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    H110 powder in unfired factory brass. Yes, that...

    H110 powder in unfired factory brass. Yes, that is the bullet. Hornady .45 cal gas checks. Alloy is roughly 6% tin, 5% antimony, .6% copper, probably a touch of arsenic as the base was COWW before I...
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    Heh, you absolutely should buy one- and then tell...

    Heh, you absolutely should buy one- and then tell me what I'm doing wrong.

    Thanks for all the input, very much appreciated. I think my plan at this point is to clean the hell out of the barrel...
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    Measuring brass expansion just above extractor...

    Measuring brass expansion just above extractor groove.
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    I think I overloaded with information and wasn't...

    I think I overloaded with information and wasn't clear- at this point there is no accuracy with either jacketed or cast. Can anyone tell if there is excess leading in the picture to cause this?
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    Never tested at 100 before this weekend- the 50...

    Never tested at 100 before this weekend- the 50 yards was just function testing. I don't have a benchmark at 100, unfortunately.... at this point, accuracy is unacceptable & I'm trying to rule out...
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    Awful accuracy- is this excess leading?

    Hi all,

    I'd appreciate some insight, I'm trying to trouble shoot awful accuracy in a rifle. First, the details: rifle is an Armalite AR10B, chambered in 45 Raptor (wildcat, it's just a rimless 460...
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    Thanks for all the suggestions. After doing a...

    Thanks for all the suggestions. After doing a fair bit of research, I've decided to stay with my RCBS lube-a-matic purchase & start my casting career w/ traditional boolit lube. Thinkin LBT Blue Soft...
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    Sigh.... and so another research-marathon ensues....

    Sigh.... and so another research-marathon ensues. I had glanced at the coatings sub-forum but not given it much thought.

    Thanks for the input. My shooting volume is pretty low- probably around...
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    Wow, I didn't expect this much consensus......

    Wow, I didn't expect this much consensus... awesome to hear. I went ahead & ordered the RCBS sizer & most of the other bits & pieces I'll need to start casting to take advantage of the deal. Thanks...
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    From one Tony to another... Thanks for the...

    From one Tony to another...

    Thanks for the input. I know $200 is optimistic...there was one on here that needed some parts & TLC for $175 the other day... that being said it sold in about 10...
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    Thanks for the advice. You have a good point...

    Thanks for the advice. You have a good point about customer service- I've heard nothing about good things about RCBS CS. Given how much I shoot, the production differences between the Star & RCBS...
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    Equipment advice to a new caster

    Hi all,
    I’m going to start off with an apology- I know you must be constantly hit with these kinds of “help, I’m new threads”, but I feel like I’ve researched myself into a corner and need advice....
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    Sticky: After years of saying I never wanted to deal with...

    After years of saying I never wanted to deal with the "hassle" of casting... here I am. Curiosity finally won out, I started doing research on your site, and I fell in love w/ the art & science 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