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    Forum: Gas Checks

    I notice the same thing (gas check staying in the...

    I notice the same thing (gas check staying in the cartridge). I use a shortened bicycle spoke to punch the check sideways, grasp it with a 6" forceps and tug it free of the case. i didn't like the...
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    Howdy all, I'm kinda new to the powder coating...

    Howdy all,
    I'm kinda new to the powder coating thing a learning with each "batch". Like a lot of guys my first attempt was with Harbor Freight red. Not the best choice for a newbie, in this camp...
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    A thought

    Just a thought... the container #5. was it totally clean to begin with? Any oil or wax residue will effect the static transfer to the objects being treated. Even using a towel washed in fabric...
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    Forum: Our Town

    I used triangle cuts of the shiny "furnace" tape....

    I used triangle cuts of the shiny "furnace" tape. to make teeth for a stage prop bear trap looked great!
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    Thanks "garandsrus". I'm always interested in...

    Thanks "garandsrus". I'm always interested in saving a buck here and there, pays for powder and primers. I think I have everything I need now, neighbor was pitching a Harbor Freight compressor so i...
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    Thanks for a great forum, lots of helpful ideas...

    Thanks for a great forum, lots of helpful ideas here.
    I recently acquired a Star lube sizer and in the process of adding air to assist the lube process. Can anyone suggest what air cylinder they are...
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    I lost the nut for the punch. Looked all over for...

    I lost the nut for the punch. Looked all over for the nut and finally came up with a jam nut for a flash hider/suppressor. works for me.
  8. Thread: Loverin Mold

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    I had the same question when I started with the...

    I had the same question when I started with the 30 cal. mold that I was given from my friend.
    After much testing, we determined that the method that Buckshot recommends is right on. Buckshot said...
  9. Thread: litho sheets

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    Forum: Gas Checks

    I started out with these litho sheets from the...

    I started out with these litho sheets from the newspaper office, gave then a quick "wipe down" with a alcohol soaked rag (outdoors), scored them and made strips. I did the same with Beer cans (I...
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    Lathesmith, Here is what I found on the internet...

    Lathesmith, Here is what I found on the internet that works good and is reasonably priced. Found it on Ebay, the thermocouple comes with it,
    110V 1 Relay Digital Fahrenheit Thermostat Temperature...
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    Hi All, I was lucky enough to discover a Star...

    Hi All,
    I was lucky enough to discover a Star Lubesizer in a box at a rummage sale today. Still has the lube in it, from the dust and dirt i'd say 20 years worth. I'm thinking this is the one that...
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    Forum: Gas Checks

    I have the Pat Marlins Check Maker. I was having...

    I have the Pat Marlins Check Maker. I was having problems and contacted Pat. He was extremely helpful and even replaced one 30 caliber maker that wouldn't seem to perform, (made it past quality...
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    Forum: Gas Checks

    I had a problem seating checks on squarely and...

    I had a problem seating checks on squarely and after pondering the cost of the Lyman Gas Check seating tool, this is what I came up with.

    I take a 7.63x 39 steel case. they are lying all about at...
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    Forum: Our Town

    Yes! I recieved the same warning. Kinda torques...

    Yes! I recieved the same warning. Kinda torques me, been visiting this great site for a while with out any problems that were not my own cause. Now it seems that a person or persons with WAY too much...
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    I ran into the same problem

    What I found, was the nose punch was ever so slightly bigger than the size die and STOPPED when it hit the top edge of the size body. Which turned out to be just short of the lube band on the bullet....
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    Forum: Gas Checks

    I had mine buffed

    I followed Pat's suggestion and had the punch part buffed to a "shine" and eliminated the problem. No abrasives were used just a "rag" buffing wheel. Also examine the forming part that there is no...
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    Forum: Gas Checks

    I use a 7.63x 39 steel case. Cut the base off...

    I use a 7.63x 39 steel case. Cut the base off with a dremel tool and section it vertically enough to snap around the adjustment screw then using a file trim so you have maybe an 1/8th inch of up down...
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    Can anyone identify what I have been offered...

    Can anyone identify what I have been offered here? These look like they are some sort of plug, comprised mostly of lead or other soft metal with a core of steel either solid or a folded piece of...
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    Forum: Boolit Lube !

    I use Jake's Purple Lube with a heater. I have a...

    I use Jake's Purple Lube with a heater. I have a PID temp. controller attached to my 450 Lyman via a threaded port in the base. I had the PID set to 120 Degrees and had lube going everywhere I didn't...
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    Forum: Boolit Lube !

    +1 Jonb in Glencoe I finally hooked a PID to my...

    +1 Jonb in Glencoe
    I finally hooked a PID to my 450 Lyman so I had to clean the NRA 50/50 out of it before the machinist would drill and tap the base for the K thermocouple.
    Took me the better...
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    just my experience. I dabble with desktop...

    just my experience.
    I dabble with desktop computers fixing and robbing enough parts out of the old junk ones to keep to make others running. As a consequence I have over time acquired a few odd...
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    check out MiHec molds. I have the 6 cavity 200...

    check out MiHec molds. I have the 6 cavity 200 grain H&G clone. I tried to buy a true H&G mold from a friend but he refused to sell. So I wrote MiHec and he fixed me up. I'm really pleased with it.
  23. re: 405 speer clone

    I agree that the RCBS design looks darn close and worth a try. However, you should take a look at NOE molds. I don't see a 400 grain but see a 350 gr. listed. Some time back I pm'd him about a 405...
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    We have a lumber outlet nearby that builds...

    We have a lumber outlet nearby that builds rafters and trusses for houses and garages. I made an inquire about what they do with the sawdust. His response was, You want it? Just back up the truck we...
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    I recently received a clone of the H&G 68, From...

    I recently received a clone of the H&G 68, From Mehec, t'was absolutely perfect and drops bullets such with ease that the "pile" really mounds up surprisingly fast.
    I made a simple request a few...
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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