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  1. Thread: Figuring fps

    by northmn
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    Forum: Leverguns

    As others have mentioned you need a chronograph. ...

    As others have mentioned you need a chronograph. Some loads in manuals seem to be a bit optimistic. I have seen some intriguing differences between published data and actual loads. If you depend...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    A sizer is designed to size to a desired diameter...

    A sizer is designed to size to a desired diameter from a larger diameter an also to offer consistency. Those using Marlin's with microgrooves tend to use a larger diameter bullet as they feel that...
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    When I shot competition I preferred to keep a...

    When I shot competition I preferred to keep a strip of cloth and would seat the ball with a ball starter and then use a patch knife and cut off the patching. Gave a nice round patch that fit the...
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    Forum: Rimfire Area

    It says Beech wood not birch. Totally different...

    It says Beech wood not birch. Totally different woods. Beech is better for gunstocks and stains better. Harder wood.

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    I used to shoot a 188 grain cast bullet at deer...

    I used to shoot a 188 grain cast bullet at deer that I liked very much. With cast I prefer the heavier bullets as they retain velocity better over distance. I do not know the size of bear we are...
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    There are very good browning solutions that do...

    There are very good browning solutions that do not require heating.

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    You can also use the 7.62X54 Russian military...

    You can also use the 7.62X54 Russian military brass. Its slightly short but can work for some loads. I have one and have not shot it recently. Like stated I also have tried the 338 Lee bullet. ...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    I do not run a museum so will alter a rifle on...

    I do not run a museum so will alter a rifle on occasion. As to deepening the brown, check with a muzzle loading supply. I used Laurel Mountain Forge with good results.

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  9. Thread: My Uncle Art

    by northmn
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    Reminds me of loading the 303 Brit for the old...

    Reminds me of loading the 303 Brit for the old Enfields like mine. Neck size and the cases last a lot longer with no separation.

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    As the my 303 was a mail order rifle my dad...

    As the my 303 was a mail order rifle my dad bought for me, and my first deer rifle. I have had some interest in them. What is the Maltby. Lots of 303's were made in the States and the 2 groove was...
  11. Forum: Leverguns

    Paul Matthews did a lot of long range shooting...

    Paul Matthews did a lot of long range shooting with the 45-70. He claimed that as long as you know the distance you can se the sights for it. Biggest problem is the wind.

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    Doesn't Savage make a 22 Hornet? Anyway I like...

    Doesn't Savage make a 22 Hornet? Anyway I like the cartridge but have not seen one available for some time. Have seen a few 17 hornets.

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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Was it a carbine. I had one that miked out at...

    Was it a carbine. I had one that miked out at 317 also. I sold it, but it was a challenge to get bullets of that diameter. Also it was not worth it to me.

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  14. Thread: Sight Story

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    When I shot matches I also did that. Another...

    When I shot matches I also did that. Another point is that in my 25 muzzle loader I shoot Grafs 3f. Chronographed it against GOEX and the difference was about 100 fps difference or so, The GOEX...
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    I think it was Paul Matthews that loaded the...

    I think it was Paul Matthews that loaded the substitutes by weight. He would weigh 5 volume equivalent measures of Pyrodex or 777 and get an average and then use that for weight. 58 gr of Pyrodex...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    Know what the Henry's were, did not know that...

    Know what the Henry's were, did not know that Henry made the replicas in anything but 44-40. Also know about the original Henry cartridge which was a rimfire 44-28. Just curious about what the...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    What is a Henry H011C?

    What is a Henry H011C?
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    Forum: Leverguns

    I saw one from Skinner also. Thought they were a...

    I saw one from Skinner also. Thought they were a vendor here but it must have been on the Marlin Owners site.
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  19. Sometime REad books by Paul Matthews on cast...

    Sometime REad books by Paul Matthews on cast bullets. Basically it is not distance but the care in casting and storage. H eowuld put his cast bullets separate in a 50 round 45 cartridge box and of...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    I used that system but placed the hunting bullets...

    I used that system but placed the hunting bullets in a pan of water to cover the bases and then took a torch and annealed the noses. They expanded very well. You can even add a little lead to the...
  21. Forum: Leverguns

    Original 32-20's can have a bore diameter up to...

    Original 32-20's can have a bore diameter up to 314 or so. I have a couple of boxes of Remington factory 100 gr lead bullets that scatter all over the place in my 32-20 but a Lee mold throwing a 120...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I use birdshot the larger magnum size like 5 or...

    I use birdshot the larger magnum size like 5 or 4's have about the same components. It also has a touch of arsenic so it will harden. Best to add a little tin to get it to flow. Too much tin...
  23. Thread: Why lever guns

    by northmn
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    Forum: Leverguns

    The lever action is a derivative of early single...

    The lever action is a derivative of early single shots. Technically the Sharps, Ballard and Martini as shown are lever actions. The falling block system was then incorporated into a repeater. ...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    I do essentially what is mentioned in my 357...

    I do essentially what is mentioned in my 357 Rossi, While 3 specials are a lot of fun to shoot, to avoid chamber issues I just load 357 magnum brass lighter. Works for me. Another difference...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    As one who has had more than a little training in...

    As one who has had more than a little training in the use of statistics and SD, I will offer an answer to the question as why, concerning groups and chronograph results using SD are puzzling. First...
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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