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    Sticky: FWIW, My M1894 in .44 mag really likes 200 grain...

    FWIW, My M1894 in .44 mag really likes 200 grain bullets. They are just the right length for its 1in38 cut rifling. I bought a mold specifically for it, a 200 grainer with gas check. I haven't...
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    Sticky: Don't give up, TS. Your Alekseevskii-Tate...

    Don't give up, TS. Your Alekseevskii-Tate formula will be very useful determining the amount of erosion a continuous stream of pure lead boolits traveling at 1000 fps cause upon striking a hardened...
  3. Thread: Lee slugs

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    Lee slugs

    I'm been loading Lyman 1-1/4 oz slugs in my Rem 11-87 for a while, with some good results. These are the ones shaped like giant airgun pellets. My 21" barrel has a rifled choke tube, but otherwise...
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    The cops hereabouts (Seattle) have frequent...

    The cops hereabouts (Seattle) have frequent occasion to deal with rioters smashing windows and otherwise creating a scene. You may recall the World Trade Organization had a convention here and...
  5. I have 4 Mosin rifles, all acquired within a year...

    I have 4 Mosin rifles, all acquired within a year or two in the 2004-05 timeframe. I too was concerned about headspace, given the swapping of bolts 3 of these rifles have seen. Lacking any actual...
  6. Thread: How much Dacron?

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    I've been using Dacron in my cast boolit loads...

    I've been using Dacron in my cast boolit loads for a while now. It definitely fixes the inconsistent burning you get from small charges in large cases. For example, I load a 300 grain boolit over...
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    PJ: 43 grains of RL7 is a fairly warm load, not...

    PJ: 43 grains of RL7 is a fairly warm load, not max but getting up there, probably good for about 2100 fps with your boolit. I share your concern about the alloy, it may be too soft for that...
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    I bought an older Mitutoyo dial caliper from...

    I bought an older Mitutoyo dial caliper from someone on ebay for about 25 bucks shipped. Pristine new ones were going for 60 dollars or more, but this one had a small scratch in the crown and the...
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    Dial caliper maintenance

    I bought a nice Mitutoyo 6" dial caliper off eBay for a bargain price. Its a used Made-in-Japan model 505-637-50. From looks of the plastic case, I'm guessing its maybe 1980s vintage. Everything...
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    Lyman and RCBS sizer interchangeability

    For many years, I had only one boolit sizer, RCBS. My assortment of H&I dies is a mix of Lyman and RCBS. Either brand of die fits into my RCBS sizer, completely interchangeable, or so it seemed. ...
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    Not bad, Fasmus. I couldn't see the bullseye at...

    Not bad, Fasmus. I couldn't see the bullseye at 600 yds even when I was 19. Now I use a scope for most everything, except my M1903 Springfield rifle, RA 8-42. - CW
  12. Dr Bill: For a lifetime supply of dacron, go to...

    Dr Bill: For a lifetime supply of dacron, go to the Salvation Army or Goodwill store nearest to you and buy a cheap pillow. Be sure it is not filled with feathers or down. Dacron is very springy,...
  13. Thread: Mosin Nagant

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    I've had good results in my M44 with 26 to 27...

    I've had good results in my M44 with 26 to 27 grains of Reloder 7 with a grain of dacron and Fed 210M primers, under a 208 grain Lyman 314299 boolits. IMR 4198 is in the same league but requires...
  14. Thread: Mosin Nagant

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    I have 4 Mosin rifles, with groove diameters...

    I have 4 Mosin rifles, with groove diameters ranging from .313 to .315". The best advice I've heard is to size your boolits to the largest diameter that will still chamber without difficulty. For...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I use ordinary corn cob media and try to replace...

    I use ordinary corn cob media and try to replace it when it gets dirty. I estimate I get 20 cycles or so before its replacement time. Walnut does not clean as well, IMO. Ditto to the futility of...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I use dacron filler on most cast boolit rifle...

    I use dacron filler on most cast boolit rifle loads. Recently, a nearby shooter at the local rifle range asked me, "what kind of powder are you using?" He said each shot was followed by a...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    FYI, I've had good luck at the lower end of the...

    FYI, I've had good luck at the lower end of the scale with SR4756. For velocities in the 1800 to 2000 fps range, Reloder 7 is my favorite choice. IMR 4198 also works well at the higher velocities,...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    FYI, I recently bought a Merit adjustable...

    FYI, I recently bought a Merit adjustable attachment for my shooting glasses, for this purpose. It sticks on with a little suction cup. The iris is adjustable for size of the opening and swings out...
  19. Thread: LBT Group Buy

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    Jeff: Please advise the estimated date you will...

    Jeff: Please advise the estimated date you will be sending our combined orders to LBT. Veral asked me to send my throat slug to him, to arrive at about the same time as our orders, so my slug can...
  20. Thread: My new MILSURP

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    What a beauty! Notice the detailed workmanship...

    What a beauty! Notice the detailed workmanship that went into this mass produced service rifle, e.g., the checkering on the rear sight elevator. I suggest you re-cut the muzzle crown and strip off...
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    Some reloaders believe that throat erosion is...

    Some reloaders believe that throat erosion is more pronounced with slower burning powders. The idea is, fast powders like Bluedot are largely burnt up before the bullet leaves the case, while slower...
  22. Thread: Lee Safety Prime

    by chasw
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    Check out these two models. I replaced my Lee...

    Check out these two models. I replaced my Lee Autoprime with a K&M priming tool. Seats one primer at a time, but is much more precise and uses the Lee shellholders. - CW
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    The model CE model shown lacks the remote...

    The model CE model shown lacks the remote display, a must for older eyes and dark days. That accessory cost another $90 and brings the total cost to about $200. My Master model Shooting Chrony...
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    My advice is don't torque it down too tight. 10...

    My advice is don't torque it down too tight. 10 or 15 ft lbs is enough, IMO. I use moly grease on the threads of my rifle, so they don't seize up from the heat. The moly is so slippery, I get the...
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    Thanks, Littlejack. I'm somewhat constrained by...

    Thanks, Littlejack. I'm somewhat constrained by one of the rifles, a Polish M-44 carbine. So far, its the most accurate of my 4 Mosins and doing very well with purchased Lyman 314299 boolits from...
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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