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    Sticky: This is the best video so far of a commercial...

    This is the best video so far of a commercial company doing coating. So good trick and hints in the video.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnBVfGzwyuM
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    So I put a really small chamfer along the top...

    So I put a really small chamfer along the top edge each mold half. You can't see it by eye but can feel the non-sharp edge.
    Now the results. I went from 80% to 3 rejects out of 100+ pours. And all...
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    Thanks for all the replies. Looks like I have a...

    Thanks for all the replies. Looks like I have a few things to tri on the weekend.
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    Help with a new mold not casting.

    I have a new mold that I have tried to cast with but am getting poor results on one cavity.
    This is the 3rd attempt at using this mold. It's a 4 cavity Accurate mold 35-115Z (9mm 115gn TC). I have...
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    Sticky: Has anyone tried this feed with the Lee 38-105gn...

    Has anyone tried this feed with the Lee 38-105gn SWC?
    I tried to make a bullet feeder about a year ago and struggled to get it to work with the SWC as they jam when they are flipped from point down...
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    Loking for S&W frame / grip cad files

    Hi All

    Looking at machining up some grips for my S&W K frames, both Square and Round butts.
    I am trying to find CAD modes for either the frame (grip Area) or some grips.
    I have tried the models...
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    I will give these a try this weekend. It is...

    I will give these a try this weekend.
    It is only a couple of the cavities out of the 6. The rest mold OK.
    I know one is the second from the front and have tried cleaning it when the mold is ho t...
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    How to clean contamination from mold?

    I have a Lee 6 cavity 105 gr SWC mold. I now get a wrinkles on the bullets from a couple of the cavities.
    The wrinkles are around the part line.
    My lead temperature is 750F (PID controlled), I run...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Have a look at the cast bullets nose on. Is the...

    Have a look at the cast bullets nose on. Is the part line dead in the middle or off to one side?
    If it is off to one side like one of my molds then they will stick in the mold.
    I have a 6 cavity...
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    Sticky: For the guys in Australia where is a good source...

    For the guys in Australia where is a good source of mesh for trays?
    I was thinking something a bit more heavy duty then mouse wire. Like perforated aluminum / steel.
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    Sticky: Will I have finally finished my oven. It is an...

    Will I have finally finished my oven. It is an 600mm kitchen oven that I picked up from Gumtree for $50. Had very little use but a dead cooling fan motor, fix that and added a $20 PID temperature...
  12. Sticky: I put money on it if you look at the top of the...

    I put money on it if you look at the top of the bullets the split line is not in the middle. Therefore one side of the mold is more of a C shape and not a perfect 1/2 circle.
    I have a mold like this...
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    Sticky: Great. Thanks

    Great. Thanks
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    Sticky: Hi. Not sure if it has been asked but how long...

    Hi.

    Not sure if it has been asked but how long can I leave a power / acetone mix made up before it goes bad?

    Thanks
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    Forum: Boolit Lube !

    Cast bullet engineering is now selling the While...

    Cast bullet engineering is now selling the While Labels 45-45-10 lube http://www.castbulletengineering.com.au/Accessories/bullet-lube


    I have bought some carnuba wax off ebay to make up my own...
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    Forum: Swaging

    Do you have any pictures of the die and the...

    Do you have any pictures of the die and the process of making the wire?

    Thanks
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    Forum: Swaging

    Thanks for all the info. Soft lead is all I...

    Thanks for all the info.
    Soft lead is all I would be swaging. Not a whole lot of info out there or manufactures.
    I like the price of the ProSwage R dies but limitation of not have bleed holes in...
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    Forum: Swaging

    Corbin ProSwage R dies

    Greetings all.

    I would like to swage .32 lead HBWC for use in target a pistol.
    I have done a lot of reading on the net but besides Corbin and Cast Boolits there is not a lot of info on swage lead...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Was there any outcome of this testing? What was...

    Was there any outcome of this testing?
    What was the best mold?

    Thanks
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    Forum: Boolit Lube !

    Is it possible to make a JPW alternative?

    Hi All.

    Just wanted to know if anyone has had success making a JPW alternative using Carnauba and Paraffin wax blend?

    In Australian we do not have access to JPW or the number of alternatives as...
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    Cylinder PCD for S&W K frame

    I am making up some speed loader trays.
    I am looking for the Pitch Circle Diameter for a 6 shot S&W K-frame cylinder.
    I could measure the cylinder but I am not sure if i would get it accurate...
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    Hi All How are these 77/357 rifles going? ...

    Hi All

    How are these 77/357 rifles going?

    Has anyone tried one of the MiHec hollow point boolits in these?

    I am very keen on getting one but they do get mixed reviews.
    They are both...
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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