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    Brass tumbler recommendations

    I've been reloading for almost 50 years so I am hardly a novice but I would appreciate some advice from fellow reloaders. I have been using a Vibra-Shine Vortex tumbler for over 15 years with great...
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    You're crackin' me up Jim... I like the way you...

    You're crackin' me up Jim... I like the way you think...
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    Thanks for the advice, guys... Much...

    Thanks for the advice, guys... Much appreciated... I've been reloading for almost 40 years and never came across blank brass.. Go figger...[smilie=b:
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    Reloading blank brass

    I have a quantity of fired blank brass in 5.56 caliber. Head stamped WCC (Western Cartridge-Olin). The neck is sized properly and if not for the little crimp grooves you would never know it was...
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    I've been reloading for nearly 50 years and after...

    I've been reloading for nearly 50 years and after much trial and error have a Lee production pot, Ohaus ingot trays, and Lee molds in two and six cavity configurations. Just got a Lee sizer after 4...
  6. Thread: Tumbler Media?

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    Sticky: JOEC is right on. Harbor Freight #24 grit...

    JOEC is right on. Harbor Freight #24 grit crushed walnut is the way to go. Fine enough to not get packed into .22 caliber necks and it will get into primer holes and clean them. About a dollar a...
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    I've been reloading for nearly 50 years and have...

    I've been reloading for nearly 50 years and have placed many orders with many different suppliers. By far, Titan has been the best company I have ever done business with. Personal service from...
  8. Ah, the Tround. Supposed to replace the standard...

    Ah, the Tround. Supposed to replace the standard cartridge. Anyone seen them on the shelf at your local gun store??
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    I was just in a large Mall last Saturday in...

    I was just in a large Mall last Saturday in Columbus, Ohio and wondered if any of the thousands of people who were there were off their nut for the day... Lots and lots of strange looking people...
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    Poll: I use single, double and six cavity molds both...

    I use single, double and six cavity molds both steel and aluminum.. 600 usually works but I can adjust up or down a little depending upon how well they are dropping from mold.
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    Chute 'em..

    Chute 'em..
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    I hope they don't melt it down....:mad:

    I hope they don't melt it down....:mad:
  13. Thread: brass cleaner

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    mumblypeg, do you find that brass will tarnish...

    mumblypeg, do you find that brass will tarnish quickly in the oven even with low heat level?
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    Poll: I've heard that very high levels may cause memory...

    I've heard that very high levels may cause memory loss.... at least I think I heard that somewhere....:shock:
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    Lee 230 gr. and Bullseye. Best all around...

    Lee 230 gr. and Bullseye. Best all around combo...
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    I don't know anyone who anneals pistol brass.. ...

    I don't know anyone who anneals pistol brass.. Let us know if it works for you..
  17. Thread: brass cleaner

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    Thanks for the ideas, gentlemen...

    Thanks for the ideas, gentlemen...
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    I've been using it for .30 Carbine for 40 years...

    I've been using it for .30 Carbine for 40 years and it works great.. Don't think it would do well in a 2" pistol, though..
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    brass cleaner

    Has anyone had success with commercial liquid brass cleaners? I've used some home brews which are OK for average tarnish but I have some heavily tarnished brass that I would like to see shiny...
  20. Thread: case cleaning

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    Advice from a fellow Buckeye. Go with the vibe. ...

    Advice from a fellow Buckeye. Go with the vibe. But buying a tumbler is like buying a car.. How much for how much is the question. My first choice is my Vibrashine Vortex. Quiet, fast and...
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    Sticky: Thanks for the heads-up. I have both Lee and...

    Thanks for the heads-up. I have both Lee and Lyman molds...
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    I have not started reloading for .40 yet but I...

    I have not started reloading for .40 yet but I have all the gear. I'll take into account some of this information. Thanks guys!
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    Thanks for all the info for the AR.

    Thanks for all the info for the AR.
  24. Thread: "used up" media

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    Make sure to store media with a lid on.. I had a...

    Make sure to store media with a lid on.. I had a half of a 5 gallon bucket of walnut media in my garage without a lid and a stray cat decided to turn it into a litter box.. Let's just say that what...
  25. Thread: Krag comes home

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    Smoothest action of any military gun ever!!...

    Smoothest action of any military gun ever!! .30/40 was the first hi power gun I bought (age 15, many years ago) Wish I still had it.. Pass it down to your son if you have one...
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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