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  1. Shaving boolits when searing? Add more flare....

    Shaving boolits when searing? Add more flare. Trying to push a .432" slug into a .429" tube can be pretty difficult. Bullets, cast and others, need an entry way into the case. That entry way is case...
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    "If it goes fast enough, the meplat will do the...

    "If it goes fast enough, the meplat will do the job anyway. No need for SN on deer. It's a big bullet.".That's my thinking too. I went with Ranch Dog's design .44 cal. RNFP for my Puma carbine loads....
  3. Yes. BTDT many times. I often size with an old...

    Yes. BTDT many times. I often size with an old "C" single stage, but sometimes didn't have room on the bench, so I grabbed my hand press. Can get tiresome after a bunch, balancing press and squeezing...
  4. Thread: Mould Ordering

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    FWIW; Back when the reverse HBWC fad was on most...

    FWIW; Back when the reverse HBWC fad was on most forums, I tried some. I didn't cast any (as I had a bit of experience with hollow base shotgun slugs) but loaded some store bought. I started with...
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    It has been said many times (but can't prove it...

    It has been said many times (but can't prove it by me) bevel bases allow hot gases to push through to the bullet body and cause leading. I only had one bevel base mold, no reason it just worked out...
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    I too use the Lee 452-230-TC for my 3 45 ACP...

    I too use the Lee 452-230-TC for my 3 45 ACP guns, ZI used a drill to remove the beveled base to cast flat bases. Sizing the bullet smooths out any irregularities and I get a flat base with good...
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    https://www.tacticoolproducts.com/headstamps.pdf

    https://www.tacticoolproducts.com/headstamps.pdf
  8. Forum: Cast Boolits

    I believe gwpercle is 100% right. When I...

    I believe gwpercle is 100% right.

    When I started casting in the early '90s I never heard or read the term "Hard Cast" dealing with bullet BHN. IIRC it was used to differentiate between cast and...
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    Odd that nobody mentioned that the RCBS cannot be...

    Odd that nobody mentioned that the RCBS cannot be used right out of the box. The tool must have a 3" riser or have the handle 8" over the edge of the bench or the handle bottoms out on the bench top...
  10. I've been reloading revolver ammo since 1970 off...

    I've been reloading revolver ammo since 1970 off and on, mostly on. I cannot remember trimming any brass to get consistent lengths nor uniform crimps. In real life .005"difference in case length...
  11. Any time there is a fit issue, measure. Measure...

    Any time there is a fit issue, measure. Measure the cartridge OD in a few places along the body to find out where the cartridge is too big. Then measure after each step to see when the cartridge...
  12. Forum: Cast Boolits

    I've heard (read) it said "the only way to learn...

    I've heard (read) it said "the only way to learn how to cast bullets, is to cast bullets.". So practice, practice, practice. (when I started casting it was a good session when I got 50%-60% keepers...
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    I'd think a 9mm charge (to 35k psi) would bump up...

    I'd think a 9mm charge (to 35k psi) would bump up a BHN 11 bullet enough to give a tighter fit...
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    Welcome to the wonderful, oft confusing,...

    Welcome to the wonderful, oft confusing, frustrating world of reloading and casting boolits. I usually make Castboolits my first daily forum stop, and I usually find info on just about everything...
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    Speed is often mentioned as a problem with Lee...

    Speed is often mentioned as a problem with Lee Loaders. But, check this out; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeEl9wZyabc
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    Good news! A few years ago, 2013, I got tied of...

    Good news! A few years ago, 2013, I got tied of all the Lee Haters voicing their "opinions" (many, many unfounded) and searched then joined Lee Loaders forum. Very good, friendly, unbiased,...
  17. Thread: Crimp for 40sw

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    FWI; I don't crimp any semi-auto handloads. I...

    FWI; I don't crimp any semi-auto handloads. I just deflare with a deflaring die (aka taper crimp die) and plunk test. Many handloads of 4 different caliber semi-auto, I have had zero problems. Neck...
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    When I was pushing mu 44 Magnums, during a bad...

    When I was pushing mu 44 Magnums, during a bad case of "Magnumitis",, I measures the case head before and after firing. If there was any expansion , beyond .001"-.002" I would double check my data...
  19. Thread: Loading .45 ACP ?

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    I too separate the seating/crimping operations. I...

    I too separate the seating/crimping operations. I have tried seating/crimping in one operation, but getting the adjustments just right seemed too much for just eliminating one step.

    FWIW; I do not...
  20. Forum: Cast Boolits

    Normally, I would suggest a new work up when...

    Normally, I would suggest a new work up when using a different major component. Start low (manual min.) and work up as needed to achieve the performance you want. I never cared for any "formula" when...
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    Yep, too hard and too small are most common...

    Yep, too hard and too small are most common causes of destabilizing bullets. And yes, a Lee FCD for handgun calibers can and swage bullets down to undersize diameter (BTDT)...
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    I think I would use the case length feature and...

    I think I would use the case length feature and plunk test a finished round for chambering/headspace.
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    Yep! Makes sense...

    Yep! Makes sense...
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    Getting old and bad back, I tried several...

    Getting old and bad back, I tried several methods, tarp was affected by wind and a PIA to deploy. "Nut picker uppers" would collect too much trash, rocks, etc, so I settled on this...
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    In my thinking; Cast lead, conventual lube could...

    In my thinking; Cast lead, conventual lube could leave a "coating" of lube as the bullet travels down the barrel. The residual lube burns and smokes. A bare base bullet may have some alloy...
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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