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  1. This thrd caught my eye as there was a time 50yrs...

    This thrd caught my eye as there was a time 50yrs ago re 3.2 grs bulls eye destroying guns in the target shooters ranks. Deemed mysterious at the time and squib loads discussed and dismissed. In fact...
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    Anyway, does the 45 ACP 'really' need lp's ?

    Anyway, does the 45 ACP 'really' need lp's ?
  3. Thread: .480 Ruger

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    Cud a 5-shot be re-chambered to .475L?

    Cud a 5-shot be re-chambered to .475L?
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    One shot in my 454 Puma the chamber end of the...

    One shot in my 454 Puma the chamber end of the rifle barrel was H O T! Already had 4#s of that stuff on hand. On another forum a guy burned out three barrels on his FA 83 454 before catching on. One...
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    Subsonic/Rabbit ~ Is your MatchDot the new all...

    Subsonic/Rabbit ~ Is your MatchDot the new all black MatchDot II or the ol' original silver & black one?

    I arrived late and may've missed some details
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    Apparently mount makers envision large objective...

    Apparently mount makers envision large objective riflescopes instead of RDs ~ Warnes does make low 30mm but requires something like Weigand weaver style base which negates its full advantage
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    Have RDs on my big bores for field use ~...

    Have RDs on my big bores for field use ~ Seemingly, the bigger the caliber, the more downward the static muzzle point making it more difficult to find the dot quickly. Knowing where the dot usually...
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    I roll crimp my heavy/big bore revolver rnd but...

    I roll crimp my heavy/big bore revolver rnd but sometimes the rolled crimp area is too large to chamber, its then I use the FCD to shrink just that small area down; not the whole thing.
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    Lil' Gun in my larger calibers heats up the...

    Lil' Gun in my larger calibers heats up the barrel in my revolvers and rifle immensely. One shot in my Puma 92 is almost too hot to touch. Others report like experiences but have not heard any...
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    Mine is a counter top, overlaid w/rubber...

    Mine is a counter top, overlaid w/rubber floor/safty mat avail @ Lowe/HD cut to length right off their roll.
  11. Thread: pot metal

    by odoh
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    +1 what pete said

    +1 what pete said
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    I recently started to have a bernz torch handy. I...

    I recently started to have a bernz torch handy. I hit the mould a bit before the pour as it seems to level the surface abit and for the rare occasion I'm unable to ladle a full 1# I'll hit the...
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    I too 'insert' ingots into melts.When ingotizing,...

    I too 'insert' ingots into melts.When ingotizing, the center is the last to solidify w/contractional forces creating a dip/low spot that can be seen. It seems to be less pronounce if the ingot mould...
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    I recall the wax bullets of the mid 50's. Then,...

    I recall the wax bullets of the mid 50's. Then, flash holes were enlarged a bit for enhanced performance of course the case could not be used for conventional loads ever again. Wondering if there...
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    Picked up some old, circa '70s co ww. Est 40 gal...

    Picked up some old, circa '70s co ww. Est 40 gal of a 55 gal drum. Was stored dry and seeing as we had no way to unload it from the pickup, we hand downloaded it all into smaller containers for...
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    How Much WW in 55Gal Drum?

    I'll be looking at a 55gal drum of ww in the morning and have absolutely no idea of its weight. Anyone w/experience on this? How much should I offer? I've a hunch it'll be out of my league ~ ~

    TIA
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    Good question ~ my guess would be since...

    Good question ~ my guess would be since dissimilar metals can experience galvanic electrolysis, it would be the same or nearly the same as the cup mat'l. . .?
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    My pref would be a tad lighter than 360gr in...

    My pref would be a tad lighter than 360gr in .452" ~ thats just me. Would like this'un in .476" tho. I'd also like RobS suggestion w/the 3-cav mixed PB/GC approach.
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    I take it that its isopropyl alcohol ? By volume?

    I take it that its isopropyl alcohol ? By volume?
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    My folks ran a side business of free run turkeys...

    My folks ran a side business of free run turkeys during the korean war period. We would be surrounded by 500 'tupid birds at feeding time and they would peck anything that caught their eye. Somehow,...
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    I've heard Ballistol lube works well. Planning on...

    I've heard Ballistol lube works well. Planning on getting some on the next MidwayUSA order and see for myself
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    Have broke down only Speer factory Jacketed load...

    Have broke down only Speer factory Jacketed load and found black adhesive/sealant on the bullet shank/case interface. Tuff to pull of course
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    I'm wondering if brass gets harder/brittle over...

    I'm wondering if brass gets harder/brittle over time under stress/tension also? I've noticed on several occasions and different calibers of Rem factory, that a V indent/notch at the mouth and crimp...
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    Ackley would tell of the time he was just...

    Ackley would tell of the time he was just starting up his career in Oregon prior to moving to Utah. Seemed the old timers wanting the barrels of their favorite lever action shortened, would insisted...
  25. Sticky: Yeh, I seen that coming when my TC Grey Ghost...

    Yeh, I seen that coming when my TC Grey Ghost arrived and did likewise.
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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