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    Forum: Boolit Lube !

    I used perhaps 1lb of wax, 1 bottle of Lee alox,...

    I used perhaps 1lb of wax, 1 bottle of Lee alox, about 1 cup of motor oil, and about 1 cup of mineral oil. (real scientific I know). I was looking at the other recipes and the 6/6/6 recipe has soap...
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    My friend and I loaded some Varget just to see...

    My friend and I loaded some Varget just to see how well it would burn, since we are worried about long-term throat erosion by using the hotter powders like 4895 in our military collectibles. Dotted...
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    About where they are made... this question has...

    About where they are made... this question has been asked on other forums when they first started aggressively advertising. Going from memory, I seem to recall reading they are ASSEMBLED in the US. ...
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    Forum: Boolit Lube !

    Ingredients on hand... good for lube?

    I have about 20 lbs of candle wax sheets, several bottles of Lee liquid alox, some synthetic motor oil and mineral oil. I melted them together just to see how it would look, and it looks like it...
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    Wow I just did this same thing this weekend! :) ...

    Wow I just did this same thing this weekend! :) Turned my Lee pot up to the 7-8 setting for a mostly full to 2/3 full pot, and kept it topped off. I cast about 60 rounds total, and discarded...
  6. Those slugs' "drag section" look simply like a...

    Those slugs' "drag section" look simply like a plastic gear. Like something I'd see on a sewing machine or an RC racing car. It may be worth looking at these smallparts or other kinds of "hobby...
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    I tested the Blue Dot load out of my Ultra Slug...

    I tested the Blue Dot load out of my Ultra Slug Hunter. Rem hulls, fold crimp. The primers were flattened! It was a stout load. Accuracy was adequate, but we tested at 50 yards only, and were just...
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    Hi all been a while since I posted and I'm glad...

    Hi all been a while since I posted and I'm glad to see the interest in my B&D articles. As requested I'm getting those hi-res scans together and will post when they are ready. Probably by the end...
  9. Thread: Sabot Design

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    That doesn't sound TOO bad... I wonder, could you...

    That doesn't sound TOO bad... I wonder, could you paper patch a .50 bullet to get a better fit? Dumb idea?



    I'm trying to envision this - are you saying you're using a thick paper tube with no...
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    Yeah they will cover it, just need to get a...

    Yeah they will cover it, just need to get a warranty claim. I didn't take them up on it with mine, I found that a package of automotive zerks from the local auto shop had just the ticket. Screwed...
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    Is that a fishing jig mold? It looks so small...

    Is that a fishing jig mold?

    It looks so small that if it is the higher number shot then what everyone does is use a shot dripper / aka shot maker.
  12. Thread: Herters Stuff

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    I have a set of the 12g dies; here is a scan of...

    I have a set of the 12g dies; here is a scan of the instructions that may help:

    http://pookieweb.dyndns.org:61129/swaging/12gauge/001.jpg
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Now listed at Midway for $45 (mold only, no...

    Now listed at Midway for $45 (mold only, no handles):

    http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=373263

    Has anyone tried breaking apart the sprues? Curious how much trimming is...
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    Saiga12 slug results with Lee 1oz slugs

    My buddy and I have the same rifles and have spent quite a bit of time researching and testing different loads. I feel like we've achieved a good load that works well! The Lee 1oz slugs load up...
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    Loads for RSS-12 Rigid Structure Sabot?

    I'm trying to find some info for loading the BPI RSS-12 Rigid Structure Sabot

    After doing some searches, I have found these threads and there is some good info regarding its predecesor (the grey...
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    http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumbe...

    http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=413580

    RCBS Herters Press Shellholder Adapter
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    Wow that's pretty harsh to be told to stop...

    Wow that's pretty harsh to be told to stop whining and just pay the high prices... I'm sure some sales department is laughing out loud at that!

    Now of course that isn't to say I'll avoid Chinese...
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    Flounderman A+

    Purchased choke tubes and they are exactly as described!
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    Fatelk A+

    Purchased some brass and would do so again!
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    Forum: Swaging

    Yeah some people have better luck, there are...

    Yeah some people have better luck, there are obvious caveats to doing them as you can't get them over about 3000 FPS or else they'll come apart midflight. Its kind of hard searching for "22" or...
  21. Thread: cheese1566

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    cheese1566 straight shooter

    Delivered shellplate for PIF and it was exactly as described!
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    badge176 straight shooter!

    Traded some gun parts for brass and got a nice box full! Definitely would do business again.
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    Forum: Leverguns

    That's it! Thanks for jogging my memory :) The...

    That's it! Thanks for jogging my memory :) The article is ".45-70, America's Big Bore" in the Guns Magazine 2009 Special Edition. This is the thick one with the 2009 Buyers Guide.

    The way I...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    Hornady publishes some pretty good loads in their...

    Hornady publishes some pretty good loads in their manual, as does Speer. I was also going to say Lyman but you said you didn't trust their info. I haven't looked at their 49th to see if it is any...
  25. That's a great idea! Do you need that...

    That's a great idea!

    Do you need that "skirt" on the bottom of factory slugs? I always thought that will make for a better gas seal but with a gas seal basewad it may not be necessary.
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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