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I collected some chronograph data using my 1903 Springfield. I used the MKE 150g FMJ pulls, the Turkish brass and primers, and replaced the stick powder with Titegroup powder. The bullets were...

After a day at the range, I'll remove the barreled actions from my muzzleloaders and submerge them in hot soapy water. Several passes with a tight fitting patch siphons the hot soapy water through...

I usually push two tight fitting patches through the bore to remove large debris first. Then I push a sopping wet patch with Windex through the bore, follow with a dry patch, then repeat one more...

I've used 50-year-old primers someone has given to me after their husband or grandfather passed away and they worked fine. As long as they were stored in a cool dry place, the packaging does not...

I would rather someone respond to an old thread than start a new one. That way I only have to read through one thread to gather information.

The best 50-meter load in my 1903 Springfield is a 170g Laser Cast bullet + 8.0g HS-6 + WLR primer, seated until the bullet lube rings are hidden. Laser Cast indicates the bullet diameter is .310". ...

This is good advice. I visually inspect the inside of the brass, after dropping the charge, before seating the bullet.

I know this is an old thread, but I tried to duplicate the M1909 Guard load with some Turkish 30-06 pulls and thought the information was worth sharing.

A friend gave me some MKE Turkish 30-06...

The Winchester large rifle primers I measured were 0.004" longer than the Winchester large pistol primers. I would be concerned about slam fires in a semi-automatic pistol.

Increasing primer...