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Type: Posts; User: gds45
Yes you can. It is true that a slug creates a lower pressure than an equal weight of shot.
I have dumped out 1 oz of shot and replaced it with a 1 oz slug on numerous occasions.
The powder weight...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I use the Hornady Cam-lock. Works very well and is fast. :-D
Forum: Factory Rifles
Ruger American Standard. #6903, 308 Win 4+1 Right-Handed Alloy Steel / Matte Black Black Synthetic Stock 22" barrel 42"OAL 6.1 lb. $489.00 Mines a tack-driver!
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You are looking up inside the Lee "Body" at a small ledge near the top. The ledge has a slight bevel that as you push it down on the shell it starts the crimp. The next picture shows...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I push it around 2000 to 2300~FPS over either 1200R or LVR. I use use Ben's red in my Lube a Matic or tumble lube with BLL. Shoots better than I can. :castmine:
Forum: Cast Boolits
My favorite is the N.O.E. 311-165-RF Ranch Dog!
Forum: Our Town
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day!!
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Forum: Our Town
I live in Orange County as well. Goshen, NY
I use the hand press if swmbo is around, especially if the tv is on. Too much noise.
I have a Lee Classic Loader for every caliber I load in my SHTF bags. Course I'm now too old to "bug out" so I'll...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I made the mistake of watching that slideshow sitting in my reloading room. Now I'm real nervous about finishing up those .308's I've been working on.
Those were some truly terrible results!...
Forum: Cast Boolits
The nose of the slug should be just under the fold line of the shell. If it's too low you need to adjust your stack height by using a different wad or adding filler wads in plastic cup of regular...
Forum: Our Town
He clearly understands the part of his Oath about "Against all enemies, foreign and domestic"!
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
Mine works great on a Lee press. I use the swager on my Lee Reloader Press, my Breech Lock Hand Press and Classic Cast press. Works great on all 3! :castmine:
Forum: Our Town
All the best for a speedy and complete recovery !!!!
Forum: Our Town
Wow is right! I watched it all as well. My best friend in high schools, about a hundred years ago, father worked at Republic in Farmingdale NY. They built a lot of great aircraft at that facility....
Forum: Muzzleloading.
What a GREAT cannon!!!! Talk about a smokepole!!!! [smilie=w:
Another +1 on TNsailorman! Answered my question quickly, shipped fast! The item I bought from him was exactly as described and arrived in perfect condition! Deal with him with complete confidence!!
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Forum: Our Town
45-70 in a Sharps
45LC in a lever
.308 in a bolt
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Forum: Reloading Equipment
I agree with ballistim. I get notified on my saved searches and then look to see if price is reasonable. I use Myibidder eBay bid sniper and the software will bid my price 6 seconds before the...
I use this. http://www.harborfreight.com/2-in-mini-bench-top-cut-off-saw-61900.html Works great! :bigsmyl2:
Forum: Our Town
A unique way of looking at my ancestors history! I was not aware of how much the Brits loved the Vikings.:bigsmyl2:
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 |