, you should have aa lot of fun with that pistol.

    Robert
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    Forum: Our Town

    The big Harvahart box type traps work, baited...

    The big Harvahart box type traps work, baited with cantaloupe/ muskmelon. If you like to eat the nasty things the rind and seeds will be enough for bait.

    Make sure the latch works well on your...
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    My top punch is even simpler than Winger Ed's. I ...

    My top punch is even simpler than Winger Ed's. I had a bit of 1/4" rod left over from another project, so I cut a one inch piece and flattened the ends.

    Turns out it works for most of my needs...
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    I agree with cwtebay. Tightening bedding screws...

    I agree with cwtebay. Tightening bedding screws is not rocket science.

    After you are done, you may have to shoot a box or two of shells to get it to settle down, may not need to either.

    Robert.
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    I've only cast with one brass mold that I can...

    I've only cast with one brass mold that I can remember, one of those minuscule Italian .58 Minie ball molds. It worked, but man did it get hot. Tiny mold, lots of lead no wonder.

    Anyway I don't...
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    I don't remember ever seeing the lower end of the...

    I don't remember ever seeing the lower end of the valve rod in my first gen Promelt. It came to me with lead in it and I promptly put it to work.

    I did lap the valve rod and seat in the brand new...
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    I use whatever brand I happen to have on hand. I...

    I use whatever brand I happen to have on hand. I tend to like the milder less spicy versions. So basically if I can make a patty of it for sausage and eggs, I can also use it for biscuits and gravy....
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    The last few wood stocks I have messed with, I...

    The last few wood stocks I have messed with, I used a mixture of black oil based paint and motor oil. It isn't as messy as lipstick and is easier to see than plain oil.

    Robert
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    I'd rather eat a carp than a spoonbill, even if I...

    I'd rather eat a carp than a spoonbill, even if I had to pick around the bones.

    The best way I have found to prepare carp for frying is to scale them, filet them leaving the skin on, then score...
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    From what I have read, and watched on youtube; parallax is not supposed to matter with red dot sights.

    With that said, I have never been able to get comfortable with a red dot or scope on a...
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    First of all, I don't wet tumble. If needed I ...

    First of all, I don't wet tumble. If needed I dry tumble using English walnut lizard litter from the pet store; shiny cases aren't needed, clean ones are.

    I do deprime before tumbling, by using a...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    A 1:14" twist should be more than sufficient for...

    A 1:14" twist should be more than sufficient for anything you can load through the action. Your dimensions sound good to me, and you say the crown is good.

    What about the throat? Maybe do a...
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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