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    As a follow up to my post above, finally got to...

    As a follow up to my post above, finally got to the range today to shoot them. They worked really well. I'd only loaded 15, but they all worked. Even though I used rifle primers, firing pin divot was...
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    I'm watching this with interest. Round .454 over...

    I'm watching this with interest. Round .454 over 30gr Pyrodex and lubed felt wad it shoots great.

    I just bought a conversion cylinder for my 1858 Pietta New Army, and came up with some 45LC brass...
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    Forum: Our Chapel

    Thunder, words cannot express my sadness for you....

    Thunder, words cannot express my sadness for you. My own son has struggled with depression, and this is my greatest fear. May God's Grace continue to comfort you through what must be the most...
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    I'm a huge fan of Graf & Sons. I've found them to...

    I'm a huge fan of Graf & Sons. I've found them to be first rate and super helpful. Link below is to their black powder.

    https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/category/categoryId/3501
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    Forum: Leverguns

    Before I got laid off, I picked up some 150gr...

    Before I got laid off, I picked up some 150gr Berry's plated boolits and some Trailboss. Works fine at close ranges (say 50 yd or so) and really pleasant to shoot.
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    I have an Anet A8 for going on three years now....

    I have an Anet A8 for going on three years now. You have to tinker with it for a while to get reliable prints, but once you figure out common issues and how to fix them, it's actually quite reliable....
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    Forum: Our Town

    As of a couple hours ago, $1.54 at Sam's Club.

    As of a couple hours ago, $1.54 at Sam's Club.
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    Forum: Our Chapel

    Your wife Cindy is in my prayers for continued...

    Your wife Cindy is in my prayers for continued recovery ... and for you and your continued care for her.
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    Forum: Our Town

    Got mine yesterday. Essentially burn my severance...

    Got mine yesterday. Essentially burn my severance package for six months, then termination. Only "plus" is I keep healthcare through the six months as opposed to money up front option.

    That said,...
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    Forum: Our Town

    I've "imported" one myself, but it's been a very...

    I've "imported" one myself, but it's been a very long time, but it can be done. I'd of course recommend checking with BATF to ensure the laws haven't changed in the meantime. I would say this is a...
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    Thanks everyone for the kind words. I know I'm...

    Thanks everyone for the kind words. I know I'm lucky in the sense of having a little time and income. Although my military experience is leading large organizations (last one was air base), since...
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    All, thanks for the notes and suggestions. I'm...

    All, thanks for the notes and suggestions. I'm kinda in a "no mans land" in the sense that I'm still getting some money, so not sure how all will shake out. I did it to keep medical benefits (have...
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    Pay cut in half for a few weeks, then terminated

    I've joined the millions of Americans who've seen their financial threatened, my foreign based company slashed my pay and told me to prepare for termination in a matter of weeks.

    I know others...
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    Forum: Helping Hands

    "Bravo Zulu" to George & his compadres!

    I too have been blessed by a visit from "George" and his compadres! As a new reloader, the warmth, advice, and kindness is unlike anything I've seen in other forums (for other hobbies). Thank you...
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    As a new reloader, I echo the comments of the OP....

    As a new reloader, I echo the comments of the OP. I've been a member of a number of forums, and I can say with confidence that this is the finest group of people I've encountered online. It's the...
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    Sir, may you and your family find comfort in the...

    Sir, may you and your family find comfort in the warm embrace of God's Grace.
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    May you and your family find comfort in the warm...

    May you and your family find comfort in the warm comfort of God's Grace.
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    May you and your family find comfort in God's...

    May you and your family find comfort in God's healing hands...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Sticky: 20 rounds of 7.62x54R using Lee Classic loader.

    20 rounds of 7.62x54R using Lee Classic loader.
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    Nah. Just overseas on client network that doesn’t...

    Nah. Just overseas on client network that doesn’t allow access to firearms sites. Non-limited internet from room was spotty. Sitting in Istanbul in Turkish Air business lounge (HIGHLY recommend -...
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    Thanks to both of you! I’m convinced. Will be...

    Thanks to both of you! I’m convinced. Will be buying one.
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    9x18 Factory Crimp necessary?

    I’m new to reloading. I just ordered a set of Lee Makarov dies and I’m wondering if I also need the factory crimp die. I read some places that the seating die also crimps. But in other places I see...
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    You guys are a huge help, thank you. As for...

    You guys are a huge help, thank you.

    As for the “affliction?” No kidding!
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    Thanks for the advice. I ended up getting both...

    Thanks for the advice. I ended up getting both Lyman and Lee. Glad I did.
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    In addition to the M44, I also have a Finn. Just...

    In addition to the M44, I also have a Finn. Just getting back into shooting both of them and really appreciate the help / suggestions I’m getting on these boards.
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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