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    PRIMERS: Does the size of one's package matter?

    My inventory of large pistol primers was getting pretty thin. I noticed an online major retailer finally offering to sell up to a case of 5,000 Rem LPs. Pretty spendy and only one case per a...
  2. Thread: big lube bullets

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    You can blame me for coming up with the big lube...

    You can blame me for coming up with the big lube basic design. I did the 45 Colt 250gr version way back when and others adopted their versions. I was unaware that Dick had discontinued. I bet Lee...
  3. Forum: Cast Boolits

    If you have actually used Beagle's technique and...

    If you have actually used Beagle's technique and were disapppointed, then go ahead and poo-poo it. I used it on Lee 452-250-RF with the desired result after running through a .454" size die. The...
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    Well, somebody sure must be buying them all up. ...

    Well, somebody sure must be buying them all up.

    prs
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    No shame in that. The Kort boolit is excellent,...

    No shame in that. The Kort boolit is excellent, but I suggest you begin with a less expensive mold that will also serve well in black powder cartridge or smokeless rounds. The MavDutchman boolit is...
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    I have noticed no ill effects on ammo loaded for...

    I have noticed no ill effects on ammo loaded for a few years and stored. Mostly with double based powders. Then again, I bake for 30 minutes after the loaded convestion oven reaches full temp (i.e....
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    I wish I had stocked-up better to "back then". I...

    I wish I had stocked-up better to "back then". I had only 8 cases of LP and 4 cases of SP (cases, not bricks of packs) and am down to 2 LP and one SP plus a few packs of rifle primers. I thought 12...
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    The PRS bullet is a copy of the Lee 255 with VERY...

    The PRS bullet is a copy of the Lee 255 with VERY DEEP lube grooves. There are other versions based upon that too. You CAN shoot indefinietly with real black powder and never foul out.

    prs
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    I am late to the fire here, but I noted no attack...

    I am late to the fire here, but I noted no attack above the OP's mention of such; always realize the internet shows little emotion. I had similar troubles when I started with 1911s in 45ACP and for...
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    That is an excellent choice and the OP can even...

    That is an excellent choice and the OP can even sample it with the inexpensive two cavity (I think) version. Easy to cast. It also powder coats well or takes Lee Liquid Allox with JPW really well. ...
  11. Forum: Leverguns

    Very similar to jim16; I use a "Ruger Only"...

    Very similar to jim16; I use a "Ruger Only" charge of Unique under a 250 grain wide nose flat point powder coated boolit (PRS bullet) cast of Lyman #2. Not sure if the Rossie us up to that pressure,...
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    Just like my 32Spcl and I am also a '54 person. ...

    Just like my 32Spcl and I am also a '54 person. Do not know how old the carbine is, probably some older than I. Good shooter and light to carry.

    prs
  13. Forum: Cast Boolits

    The common printer's lead formulation is...

    The common printer's lead formulation is linotype; when new or "fresh" it should be about 4% tin, 12% antimony, and 84% lead. Problem is it becomes less rich the more it was re-melted in use. Range...
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    I tried pan lubing, once. Too slow and messy for...

    I tried pan lubing, once. Too slow and messy for me. Tumble lube for lower velocity is OK, but I size anyway so lubsizing is a common go to for me. I have become very fond of and prefer powder...
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    I looked on our acronym or abbreviation chard for...

    I looked on our acronym or abbreviation chard for "PP", but no list. What is PP?

    The pics show a mold that is too cold and possibly alloy too cold. Lyman 2 should cast like a dream. I cast with...
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    Sticky:Poll: Well, my answer is not a given choice. I would...

    Well, my answer is not a given choice. I would make it a .22 LR so I could small game hunt with it and use my old 870 shotgun for bigger critters and game birds. I am happy to have choices for my 6...
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    PB is a golden oldie. I was not aware that it...

    PB is a golden oldie. I was not aware that it had been discontinued, has it? I have used it in shotgun charges and 45Colt. I think I still have some in my hoard of goodness.

    prs

    ps: ...
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    School of Hard Knocks. I ruined a mold or two...

    School of Hard Knocks. I ruined a mold or two learing. Also read the books. Too bad this forum and the internet in general was not available way back when....

    prs
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    My carbine is of similar vintage and I am also a...

    My carbine is of similar vintage and I am also a '54 BD. My Dad left it to me. It is a real shooter with cast boolits and I should shoot it more.

    prs
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    My Glock 23 with original barrel never did lead...

    My Glock 23 with original barrel never did lead foul. I was given a Wolf barrel with real rifling and it leaded after just a few shots. Had the sharp leade relieved and it still leaded a bit. I...
  21. Thread: Lever gun gloves

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    Leather wraps are common for this purpose. Try...

    Leather wraps are common for this purpose. Try the Cowboy and Indian Store or other CASS oriented vendors.

    prs
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    The 8.6 listed here was due to wheel weight as...

    The 8.6 listed here was due to wheel weight as being the ubiquitious alloy of the day; a day that is passing or, in my area, has passed.

    Cast on!

    prs
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    Randy, my Miroku '92 is just as you described and...

    Randy, my Miroku '92 is just as you described and after the mod the half cock will fail if the trigger is pulled very firmly. For now, I am going to restore the original function with new parts that...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I used to use dryer sheets too and it did keep...

    I used to use dryer sheets too and it did keep the dust down, but I eventually repurposed my dry media tumblers to be powder paint applicaters and changed to wet rotary tumbling which eliminates all...
  25. Forum: Leverguns

    I did nix the rebound feature, but did not mess...

    I did nix the rebound feature, but did not mess with the half cock notch, yet. Several hundreds of rounds without any failures. I am still undecided about replacing the safety with a blank of...
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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