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  1. So, it looks like the lead of the bullet does not...

    So, it looks like the lead of the bullet does not touch the barrel, and the powder coating at the base of the bullet does not get blasted off by the powder charge.
  2. Do you have pics of recovered powder coated bullets ?

    Do you have pics of recovered powder coated bullets that have been fired through wood, water jugs, ballistic gel ... ?
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    Is there a preferred way to cool the bullets...

    Is there a preferred way to cool the bullets after baking? Can I just dump the tray directly into a tub of water right out of the oven?
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    Didn't know there was such a thing. Now I know.

    Didn't know there was such a thing. Now I know.
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    Prismatic powders - Astatic Red

    Ya know those sheets of paper that had sugar candy Dots that you would tear off and eat? Well, that's what I have, only my Dots are red and really heavy. Stuck to the foil. There are now perfect...
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    Prismatic Powder

    I was misled by the box the PRISMATIC powder came in. It has both PRISMATIC and CERAKOTE on the box, but the label with my address was covering PRISMATIC so all I ccould see was CERAKOTE.

    I...
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    I need to know why Cerakote won't work.

    I need to know why Cerakote won't work.
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    Powder coating pistol bullets - Cerakote?

    I ordered some powder coating from Prismatic and there was nothing in my Amazon order that mentioned Cerakote. But that's what I got. There were no instructions in the box, just a bag of red powder....
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    The only surviving Mayflower shoulder gun is an...

    The only surviving Mayflower shoulder gun is an Italian wheellock. No complete list of what they brought with them survives. That they had a blunderbuss or two cannot be ruled out. The captain, crew,...
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    From the day I received my 11" Desperado I've...

    From the day I received my 11" Desperado I've wanted a shoulder stock for it.

    Today (4/1/22) in response to my latest email request, American Gun Craft replied,
    "Shoulder stocks are in the...
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    Poll: 357 mag vs 45 Colt. I'll go with the 45 Colt. ......

    357 mag vs 45 Colt. I'll go with the 45 Colt. ... but ...

    Dead is dead. I have nothing bad to say about the 357 Mag in a lever gun.

    The 45 Colt can be loaded almost to the level of a lite 45-70...
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    Poll: With my 45 Colt 255 gr copper plated flat nose...

    With my 45 Colt 255 gr copper plated flat nose handload, which chronos at 1730 fps from a 20 inch Rossi 92, I have no trouble hitting a deer's shoulder (life size steel target) at 200 yards with the...
  13. Forum: Cast Boolits

    000 buck (.360 round ball) in a 38 Spl / 357 Mag ?

    Has anyone ever tried loading a .360 round ball in a 38 Spl / 357 Mag?

    The ball weighs 70 grains and would get 224 ft-lb energy at 1200 fps.
  14. Does an adapter exist to use Large Rifle Primers in a 209 ?

    Does an adapter exist to use Large Rifle Primers in a 209 ? For use in shotguns and inline MLs.
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    It's on my bedside table, and, it's my truck gun....

    It's on my bedside table, and, it's my truck gun. Compact, maneuverable, POWER.
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    Any range reports from the guys who said they had...

    Any range reports from the guys who said they had a Desperado on order? What's your load?

    And, if you like the idea, contact AGC and ask them to make a shoulder stock for it....
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    I think about the same thing and even though I...

    I think about the same thing and even though I know it's not necessary I shoot it every few weeks. I took it out today after loading it 3 weeks ago. It's my bedside gun (along with a 1911). Both...
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    Unless the gun is kept in a very humid...

    Unless the gun is kept in a very humid environment it will not corrode. Dry powder is not corrosive. Some guns have been been fired after being loaded for over a hundred years. Upon inspection of the...
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    I've always saved my shotgun shells for use in my...

    I've always saved my shotgun shells for use in my coach gun. But now I'm keeping the 209 primers and will try to reuse them.

    There are several videos on YouTube "Reload 209 Shotgun Primers"...
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    Today I went out to the club to chrono my...

    Today I went out to the club to chrono my Desperado with patched balls. BUT damn it ! I forgot to put the primers in my bag ! The trip wasn't a total loss, I keep it loaded for house and car defense...
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    I ordered on 5/15 and received it 6/2, which was...

    I ordered on 5/15 and received it 6/2, which was WAY before I expected it.

    It's a quality gun. Solid. Looks good.

    I contacted AGC to tell them how pleased I am and to suggest making a shoulder...
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    That's not true. The best way to clean a cap lock...

    That's not true. The best way to clean a cap lock long gun is to remove the nipple, put the breech into a bucket of hot, soapy water and pump water in and out of the gun through the drum.

    The...
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    It's a muzzleloader.

    It's a muzzleloader.
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    Desperado 11" double barrel 12 GA pistol

    My newest toy just arrived (several weeks ahead of schedule): an American Gun Craft 11", black powder, muzzleloader, double barrel 12 GA pistol. It uses 209 shotgun primers.

    I'm thinking about...
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    Started my casting season today

    Turned off the heat for the season, installed the window air conditioner, AND

    started casting today. Made 40 good .535 RBs for my Great Plains Rifle. It took longer to get ready and melt the lead...
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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