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    Paper patch how many wraps

    I may need to paper patch for a 280 Ross, since I can't find a bullet the right size.
    If I patch a 6.5 bullet I need 3 wraps to get to .289 is that to many?
    Thanks
    Nick
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    6mm Winchester lee bullet help

    I just purchased a Winchester Lee and want to use cast bullets.
    Who makes an appropriate mold for this rifle.
    Thanks
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    Thanks, I get good accuracy for the ranges I can...

    Thanks, I get good accuracy for the ranges I can shoot. I have been digging a mountain
    of range lead. With the weight of BP bullets my pure lead is going down. I will save it for Minies and balls
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    Why different alloys for BP

    I was wondering why BPC calls for 20 to 1, to 40 to 1 lead alloy. I have shot everything from pure lead to range lead to Lyman alloy.
    I noticed a bit of difference in the filling of the mold but...
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    Stuffing the base with lube worked. The rough...

    Stuffing the base with lube worked. The rough spot was fouling .thanks
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    Thanks

    Thanks
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    I am using a 35 grain load of 3f Goex,lube of...

    I am using a 35 grain load of 3f Goex,lube of 50%bees wax, 30% Crisco and 20% olive oil (extra Virgin). The minies are lee.
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    Managing fouling in a rifled musket

    I was shooting my Zouave today and found it to be accurate for the first 3 rounds, then things went south.
    The Minne became harder to push in the barrel even though I ran a nylon brush every shot....
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    Taylors

    Taylors
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    I goy a new spring from Taylors and it is the...

    I goy a new spring from Taylors and it is the same.
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    Zoli Zoave spring issues

    I have a Zoli Zoave and the spring seems weak. Sometimes it wont fire the cap and the hammer comes back when fired. I use 60 gr of 2f.
    How can I correct this?
    Thanks
    Nick
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    How do you nose size? It makes sense with PC.

    How do you nose size? It makes sense with PC.
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    Doesn't the powder coat make the base to large...

    Doesn't
    the powder coat make the base to large to set the gas check?
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    How to do the base of bullets

    I decided to try to do powder coating, but have a few questions.
    Do the bases need covered ? and how is it done?
    Will pc stick to the bullets if they are just tumbled? and what is wet tumbled?
    I...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    When I used it the bore turned bright orange,...

    When I used it the bore turned bright orange, when I put it on bare steel it rusted. What an I doing wrong?
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I think it rusted my barrel. The manufacturer...

    I think it rusted my barrel. The manufacturer said it would not cause rust , but when I put it on bare steel I got rust in 10 minutes.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    No Lead products?

    Has anyone used the product No Lead? It is a clear liquid that is said to remove lead easily. The add at Midway
    shows a pink fluid but mine cane clear. I used it and it turned my barrel bright...
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    Barrel and velocity are these realistic

    I am loading 45-70 and am using 27 grains of 5744. I get good accuracy in all of my rifles
    The velocities I am getting are as follows.
    Manual 24 inch barrel ...
  19. I'm looking at a double rifle in a strange caliber

    I was looking at a double rifle in 10,75x52 Mannlicher aka Springer. Has anyone heard of this round?
    It is not listed in Cartridges of the world and only a few references on line. Can it be...
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    What finish did you use. I used linseed oil. With...

    What finish did you use. I used linseed oil. With multiple coats and a final coat of wax it turned out well.
    The problem I had is it really darkened the wood. OOps I should have kept reading.
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    I have to admit I am fond of an oil finish. I...

    I have to admit I am fond of an oil finish. I have been building Muzzleloaders and Rolling blocks. It is fun to bring the old ones back. Do you think someone will do this for us?:roll:
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    I have a lose 1885 highwall

    I just got a new 1885 Browning Highwall rifle in 45-70. My son noticed that the but stock is a bit loose. There is a slight shift from l to r. Is there any way this can be tightened? My guess it has...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Thanks I needed validation on my theories. I...

    Thanks I needed validation on my theories. I realize this happens but the gross difference was more than I expected on small bullets.
    I say cast them and let them fight over the jackets
    Nick
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Can temp affect weight of bullets?

    I was casting 180 lee .30 cal bullets the other day. I did it in two sessions, the first I ram the temp hotter and at a quick pace. The other was cooler and a but slower. The weigh variance between...
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    Good news! I cleaned the barrel well, changed...

    Good news! I cleaned the barrel well, changed bullets to a lee 180 gr sized to .310 and uped the powdre 15 grains of Unique and it shoots very well. With the sights on 600 yards I was able to get 1...
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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