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    The bolt face looks clean

    The bolt face looks clean
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    My Springfield is marking its brass

    My 1903 Springfield sporter has started leaving circular scratch marks across the head stamps of the cases. It doesn't seem to matter if the are fired or not. I hope the picture is clear enough. Can...
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    I have a 4 5/8" "NEW MODEL" Blackhawk that has...

    I have a 4 5/8" "NEW MODEL" Blackhawk that has had several thousand rounds of 250 gr- 255gr cast of just about any profile you can think of (RNFP, RN, SWC, SWCHP, WFN) over the past 25+ years that I...
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    Forum: Our Chapel

    "Let go and Let God" He is the only one with...

    "Let go and Let God"

    He is the only one with the master plan. Meanwhile my prayers are with you as well in your time of pain.
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    Forum: Our Town

    My Ruger GP 100 is always close at hand loaded...

    My Ruger GP 100 is always close at hand loaded with 158 gr SWHP's pushed by a stout load of 2400 for things that go bump in the night. My "garden gun" , hanging above the window in the barn is an old...
  6. http://store.stevesgunz.com/ Steve's is a 92...

    http://store.stevesgunz.com/

    Steve's is a 92 specialist Gunsmith and store. They carry aluminum replacements for the plastic plugs that are factory from Rossi.
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    I too began reloading in the 1970s and my first...

    I too began reloading in the 1970s and my first reloading manuals were Lee and Lyman circa 1960ish. I remember being disappointed that I could rarely work up to a maximum listed load because I always...
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    Thanks _ I'll check them out.

    Thanks _ I'll check them out.
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    My Traditions Hawken Needs a Trigger

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    A few months back I made a trade that had a Traditions .50 caliber St. Louis Hawken kit as part of the deal. The project went fairly smoothly and turned out pretty well. However,...
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    7mm TCU from .223 Wish I still had that...

    7mm TCU from .223

    Wish I still had that barrel (and Contender) most accurate handgun I've owned so far.
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    Forum: Our Town

    I answered all 13 correctly as well. I believe...

    I answered all 13 correctly as well. I believe this forum's contributors are well above average in the technical knowlege department.
  12. I believe that I have a .456 mold in stock. If I...

    I believe that I have a .456 mold in stock. If I can locate it this weekend I should be able to pour a few bullits.

    Shoot me a PM and we'll get in contact.
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    7mm TCU from .223 A big step for me at the...

    7mm TCU from .223

    A big step for me at the time (I think I was about 19 y.o.) I went VERY carefully with each step, had excellent results.
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    7mm TCU from .223 A big step for me at the...

    7mm TCU from .223

    A big step for me at the time (I think I was about 19 y.o.) I went VERY carefully with each step, had excellent results.
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    It just takes a little experimenting to find the...

    It just takes a little experimenting to find the right combination of velocity and lead hardness to develope a varmit pill that will expand or break apart. Test as you go by firing them at various...
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    +1 on Can't remember the last time I drained a...

    +1 on Can't remember the last time I drained a pot.
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    I always keep an eye out for good used "Made in...

    I always keep an eye out for good used "Made in the USA" fixed power scopes from Weaver, Redfield or Lyman. Gunshows and local traders are my prefered shopping venues for used items because I prefer...
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    The first hand gun I purchased for my self was a...

    The first hand gun I purchased for my self was a Ruger Super Blackhawk 7 1/2" barrel on my 21st birthday :). It cost $199.00 (so guess how long ago that was :) ) I still have it grips and sights have...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I have carried a 3" barreled .38 spl or a 4"...

    I have carried a 3" barreled .38 spl or a 4" barreled .38 S&W on my hip while hunting for many years. Both are carried with 150 gr full WC's at standard velocity 700 -750 FPS. I have used these...
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    Forum: Our Town

    Thanks for the link!! I'm out on the road (again)...

    Thanks for the link!! I'm out on the road (again) and have run out of reading material (again)
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    I aquired an older Handi "Shirkari" in 45/70 a...

    I aquired an older Handi "Shirkari" in 45/70 a little over 2 years ago as part of a multi gun trade. I was afraid of the little rifles strength and was intending to re-trade it. Then I tried it out....
  22. A second for fishhawks never having a problem...

    A second for fishhawks never having a problem with Lee Hand Primer regardless of primer brand.

    The only pistol powder that I use with Magnum Primers is H110 (Win296) in both .357 and .44 magnum....
  23. I love my specials, both 38 and 44. One of my 44...

    I love my specials, both 38 and 44. One of my 44 specials is my c.c. handgun. I find it easier to get accurate loads that are plenty stout enough to get the job done with out blasting my ear drums ,...
  24. Sticky: Great piece Alaskan Guy. Thanks for taking the...

    Great piece Alaskan Guy. Thanks for taking the time to share. I'm looking forward to using your tips :)
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    Forum: Our Town

    Father... Place your loving hand over him and...

    Father... Place your loving hand over him and guide him safely back home to his loved ones.

    Amen
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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