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    What twist rate did you use for your 6.5x55...

    What twist rate did you use for your 6.5x55 barrel?
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    What twist rate did you use for your 6.5x55...

    What twist rate did you use for your 6.5x55 Garand barrel?
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    I built a designated cast AR15 in 5.56 with a...

    I built a designated cast AR15 in 5.56 with a McGowan custom 20", 1 in 12" twist barrel and pistol porting so I could shoot my 55 gr cast WW/gas checked/lubed Lee bullets with 10 gr of 2400 at 2000...
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    I thought I would share my next project here. I...

    I thought I would share my next project here. I am building a designated cast bullet AR15. I recently ordered a custom barrel with the following specs: Lightweight contour, 20", 1 in 12" twist,...
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    Well I tried cutting down a mil spec spring and...

    Well I tried cutting down a mil spec spring and lightening the buffer. It didn't work for me. With that said the Lee 55 gr 6 cavity mold shoots very well for me in my bolt guns at 2000 fps. 10 gr...
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    Has anyone ever tried lightning a M4 buffer and...

    Has anyone ever tried lightning a M4 buffer and cutting back the mainspring to fire lower pressure cast rounds?
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    Forum: Our Town

    OK, from the horse's mouth: Tom Griffin, Lyman...

    OK, from the horse's mouth: Tom Griffin, Lyman just called me and said the following. Lyman is now recommending bulkier powders in cast rifle bullet shooting to eliminate the potential (need) or...
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    I ordered some 50 cal wads and some TC lube today.

    I ordered some 50 cal wads and some TC lube today.
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    Sorry to bring back an old thread but I'm trying...

    Sorry to bring back an old thread but I'm trying to get my CVA Buckhorn .50 cal to shoot accurately. I've scoped it with a 4x Redfield. Have actually shot patched round balls more accurately than...
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    I also have two. One for small primers and one...

    I also have two. One for small primers and one for large. Once you get the feel of the operation of the press they work well.
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    What are the equipment rules?

    What are the equipment rules?
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    I just bought an XLR250 in red and my buddy gave...

    I just bought an XLR250 in red and my buddy gave me a clear bulb/light. The red is good but the clear is fantastic. I'm gonna have to use it on jackrabbits in NV until I can get to TX again.
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    chroney

    Midway has chronographs on sale for $74.99 right now.
  14. Stand Hunting is really the best if done for no...

    Stand Hunting is really the best if done for no more than 2 to 3 hours at a time. Mornings be in the stand 1 hour before first light. Evenings be in the stand 1.5 to 2 hours before dark. If your...
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    Want TX hog hunting place/info

    Any of you TX hog hunters who can steer me in the direction of someone (guide) or individual who can assist me in securing a TX hog hunt would be appreciated. I'm planning a trip in March or April...
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    1. .22 Long Rifle 2. .223 Remington 3. .222...

    1. .22 Long Rifle
    2. .223 Remington
    3. .222 Remington Magnum
    4. .308 Winchester7.62x39 ar oodles
    5. .30-06 Springfield
    6. .300 Remington Ultra Magnum
    7. 7.62x39mm
    8. 7.62x54R
    9. .32 H&R...
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    I haven't been on this site in a whil but thought...

    I haven't been on this site in a whil but thought I'd check it out since I'm looking to go to TX this March or April for a hog hunt with cast bullets. Looks like you all had a great hunt.
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    Forum: Swaging

    I live in Red Rock and use a Corbin setup to make...

    I live in Red Rock and use a Corbin setup to make 22 cal bullets and also swage .357 and .429. Have .452 swage dies also.
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    Gun Parts USA has 17.5" 7x57 barrels in good...

    Gun Parts USA has 17.5" 7x57 barrels in good shape. Price is $48.60. If you contact them, they may cherrypick you one.
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    I've been using the Lee 175 gr that casts WW to...

    I've been using the Lee 175 gr that casts WW to 180 gr for me in my Spanish LaCarona 8x57. I built this rifle to 18.5" barrel and am shooting this infront of 27 gr. of 2400 to 2175 fps chronoed. I...
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    Forum: Boolit Lube !

    My lube to 2500 fps is 50% beesway and 50%...

    My lube to 2500 fps is 50% beesway and 50% lithium based high speed, high temp wheel bearing grease. This grease has a clear red color to it. Purchased at Kragens/O'reilly Auto parts in 1lb...
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    Well, I will give you a brief experience success...

    Well, I will give you a brief experience success story on my 96 Swede I sporterized to 18.5" barrel, composit stock, cock on opening speedlock, 3x9 scope. I started with Lyman 266469 which I cast...
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    Hornady's dimention for 7.7 brass is wrong. [I]...

    Hornady's dimention for 7.7 brass is wrong. [I] have seen many references where apparently they just copied those dimentions. I have seen the rim diameter listed to as high as .478. My inhand...
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    I'm hungry!

    I'm hungry!
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    I have made 7.7 brass from any 30-06 but it is...

    I have made 7.7 brass from any 30-06 but it is not advisable. Since 7.7 brass is available
    http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/12653

    also Norma brass is available. I would...
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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