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    38/40 loads using 244

    Anyone have any loads for 38/40 pistol using Winchester 244 powder?
  2. Thread: Win 244 powder

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    Win 244 powder

    Hi anyone have any loads for 38/40 using win 244. Looking for some light loads with a 180 grain bullet. Also I noticed that 244 was close in burning rate to aa 20/28 shotgun powder I wonder if it...
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    I guess I should state I am trying to find some...

    I guess I should state I am trying to find some target loads for the powder that I have left. I am running out of Unique which is what I usually use. All I have left is a small amount of 700x lots...
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    Hi are you saying that the load for unique (.95...

    Hi are you saying that the load for unique (.95 ) will work for Winchester super target powder?
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    Target load for 20 gauge

    Hi looking for 7/8 target load for Winchester super target powder load for a 20 gauge. Using Remington sts shells. I want to use this for cowboy action shooting. Thanks
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    What is in my lead?

    Hi- got some lead gaskets from sewer pipes in an old school tear down - I have been using it for over a year with no problem. Yesterday I was melting some to clean it up, and I kept getting this...
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    I didn’t even notice it until I pulled the...

    I didn’t even notice it until I pulled the trigger and the hammer only went part way forward.
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    Broken hand ruger single six

    I had the hand on a ruger single six break when cocking it. It broke at the base where the pin is, sheared it off. Any ideas as to why? Is it a drop in replacement part? It is the 32 magnum version.
  9. Thread: What Happened?

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    Some of the powder burned but not all - I did...

    Some of the powder burned but not all - I did notice that the load was not very tall and the wads not very tight- I just put in two shot (.5 inch wads) and it moved the shot farther up the shell...
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    What Happened?

    Hi - I am trying to develop some smokeless loads for brass 20 gauge shells. I first loaded some plastic low base shells (5 of them) with 14.5 g Unique, felt wads and 3/4 oz of 7.5 shot. They shot...
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    Sold today

    Sold today
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    WTS winchester m 100 magazine

    Magazine for a Winchester m 100 marked on one end 284. But when I was given it there were 4 264 Winchester shells in it. It is in very good condition not factory like but used. I would say 80 to 90%...
  13. Thread: 1866 ejection

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    Forum: Leverguns

    1866 ejection

    I have an 1866 yellowboy 38 special that doesn't seem to eject the rounds clear ( 1 or 2 inches high) leaving them to fall back into the action causing jams. Any ideas or solutions? It doesn't seem...
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    Fixing Lee 4-20 pot

    My lee pot started to leak badly (pouring out) and I couldn't figure out why - I cleaned it, took it apart decided to buy a new spout rod and handle but it still poured out. The only way I could stop...
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    Pattern to leading

    It seems that I get different types of leading at times in my pistols and I was wondering if a particular type of leading goes with specific problems. For example what can cause.
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    Forum: Boolit Lube !

    Bevel base bullets

    I am using Lee's copy of h&g 68. It has a bevel base. My problem is the lube from a Lyman sizer build up on the base that is beveled and contaminates the power. What do you guys do with bevel based...
  17. Thread: powder storage

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    powder storage

    anyone know if I can extend the storage life of powder by storing in a freezer? assuming it is air tight
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    browning low wall in 260

    Been looking to sell one in mint condition - I have this problem that it is too pretty to shoot -local shop thinks it is worth about 700 - what have you guy heard- thanks
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    how much can you size?

    I was wondering about what is the limit in sizing down a bullet - sa .313 to .309
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    Legal in Washington state

    Hi - was interested in trying to make black powder but as noted the first step is to find out if it is legal to do in the state anyone know if it is legal in Washington state - thanks
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    Forum: Gas Checks

    Possible dumb question

    I understand that cast bullets with gas checks wear a barrel less than jacketed bullets. But why? the metal (which I assume is the same as jacketed materal) of the gas check runs the entire length of...
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    Problem solved. Turns out that the new bullet I...

    Problem solved. Turns out that the new bullet I was playing with had enough different profile that it was out to far a little deeper seating fixed the problem
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    the sinclair uniformer that I have has no...

    the sinclair uniformer that I have has no adjustment just a ledge the controls the depth it will cut. So I assumed that you cut to the stop. I will have to check the depth with a caliper.
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    M1a seating depth

    Is it possible to seat the primers too deep - I read a bit about keeping the primers on the deep side so I bought a sinclair pocket reamer and reamed the primer pockets, according to instructions,...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    444 marlin brass

    I understand that some of the Hornday brass when reloaded is shorter than standard brass. Is there any special rule that needs to be followed as to starting charges compared to standard length brass,...
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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