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  1. Forum: Rimfire Area

    I have 6 different 22 LR rifles and find the...

    I have 6 different 22 LR rifles and find the velocities are fairly consistent between them. I use my suppressor on 4 of them with barrels of 18" to 25". All ammunition I have tested so far listed...
  2. Even though I can see 50 miles into California...

    Even though I can see 50 miles into California from my house All the above is exactly why I don't go into California.
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    The CZ 75 can be carried in DA mode for first...

    The CZ 75 can be carried in DA mode for first shot with the hammer down or it can be carried cocked and locked.
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    "1-I ordered Dacron fill but what arrived is poly...

    "1-I ordered Dacron fill but what arrived is poly fill low loft quilt batting (polyester batting in sm print on bottom) Is this the same as Dacron/OK to use? Is it just a trademark name but otherwise...
  5. Forum: Rimfire Area

    Actually, "standard" velocity 22 LR ammunition of...

    Actually, "standard" velocity 22 LR ammunition of most makes will run 1175 - 1225 fps at 10 feet from the muzzle from 18 - 26" barrel rifles. That is from actual chronographing and they are sonic as...
  6. "Magnumitus".......Hardly. Loading a 178 gr...

    "Magnumitus".......Hardly. Loading a 178 gr 311041 to 2000 fps out of a 30-06 or 308W hardly creates a "magnum" load in either. No one has said the OPs projected load wouldn't kill. If minimal...
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    As mentioned, the Beretta 92 is a big gun. I...

    As mentioned, the Beretta 92 is a big gun. I didn't like it simply because it did not fit my hand, especially with the first DA shot. I had a very early M59 S&W and found it was a good 9mm with...
  8. The cherries for Ideal moulds for bullets that...

    The cherries for Ideal moulds for bullets that are used in smokeless powder cartridges were originally designed and made to cut cavities for Lyman #1 alloy. That alloy was a quadra alloy containing...
  9. I'm with 35 Rem on this one. I also prefer to...

    I'm with 35 Rem on this one. I also prefer to use the top end cast bullet loads for hunting as they will kill quicker and more assuredly.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Cannister IMR 4831 was not available to reloaders...

    Cannister IMR 4831 was not available to reloaders in '67. All "IMR" 4831 was military surplus Back then. It wasn't until the '70s when stocks of milsurp 4831 began drying up that Hodgdon contracted...
  11. Should be close with that bullet.

    Should be close with that bullet.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I would sell or trade them for 1000 proper 358...

    I would sell or trade them for 1000 proper 358 cast bullets on the for sale forum here. If you don't want to get a 38 S&W then there are plenty of 38 S&W shooters here that might want them.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Exactly, and as also mentioned it is a term...

    Exactly, and as also mentioned it is a term coined for the commercial cast bullet industry. Generally, in that context it designates commercial cast bullets with BHNs in the 12 - 18 range.
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    "I still do not get clean patches no matter what...

    "I still do not get clean patches no matter what cleaner"

    I wouldn't worry about it. I have a couple rifles with similar pitted bores that will never give a "clean" patch either. I just give...
  15. Forum: Leverguns

    In my Cimarron Carbine 45 Colt 8.5 gr Unique...

    In my Cimarron Carbine 45 Colt 8.5 gr Unique under the 454190 (250 gr) works fine but is a bit overkill for steel, rocks and general fun shooting. I prefer to use a 200 gr bullet [Lee's 452-200-RF]...
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    I've been using "Formula B" for many years with...

    I've been using "Formula B" for many years with consistent results casting excellent bullets for match rifle shooting in the 1800 - 1900 fps range and for HV shooting running them upwards of 3000 fps...
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    AUCTION I'll go $35

    I'll go $35
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    Poll: Got it Thanks. I'm on there now.

    Got it Thanks. I'm on there now.
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    Poll: I must have missed it. Where does one find...

    I must have missed it.

    Where does one find that group?
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    If you're allowing the press ram to "cam...

    If you're allowing the press ram to "cam over"....don't. Screw the FL die in further until the shell holder bumps solidly against the bottom of the die w/o the ram or press handle flexing as if...
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    I believe most Saeco molds, like RCBS moulds,...

    I believe most Saeco molds, like RCBS moulds, were cut for use with linotype alloy. The alloy (RL + a tudge of lino) you're using apparently has a higher concentration of lead which makes it...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    alamogunr What alloy did you use?

    alamogunr

    What alloy did you use?
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    For a softer alloy add 2% tin to the COWWs. That...

    For a softer alloy add 2% tin to the COWWs. That will balance the antimony content with the tin and produce the sub metal SnSb which will stay in solution with the lead even during solidification. ...
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    The 303 is also very accurate in a Canadian Ross...

    The 303 is also very accurate in a Canadian Ross Mk X.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Also consider bullets with the COG (Center Of...

    Also consider bullets with the COG (Center Of Gravity/mass) close to the COP (Center Of Pressure) will transition thru the sonic zone smoother.
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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