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    I’d try Buffalo Arms. They have a really good...

    I’d try Buffalo Arms. They have a really good selection of moulds and will help with advice if you call
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    Well I have an M527 Hornet being rechambered to K...

    Well I have an M527 Hornet being rechambered to K Hornet. Why? Because I’ve wanted a K Hornet for at least 60 years. Practicality and need have nothing to do with it. I intend to have a good time...
  3. Thread: Tc 45-70

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    Perhaps the carbine load of 55 gr BP with a 405...

    Perhaps the carbine load of 55 gr BP with a 405 gr bullet would be more appropriate?
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    The trapdoor was strong enough to use when...

    The trapdoor was strong enough to use when developing the .30-40 Krag. The block is massive. The action walls amply thick. It’s the metal used that is most suspect. In many ways its superior to the...
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    The H&R had a set screw on the thumb piece. If it...

    The H&R had a set screw on the thumb piece. If it backed out or did not make solid contact with the locking cam’s shaft the block might not lock when closed. This was often fixed by drilling a small...
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    When the firing pin falls the case can move...

    When the firing pin falls the case can move forward. How much depends on headspace. Initial pressure from the burning powder will expand the thin case against the chamber wall. The thicker wall at...
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    You need about 16 mm of eye relief to effectively...

    You need about 16 mm of eye relief to effectively use binoculars with glasses. A bit more is better. All but the cheapest binoculars have adjustable eye cups largely for use with glasses, but if...
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    I have a Zeiss 8x32 Terra for my car and it is...

    I have a Zeiss 8x32 Terra for my car and it is excellent and falls in your price range. Vortex Diamondbacks are very good and not expensive. Vortex Vipers are more expensive but not too much out of...
  9. Thread: BP in 1800s

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    It's not pure carbon but it no longer has...

    It's not pure carbon but it no longer has significant hydrocarbon due to the charring process. Charcoal used in BP manufacture analysis is given for 14.286 gms as: Carbon 12.398, Hydrogen 0.401,...
  10. Thread: BP in 1800s

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    The ingredients are carbon (charcoal), saltpeter...

    The ingredients are carbon (charcoal), saltpeter (KNO3), and sulfur. There is no Hydrogen in any of the ingredients to combine with the Oxygen from Saltpeter to make water. Combustion products...
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    The Mad Monk did some research on "Moist fouling"...

    The Mad Monk did some research on "Moist fouling" several years ago and concluded the "moisture" was wood creosote that was present in the charcoal used to make black powder. It resulted in softer...
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    Well the problems at the Little Big Horn depends...

    Well the problems at the Little Big Horn depends on your side. For Custer it was his tactics or lack of tactics or proper assessment of the enemy before splitting his command and attacking 5,000...
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    Whatever method you use the idea is to dissolve...

    Whatever method you use the idea is to dissolve and mechanically remove the fouling to bare metal, usually with some water based solvent, remove the cleaner residue (dry the bore), protect the...
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    A properly done two stage trigger insures plenty...

    A properly done two stage trigger insures plenty of sear engagement to prevent an accidental discharge if the rifle is bumped, dropped, or the trigger brushed against something while allowing a very...
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    I was on the list until a few months ago and...

    I was on the list until a few months ago and finally went for a design from NOE. I do have the 180gr version of this bullet and it is a fine projectile just got tired of waiting. I suspect it will...
  16. Well honey contains water and flux should be...

    Well honey contains water and flux should be stirred into the melt which means at least some of the flux would be under the surface which is a very bad idea with moisture and molten lead. Clean it...
  17. Thread: Lots of rain

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    Forum: Our Town

    20" here. More rain today and the rivers and...

    20" here. More rain today and the rivers and bayous are still rising from runoff.
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    A good Mexican Mauser in one of the mod 98...

    A good Mexican Mauser in one of the mod 98 variations is a very desirable action and can be worth a lot to a custom gunmaker. It would not be my choice for a 458x2 though and would be better used...
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    A reason for keeping the cutoff in place on the...

    A reason for keeping the cutoff in place on the 1898 Krag is that it often won't feed from the magazine without it. I believe Buckshot had to notch the cutoff shaft and wing to allow it to be used. ...
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    I try to base my decisions on what works. The...

    I try to base my decisions on what works. The Lee Classic Cast works and works well and it cost less than the Rockchucker I used for many years. My brother has the RC and I have the Lee. I also...
  21. Thread: CZ 455 Varmint

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    Forum: Rimfire Area

    I have CZ 452 and my son has a 455. Best bang...

    I have CZ 452 and my son has a 455. Best bang for the rimfire buck there is - very well built, very nice wood, very well finished, very accurate.
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    On rimless, which headspaces on the shoulder,...

    On rimless, which headspaces on the shoulder, case stretch rings in front of the web is a sign of excessive headspace. On a rimmed case, which headspaces on the rim, such a stretch mark is a sign of...
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    Krag chambers are big. Mine headspaces just fine...

    Krag chambers are big. Mine headspaces just fine and the shoulder blows forward. If you want to have any kind of brass life just neck size and don't worry about if.

    Jerry Liles
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    Go to this site and study the arms that are for...

    Go to this site and study the arms that are for sale. Should give you an idea of the value of the rifle. Lots of very good information on the site and a very good source of rifles.
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    Shoot - deprime at the range - immediately soak...

    Shoot - deprime at the range - immediately soak in a jug of water with some Dawn dishwashing soap - rinse at home and use a test tube brush to make sure all the crud is out of the case - tumble the...
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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