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    If barrel slugs at 355, bullet should be 356

    If barrel slugs at 355, bullet should be 356
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    I found my load, it's around 25.3. I posted a few...

    I found my load, it's around 25.3. I posted a few posts back.
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    My bad guys. The powder I was using was 4320. I...

    My bad guys. The powder I was using was 4320. I think my load is somewhere around 25.3gn based on my testing this weekend.
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    Bolt action is a bit different. I made up a...

    Bolt action is a bit different.

    I made up a few batches in 0.5gr increments starting with 23. But if anyone has a pet load I'd like to start there.
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    I have several manuals. But the range is wide so...

    I have several manuals. But the range is wide so I want to find a starting point and build up from there.

    I'm just trying to see what people have found to be most accurate coming from a 16"...
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    Most accurate load for imr 4064 in 223

    So I have a bunch of 4064 sitting around. I wanted to try it in some of my ars. I have 55gr fmj which should work well with my 1:8 twist barrels.

    What are some popular loads using this powder...
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    I always just used black moly from Harbor...

    I always just used black moly from Harbor freight. No issues on my end.
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    I actually just shot about 300 rounds of 124gn...

    I actually just shot about 300 rounds of 124gn powder coated over 4.9gn of unique.

    Liked it a lot. Very little smoke and fairly accurate through my glock 17.
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    Forum: Our Town

    On top of the 2+' feet that fell from the sky,...

    On top of the 2+' feet that fell from the sky, our driveway got plowed in. Had banks over 6' tall at the mouth of our driveway.

    My little 5hp 24" Ariens snowblower took a long time to clear all of...
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    Too open ended a question to have a simple...

    Too open ended a question to have a simple answer.

    Equity will always have some value since it is ownership in the company. Therefore it will never hit 0. Even while a company is going through...
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    I'd be very careful with the classes. If anyone...

    I'd be very careful with the classes. If anyone actually has a strategy that gives them any sort of edge, why would they willingly distribute that to others? One would reason they could keep their...
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    Writing covered calls IS NOT shorting the stock....

    Writing covered calls IS NOT shorting the stock. There does exist something called "short against the box", but not really used, especially at the retail level.

    Covered calls are used primarily...
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    VERY different means to get to the same end...

    VERY different means to get to the same end (being short a stock). You realize that potential loss on naked calls is unlimited, right?

    That's a very poor recommendation to people who don't...
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    Time decay on the option eats away at the value. ...

    Time decay on the option eats away at the value.

    Really do your research before pursuing this....
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    Forum: Our Town

    I currently work as an institutional investor....

    I currently work as an institutional investor. Started my career day trading and transitioned into longer term. But I worked for a hedge fund and never had to reach into my own pocket for the stake. ...
  16. Thread: Powerball

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    Forum: Our Town

    Your odds stay the same regardless if it's 10 or...

    Your odds stay the same regardless if it's 10 or 100 mill. So the expected value does change on that same dollar spent towards a ticket.
  17. Thread: Gun Safes

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    They're not safes. Rsc at best, cabinet with a...

    They're not safes. Rsc at best, cabinet with a lock at worst.

    There is a huge distinction between real safes and what's sold at most stores. Graffunder and the like are real safes, most of what...
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    Reloaders reference has an older load for a jhp. ...

    Reloaders reference has an older load for a jhp.

    Also these are plated not lrn.
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    Please double check this 9mm load

    I have 4.3gn of 700x under a 115gn plated rn with an oal of 1.13.

    Imr has a load of 4.7gn of 700x under a 115gn jhp so I backed that down.

    Does anyone see any issues?
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    Damn roscottjr, trouble seems to follow you...

    Damn roscottjr, trouble seems to follow you around on this forum...

    I have no skin in this game, just making a neutral observation.
  21. Thread: Primer cost

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    I think dicks was doing a pilot program in some...

    I think dicks was doing a pilot program in some of their stores in nj with components. Also Ramsey outdoor used to carry them but their prices are outrageous.

    I just order stuff in bulk and sell...
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    So here's an update guys. I got a set of...

    So here's an update guys. I got a set of craftsman punches at sears on Saturday. Turns out the whole issue was caused by my stupidity. I inserted the bolt catch buffer in backwards that's why it...
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    I completely understand. I was just so used to...

    I completely understand. I was just so used to the roll pins going in smoothly and it just wasn't happening this time. I'll check out the store tomorrow.

    Edit: Let me just state for the record...
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    This is how I generally feel about tools. Hence...

    This is how I generally feel about tools. Hence the reason I was asking to borrow a set. I can't justify the expense right now for a set of quality punches so if anyone had any I could borrow, I...
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    Beg Borrow Steal Roll Pin Punches

    I've somehow managed to do several builds without the need for roll pin punches but this time around I seem to have gotten myself in trouble. The roll pin that holds the bolt catch release in place...
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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