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    The lever/crank for sure seems to be a car window...

    The lever/crank for sure seems to be a car window winder and doesn't really 'go with' the rest of the measure , and I agree about the half washer thumb piece.
    I guess that like the Lyman 55, the...
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    Unknown powder measure.

    Hi all. I've been reloading for about 50 years but I've never to my recollection seen a pistol powder measure like this one I just bought (cheap). It slightly resembles my old Lyman 55, but doesn't...
  3. I think you're missing the lock nut from the...

    I think you're missing the lock nut from the seater plug.
    Any RCBS 3 die rifle set I've had came with a thin hex-shaped nut to lock the seater plug in place, and if yours is missing just phone...
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    Bonanza Bulls-Eye powder measure.

    https://i.imgur.com/iEjotO9l.jpg

    My old Bonanza measure and mounting bracket, with 7 brass rotors for between 2.7 - 8.4gr. Bulls-Eye.
    One of these days I'll dust it off and start using it again.
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    Need the thickness of the head (the threaded...

    Need the thickness of the head (the threaded part). - 1.185" at top reinforcing ring, 1.018" mid way, 1.160" at bottom ring.

    Need the depth from the top of the head to the top of the ram when...
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    Thank you Pressman.

    Thank you Pressman.
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    BAIR 317-100 Scale.

    Seeing the earlier post about the Hornady "M" scale reminded me of my BAIR 317-100 scale, which I bought used in about 1975 and am still using....
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    I did stem change-overs on a couple of Marbles...

    I did stem change-overs on a couple of Marbles tang sights sights years ago, and all I can add is be careful not to lose any of the very tiny detent ball-bearings from either place on the sight, and...
  9. If you follow lee's instructions as shown in the...

    If you follow lee's instructions as shown in the above post, the first time you de-cap a case the de-cap rod will push up through the tightened de-capper clamp leaving about 0.10" sticking up, and...
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    275075 Several years ago I was given a full 6lb....

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    Several years ago I was given a full 6lb. can of 452AA by a buddy who was qetting out of shotshell reloading.
    On-line checking showed it to be very close, if not the equivalent, to Hogdon...
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    Thank you gentlemen for the responses, and also...

    Thank you gentlemen for the responses, and also the advice re. minimum OAL.
    Much appreciated.
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    38 S&W loads using 452AA. bullet.

    I have a Colt Police Positive in 38S&W, and have been using Bullseye and Unique with 158gr. cast SWC bullets in it, but my supply of both those powders is getting low....
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    You might want to look at the...

    You might want to look at the 'britishmiliariaforums' under the British Military Handguns section, especially when you have the revolver in your possession.
    Lots of knowledgeable information...
  14. Thread: Michrometer

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    What JonB said. I'm 74 years old and was born...

    What JonB said.
    I'm 74 years old and was born and raised in Yorkshire, England, with a machinist father. Moore & Wright were pretty much the standard then, and I still use a couple of their...
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    Apparently this happened at a Calgary, Ab. range...

    Apparently this happened at a Calgary, Ab. range some time ago, and involved a rental revolver using factory ammunition.
    The range owner reported that it resulted from a split forcing cone.
    A...
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    After some time of using Lee's Classic Loader in...

    After some time of using Lee's Classic Loader in 30-06, I bought my first 45-70 and actual die sets for both the 45-70 and my 30-06 in 1974.
    I bought Lyman AA dies for both calibers, and after 44...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I had to pull a bunch of 454190 bullets, and used...

    I had to pull a bunch of 454190 bullets, and used an RCBS inertia puller to start the process until there was enough of the bullet's straight shank showing that the collet puller could grip.
    The...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Poll: 40+ years casting. Slowing down, but so's...

    40+ years casting. Slowing down, but so's everything else.
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    159626159633 I also have that old Ideal mould,...

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    I also have that old Ideal mould, and use it in my Colt New Service in .455 Eley. They drop at around 190gr. and 0.458", and I was shooting them sized 0.454" over 5.3gr. Unique in...
  20. Thread: Ideal 457127 rn

    by DaveF
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Here's a photo of my old 457127 next to my old...

    Here's a photo of my old 457127 next to my old 454190. Both are single cavity moulds, and likely older than me (I'm 70) but still cast good boolits. 144834 I'm in Canada, so mailing boolits isn't...
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    You might also want to try posting the question...

    You might also want to try posting the question on the 'Canadiangunnutz' site, as there is a casting forum there.
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    I think I have what you want. It, and a front...

    I think I have what you want. It, and a front sight, came from a 12.7 X 44 sporter I put a tang sight on.
    PM sent.
    Regards, DaveF.
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    My 1964 Marlin 336's hammer spur is a hair over...

    My 1964 Marlin 336's hammer spur is a hair over 1/4" wide (0.273" actual), and the slot in a post 83 Marlin hammer spur extension I have measures 3/8" wide (but I don't have a post 83 to measure the...
  24. Thread: wst for 9mm

    by DaveF
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    I was given a 6lb. pound keg of WW 452AA (which...

    I was given a 6lb. pound keg of WW 452AA (which WST replaced) by a friend who was quitting shotgunning.
    I have used the same 4.6gr. load of it with 124gr. cast or plated bullets in 9mm. Luger,...
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    The difference in rim thicknesses (about .035"...

    The difference in rim thicknesses (about .035" for .455 versus about .050" for .45 Colt) may be a problem for clearance between the rear of the loaded cylinder and the recoil shield.
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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