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    Use Boeshield T9 with a phosphor bronze utility...

    Use Boeshield T9 with a phosphor bronze utility brush and some Scotchbrite.
    Make sure it’s a real phosphor bronze utility brush and not a steel brush with bronze plating.
    Boeshield is often used to...
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    They were just cast yesterday and are at 11.9...

    They were just cast yesterday and are at 11.9 bnh.

    I have some 230gr 452 RN that are 2 weeks old that are around 20 bnh.
    My goal is around 1300fps to start.
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    Need starting load suggestions Magma 45-285 FP-FB

    I just received my new to me Magma 45-285-FP-FB I cast 200 bullets with wheel weight lead and powdercoated them.
    They passed the smash test with flying colors.
    ...
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    Sticky: Loaded a ladder of 6.5CM with Lapua brass, H4350,...

    Loaded a ladder of 6.5CM with Lapua brass, H4350, BR-4's, and 147 ELD-M's.

    Setup and cast 200 45 285 FP-FB with a new to me Magma Master Caster mold bought from a member here.
    ...
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    You have piqued my interest. I have been loading...

    You have piqued my interest.
    I have been loading metallic cartridges for about 15 years but I’m just getting into shotshell reloading.

    I was given everything from hulls, wads, 100lbs of #7-1/2...
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    Lee universal decapping die. Take the decapping...

    Lee universal decapping die.
    Take the decapping pin out and put it in a drill.
    Hit it with a file till the pin is below 1.5mm which is the size of Lapua small flash holes.
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    Let us know once you get it. I may need 4 or 5.

    Let us know once you get it.
    I may need 4 or 5.
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    Build a PID controller for less than $50.00 and...

    Build a PID controller for less than $50.00 and be done with it.

    You can order the Rex c-100 with the solid state relay and a thermocouple from Aliexpress for $13.00.
    I change the thermocouple...
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    Wrong. Nothing says Hello like a crack over...

    Wrong.

    Nothing says Hello like a crack over the noggin with a 6D Maglight.
    You ever wonder why the cops always held the flashlight near the head with the rest of the flashlight over their...
  10. The only way to mitigate the loss from someone...

    The only way to mitigate the loss from someone not returning or damaging a mold is to take a deposit that is multiple times the value of the mold.
    If someone needs to send you for example a $400...
  11. Would you happen to have a copy of that manual in...

    Would you happen to have a copy of that manual in digital format?
    Would you be willing to share a copy of it since Magma is closing its doors.
    I did not receive any manual with my used Master...
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    What is your reason for choosing steel cases over...

    What is your reason for choosing steel cases over boxer primed brass cases?
    Availability of the steel cases?
    Availability of berdan primers?

    I don't shoot that much 7.62x39 but I do manage to...
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    Sticky: It took me nearly a week, a CR Touch and a few...

    It took me nearly a week, a CR Touch and a few small parts to get the new to me CR10v3 running to my liking but my 300mm main body is now at hour #14.
    I used a 0.6mm nozzle and some PLA this time...
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    Sticky: I have to dig through my files but I printed up a...

    I have to dig through my files but I printed up a square 1x1 last year.
    I’ll check when I get home.
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    Sticky: Aliexpress has them as 634JSX They are 1/2 the...

    Aliexpress has them as 634JSX
    They are 1/2 the price of the Dayton
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    Sticky: What is it that you like about the 634js over the...

    What is it that you like about the 634js over the Dayton?
    I’ve been running the 12v 12RPM Dayton for about 16 months now.
    Absolutely no complaints.
    I am about to order 2 more for my 2 just right...
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    Sticky: Thanks, Mine has the 8 bit 2.5.2 board I...

    Thanks,
    Mine has the 8 bit 2.5.2 board
    I downloaded it this morning
    I’m assuming that it will work the same with either the BL Touch or CR Touch.
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    Sticky: Thanks, I ended up finding a barely used...

    Thanks,

    I ended up finding a barely used CR10V3, which has a direct drive extruder, for $350 Canadian ($300USD) and he threw in 2 spools of brand new filament.

    I’m in the process of adding Auto...
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    Sticky: I’m aware of the enhancements such as the clutch...

    I’m aware of the enhancements such as the clutch which I had suggested.
    https://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?354324-Making-that-Bullet-Collator&p=5096122&viewfull=1#post5096122

    I’ve...
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    Sticky: This is incorrect, the original had a 147.5mm...

    This is incorrect, the original had a 147.5mm plate size which seems to have been removed.
    What you are calling the "Original " has a 179.5mm plate size.

    So in reality there are 4 different sizes...
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    Sticky: Thanks. I’ve been away for a while and now I’m...

    Thanks.

    I’ve been away for a while and now I’m thoroughly confused.
    Is the 300mm the Mongo or is there now another size of collator?
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    Sticky: Has anyone collated 357 Mag. brass successfully?...

    Has anyone collated 357 Mag. brass successfully?
    If so, which plate was used?
    My factory Hornady case feeder absolutely sucks at it.
    I have no issue with 9mm, .40, .45ACP, .223, 308, 30-06
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    Each one is with the die set it was set with. ...

    Each one is with the die set it was set with.

    These days I load most single stage rounds on a Forster Co-Ax so that is one less thing I need to worry about.
  24. I have never noticed any issues with my RCBS...

    I have never noticed any issues with my RCBS 338LM dies but I will check again when I get home later.
    I also own a set of Hornady 338LM dies to which I added the proper seater stem for the Hornady...
  25. I have used Tinkercad up until recently. The...

    I have used Tinkercad up until recently.
    The problem with Tinkercad is the resolution.
    When you try to print something that’s a circle it looks more like a polygon.
    I’ll post up a couple of things...
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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