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  1. If it doesn't have the Webley "Flying Bullet...

    If it doesn't have the Webley "Flying Bullet logo" it is not the real thing. I once owned a Webley M and P in .450 Webley but it was stolen by my fathers drug addict girlfriend. I bet she got all of...
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    I sold that 45/70 years ago because it would not...

    I sold that 45/70 years ago because it would not shoot for me.
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    I just bought a reprint of the 1958 cast bullet...

    I just bought a reprint of the 1958 cast bullet handbook, my dad bought my original back in 1963 and its falling apart, I tried for years to buy a better copy on Ebay, but never could afford the...
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    Ruger barrels are no good, I bought a No. 1 some...

    Ruger barrels are no good, I bought a No. 1 some time ago and fired it at the range and the rifle walked right up the target. Of course revolvers are just close range guns anywhy so maybe it doesn't...
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    they said to call Midway, which is where I got...

    they said to call Midway, which is where I got it, Midway told me they could give me a credit if I returned the mold. I said no, its hard for me to go to the post office due to my bag leg. I guess I...
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    re; 455 RCBS hollow base

    I just made about thirty of these for my Webley-Pryse revolver. I paid $100 for this mould and it is junk, the bullets are supposed to be .455, but they are.468 diameter. There is no way I can size...
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    I once bought a Ruger no 1 in 45-70, it was one...

    I once bought a Ruger no 1 in 45-70, it was one of the first made in that caliber, looked lovely, but the barrel was crooked, it would "walk" all the way up the target, it did not matter what load I...
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    Does anyone know of something I can take for a...

    Does anyone know of something I can take for a bad knee? Last saterday I heard a "pop" when I got up and now my left knee is giving me fits, I can just barely walk on it and I;m using my wifes...
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    if the mold was made with a new cutter, it could...

    if the mold was made with a new cutter, it could be very oversize. I once got a brand new 32-40 mold that was supposed to be .321 but I came out cast at .328, needless to say it was useless to me as...
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    I once had a 45-90 in a 1886 Winchester. This was...

    I once had a 45-90 in a 1886 Winchester. This was forty years ago, and extra long cases were not available, so we used 45-70. All the bullets keyholed, even through the bore looked really nice. My...
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    I have used a lot of molds in the last forty...

    I have used a lot of molds in the last forty years or so. I have used all kinds but still for the price lymans are the best.
    hoch molds are better, but cost too much and casting nose pour bullets...
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    RE: Induction cook top for casting

    Has anyone ever used one of these to cast bullets on? How much heat can you get out of an 1800 watt device? My wife wanted me to order one to try out, just a portable one. We have an electric range...
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    there is almost no difference between 30 mauser...

    there is almost no difference between 30 mauser and the 7.62 x 25mm cartridge. The only difference is the loading. German handbooks state that 30 mauser can be used in the Tok. pistol safetly.
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    i have been neck reaming for about forty years...

    i have been neck reaming for about forty years now in spite of the fact that i own a Lathe-its much faster to use a case trimmer in a drill press and ream out .002-.003 in order to fit.Did this on...
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    RE:Powder measure

    Get a reprint copy of Ideal handbook No . 27, it has info on how to use this measure and weights of smokeless powder Such as unique and bullseye which are still in use.I have an RCBS measure but...
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    RE:Blow up

    Did he use a wad in front of the powder-that has been known to cause excess pressures.I was taught to elevate the muzzle before shooting and NEVER use a wad.I pefer BP and compressed Pyrodex, its not...
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    re:577/450

    While i do not own a martini henry i have plans on how to load for it.i have a advantage, i own an old but still good Lathe. my father used to make Lathe turned cases from Naval rolled brass,but...
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    RE:NY Rolling block

    Almost all of the old timers have large firing pins, most of them are .125 dia or bigger.This is due to the fact that large(.250) berdan primers were used untill 1880 or so, when the present type...
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    How did you agree to pay them, i've had silimar...

    How did you agree to pay them, i've had silimar problems in the past when dealing with machine shops in my home town(i no longer live their). My advice is find a guy willing to do it AFTER HOURS and...
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    i wouldn't try it unless i've got a duplex...

    i wouldn't try it unless i've got a duplex measure, and used duplex loads .The case is too big for smokeless powder and hopeless with straight Black Powder-i used a Stevens 44 in this case 40 years...
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    The RemingtonRB is a strong action, however it...

    The RemingtonRB is a strong action, however it does handle gas nearly as well as the Springfield.If a case breaks, you will get a facefull of gas and brass pieces.Many of these old RB's are old and...
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    RE:Pyrodex

    The persons who dislike Pyro have never used it, but you only only compressed it 1/8"? You need to compress it 1/2" to get it to work good-i'm not kidding. I discovered this by accident, but i read...
  23. RE:Ruger old Army

    If it's percussion, YOU can ship it, even by the USPS. I am always amazed at the ignorance of gun owners.READ THE LAW, it's on the net.Heck you can even ship it to CA, for god's sake.I've bought guns...
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    Re:tc

    I would not buy one unless you were NEVER planning to use cast bullets.To state it planly, there barrels ARE JUNK-my father bought one in 32-40 and was planning to shoot it with cast bullets.He...
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    All these rifles were sighted for the max`danger...

    All these rifles were sighted for the max`danger space, either 200 meters or 200 yards for the US Trapdoor 45-70.That's why they shoot high. I've shot 11mm mausers for years.I'm suprized you can hit...
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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