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    WTS 2 Black Powder Dies

    I have 2 black powder dies I just came across after moving my reloading room to another room. I no longer shoot black powder so these need to go.

    One die is a Lyman 7153124, 45 cal taper crimp...
  2. Price reduced: $110. Still includes shipping

    Price reduced: $110. Still includes shipping
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    SOLD RCBS Primer Pocket Swager Combo

    $30.00 Includes ShippingSOLD 2-24-19
    PayPal or money order

    Slightly used, like new condition

    The RCBS Primer Pocket Swager-2 has been redesigned to quickly remove the primer pocket crimp from...
  4. WTS New Original Forster Case Trimmer w/ Pilots & Collets

    New - Forster Original Case Trimmer

    This case trimmer comes with 8 pilots & 4 collets.

    Pilots – 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 30 & 2 – 458

    Collets – 1, 2, 3 & 4

    If purchased separately it would...
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    Thanks for the information. I should have stated...

    Thanks for the information. I should have stated I prefer a cartridge rifle.
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    Rifle for prairie dogs and ground squirrels

    Is there a small caliber black powder rifle that can be used for prairie dogs and ground squirrels?

    I would prefer a cartridge rifle.
  7. WTS Dillon Powder Dispenser for Square Deal B

    Powder Dispenser for Square Deal B

    Sold

    $65.00 - includes shipping. PayPal or money order. If PP use friends & family to avoid transaction fee.

    Excellent condition. I had two, so I'm...
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    WTS Black Powder Reloading Components

    SOLD 1-10-2019


    No longer shooting black powder so I'm selling my reloading items.

    I can do PayPal or money order. Purchase includes shipping.

    All items are in excellent condition

    $35 -...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Question on bullet alloy for .45-70

    I've decided I want to cast some .45-70 bullets for silhouette and paper shooting only. I have some lead from Roto Metals that shows on the label; 1 to 40 (97.5% lead, 2.5% tin)

    How would this...
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    I need a new rifle to shoot Quigley and the other...

    I need a new rifle to shoot Quigley and the other assorted 1000 yrd buffalo matches

    You might want to check the rules before driving very far for a gong or buffalo match. The matches I attend, a...
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    Wipe-Out Bore Cleaner

    I was looking for something in the cabinets today and came across 2 cans of Wipe-Out Bore Cleaner. One can was new and the other one I had already started using. Since I haven't seen these in...
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    Bruce, thanks a lot for the information. I...

    Bruce, thanks a lot for the information. I re-read all the post here and you pretty much told me what to do on post #2. Sometimes you just can't see the forest for the trees. I'll try this out. ...
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    So are you getting the bullet diameter from a...

    So are you getting the bullet diameter from a fire formed case?
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    I understand what you're saying here for the most...

    I understand what you're saying here for the most part, but I'm a little confused on what size you're saying the bullet should be. It sounds like you may be saying the less it has to bump up the...
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    Thanks for the information This is what I...

    Thanks for the information This is what I needed. Having been reloading since the late 60's, I have never worked with black powder. Wow what a difference and learning curve. This forum has really...
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    Groove Bullet - Diameter for bore or groove?

    What is the rule of thumb for the correct diameter of a grooved bullet?

    Should it be bore size, slightly over bore size or maybe the groove size?
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    Question on reloading BP at the range

    Just getting into reloading BP in .45-70.

    When developing a load do any of you do your loading at the range during your development period?

    If you do load at the range, is there a simpler...
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    Grease cookie recipe?

    I plan on shooting PP bullets in my .45-70. I live in a very hot & humid area, Houston Tx. Some of the recipes I have read about talk about the cookie melting under hot and humid conditions. ...
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    Tell me how to clean my barrel

    Sharps Shiloh #3 .45-70

    I'm switching over to black powder next week and I need to know the proper way to clean my barrel. I did a couple of searches but didn't come up with what I was looking...
  20. What size sizing die to run the patched bullet thru

    I plan on using a push through sizing die to run my patched bullets through. Is there a rule of thumb on the size to use so the patch doesn't come off during the process?
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    Pictures??

    I was thinking about making one out of wood as well as a prototype. I could tweak the wooden one and then make another one out of aluminum.
  22. That's true, however some designs I have seen...

    That's true, however some designs I have seen looks like they could be used in the same manner as the Pope rest.
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    Is that one brass?

    What exactly were they called?
  24. Muzzle clamp or barrel vise? Does this idea work?

    I was reading the Loading & Shooting Paper Patched Bullets by Randolph S. Wright and on page 78 he describes the use of a "muzzle clamp" with a photo. Viewing the photo, it looks like a light weight...
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    Range book & working up loads

    I know there are many different range book offerings on the market but I would like to know what true "shooters" use.

    I want to make up a book for my new to me Sharps rifle.

    Those of you...
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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