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Hey greybuff, very nice-looking presses, i crinkle painted the edge of my 12-hole turret but did not polish (mirror)the top. Next i'm going to build a 3/16" plate so i can bolt more to the back &...

Sorry greybuff, "but", just finished watching Rex Roach's #i video so here is what i learned.
#1- I have the type #3, "B-Special, between 1947-49.
#2- has the 4 hole priming turret.
#4- has...

OK, just looked at the main frame (12 holes in top plate) in one of the holes is a threaded stem about 3/4" high i believe this is a drop tube (rusted in the top plate) to go in the powder measure....

Thanks, greybuff, i don't see any threads on the main body of the micro- adj., so it must just slide into the body and the missing set screw hold it in place. ???.

Hootmix.

i just picked up a Hollywood Senior press w/ powder measure and a few other pcs. I am going to strip (maybe not, still nice) the powder measure and "de-rust the inside", but how does the micro adj....

Screws don't have to be bottomed to be right. Tighten a little at a time and check tension, use just enough tension on lifter arm to hold block up w/ a round in the block & just enough tension to...

Made my trigger spring for a#5 RB by filing (Dremel) a hacksaw blade down same size as original, works great.


coffee's ready, Hootmix.

From what i'm reading your carrier block falls because the carrier spring (the one on the right side) is weak or needs to be adjusted (tighten'd) to apply more pressure to the lifter arm. There is a...

Ditto, Ditto, tell it like it is (was), Mr. Gibson.


stronger coffee !!, Hootmix.

Have you thought about sizing, then powder coating before honing out the dies?? (just a thought).


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All the charts i'v looked at N133 is right at IMR 3031, and at $40.00 per lb. (LGS) i thought i would give it a try. Also have a friend that shoots a 45-70 RB so it won't be wasted. I will post my...

Thank everyone for the info. will load down & work up.

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Anyone using VV N-133 in our Lever guns. It appears to between IMR 4198 & IMR 3031, bought some and need a little information if you have used this powder. I load 40-60 & 45-60 WCF in 1876's (...

Chrono UP Date!! MR. pertnear, sent me the internal parts from a "wounded Caldwell" and i spent some time changing different parts around and got the unit to working. Slipped off to the range, fired...

pertnear,( neat handle), Mr. Pert i'm a cowboy (retired), i have no skills for this type thing. Like i mentioned mine was made some where around 20/11, got it used in a trade and it has been great...

metricmonkey, my unit just started showing, 591,or 476 or just 3# readings, i turn it off then back on the numbers would not stop . I have to admit it has been a good unit , until it went crazy....

Hey Murphy, hope all's good w/ you. Did a lot of research found out the co. that made the boards for my (date on board 10/11) old unit was bought out by "SMITH & WESSON", to many rabbit holes. I like...

Called Caldwell and ask about a new board, gave the young feller the NO's on the board,(silence) "I'm not familiar with that old of model". Can i buy a new board for my unit? (silence), talking to...

Thank you marlinman93, i did measure my FP it measured out at .446. But i think the hammer spring was just to stout. The three "loaded" rounds looked good and i have, since firing those three rounds...

OK!!, couldn't stand it, loaded up 3 rounds 45-70 w/.312gr. cast, 26gr. of sr4759 (old stock) fixed the stock screw put stock on (it's cracked) taped the forearm on (blue painter's tape) and went to...

marlinman93, just came from shop. I think the screw has been replaced (a feller does with what he has), i'll replace it or dress it down.

Took everyone's advice and pulled the breech apart and...

JT, marlinman , i am working on the main spring (thank you JT, i do buy from Dixie). Going to pull all the springs and take everyone's advice and clean everything up. Will let ya'll know how it goes....

uscra112, thank you. I will measure thickness & width before i start and keep note's, it may someone else later.
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marlinman93, thank you sound like a good place to start. What about the loading block spring, it really is hard to pull back?
Hootmix.

Fishoot thank you and i totally agree w/ you Mr. Taylor and everyone i'v delt with here have been nice & easy to give good advice.

Know about smoothing springs & heat. I have only handled one...