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    I keep some in a metal ammo can along with the...

    I keep some in a metal ammo can along with the bags of powder coating materials. This seems to make PC work better for shake N bake bullet coating. It keeps the relative humidity down to about 20%...
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    On a comedic note, the remake of The Lady Killers...

    On a comedic note, the remake of The Lady Killers with Tom Hanks is better than the Peter Sellers original. Then again, the Coen brothers always put strange twists on things.
  3. Thread: dog adoption

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    We have been breeding and showing pure bred dogs...

    We have been breeding and showing pure bred dogs for over 50 years now. If you are looking for a specific breed, contact a local dog club or a regional breed specific club for a list of breeders. ...
  4. I usually put few enough BB's in the bowl to make...

    I usually put few enough BB's in the bowl to make it between 2 and 3 layers deep. Any deeper does not seem to give an advantage.
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    I have had three or four 9mm cases that slipped...

    I have had three or four 9mm cases that slipped out of the shell holder in my APP by distorting the case rim during the sizing operation. I suspect that the real problem was due to a case bulge from...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I have noticed the "C" mark on bullets cast in a...

    I have noticed the "C" mark on bullets cast in a 6 cavity Lee mold before. When opening the sprue plate I have noticed a small "crumb" of lead left on the sprue plate in the pour hole. If I don't...
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    Clearing the cache and deleting cookies from...

    Clearing the cache and deleting cookies from OpenDNS solved it. Thanks everybody.
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    Unable to Connect - Firefox Warning

    Since 7/6/2022 I have been unable to connect to CastBoolits using Firefox browser. I get an error message "Warning: Potential Security Risk Ahead" and when I use the "Advanced" button to bypass this...
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    I prefer sufficient clearance to ensure that a...

    I prefer sufficient clearance to ensure that a little tolerance error in bullet seating will not cause lockup or any drag on the face of the forcing cone. Any amount of clearance that leaves the...
  10. I am quite satisfied with a Lee 4-20 pro pot. ...

    I am quite satisfied with a Lee 4-20 pro pot. Using a PID control keeps the melt consistent at various lead levels very well. I don't like the pots with a PID built in because of the heat problem....
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    You might want to consider the fuel costs of...

    You might want to consider the fuel costs of heating up the entire cable to remove the lead. It takes a lot of propane to heat the copper and plastic just to let it cool again.

    I have used a...
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    On the other side of the coin, I had a great time...

    On the other side of the coin, I had a great time at a summer job in an engineering department. I was asked several times to get something impossible, so I decided to get even. We were doing a...
  13. My older set of Lee 32ACP dies came with shell...

    My older set of Lee 32ACP dies came with shell holder 7B. The current version is probably R7.
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    Another benefit to using an oven made from a #10...

    Another benefit to using an oven made from a #10 can is the ability to put ingots on top of it. They can then preheat a little to drive moisture away and reduce the time for the melt pot to return...
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    A question for others who live in a...

    A question for others who live in a "Constitutional Carry" state. Does your state law allowing carrying only apply to residents of the state, or does it apply to all U.S. citizens? Here in West...
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    Don't know of any other charts, but here is some...

    Don't know of any other charts, but here is some information:
    http://www.lasc.us/FryxellMarlin-MicroGroove.htm

    Hope it helps.
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    A defect rate of 0.5% very significant and should...

    A defect rate of 0.5% very significant and should be reduced, but 0.5% is only 5,000, not 50,000.
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    I think that the only benefit that you would get...

    I think that the only benefit that you would get is an increased opportunity to clean guns, reloading dies and indoor ranges.

    Powder coating gives it's benefits from forming a polymer shell bonded...
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    The Lee size dies have a longer taper section...

    The Lee size dies have a longer taper section than the NOE. Think of it as a shallower angle on a revolver forcing cone.
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    Just clicked on "Buy It Now" button and it lead...

    Just clicked on "Buy It Now" button and it lead to a 404 error, not found.
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    Even if you change the plug or the wall outlet...

    Even if you change the plug or the wall outlet you won't get satisfactory results. Running a 220v heating element on 120v circuit will only produce 1/4 the heat output. You would have to rewire the...
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    Caution, it's not salt water that is used. It is...

    Caution, it's not salt water that is used. It is a molten salt.
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    Run two wires from the oven's thermostat to the...

    Run two wires from the oven's thermostat to the output terminals on the SSR in the PID controller. Wired up that way the PID can control the oven if you set the oven thermostat to it's coldest...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I use rubber mulch in buckets also. Found out...

    I use rubber mulch in buckets also. Found out that a few layers of the plastic bags that my water softener salt comes in work well directly under the bucket lid. Seems to be self-healing to keep...
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    Oxyclean breaks down into washing soda and oxygen...

    Oxyclean breaks down into washing soda and oxygen when wet. A sure fire way to tarnish brass while tumbling it.
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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