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    The grate is there also the shaker. Sent from...

    The grate is there also the shaker.

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    It will eat oak and ash wood cut here on the farm...

    It will eat oak and ash wood cut here on the farm from blowdowns and dead falls.

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    Polish or paint?

    Found this coal stove out in the barn. It is complete enough to use in the garage. As you can see it is a bit rusty. In the past I have use stove polish, which I think is mostly graphite. I was...
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    Great job! Amazing how a picky eater changes when...

    Great job! Amazing how a picky eater changes when he gets outside and moves around.
    Be honest, who really had the most fun? Keep up the good work and keep updating us.
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    If the decision is for a handgun that will be...

    If the decision is for a handgun that will be used solely for home defense, I would recommend a used model 10 Smith. There are police trade in guns around that have worn finish but are still tight...
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    If the firearm in question is to be used solely...

    If the firearm in question is to be used solely for home defense, does it have to be a handgun? How much time does the person want to put in to gain skills with the gun? Do they have physical...
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    I like these from Hogue...

    I like these from Hogue
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    Respondents are offering sound advice based on a...

    Respondents are offering sound advice based on a lot of real world experience. Hardly splitting hairs.

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    Acww in rifles with gas checks at over 2000 fps....

    Acww in rifles with gas checks at over 2000 fps. Most of my boolits, handgun and rifle,, sit around for up to months before being shot.

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    Acww= air cooled wheel weights. Sent from my...

    Acww= air cooled wheel weights.

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    I push plain base acww boolits to 1400 in .44 mag...

    I push plain base acww boolits to 1400 in .44 mag with zero leading. Fit is king.

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    Not that particular mold, but I have shot a bunch...

    Not that particular mold, but I have shot a bunch of .30 cal boolis says gas check over small charges of fast powder. Worked fine. Check the older Lyman manuals for data.
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    Great job. Look forward to more reports on...

    Great job. Look forward to more reports on upcoming adventures. Maybe a youth size air rifle that you keep at your place for him to use under close supervision?
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    +1 good load.

    +1 good load.
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    This month's Handloader magazine has 200 loads...

    This month's Handloader magazine has 200 loads tested in .44 magnum rifles. Mostly jacketed but some cast.

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    The 5 1/2" ones balance very well. Sent from...

    The 5 1/2" ones balance very well.

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    Many thanks

    Many thanks
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    Signature line

    Can someone tell me how to edit the signature line in my profile? It looks like one can edit most of their profile but I can't figure out how to change the signature. Thanks.
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    Thanks for sharing this. Sent from my SM-G960U...

    Thanks for sharing this.

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    Glad it came together for you. Thanks for posting...

    Glad it came together for you. Thanks for posting results.
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    I have never shot a bear or a Cape Buffalo. ...

    I have never shot a bear or a Cape Buffalo. Sixshot has. These were all acww 265rnfp at right at 1400 fps. The non gascheck version of the Lyman Devestator. The Kudu was finished by the PH with a...
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    Something like this is what I had in...

    Something like this is what I had in mind.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240223/aa62f458503fafc42936ba5bafc7cade.jpg

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    Any Ruger. 44 mag that I own is either a Bisley...

    Any Ruger. 44 mag that I own is either a Bisley or has Hogues on it. The only change I would make to the Hogues is to eliminate the finger grooves, but theybwork ok with them.
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    I think Ruger's new cylinder boring machinery has...

    I think Ruger's new cylinder boring machinery has done a lot to produce uniform throats. That still leaves the issue of thread choke and overall build quality. I have seen recent production Rugers...
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    Mmmmm revolver porn.

    Mmmmm revolver porn.
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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