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    W.R. .... That is one of the best and...

    W.R. .... That is one of the best and enlightening replies I have ever read in a forum thread. My guess is that you are one heck of a writer. I would enjoy reading some of your articles.
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    Trouble with Lee 309-113-F

    I have a lot of molds but have not been casting for awhile due to a lot of business travel. Anyway I broke out a new mold the other day which is the Lee 309-113-F that I want to use for some light...
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    I can't resist this ..... Again, not bad for a...

    I can't resist this ..... Again, not bad for a hack. Now I will quit the thread. I promise.

    Petzal Reviews the Second Edition of Terry Wieland's "Dangerous-Game Rifles"
    by David E. Petzal


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    This thread just doesn't want to die. Yes...

    This thread just doesn't want to die. Yes opinions are always welcome; but is rudeness necessary? Not from Dragon813t as he expressed his opinion in a respectful manner..... but calling names like...
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    MDI .... well said. I really don't understand...

    MDI .... well said. I really don't understand the need to flame someone that you don't have a personal knowledge of. Anyway I started the thread just to let readers know that I thought there was...
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    Not bad for a dumb old hack. Terry Wieland is...

    Not bad for a dumb old hack.

    Terry Wieland is shooting editor of Gray’s Sporting Journaland a recognized authority on fine firearms. He is also a columnist for Rifle, Handloader, and Safari Times....
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    Well, as I wrote to each his own. CNC is great,...

    Well, as I wrote to each his own. CNC is great, so was/is the talents of custom gun makers.
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    Weiland's writing is not typically "how to" but...

    Weiland's writing is not typically "how to" but more of a different view of firearms and the art of firearms. He obviously enjoy's history and I do as well so while I agree he doesn't write a lot of...
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    Good Article by Terry Weiland

    Handloader has an article in its latest publication from Terry Weiland that gives a great perspective on Reloading Hand Tools. I recommend it. Weiland is a really good writer and has an...
  10. 22-10-45 What was the overall quality of the...

    22-10-45

    What was the overall quality of the bullet and the reload from this tool?
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    I now have the Wilson Full Length in .308, 3006,...

    I now have the Wilson Full Length in .308, 3006, 30-30, 223, 303 Brit and 220 Swift. Don't know why the 220 Swift other than I just wanted it. It came with the Wilson 220 Swift Bullet seater on a...
  12. Having fun and learning with my Wilson 30-30 Full Resizing Die and Lee Loader

    A couple of weeks ago I picked up a Wilson Resizing Die for my 30-30 H&R Topper. I had about 20 fired brass that I had picked up in a garage sell so decided to full-length resize them with the...
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    Poll: The primer for the hand press works quite well. ...

    The primer for the hand press works quite well. It has a good feel to it. I enjoy the hand press, Lee Loaders, the Lyman Resizing Dies and I really like the old Wilson Full Length resizing dies. ...
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    I have around 60 of those lyman dies. Actually...

    I have around 60 of those lyman dies. Actually my favorite one is for 9mm. I also have about 10 of the Wilsons. They indeed to a fine job and I just got one for my 30-30 which will go in my little...
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    Does anyone know what this is????

    In Photo 2 I have a 45 Colt as a size reference.

    Any information would be appreciated.
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    They were an interesting aspect of reloading. ...

    They were an interesting aspect of reloading. Elmer Keith mentions them in a book. Phil Sharpe wrote about the Wilsons. I have a lot of modern reloading equipment but still have fun collecting...
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    I collect these and have over 60 of them. I did...

    I collect these and have over 60 of them. I did find one 308 die to be wrong. Another 308 die worked very well. So apparently there were some quality issues at times. I also have several of the...
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    A 1/2 lb of Bullseye or W231 would go a long way....

    A 1/2 lb of Bullseye or W231 would go a long way. A light single cavity Lee "soup can" mold (would have to get it off Ebay) weighs only about 8-10 ounces. 200 primers don't weigh much. 3 lbs of...
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    I vote for the Lee Loader as it would take up...

    I vote for the Lee Loader as it would take up less space. I would try to get the improved version (vintage) that has the expander/crimper. I would also go out to EBay and try to find an Ideal/Lyman...
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    EDG, I have around 10 presses and more new...

    EDG,

    I have around 10 presses and more new equipment and components that I know what do do with. The "handloading" stuff (lots of Lee Loaders, Lyman, and Wilson) are my "for grins and giggles". ...
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    Last night I loaded about 40 .223 cartridges...

    Last night I loaded about 40 .223 cartridges (Speer 218 Bee with 6.5 grains of Trail Boss for a light load) using the Unitized Mequon (Lee) Loader. As the cases were already sized last year I didn't...
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    I will have to dig mine out but the Lyman/Ideal...

    I will have to dig mine out but the Lyman/Ideal Handbook (I think #40) included a full reprint of a very early Ideal catalog which got a lot into the history. I will see what I can find as far as...
  23. Thread: Lee swaging tool

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    Directions for Lee Molding and Bullet Resizing

    Here is a scan of the old directions for the Lee Bullet Resizing. 5593355932
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    I am finally finished with business travel this...

    I am finally finished with business travel this week. As time permits I will take some pics of the ideal sizing die as well as sizing a 30-30 with it. I will also show pics of the Mequon (Lee)...
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    The Mequon Unitized Loader made by one of the...

    The Mequon Unitized Loader made by one of the Lee's (There was some family split or something) back in the 70's or 80's did indeed full length resize. I have several. I haven't seen the Mequon in...
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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