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    Forgot to mention, the box weighed in at 45...

    Forgot to mention, the box weighed in at 45 pounds 12oz. Plenty of something in there for everyone! Hope it picks up some momentum!

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    Sorry for the delay! Box went out yesterday, PO...

    Sorry for the delay! Box went out yesterday, PO says you should have it Saturday. I PM'd tracking info and pic of receipt.

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    Sorry for the delay, life has ben crazy here......

    Sorry for the delay, life has ben crazy here... Yes, it's still around and is available! I will get it out to you ASAP.

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    Works at the pentagon as in active military or...

    Works at the pentagon as in active military or civilian government employee?

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    Sorry for the delay in getting this processed and...

    Sorry for the delay in getting this processed and moving along.
    Between getting laid off, Memorial Day preps, side jobs to help pay bills, and helping get My VFW ready to reopen after the 2 month...
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    Googling around a bit suggests... O-ring...

    Googling around a bit suggests...

    O-ring Inside diameter 13/16"

    O-ring Outside diameter 1 1/16"

    1/8" thick
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    Agreed, i also own many Taurus pistols and...

    Agreed, i also own many Taurus pistols and experience no issues.

    No leading, no offset rifling, no "im such a gun snob I'm gonna blame all the problems you have on lesser cost firearms" syndrome....
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    I'm not gonna say its improper cure, but the time...

    I'm not gonna say its improper cure, but the time and temp the PC calls for is PMT (part metal temperature) meaning start the timer when the part you're powder coating reaches the manufactorers...
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    I cast a lee 452 230 2r tl. And a 9mm 125 2r lee...

    I cast a lee 452 230 2r tl. And a 9mm 125 2r lee tl, powdercoat both and they shoot just fine. (I do size both after coating)

    There are some new moulds available without any grease rings or tl...
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    I'd like to give this one a go. Have lots to add...

    I'd like to give this one a go. Have lots to add and could use a couple things in there.

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    Thats basically what i did. Lol I just got the...

    Thats basically what i did. Lol I just got the bolts to mount it to the bench so i had it out to work on. Needed a shim so the mounting will have to wait til tumbling is done

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    Belt and the new idler shaft showed up today!...

    Belt and the new idler shaft showed up today! (Thank you so much nawagner!)

    Picked up a no-handle 1 gallon paint can at the local auto parts store that sells automotive paints for $3.50 the other...
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    I never even considered this option. Gonna keep...

    I never even considered this option. Gonna keep my eye out for one now.

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    Is it a waxy coating? I cleaned up some lubed...

    Is it a waxy coating? I cleaned up some lubed 45swc by standing them up on a few stacked paper towels and baking them for a bit at a low temp. When I asked how to remove the lube someone also...
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    Not sure if the ceramic would cause an issue or...

    Not sure if the ceramic would cause an issue or not, ill let someone whose "done that" answer that.

    I just wanted to remind ya Harbor freight has cheap dutch ovens that work good for smelting.
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    Will do. Thank you so much! And it's life in a...

    Will do. Thank you so much! And it's life in a mill. It happens, but i appreciate the thoughts!

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    Dunno if they'll work for that small a...

    Dunno if they'll work for that small a configuration. Lol

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    Yep it looks like I'm going paint can. Trying to...

    Yep it looks like I'm going paint can. Trying to find a plastic one. Then I'll put the fins from this spool on either end. The guy at tire shop I get my wheel weights from said he would give me an...
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    I thought about PVC, but the cheapest 8" caps I...

    I thought about PVC, but the cheapest 8" caps I saw were in the $20 range... tryin to keep it cheap so i scrapped that idea. The bucket idea crossed my mind. I actually saved a heavy duty plastic...
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    I thought about using a paint can, just wasnt...

    I thought about using a paint can, just wasnt just about longevity? Guess til something better comes to mind it should do.



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    Thumlers AR12 help...

    I'm trying to rebuild a Thumlers AR12 rotary tumbler. I was given a very old unit that needs a bit of love. It's missing a drive belt, idler shaft, and drum. So... i guess maybe it needs a lot of...
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    My 4-20 casts great at 700° Down under 670° the...

    My 4-20 casts great at 700° Down under 670° the nozzle will start to clog. A quick touch with the propane torch and its flowing again. Only drops that low when I add to the pot a bit too late...
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    Woo hoo got the pic to...

    Woo hoo got the pic to post!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200503/63731bf05c99bce240014b41187eedf0.jpg

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    Pvc pipe and some wood lath strips. Cut some...

    Pvc pipe and some wood lath strips. Cut some extra PVC peices to replace the ones you shoot. And fill the lower feet with sand or spent primers. Or if you want to go light just drill holes to stake...
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    Wish i woulda kept the stuff i had in my Kennedy...

    Wish i woulda kept the stuff i had in my Kennedy machinist box. Sold the whole 3 tier box a while back and the 30 pound brick of babbit went with it... Used it as a counterweight in the very bottom...
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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