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That little firing pin dent... or the ring around where the rim used to be... or the faint shadow of the maker's head stamp... they all give our custom swaged little projectiles "character."

Would more or different lube help?
I have no trouble with cracking, but I use plenty of sizing/swaging lube on my fingers when feeding the cases.

Lots of good advice here.
When I wanted work done on a vintage Winchester, I called Mike Orlen.
(413) 256-1630

Michael R Orlen
79 Salem Street
Amherst, MA 01002

Fair prices, quality work....

Try these targets. Night help,

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I've been reloading 50 years, but have yet to slugs.
PM incoming.
Bob;

I like my three Browning BLR's:
Shot a bear last September with the 450 Marlin.
Carried the .257 Roberts a couple days looking for a buck.
The.308 is as handy as it gets.

I cast my first lead slug out of a Lee pot more than 40 years ago, been using then ever since... until a year ago.
Found a ProMelt on the 'bay for a great price "for parts."
When it arrived, I...

I picked up an old BRNO ZBK-110 break action in .22 Hornet. It is a real featherweight.
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I would suggest you check some other examples of Taurus large framed revolvers - 44 mag, 454 etc.

My brand new in the box Raging Bull 454 Cassul has that "bent back" piece.
Either we both have...

No need to take it apart. Tilt the head to horizintal to clear the door height. The mill will twist and turn through a 36" doorway.

I have rebuilt the heads on both my Bridgeports - a J head and a step pulley head. Different heads, but both went well with good results.

What I now need to tackle are the feed screws on both...

Find and make friends with a hobby machinist, or even a small machine shop. Offer to sweep the floor - anything - so you can watch and learn. A couple years hanging around, you'll soon get "checked...

While it is technically possible to do so, it is extremely expensive - I have never heard anyone say, "I wish I had bought a smaller lathe."
I on the other hand say daily, "If I had 2" more swing...

I respect your opinion, but!
A progressive press, be it used for shotgun, rifle or handgun shells requires a different sort of attentiveness. They are a different breed of loader. I use both, as...

I am humbled by the ingenuity and craftsmanship!!!
So many ideas to steal - and so little time.
Bob;

Hickok,
We have so often heard others say that "God will never allow more weight yo pile up on your shoulders than He thinks you can carry."
As a retired pastor, I can tell you that this is not...

Here's a question for you...
"What is the best golf club?"

Any knowledgeable golfer will say he/she has a club that will fit the particular situation: varieties of drivers, wedges, putters.
But...

I have two Lee pots, the 20 pounder and its little brother. Based on my experience, I long ago concluded that "Lee" is short for "LEAKS".
After cleaning up nearly 20 pounds of molten lead one night...

Mine leaked when brand new back around 1976 or so. I also cut a gasket. It has moved with me a half dozen times since, gasket and all.
It has always done everything it is supposed to do.
Never...

I have a fair hobby shop - couple Bridgeport mills, couple lathes...
I toyed with trying this myself with rented reamers. Then I called Mike Orlen. Not only did he save me making a serious rookie...

While some checks will grip some bullets under "reverse - pulling - forces", gas checks were never intended to hold on when being pulled (off).

When "under fire" the forces of energy propelling...

Back in the day (mid 70's - mid 80's) it was mostly about registration and identification.

There always was an altitude restriction in proximity to an airport. That was more for the rocket guys....

I used a couple pieces of 2"x 1" x 8" aluminum stock. Spent a couple hours laying them out, clamped down on the mill table. Using several different size drills and end mills I opened a series of...

I also luv my bulldog.
When the .45's become readily available, I'll have one for sure.

I would have to say that a bad day at the range is still better than ... (you can finish it as you wish)

Got up this morning, it was 7 degrees Fahrenheit. Went to church, spent the rest of the day...