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  1. Is RSI / Pressure Trace II still available? Can...

    Is RSI / Pressure Trace II still available? Can you still get sensors?
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    For black powder, no, a base wad doesn't seem to...

    For black powder, no, a base wad doesn't seem to be required.

    For smokeless powder, a base wad seems to make a difference. My bloopers went away at lower loading levels.
    A base wad can come...
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    Yup. That's exactly what I did. Select low(er)...

    Yup. That's exactly what I did. Select low(er) pressure loads, reduce by 10%, and work up to 1,100 to 1,200 fps over the chrono.

    The only major deviation is putting a base wad into the hull. Base...
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    That's it! And a newer version to boot! The...

    That's it! And a newer version to boot!

    The Presidente hulls are the CBC brass hulls.

    Very nice. Thank you.
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    Let me dig around and see if I can find it...

    Let me dig around and see if I can find it again...

    I might also have a PDF of the reloading manual.
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    There is so much bad information floating around...

    There is so much bad information floating around about Magtech brass hulls it's unbelievable.

    If you do a little reading of authoritative sources, you'll find some very interesting things out...
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    Just ran across this thread again. Lots of...

    Just ran across this thread again.

    Lots of good info on paper patching the 458 in the smokeless paper patching section. Pay particular attention to Windrider's thrraddsss and comments.

    Hope...
  8. Thread: Huh?

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    Mjolnir, the ban hammer... I seal my overshot...

    Mjolnir, the ban hammer...

    I seal my overshot cards with clear fingernail polish. The cheap kind. Should I be concerned? Asking for a friend.
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    Contrary to popular belief, the Magtech hulls are...

    Contrary to popular belief, the Magtech hulls are not straight sided for their full length. If you have some, go ahead and check, I'll wait...

    ...If you take a dowel that fits snugly but not...
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    It would be outstanding if there was pressure...

    It would be outstanding if there was pressure tested load data available in the US for Magtech brass hulls. There is data available in Brazil from the manufacturer, though that data only tells us...
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    The closest I've come is a CBC reloading brochure...

    The closest I've come is a CBC reloading brochure from Brazil. CBC powder in brass hulls. No idea what the equivalent powder here is, and I don't read Portuguese.

    I have discovered that RIO base...
  12. Thread: Huh?

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    It's not as fast as red...

    It's not as fast as red...
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    Magtech brass hulls & basewads

    Anyone else use Magtech brass hulls and put a basewad in them?
  14. Thread: Huh?

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    Accurate does good work. I've got several of them...

    Accurate does good work. I've got several of them now, and they are all nice to cast with. (Once I figured out what they liked)

    Squirrels! Man those things are destructive. Hate'm.
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    I hear red is fastest. Might just start a...

    I hear red is fastest.

    Might just start a thread, somewhere, about casting and loading.

    The better half and I live in a 28' trailer. Spend a fair amount of time in rather primitive conditions....
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    Gotcha. Makes sense.

    Gotcha. Makes sense.
  17. Thread: Huh?

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    Huh?

    Wow, what happened to smokeless paper patching?

    Haven't been around in awhile and it seems there isn't a lot of activity here recently. What's up with that?

    I shoot 458 Win Mag (exclusively...
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    Maybe a little more i information is in order...

    Maybe a little more i information is in order here...

    A bull Rosie goes anywhere from 700 to 1100 pounds, on average. They're tough but not bullet-proof. The hard part is convincing them that...
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    I'm looking to anchor a Roosevelt Elk bull at 150...

    I'm looking to anchor a Roosevelt Elk bull at 150 yards or less in the northern Oregon coast range. It's pretty vertical terrain, and packing those things out of creek bottoms is getting a little...
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    Y'all are probably right. I'd be better off...

    Y'all are probably right. I'd be better off working up an accuracy load with what I've got, with a trajectory that I need and then practice, practice, practice.
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    Got it figured out. A Forster hollow pointing...

    Got it figured out. A Forster hollow pointing tool and one of my existing molds should work just fine for the few hollow points I'll need for hunting.
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    Got it figured out. A Forster hollow pointing...

    Got it figured out. A Forster hollow pointing tool and one of my existing molds should work just fine for the few hollow points I'll need for hunting.
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    N.O.E. 460-405-HP and the 1895SBL

    Anyone use this combination for hunting?

    I've fiddled around with my collection of Saeco molds, and the #017 seems to agree with the rifle. The meplat is a little small for a hunting bullet...
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    N.O..E. 460-405-HP wanted

    Hello folks. I'd like to try the N.O.E. 460-405-HP in my Marlin 1895 SBL before springing for the mold. As cast would be perfect. A dozen or so should tell me what I need to know. 12 BHN give or take...
  25. Thread: 1895 sbl

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    Forum: Leverguns

    Everyone likes muzzle blast shots. Right? 218233

    Everyone likes muzzle blast shots. Right?
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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