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    I have two Marauders, one in .22 and the other in...

    I have two Marauders, one in .22 and the other in .25. I’ve completely gutted and customized them. However, they were both really enjoyable as stock rifles, and I recommend them as a great starting...
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    I realize I’m resurrecting a zombie thread here,...

    I realize I’m resurrecting a zombie thread here, but in case the OP reads this I may be able to help. I have a MM barreled custom Marauder in .22 that used to love 18.1 JSB’s, until I got some new...
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    I tried Dawn, Wash and Wax, Orange / Citrus...

    I tried Dawn, Wash and Wax, Orange / Citrus cleaner, all with citric acid, with and without pins. No joy until I tried Woolite.
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    I use the liquid lanolin (Now brand) mixed in a...

    I use the liquid lanolin (Now brand) mixed in a sprayer at 1:12 or thinner with 99% alcohol. I understand that some folks didn't seem to have the trouble I was having, but I've been trying to get...
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    Here’s a better before-and-after with some 223...

    Here’s a better before-and-after with some 223 brass that had lingering lanolin. This was after 1 hour tumbling in the Woolite mix. It looked nearly this good at the 30 minute mark just FYI.
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    Same. When I first starting reloading, I did the...

    Same. When I first starting reloading, I did the same research primarily to quantify a life cycle cost savings for reloading versus factory ammo, mostly to justify my "investment" to the spousal...
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    That was pretty much my cocktail (Dawn, Wash/Wax...

    That was pretty much my cocktail (Dawn, Wash/Wax Car Soap, Citric Acid), which does great on my initial cleanup of brass. That same formula was pretty worthless in my experience at removing the...
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    Forum: Swaging

    Resurrecting an old thread here, but Woolite is...

    Resurrecting an old thread here, but Woolite is OUTSTANDING at getting the lanolin off brass (thread with pics below).
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    Lanolin Removal when Wet Tumbling - Woolite is your Friend

    I’m sure some of you already know this, but after several frustrating months trying to get Lanolin off with Dawn, I tried what had been suggested (but never 100% proven), that being Woolite instead...
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    So I got out to shoot the 3 pellets sizes, and...

    So I got out to shoot the 3 pellets sizes, and was underwhelmed. Groups were 2-5 inches at 35 yards, depending on the sizing. Admittedly, it was windy and my rest wasn't great, but the releases...
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    Also, not sure what you meant by mis-numbering,...

    Also, not sure what you meant by mis-numbering, but I provided both the lands / grooves measurements, as I thought that might be of some interest to folks. I carried to 4 decimal places since my...
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    kbstenberg - I was using a second lube over...

    kbstenberg - I was using a second lube over Hi-Tek since I was an early adopter of Hi-Tek and only had the original catalyst, which was not very slippery and made resizing difficult. The new...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    luvmy40 - been there, done that, link included...

    luvmy40 - been there, done that, link included for your use. I was moderately successful in getting expansion at subsonic velocities, but gave up on subsonic hunting in 300 BLK for hogs. Just too...
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    Benjamin Bulldog - The Search for Quiet and Accuracy

    I recently bit the boolit (so to speak) and purchased a .357 Benjamin Bulldog, in the hopes of having a legit 100 yard coyote and coon / 50 yard small hog airgun. I'm not a fan of the looks, but...
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    I have a Gen 1 .25 Wood Stock with a few mods and...

    I have a Gen 1 .25 Wood Stock with a few mods and a Gen 2 .22 Synthetic with a few mods, including a new Marmot Militia barrel, which took the gun from disappointing to stellar. They are a blast to...
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    This was my experience. I had to do some serious...

    This was my experience. I had to do some serious trimming / filing to get the tray to even fit in the body on the large primer side. After a good bit of tweaking, it runs well. I use it all the...
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    I'm on several years with my first spring and AP...

    I'm on several years with my first spring and AP bracket, so something is definitely wrong. As other have suggested, contact Hornady as I've heard they're very helpful. Additionally, even after a...
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    Director of Engineering for a major highway...

    Director of Engineering for a major highway agency.
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    Gunor - good points. I've successfully used...

    Gunor - good points. I've successfully used coated cast boolits in my non-serviceable .30 cans, with no appreciable lead accumulation based on borescope inspection and monitoring weight gain on an...
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    Runfiverun is right on the money here. A friends...

    Runfiverun is right on the money here. A friends AAC barrel caused me no end of headaches with high pressures for loads that were proven and safe in a dozen other 300's. My measurements validate...
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    I don't want to get into a "best brands"...

    I don't want to get into a "best brands" discussion, because it gets pretty subjective. My experience with the 5 suppressors that I own is that most of the offerings in the US are high quality, and...
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    Addendum / Final Final Update...

    After some time, I ran into the same issue (though not as severe) with WC 844. While shooting with a buddy in his nearly identical setup, with his loaded ammo, he...
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    I use 1:10 currently, and for my preferences, it...

    I use 1:10 currently, and for my preferences, it might be a tad thick. I will go 1:12 on my next batch, which is probably many years away. A little does go a long way.
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    I haven't used the sporter at all, so I can't...

    I haven't used the sporter at all, so I can't say. I've successfully picked up plain base with the V3 on the more sensitive setting 100% of the time at subsonic velocities, when I mind the vertical...
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    Second that. I've been using the Magnetospeed...

    Second that. I've been using the Magnetospeed since they came out, owning all three generations. V3 works really well with cast boolits without a lot of settings tweaking. The key I've found is to...
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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